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Norman outdoors with a Woodgreen dog carer

Donate today and help older pets this Christmas

No matter the cost, their age and the scars they carry, older pets deserve to feel loved and cared for, no matter what.

Norman with the tumour on his head

Older pets like Norman spend twice as long in our care

That's twice the care, twice the love, twice the cost. This Christmas, you can help us be there for them, no matter what.

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£45 could cover the cost to feed six dogs like Dennis for one week.

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£8 a month could help provide a full vet's medical examination for a pet in need.

Scared and shivering, with a tumour the size of a grapefruit

Norman, an 11-year-old terrier, was handed into our care when sadly his owner couldn’t afford to feed him or cover any veterinary care. With a large lump on the top of his head, poor Norman was in a terrible state and needed help urgently.

The ulcerated lump weighed a total of 770 grams. It dominated Norman’s small body and was attracting flies.

Safe and loved by his new family

Norman underwent surgery to remove the heavy lump from his head. Whilst recovering, this older chap got lots of rest, and was given medication to keep him comfortable.

Weeks later, Norman was feeling much better, and we began the search for his new home. In time, he was off to live his golden years with his new family.

With the support and kindness of people like you, we can be there for vulnerable and abandoned pets, no matter what.

This Christmas, show older pets they are loved no matter what

Whether they’re sick, injured or simply in need of a little extra love – every pet deserves to enjoy their older years feeling safe and happy.

Our teams work hard to ensure every pet gets the love, care and love they need to recover. This Christmas, will you show an older pet that they’re loved, no matter what?

How we’ve helped in the past year…

220,000

people reached with our advice and support

5,744

pets helped in their homes

3,018

requests answered from people needing to give up their pet

1,844

pets brought directly into our care at Woodgreen

Why support Woodgreen?

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 animal, no matter what their background or how challenging their care.

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Other ways you can give

Sponsor a pet for just 21p a day. You'll receive a welcome pack, regular stories and updates, and access to exclusive content and events. That's because sponsorship allows us to keep our pets healthy, warm and happy.

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Gifts left in Wills fund more than half of what we do. Without the kindness of people who remember Woodgreen in their Will, we couldn't care for the thousands of poorly injured pets we help.

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