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Help for pets and their owners - at every step of the way
Wood Green, The Animals Charity cares for thousands of homeless pets every year from its centres in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, as well as providing free support to thousands of pet owners. From choosing the right pets to ongoing care and, where necessary, helping people find new homes for their pets, Wood Green’s friendly team is available. Supporting pets in need Despite the restrictions that we all faced in 2020, Wood Green continued to be a safe haven for homeless pets. One of these is 10-year-old Tabs, a stray cat found on the streets of London. When a concerned member of the public alerted Wood Green about a poorly looking cat, Wood Green quickly collected him and brought him to their Godmanchester centre. It was clear that Tabs had been living outdoors for a long time – he was shaking in fear and had an incredibly swollen face. Urgent tests revealed that Tabs had severe dental disease, and so the charity’s veterinary team removed most of his teeth during emergency surgery. A devoted staff member took him home for lots of TLC as he had a tough time recovering, with months of further complications and reoccurring infections. Alongside his medical needs, Tabs was very under-socialised so needed patience and understanding to reassure him that people are friends. After 112 days in Wood Green’s care, Tabs was given the all clear to be rehomed. At his age, and with his traumatic past, it could have been tricky to match him with a new home – but a brilliant new owner came forwards. Tabs’ outlook was bleak but with
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the help of the compassionate finder, Wood Green’s quick intervention and dedication, and the kindness of his new owner, he is now safe, healthy and happy. Supporting pet owners Wood Green’s work doesn’t stop there. The charity also offers a lifeline to pet owners through the provision of free pet advice to resolve behavioural problems, feeding hundreds of pets through local food bank partnerships and helping owners to give their pets the care they desperately need. With millions of people welcoming a new pet into their home during lockdown, Wood Green’s services have been needed more than ever. If you’re looking for guidance about any aspect of pet care, Wood Green has a range of free online resources. For anyone requiring more hands-on support, Wood Green’s team of Behaviour & Training Specialists are available, over the phone or by email, to give tailored one-to-one advice about dogs, cats and small pets - no enquiry is too big or too small! Not only that, Wood Green can also offer financial support towards essentials such as pet food and veterinary care (subject to assessment). Life can be unpredictable and some owners may no longer be able to look after their pets. Whatever the reason, Wood Green can help. The team will listen, advise and can take the animal into their care to find them a loving new home. Talk to Wood Green’s team on 0300 303 9333 or visit woodgreen.org.uk to find out more.
Tabs in new home
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