A person in a green jacket kneels and gently holds the face of a shaggy, leashed dog, sharing a tender moment outdoors near a bench—reminding us how important it is to help us be fully prepared for the pets that need us.

These dogs arrived as emergency cases

We never know when the next emergency call is coming, but we have to be ready for it. Meet three dogs who arrived with short notice as emergency cases, with nowhere else to go.

15% of our pet intakes are emergency or high priority cases

No two emergency cases at Woodgreen are the same, but they always share one thing in common – they can’t wait, and they have nowhere else to go.

We receive up to 100 calls every month from owners who feel they have no choice but to give up their pet, and we also take in pets found as strays in urgent need of support.

We can’t plan for these situations, but thanks to your support, our dedicated rehoming centre is always ready to help pets like Elliott, Honey and Ivy when they urgently need us.

A scruffy dog lies on a metal table, surrounded by a large pile of its shorn fur, in what appears to be a veterinary or grooming clinic—whilst a plush bunny toy rests nearby, offering comfort during the grooming session.

Elliott’s transformation

Stray dog Elliott was found wandering on his own, with his fur badly matted. We took him in as an emergency admission and quickly got to work de-matting his fur.

After a full health check, we found that he was suffering with an ear infection and had fleas. We gave him ear drops to soothe his infection and helped get rid of the fleas.

We helped to stabilise Elliott’s health, and once we could see his sweet and friendly personality, we knew he was ready for a new home.

A vet wearing blue gloves examines a brown dog with a buster collar, gently lifting its ear while another person holds the dog steady. The dog appears calm and co-operative during the check-up, reminding us how important it is to help us be fully prepared for the pets that need us.

How we helped Honey

When Honey arrived at Woodgreen, her eyes were sore, and her ear canals were glued closed with thick discharge. She needed surgery as soon as possible.

We were able to carefully remove parts of Honey’s ear canals and drain the discharge. Later, we performed a second surgery to soothe the soreness around her eyes.

While at Woodgreen, we placed Honey in a foster home to support her recovery. To our delight, her foster family decided they couldn’t live without her, and when she was ready, they adopted her.

A fluffy brown and black puppy is being examined by a vet wearing blue gloves and a blue gown. The puppy looks calm as it is gently held during the check-up, reminding us how important it is to help us be fully prepared for the pets that need us.

A new leaf for Ivy

When Ivy fractured her hip at just three months old, her owners quickly realised they couldn’t afford the expensive treatment she needed. They made the choice to bring her to Woodgreen.

We performed two complex surgeries to help fix Ivy’s hip, and provided daily physiotherapy support as she healed.

It took almost a month for Ivy’s leg to heal enough for her to be ready to move into a new home. But it was all worth it to see her run and play like any other healthy puppy.

When we get a call that a vulnerable pet is in crisis, we need all hands on deck to make sure we can help as quickly as possible.

Different teams across our rehoming centre work tirelessly to make sure we can provide a safe space for pets like Elliott, Honey and Ivy when they arrived in need, with nowhere else to go.

Thank you for your support, which allows us to keep providing this vital care.

A shaggy, tan and grey dog stands on a textured floor in front of a small door opening, next to a colourful blanket featuring playful bunny designs.

Help us be ready for the next emergency

With your support, we can be there when vulnerable pets have nowhere else to go.

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