Woodside Animal Welfare Trust

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Our kennel sponsorship is almost at 100 supporters. As a sponsor you play a big part in supporting the dogs that pass through the kennel you are supporting on their journey to finding a new home. Sponsors have the option of having their name displayed on our website under their kennel and can see at anytime which dog they are currently supporting. The bonus of our web sponsor schemes is administration fees are extremely low which ensures your donation goes directly to the dogs care.

Can you help us reach 100?
For more information please visit - https://www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk/pen-sponsorship/

04/09/2024

FOUND!! FOUND! BACK SAFE

BLITZ IS BACk !

Safe and well and wondering what the fuss is all about 🩶

Huge thanks to the gentleman Mark who saw our message and popped him in his van !!!

03/09/2024

03/09/2024

We have had to remove our Amazon wishlist temporarily due to issues out of our control. We hope to re-instate within a couple of weeks. Please rest assured anything recently ordered will reach us.

03/09/2024

Huge thank you to all those who have sent us gifts from our Amazon wish list. These will make such a difference.

03/09/2024

Reggie
Reggie is just a pup. A very big pup.
A Turkish Kangal, one of the top ten biggest dog breeds in the world. At 7 months, he still has a fair bit of growing to do.
He is good with dogs and has lived with children but is big and boisterous. He isn’t a fan of cats.
A sweet natured boy, who loves a fuss and a cuddle. He does show puppy behaviour still, and will continue to need socialisation as he can be worried by some new encounters.

02/09/2024

And they are right ❤️

02/09/2024

With her waggy tail and gorgeous glossy coat, Etta is hoping it won’t be long before she catches the eye of potential adopters searching for a playmate.
Etta is a clever girl who loves a challenge and will happily spend time playing search games – especially if there are treats involved! In fact she loves food a little to much and is currently on a diet. Losing a few pounds shouldn’t take too long though as Etta loves to chase a ball and is at her happiest splashing about in water. On a recent outing with one of her carers, she had a lovely time playing in the river.
Sadly, Etta is one of an increasing number of animals arriving at Woodside because their owners have been made homeless. Through no fault of her own, this friendly girl has now found herself searching for a new person or family to call her own.
Four-year-old Etta is a GSD x Rottweiler x Labrador and, due to her size, this strong girl needs a new owner who will spend time training her to walk nicely on the lead. She has previously lived with children but any children in her new family would need to be seven years or older, due to her size.
Etta loves cuddles and attention. She likes to please and knows her basic commands, and will happily lend you her paw.
Etta gets on well with most dogs but needs ongoing training with dogs when on a lead as she will react if they bark at her. She has been good when off lead with other dogs – although she sometimes gets too excited when playing and turns her ears off! Etta cannot live with cats and might chase them on a walk.
If you think you could offer Etta a forever home, please click on the link in our website to fill out an interest form or call 01752 347503.

02/09/2024

Diesel
Diesel is a gorgeous male German Shepherd, he is almost 6 years old. He has previously lived with another dog, but can be picky with which dogs he likes. He cannot live with cats.
Diesel has previously lived with children but is looking for an adult only home, he is a nervous boy who needs more socialising. He was brought into the sanctuary after the owners increased their working hours and sadly no longer have the time he needs . Diesel will need a patient, experienced owner who is willing to take the time to socialise him, and gain his trust, due to his initial nervousness when meeting new people and being in new situations. More info 01752 347503 or through our website

02/09/2024

Riley
Riley is a 9 year old husky, who was brought into the sanctuary after his owners were forced by circumstance and literally couldn’t afford his food so needed our help to find him the right home . He is a gorgeous, friendly boy who is good with dogs, cats and children. Riley isn’t interested in toys or playing but does love to spend time outside. He has never been let off of the lead, so new owners will need to keep him on a long line, and work on his recall. Since being at the sanctuary Riley has enjoyed running around our fully enclosed fields. He is looking for a new home where he can have access to a garden and spend time enjoying the outside space. More info 01752 347503 or through our website.

02/09/2024

Jeanette
Jeanette is a 3 year old female greyhound.
She is unable to live with cats and small furries as as she is a retired racing greyhound.
She has been fine with most dogs whilst with us, she is a new intake so staff are spending time getting to know her so more information will be added once we have spent a bit more time with her.
She is sweet natured and enjoys an ear tickle and a fuss. More info 01752 347503 or through our website

31/08/2024

Ex- Woodside Rio has been doing great work again …
Rio was adopted 5 years ago by a long term supporter who was already experienced in her breed. Shane originally came on board to help us find the right home but saw something special in her. The pair quickly formed a bond which changed the direction of both of their life’s in many ways.

We are so grateful to Shane for recognising her passion to work and giving her these opportunitues. She is an increduble dog and is now off to work in London for a few days an another adventure.

Illegal va**ng and to***co products worth an estimated £10,000 have been seized during a multi-agency operation in Weston-super-Mare.

