1,000 Toys Appear at Tower Bridge to Highlight Support Keeping Pets with Families

By Charities Correspondent

More than 1,000 pet toys appeared at Tower Bridge in London as part of a campaign highlighting the support available to help struggling owners keep their pets at home.

The colourful display, created by Woodgreen Pets Charity, featured 1,330 balls, ropes and plush toys representing thousands of dogs and cats that charities believe could stay with their families with the right support.

The charity said the installation aimed to raise awareness of services including behavioural advice, veterinary support and financial assistance for owners facing difficult circumstances.

New research commissioned by Woodgreen found nearly half of pet owners were unaware charities could help them avoid giving up a pet.

One owner helped by the charity was 72-year-old Lynne from Cambridgeshire, who turned to Woodgreen after struggling to cope with the behavioural challenges of her dog Doug following the death of her husband.

Instead of rehoming him, Lynne received support from one of the charity’s behaviourists, including training advice and a new diet plan.

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She said:

“I can’t praise the training we received from Woodgreen enough. It really was a lifeline for me and Doug during one of the hardest times of our lives.”

Thanks to the support, Lynne was able to keep Doug with her until he died earlier this year.

By sharing her experience, she hopes other owners will feel able to ask for help.

“The way I look at it, there may be someone in my position who needs help just as much as I did and is too afraid to ask for it,” she added.

Chris Bennett, Head of Community Engagement at Woodgreen, said:

“No one should have to part from a pet they love.

“We work with pet owners in their homes, providing help and advice so that pets stay where they belong: safe, loved and at home.”

The charity said it hopes the campaign will encourage more people to seek support early before reaching crisis point.

To see about Woodgreen Pets Charity click here

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