Hi everyone,
Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions, they have all been passed on. At present the elderly man involved is reluctant for Trixie to go anywhere and wants the family to continue her care at the home. I think he needs some time to accept the situation.
At present she is safe, well and at no risk of being placed in the pound. It is causing a lot of stress for the family but I think they need a little time. You have all been most helpful and I shall post again when I know more.