31/08/2024

6 cats all went to their new homes today! 🏡
Included in those 6 cats were Stardust & Artemist who you may have seen featured on our page a few times and on our website looking for a home for quite some time.
After 647 days ,yes 647 days of being with us here these two girls finally landed on their paws and found a new home!
Happy homing Stardust & Artemist, we are so pleased and we wish you all the best. 🐱🐾🥰

30/08/2024

Great evening at Plympton Bike night. Organised by the lovely guys at Triumph. Another X Woodside dog stopped by to say hello. £230.26 raised thankyou everyone

30/08/2024

Amazon wish list and general donations . Thank you !

29/08/2024

We are extremely sad to share the news that we had to say goodbye to a much loved resident yesterday. Tinkerbell lived in the Mews and had been with us for nine years so really was part of the family here. Aged 13 years, she became very poorly suddenly yesterday morning and was taken straight to the vets but sadly despite trying we had to say goodbye. It is suspected she had a blood clot which had dislodged. RIP beautiful girl, you will be missed. x

28/08/2024

We are running very low on dry cat food. Our cat numbers rise considerably during the summer months and with over 100 cats to care for, our food stocks get used very quickly.

We have added some onto our amazon wish list for anyone is able to help. We will also gladly except donations from other places. At the moment we really need the following brands as we know they are great for sensitive tummies or fussy eaters - Purina, James Wellbeloved, Harringtons and Burgess.
https://amzn.eu/guH7ogJ

26/08/2024

Join us for an interesting and jovial evening of stories with a Barefoot Farrier and an Equine Dentist.
Keith (Keith Evans Equine Dentist) is a fully qualified and highly experienced equine dentist who now covers Devon and Cornwall but used to care for Queen Elizabeth’s horses.
Robbie Richardson (Rockfoot)qualified as a farrier in 1975 and transformed to barefoot trimming in 2008. He has written several books on the care of horses.
Join us for something a little bit different, only £5 a ticket, with a tea or coffee included. Ring 01752 347503 to book your seat. All proceeds will help care for the animals at Woodside.

Woodside rehomes and offers a permanent home to 19 different species. We also work in the community.

26/08/2024

IT'S INTERNATIONAL
DOGS DAY TODAY
🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

Here’s ex Woodsider Rita celebrating with a carrot ! Why not share a photo of your gorgeous pooch in the comments below.

24/08/2024

Mrs Waggs and Sandy.. say cheeeeeeseeeeeee 🩷🐷 What a photo ! Captured today by our Kayleigh who no doubt was smiling right back 🙂

24/08/2024

Yikes! When you have to work outside but then you get heavy rain…..

22/08/2024

Could you offer 8-year-old Jet the comfortable retirement home he so deserves? This elegant boy arrived at the sanctuary through no fault of his own after his owners had to move out of their home.

Although Jet was originally a racing greyhound, he has lived in a home since so has already adapted to family life. And we very much hope it won’t be long before he’s back on a comfy sofa enjoying life with his new owners.

Jet is an affectionate boy who loves leaning in for a cuddle. True to his breed, he is sweet-natured and doesn’t need a lot of exercise. Being a little older, Jet is a calm, laid-back boy who will thank his new owners with lots of kisses and cuddles.

Gentle Jet has previously been around children aged 10+ so could live with children of this age and upwards. He has been fine with other dogs when out on walks but would benefit from more socialising with other breeds, as previously he’d only been around greyhounds.

Jet cannot live with cats or small furries and will need to be muzzled on walks, something he is comfortable with.

If you think you could put the sparkle back into Jet’s big brown eyes, please fill out an interest form or call us on 01752 347503.

https://www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk/adopt-a-dog/

22/08/2024

Sue is looking out to see if you’re going to be her new family??
A dwarf hamster. She’s an inquisitive girl with love tunnels and exploring.

22/08/2024

STABLE / BARN HOME REQUIRED
Pedro is a three year old neutered male feral.
He is looking for a place to call his own. Do you know of somewhere or someone who could be his match?
https://www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk/adopt-a-cat/

21/08/2024

With animals numbers at 176 at last count we are using supplies very quickly. In particular we are short of blue roll and dry dog food. Any donations would be very gratefully received. They can be done via our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.eu/guH7ogJ
(If it doesn't like our gift address, which it sometimes doesn't, Then it can be manually inputted: Woodside Sanctuary, Elfordleigh, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5ED

21/08/2024

Time to grab a bargain .....

20/08/2024

Three year old mittens is looking for a family to call her own. She is an adorable girl who loves to play and be active. She’s been at the sanctuary for some time after having kittens. They were homed some time ago and Mittens is still waiting. She is good with children and dogs, but could not live with a cat. Could you be the playmate she’s been waiting for?

20/08/2024

Did you know that Woodside has helped to spay and neuter more than 20,000 animals?
The charity remains at the forefront of work to prevent unwanted litters and unnecessary euthanasia.
In the 1970s, Woodside founder Carole and other volunteers started a pioneering scheme enabling people in some of Plymouth's most deprived areas to have their pets spayed or neutered.
Nearly 50 years on, spaying and neutering remains at the heart of the charity's work. Today Woodside runs a subsided scheme for low-income households at its clinic in Wolseley Road and selected vets, and all cats, dogs and rabbits rehomed from Woodside are spayed or neutered, usually in the charity’s onsite clinic at Elfordleigh. To find out more, visit www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk