Old, alone and in pain
After a decade of companionship, Little Little Rex found himself all alone and in need of surgery. Your kind support will help care for dogs like him.
Every dog needs love and care
When Little Little Rex’s owner became too sick to look after him, he lost the only home he had ever known. Once in our care, we discovered his teeth were in such a terrible state, it must have been agony for him to eat.
Alone and in distress
Not only had he lost his home of 10 years, a full health check by our veterinary team revealed that Little Little Rex had severe dental disease. Many of his teeth were missing and the remaining ones were in very poor condition. It was clear he was in a lot of pain whenever he ate. Not only this, but his poor dental health would leave him at risk of developing heart, kidney and liver disease.
A risky surgery
Rex needed urgent dental surgery – but as an older dog, it could be risky. We ran tests to make sure he was healthy enough to handle the anaesthetic before going ahead with the operation. In the end, he needed to have 10 teeth removed.
We were so relieved when he made it through the procedure. With ongoing care, Rex made a full recovery. It must have been such a relief not to have to live with that pain every day.
Finding a loving home for Rex
Now that Little Little Rex was finally pain-free, his big, big personality could shine through! After leaving his home of 10 years, and the ordeal of his dental surgery – we knew we needed to find Rex the right home to spend his winter years.
And with a little help from The Dog House, we found Rex the perfect family in retirees Sylvia, Simon and their pampered little dog, Gucci. Little Little Rex’s second chance in a loving home is all thanks to the kind gifts of pet lovers like you – could you help us be there for the next dog like him?
We couldn't do this without you
Our team works tirelessly to provide safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for thousands of dogs, cats and small pets. Whatever the reason for a pet coming to us, we don’t turn them away. At Woodgreen, our priority is to help every pet, no matter what their background or how challenging their care.
We depend on the generosity of kind animal lovers, like you, to continue our vital work. Please consider making a donation today – thank you for caring about dogs like Little Little Rex.