Linda and Greg have made a thought provoking Christmas video for Pennypaws Rescue, called The Twelve Dreams of Christmas.
“With the onslaught of winter, we think of the dogs who are safe but not home, still hoping and dreaming of a new life here full of love and many wonderful things.” Linda and Greg
It inspired us to make this video, to show what an incredible difference a home could make for an dog and what a wonderful difference a dog can make to your life.
Our team is fighting with everything we have to save eight terrified dogs in a Romanian kill shelter — but the truth is, we cannot get them out without you.
In the video, you see one tiny white dog shaking so hard she can barely stand. She’s confused, petrified… and she is only one of eight who are running out of time.
Their deaths are imminent.
To legally and safely pull them from that hell, we desperately need pledges for their vaccinations, health checks, and transfer to a private shelter. Without this, our hands are tied. We cannot reach them. We cannot save them.
No dog should die nameless, freezing, and alone — especially not two weeks before Christmas.
Right now, they have nothing. No names. No hope. No one coming for them… unless it’s us.
Even £1 could be the difference between life and death. We need to raise £80 per dog.
Every year, when the brutal Winter in Romania comes, who could not be moved by the desperate plight of the dogs, who are waiting for the Happy Bus?
We are reminded how different their life could be, if only someone could love them, if only someone could reach out to them and offer them the warmth, comfort and joy of living in a real home.
We have made this video out of love, compassion and concern for the dogs, rescued from death, who have so much to give, if only someone could open their heart to them. Yes, they are safe, but not yet home .
Please see all the PennyPaws dogs who are longing for that special home, each one has their own sad story. https://pennypawsrescue.org.uk
Wishing them and you all, a hope-filled Christmas and an amazing, Happy New Year ahead.
Please feel free to download the Pennypaws Rescue Christmas Card and share it with your family and friends.
If you’d like to make a donation of any amount, we’d be incredibly grateful. Pennypaws is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, so every penny you give goes directly to caring for the dogs who need us most.
Wishing you a peaceful, joyful Christmas from all the team — and all the dogs — at Pennypaws Rescue.
Please scan the QR code to sponsor Jonathan’s 20K Run
Big thank to everyone who supported and shared my 20K Pennypaws Rescue Run on Sunday 23rd Nov – The Long Run for Lenny – from the Thames Barrier to QEII Bridge Dartford Crossing.
So far we have raised nearly £600 towards helping Pennypaws Rescue support the lovely old boy ‘Lenny’ out in Romanina – who needs meds for his bladder cancer.
In the end I ran 22.5k – something to do with a massive detour around the river Durant… #mapreading
We are aiming to try and raise £1200, so please share if you can, thank you. Pennypaws is run by unpaid volunteers so every penny raised goes to help the dogs.
Background: Pennypaws rescued Lenny but we were unable to bring him to the UK because the vet discovered he was suffering with bladder cancer and was deemed too old to travel.
However the lovely lady who runs the shelter out in Romania where Lenny was staying has taken him into her own home so he is now much more comfortable. Pennypaws Rescue is paying for his on-going bladder cancer medication. See below for details
I am doing a 20K Run on 23rd November 2025 to hopefully raise some funds to go towards the cancer treatment of the lovely old rescued dog ‘Lenny’ out in Romania.
Pennypaws rescued Lenny but we were unable to bring him to the UK because the vet discovered he was suffering with bladder cancer and was deemed to old to travel. However the lovely lady who runs the shelter out in Romania where Lenny was staying has taken him into her own home so he is now much more comfortable.
Pennypaws Rescue is paying for his ongoing bladder cancer medication. You can see details of the meds and costs on our website here: Please help me raise some funds to help pay for Lenny’s treatment. Thank you x
Please scan the QR code to sponsor Jonathan’s 20K Run
Vet & Med Costs in RomaniaMeds for Lenny’s Bladder Cancer
Pennypaws Rescue is paying for his ongoing bladder cancer medication. You can see details of the meds and costs on our website here: Please help me raise some funds to help pay for Lenny’s treatment. Thank you x
Every space we build changes lives. Alber’s Annex has been a lifeline for dogs with complex needs, providing safety, warmth, and care for those who have nowhere else to go. It’s been in constant use since the day it opened — and though Alber’ himself now lives happily in our home, his room continues to give others a fighting chance.
Now, we urgently need to create a second specialist space — one built in honour of the most extraordinary soul we’ve ever known.
Jayda’s Legacy Room will be dedicated to my beloved German Shepherd, Jayda — a dog who redefined what it means to survive.
Jayda came to us after horrific abuse left her severely deformed and in constant pain. Despite her disabilities and daily challenges, she loved every single moment of her life. She was my best friend, my constant companion, and my teacher in strength, trust, and unconditional love. With time, patience, and rehabilitation, she learned to walk again — proving every day that hope walks on four legs. Jayda’s Legacy Room will carry her light forward. It will serve as:
A calm, secure space for dogs with reactivity or behavioural needs to decompress and rebuild trust.
A recovery and infirmary suite for those who are post-operative, unwell, or in need of specialist care.
A comfort retreat for elderly, disabled, or end-of-life dogs who deserve safety, warmth, and dignity.
And a dedicated hydrotherapy facility — designed to support the recovery and rehabilitation of disabled and handicapped dogs, helping them regain strength, movement, and confidence through gentle, therapeutic exercise.
We also plan to offer this sanctuary to a small number of “handicaines” from Romania — dogs with severe mobility challenges who have little chance of rescue elsewhere. This new facility will be fully equipped with rehabilitation aids, medical support, and 24-hour care to give them the comfort and quality of life they deserve.
When we built Alber’s Shed, we raised £600 and I personally covered the remaining £400. If we can reach even half that goal this time, it will remove a huge financial burden and help us begin building sooner.
Every donation — no matter how small — honours Jayda’s memory and helps save another life. Please, if you can, donate or share this campaign to help us make Jayda’s Legacy Room a reality. Together, we can ensure her strength continues to change lives. With gratitude,
Peter Loy
Founder, Greenbank Animal Sanctuary PennyPaws Reactivity & Rehabilitation Centre Where every rescue gets a another chance
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Jayda’s Legacy Room – A New Life Space at PennyPaws Reactivity Centre, Greenbank Animal Sanctuary 
Jayda’s Legacy Room will be dedicated to my beloved German Shepherd, Jayda — a dog who redefined what it means to survive.
A calm, secure space for dogs with reactivity or behavioural needs to decompress and rebuild trust.
A recovery and infirmary suite for those who are post-operative, unwell, or in need of specialist care.
A comfort retreat for elderly, disabled, or end-of-life dogs who deserve safety, warmth, and dignity.
And a dedicated hydrotherapy facility — designed to support the recovery and rehabilitation of disabled and handicapped dogs, helping them regain strength, movement, and confidence through gentle, therapeutic exercise.
