Building trust
Millie first came to us in 2020, severely underweight. After love and care, she found a home but sadly returned, now terrified of other dogs. She was so scared she wouldn鈥檛 even leave her kennel.
Your Sponsorship meant our patient team at 快活影院Great Ayton Animal Centre could give her every kind of care she desperately needed.
Millie needed time and space to settle in. She had everything she needed in her kennel 鈥� comfort items, food, water, and her own private outside area for toileting. After this initial period, we sat calmly by the kennel bars, gently tossing tasty treats away from ourselves. This helped Millie associate us with good things without feeling pressured.
It took about a week of this patient approach before Millie felt comfortable enough to want to come out of her kennel. This gentle persistence, made possible by your generosity, gave Millie the time she needed to feel safe.
With your support, our behaviour experts crafted a special plan just for Millie. Through gentle care, Behaviour and Welfare Adviser, Emma and the team helped her feel safe and build confidence. Bit by bit, Millie became more comfortable around other dogs. And, as her fears faded, her playful personality came out. Soon, she was loving life and zooming around our paddocks!
Millie became a fun dog with a zest for life. She loved being outdoors and playing.
From lonely to loved
Despite her progress, Millie hadn鈥檛 received any rehoming applications. But when Gillian visited the centre, it was a case of love at first sight.
鈥淲e came to meet another dog, but we weren鈥檛 the best match,鈥� Gillian explains. 鈥淭he team suggested Millie instead. She was very nervous but so beautiful. I didn鈥檛 know her story then, but I just fell in love.鈥�
Millie quickly settled into her new home with Gillian, her husband Stuart, and their teenage children Matthew and Heidi. She鈥檚 become a cherished part of the family, bringing so much joy and laughter to their lives.
鈥淪he loves to be involved in everything,鈥� Gillian shares. 鈥淪he especially likes to sit on the dining room chairs and join in on my work calls!鈥�
Gillian and her family have continued Millie鈥檚 training, building on the foundation laid by our dedicated team. Their hard work has paid off 鈥� Millie no longer needs to wear her muzzle!
鈥淢illie can now walk past other dogs without being distracted,鈥� Gillian says proudly.
It鈥檚 amazing to see how far she鈥檚 come. Reflecting on Millie鈥檚 journey, Gillian adds, 鈥淚t breaks my heart to think about the history of many animals in 快活影院care. Without the RSPCA, they鈥檇 be helpless and alone. Donations are vital to caring for these animals and giving them loving homes.鈥�
Your generosity has transformed Millie鈥檚 life, and she鈥檚 thriving in her new home. Thank you from us, from Gillian 鈥� and of course, from Millie!
You鈥檙e helping dogs rediscover joy
Your Sponsorship allows us to create tailored care plans for every dog. From gentle training sessions to fun playtimes, we can meet each dog鈥檚 unique needs and help them build confidence.
Because of you, dogs are overcoming challenges and getting ready for happy new beginnings.