Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms children’s lives. However, did you know that foster care can totally transform a dogs life too? We spoke to foster mum Wendie, who welcomed Goldie Oldie Joe into her life when he needed her most. His …
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Two are better than one!
Did you know that we sometimes get pairs of dogs that we need to home together? They may have lived together in a home prior to arriving in our care, or they might have developed a close bond in kennels or in foster. Either way, for their welfare, the dogs can’t be split up and …
Opening your heart to a Golden Oldie
We sometimes sadly get older dogs in our care – they may have been abandoned because they were not as young as they used to be, or they might find themselves homeless as their owner is no longer able to care for them, or has passed away. These Golden Oldies are rarely suited to kennels, …
Forever Hounds Trust volunteer finalist in prestigious charity awards
HUGE Congratulations to Jackie Hilton on being a finalist for ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in this year’s Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards! Jackie is an absolute superstar and without her help we simply would not be able to help the number of dogs that we do. In what was a very difficult year for fundraising, Jackie …
Trustees needed to give hope to hounds
Find out how you can use your skills and experience to give hounds a better future. Forever Hounds Trust (FHT) is a greyhound rescue charity in England and Wales independent of the greyhound racing industry. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted, abused or abandoned greyhounds and lurchers. We are passionate …
Veggie Pups Reunion
Just over 3 years ago, heavily pregnant Sally (formerly Fennel) was rescued from the streets of Ireland. She subsequently gave birth to eight gorgeous pups – four boys and four girls. They were all given vegetable names, and hence became known as ‘The Veggie Pups’. Here they were in all their cuteness! They were subsequently …
Dog Theft Awareness
Since the beginning of the pandemic dog thefts have been on the rise. This is due to the demand for dogs increasing, as people look to gain a companion, and pushing up the prices of dogs. Of course, a dog thief doesn’t know or care if you have purchased or adopted a dog so long …
Are you a Canine Behaviourist (or training to be one)? We Need You!
Forever Hounds Trust are looking for qualified canine behaviourists to join their team of Post Homing Support Volunteers. This is immensely rewarding work, which is key to keeping our rehomed hounds in their Forever homes. We provide free, qualified behavioural advice to any owner of an FHT dog who is experiencing behavioural issues with their …
What’s been happening at our Devon Centre?
Forever Hounds Trust purchased our own dedicated centre just over twelve months ago. When we took on the Centre we set several priorities, which (despite the highs and lows of the last 12 months!) we are pleased to say we have been able to achieve! The first task was to fence the boundaries of the …
A day in the life of our Post Homing Support Team
Our post homing support team deal with any queries that we get after the adoption of one of our dogs. There’s always a member of the team on call to deal with any urgent requests for help, even at weekends. Instructions for Post-Homing Support (PHS) are normally received centrally by email or phone call and fielded …
Remembering Sioux
Sioux – March 2008 – October 2021 We are devastated to bring you the news that one of our very special sponsor dogs has made her final journey over the rainbow bridge. Sioux (pronounced Sue) didn’t have the best start in life. Her first owners tried to turn her into a fighting dog and after …
The day I went home forever, by Dewi
Dewi (was Sam) has gone home forever! When his lovely new family sadly lost one of their beloved greyhounds, although they could never replace him, they couldn’t wait to welcome a new hound in need into their lives. Dewi is settling in well with his new family – in fact he couldn’t be happier! It …