Autumn Sponsorship - Whitney's Journey

Your Sponsorship gives dogs like Whitney the chance to find confidence again.

Whitney, a black and white collie cross dog, lays on the arm of a sofa alongside her new owner.

Small steps, big changes

Whitney arrived at RSPCA Ashley Heath terrified of human contact. Your Sponsorship funded the specialised approach Whitney needed. From helping her get used to wearing a harness to gradual exposure to the outside world, every aspect of her rehabilitation was thoughtfully tailored to help her grow at her own pace.

Thanks to you, the team created food trails down the kennel corridor and watched Whitney cautiously explore while they sat quietly nearby. Day by day, she grew braver – investigating toys, sniffing around the makeshift garden, even approaching those making her meals.

Whitney, a black and white collie cross breed dog looks up at the camera while laying down.

Get to know Bella

Bella’s an incredibly brave pup who’s learning to trust people again

She loves leaning into people and occasionally lying down on them

Bella loves playing with soft toys

Whitney, a black and white collie cross breed dog, sitting on a blue pillow dog bed.

It really was about building confidence through patient, steady progress.

Nicky Anthony, Kennel Supervisor

From fear to friendship, you helped Whitney trust again

You gave Whitney every kind of care. Your Sponsorship creates an environment where confidence can grow: the sensory garden where Whitney discovered play; the home-like room where she learned everyday sounds; and, most importantly, the gift of time itself.

After fifteen months at Ashley Heath, Whitney walked confidently into her new home with Eve – a transformation only possible because of your kindness.