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How Gifts in Wills Give Rescue Dogs Like Chai a Safe Second Chance

How Gifts in Wills Give Rescue Dogs Like Chai a Safe Second Chance

When Chai, a 2-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback Cross, arrived at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, she was fighting for survival.

She was found in such poor condition that she was taken straight to the vets before reaching one of our rehoming centres. Severely underweight and malnourished, every step drained what little strength she had left.

Chai’s young body had been pushed to breaking point, but gifts in Wills from supporters like you, delivered a promise of a safer tomorrow.

A Fragile Beginning

The first few days were critical.

After being deprived of food for so long, Chai’s body struggled to cope with eating again. She needed anti-sickness medication, a specialist diet and a carefully managed recovery plan to help her regain her strength safely.

For abandoned and neglected dogs like Chai, a gift in a Will can be the voice that says, “You are safe now”.

Her progress was carefully monitored. In just four weeks, she gained over five kilograms, while regular oat milk baths helped restore her sore skin and dull coat caused by lack of proper nutrition. Slowly but surely, Chai began to look – and feel – like the young dog she was always meant to be.

Time to Heal

As Chai’s health improved, it became clear she needed more than medical treatment.

Having experienced such an uncertain start in life, Chai lacked confidence around other dogs and unfamiliar situations. Simple encounters were overwhelming, causing her to bark, pull on her lead, and bounce anxiously. 

Thanks to generous supporters who choose to leave a gift in their Will, Chai was given comfort, protection and hope – and the time she needed to learn the world could be a safe place again.

With patient handling, gentle introductions to calm dogs and expert behavioural support, her confidence began to grow. Little by little, Chai discovered that the world could be a safe place after all.

A Future She Deserved

After searching for the right dog for several months, Chai’s new family instantly fell for her affectionate personality. Her soft eyes, wagging tail and gentle nature won them over from the very first visit.

Thanks to the strong foundations built at the centre, and dedicated support of her adopters, Chai has continued to flourish in her forever home. She is now embracing new experiences, growing in confidence and discovering more about the world around her every day.

Chai finally gets to enjoy all the simple pleasures she was once denied – peaceful sniff-filled walks, playing with her ball, rolling in the sunshine, and the comfort of a safe home where she is truly cherished. 

Every one of those moments is part of the safer, kinder future that gifts in Wills make possible. 

How Gifts in Wills Change Lives

Chai’s recovery didn’t happen overnight.

It took expert care, patience and people willing to speak up for dogs they may never meet.

That’s what a gift in your Will can do: bring comfort, protection and hope to rescue dogs when they need it most.

Every gift left in a Will helps provide rescue dogs with life-changing veterinary care, specialist rehabilitation and the time they need to recover before finding a safe, loving forever home.

Even leaving just 1% in your Will could give another dog like Chai the Safe Second Chance they deserve.

By leaving a gift in your Will to Jerry Green Dog Rescue, you can be a voice for dogs like Chai – today, tomorrow and forever.

Where Are You on Your Legacy Journey?

Whether you are just beginning to explore leaving a gift in your Will, are planning to include Jerry Green Dog Rescue, or have already done so, we would be very grateful to hear from you. By letting us know, we can thank you personally, share how gifts in Wills help rescue dogs, invite you to special events, and support you with any next steps.

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