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HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS

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.

Linda & Greg

Thank you to the artist LC for the beautiful drawings

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 support my 20K Run to raise funds for Lenny’s Cancer Treatment out in Romania – thank you.
Livestream on YouTube on Sunday 23/11/2025 08:45 Zulu – https://www.youtube.com/@pennypawsrescue

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.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-long-run-for-lenny

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.

Livestream on YouTube on Sunday 23/11/2025 08:45 Zulu THAMES BARRIER – https://www.youtube.com/@pennypawsrescue

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

Click here to donate with Crowdfunder

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

Click here to donate with Crowdfunder

Training Runs

17th November: Bath. Flat 20K. 1hr56m

Final training run Wednesday 19th November

Jayda’s Legacy Room – A New Life Space at PennyPaws Reactivity Centre, Greenbank Animal Sanctuary

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jaydas-legacy

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.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jaydas-legacy

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

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jaydas-legacy

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pennypawsrescue/permalink/1138146805118012

At PennyPaws Rescue, we are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. Founded in 2018 by Gill Jennes, our mission is to give abandoned and neglected dogs—primarily from Romania—a second chance at life in loving homes across the UK.

All of the dogs we rescue from appalling kill shelters in Romania go to safe shelters where they spend time to de-compress and recover from their experience. Our dogs only travel to the UK once they have been fully vaccinated, flea and worm treated, checked by a vet including for brucellosis, chipped and passport prepared, in line with the regulations laid out by DEFRA / UK Government. This applies whether the dog is going direct to a forever home in the UK or to one of our experienced foster homes. At Pennypaws Rescue we take the welfare of the dogs and the rules very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk

Many of the dogs we rescue have faced unimaginable hardships, but with patience, care, and support, we help them heal and find the happiness they deserve, often with the help of Greenbank Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Manchester and our own Pennypaws Assessment Shelter in Norfolk.

Whether through adoption, fostering, sponsorship, or donations, there are many ways you can help change a dog’s life.
Explore our website to learn more about our rescue work, our Reactivity Rehabilitation Centre in Manchester, and how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference—one paw at a time.

Browse all the Pennypaws Dogs looking for a home

On the 22nd September we will be on our way to Romania to visit the dogs in the photos below! We can not wait!

Thinking About Fostering or Adopting?
We’d love to hear from you!

If you’re considering fostering or adopting, please get in touch. We can assess our dogs and let you know which ones might suit the traits or criteria you’re looking for.

Whether you just want an informal chat or you’re ready to commit, we’re here to help find your perfect new family member!

Please download the PDF and share – thank you!

CONTACT
Gill: 07795 803434 – either call or WhatsApp/message and she will get back to you.
Email: admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk OR sophie@pennypawsrescue.org.uk
Or click here to fill in the application form for your dream dog…before somebody else beats you to it!

We have launched the first Pennypaws Rescue video podcast with Jonathan Slatter hosting Gill Jenness to discuss the recent RSPCA / BBC documentay: Rescue Roulette: Dogs from Abroad. Available on Spotify and Youtube. Please subscribe.

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29 adult dogs and many puppies rescued from brutal imminent euthanasia at Golesti Kill Shelter in Romania, thanks to the incredible Pennypaws Supporters.
Please see the video for pics and videos of some of the dogs in safe shelters and some having their vaccinations.
Most of these dogs were riddled with fleas and ticks and were starving. At keast they are now safe and we can start to begin the process of trying to find a way to keep them safe and eventually homed.

If you would like to help us further please contact admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk or see our support page here.
Every penny raised goes to the dogs – Pennypaws Rescue is only run by incredibly dedicated unpaid volunteers.
Thank you.