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So sad to have to announce that poor little Freddy has passed away in Romania. He was rescued from an horrendous kill shelter out there, and was waiting for his chance to find a loving home here in the UK.
So sorry for poor Freddy never experiencing the real love and warmth of his own forever home and family.
We hope he finds peace over the rainbow bridge. x

RIP Freddy 2015 – 2024

The artist Linda Crowhust did a beautiful drawing of Freddy for Pennypaws. You can find out more about her work here:

Please help Pennypaws Rescue to home the dogs we have rescued from the horrendous kill shelters out in Romania.
Please spread the word, donate if you can and share our website and Facebook page. Thank you x

September 23rd 2024 – Gill Jenness and her team of volunteers at Pennypaws Rescue are heading out to Romania to go and see the Pennypaws recued dogs in the safe shelters out there.

They are also going to the kill shelters and will do everything they can to stop the cruelty going on out there.

You can find out more about this latest trip to Romania on the Pennypaws Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pennypawsrescue

Every member of the team is paying for their own travel and accomodation – any funds raised go, as ever, to the dogs. If you would like to donate any amount please see here:
https://pennypawsrescue.org.uk/donate/
Please share – thank you.

Poor little dog
That no body knew
Poor little dog
That never ran free
Under the sky so blue
Playing a game

Poor little dog
That had no name
Poor little dog
That was locked in a cold concrete cage
All the precious days of
It’s short life

Poor little dog
That nobody Claimed
Poor little dog
That had no name
Poor little dog
That would have cuddled you and me

Poor little dog
That never even got
To see the sea
Poor little dog
Who knew so much pain

Poor little dog
Who had no name
Poor little dog
We grieve for you
Poor little dog
We cannot begin to imagine
What you went through

Poor little dog
It’s a crying shame
That nobody even
Gave you a name

Words and music by Greg Crowhurst 2024

Thank you so much to Greg for the heartfelt and beautiful song about the poor dogs who suffer so much, and to Linda Crowhurst for the moving drawing. Thank you both for all your support for Pennypaws Rescue.
If you would like to help Pennypaws Rescue save more of the dogs from a cruel and sad end – please spread the word about our work, and if you would like to support us, please take a look here. Thank you.

Pennypaws Rescue and 2GETHER4STRAYS Sterilisation Campaign 2024/2025

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gospayme-spaying-and-neutering-campaign-romania

Many of you will have seen the heartbreaking images and videos of Gill and Megan’s trip to Romania in May, where yet more unwanted puppies were discovered.

According to the Wild at Heart Foundation, without intervention, 1 female dog and her litter of puppies could result in 67,000 more homeless dogs living on the streets in just 6 years! Sterilisation remains the single most effective and compassionate method of controlling the growing stray dog population.

We are working 💪 towards a joint sterilisation campaign with 2gether4strays in May 2025. We will be promoting our Gofund Appeal in the Autumn. But you can make a donation at ANY time. Using the link provided.

Please help us with this campaign to neuter and spay morestray dogs in Romania:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gospayme-spaying-and-neutering-campaign-romania

https://pennypawsrescue.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/2gether4strays

A little Pennypaws Rescue animation about a rescue dog arriving at their foever home for the very first time. [SOUND ON]

Drawings and concept by Linda Crowhurst.

It’s hard to imagine how confused and tired these poor souls must be when they arrive from Romania, but it will be worth it. All they really need is calmness, time and space to decompress and begin to understand their new surroundings and routines. Just like Alf in the video…

If you would like to help Pennypaws Rescue help more dogs in desperate need please check out our website:

[SOUND ON]

A little animation about a sad lonely boy being rescued by Pennypaws Rescue. Please turn the sound on!

Thank you to Linda Crowhurst for the idea and lovely drawings.
Please share if you can, thank you x

To see all of the dogs still waiting for their happy bus out of Romania please see here:

https://pennypawsrescue.org.uk/latest-dogs-available-for…

To help us rescue more dogs you can donate here…

Every single penny goes to the dogs as we are run entirely by unpaid volunteers.

Thank you.

The Lancashire Post have kindly done a new piece about poor Bear – still looking for his forever home. Take a read here:

Take a look at Bear’s amazing profile on the Pennypaws website

If you would like to find out more about adoptin gor fostering Bear please contact Gill Jenness – email: admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk

See Mary Mum of the four Flower Pups new Adoption Profile here

This poor Mum called Mary has lived on her chain in Romania all her life. Sadly a common occurrence in this country.

She gave birth to her puppies still chained up… The owners wanted to throw the puppies in the river. Luckily a lovely woman helped them, and Pennypaws Rescue has had them transported to a safe shelter where they can be looked after and assessed.

But only if we can raise the £1000 needed to pay for three months in the shelter. Can you help us please – anything makes such a difference. 

Pennypaws Rescue is run solely by hard working dedicated volunteers, so you can rest assured that every penny donated goes directly to the dogs. Thank you
Click the pic to go to the Crowdfunder for Mum and her four pups.