Bear at Home for Christmas

We have just received these heart-warming photos of Bear in his new home being fussed over by his family! Bear was a gentle and fun-loving dog who loved going on long walks and playing with his toys. He was adopted recently and went home with his family, just in time to share in the festive fun. We know that Bear will have a wonderful life here, just look at that happy face.

If you can help a doggie like Bear find their forever home, you can contact us on 01162 336677 or drop down to the centre and meet everyone for yourself! Your best friend for life could be just a phone call away. 

Charlie Dwyer Passes Away

Today we have a story that will both warm and break your heart. Bob Dwyer and his family have written to us about Charlie, a lab/retriever cross who they adopted from Woodside in 2003. 

Even at just a few weeks old Charlie was a gentle, loving dog. He absolutely captivated the Dwyer family when they met him for the first time. They just couldn’t tear themselves away. They came back to see him at Woodside many more times during the adoption process, taking him to visit the other animals living at the centre. Charlie was immensely fond of the rabbits and would look over them for hours. He made friends with every animal and human he met, and would continue doing so for years to come.

In 2005, when the Dwyers moved permanently to Spain, Charlie went with them. At only two years old, he was embarking on a traveling adventure, and he was raring to go. There was only one problem. Baby Charlie was suffering from bouts of colitis, the cause of which was never identified despite veterinary efforts. Despite these difficulties, Charlie was always a happy little boy, and for nearly 12 years he was the family’s best friend and most loyal companion.

Along the way and with Charlie’s help, the family also adopted and raised three formerly feral kittens, who became used to sharing the house with humans and Charlie, and grew to love their new canine friend for his warmth and kindness. Even when out walking, Charlie always seemed to remember his earliest encounter with those rabbits at the Woodside Animal Shelter, never chasing them but just pointing and staring until they hopped away.
 
Very sadly and suddenly, Charlie died after a very short illness. He was just a few months away from his 12th birthday. His passing has left an un-fillable gap for the Dwyers and for us here at Woodside, but we will never forget the time he spent with us. We were all very privileged to know him.

Charlie is just one of the many animals we have re-homed during recent years who have provided constant love and happiness to their new families. If you want to adopt a pet like Charlie, why not pop down to the centre and meet our residents?

Follow the link to see just a few of the furry faces who are waiting to be your new best friend www.rspcaleicester.org.uk/adopt 

Wilber and Elspeth find a loving new home

This September we welcomed two charming dogs to Woodside Animal Centre.

Cavalier King Charles, Wilber, and Cocker Spaniel, Elspeth, came from the same household and were the very best of friends. 

Although stable when they arrived, both dogs needed medical attention and were both thoroughly checked over by our vets.  Elspeth was briefly moved to another RSPCA centre so she could receive additional surgery but we're pleased to announce that the surgery was a great success and both dogs are now happy and healthy. 


Whilst at the centre the inseparable pair enjoyed playing and walking side by side every day. They had a truly special bond so we were so pleased when a lovely family came forward to adopt them both. 

Wilber was adopted first but sadly Elspeth could not go with them at first and was left heart broken at the prospect of a life without her best friend. Little did she know that she too was to be adopted by the very same family...

The family brought Wilber along to the centre to welcome his friend to her new family and there were smiles and waggy tails all round. 

You can see the heart-warming moment the pair were reunited below:

Here at Woodside we love making animal dreams come true and we're so pleased to see yet another pawfect ending in action. 

If you would like to be a part of a pawfect ending of your own, there are still so many animals at the centre both big and small that are still waiting for their second chance at happiness.

Follow the link below to meet a few furry friends who are still looking for their forever home or feel free to pop by the centre to meet them for yourselves!

http://www.rspcaleicester.org.uk/adopt