On a cold evening, a passerby stumbled upon a tiny, blind fox struggling by the roadside. The cub, later named Woody, was in terrible shape—his body riddled with over 150 ticks. Things looked grim for the little fox.
But hope arrived when Woody was brought to Geoff Grewcock, the compassionate soul behind the Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary. Geoff, a retired man with a heart as big as his home, took Woody in despite the bleak diagnosis. And against all odds, Woody began to recover.
During his journey to health, Woody found comfort in the most unexpected friendships. He shared meals with Orla, a gentle greyhound, and spent his days playing with Bramble, a friendly deer who also called the sanctuary home.
“Woody is incredible,” Geoff shared with a chuckle. “I think he believes he’s a dog!” Geoff suspects Woody’s parents abandoned him due to his blindness. From the start, Geoff took it upon himself to care for Woody like his own child—feeding him every two hours through the night and giving him constant attention.
As Woody grew stronger, he became a “house fox,” fitting right into life at Geoff’s sanctuary. Blind in one eye and nearly so in the other, Woody’s limited vision made it impossible for him to survive in the wild. But that didn’t stop him from thriving. Surrounded by love and his best friends Orla and Bramble, Woody’s days are full of walks, naps, and companionship.
Geoff even gets curious stares when taking Woody and Orla out for walks. “People always ask what breed of dog Woody is,” he laughs.
For Geoff, Woody is just one of the many animals who’ve found safety and love under his care. Since retiring in 2001, Geoff has transformed his home into a haven for over 80 animals at any given time. Funded largely by his pension, the sanctuary has helped an astonishing 62,000 creatures over the years, all thanks to Geoff’s tireless dedication and the support of his family and community.
Woody’s story is more than just one of survival. It’s a heartwarming reminder of the bonds we can share across species and the power of kindness to change lives.
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