Our online fundraising auction is now open, with lots of AMAZING lots to bid on – all to raise pounds for the hounds! To take part, you need to be on Facebook where you can request to join the Forever Hounds Trust Auction Group (link below). Once you’re in, you can bid away on what …
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GBGB data gives us more questions than answers
By Emma Butler The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has released their annual injury and retirement data for 2019, and despite their claims that “significant progress” has been made, the data makes for unhappy reading for anyone who truly prioritises greyhound welfare. The data shows: An INCREASE in the number of dogs injured compared …
Charity shop in Haywards Heath reopens!
We are delighted to announce that our charity shop at 134 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT will be reopening on Thursday 25 June. Revised opening hours will be 10.00a.m. to 4.30p.m, Monday to Saturday, to allow for safe sorting of goods. We have adopted all the necessary measures to keep staff, volunteers and customers …
A Wonderful Gift For Our Hounds
We were thrilled recently to have been awarded £1,000 from the Ecclesiastical Society’s Movement for Good! The purpose of the Movement for Good awards is to help charities continue their great work – they have awarded us £1,000 to make a positive difference. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their …
When foster turns into forever – Ballad’s story.
At the beginning of 2020, we ran an emergency appeal on our Facebook Page for Ballad, who was rushed to the out of hours vets with what turned out to be a severe case of bacterial cellulitis. Months of nursing and care followed, until it was sadly discovered the leg couldn’t be saved, and so …
Lucas survived and bagged himself a forever home!
Lucas, a 12 year old former racing greyhound came to Forever Hounds Trust at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown. We don’t know how he came to be a stray, but it was clearly some time since he was cared for. The list of ailments was long – unsteady on his feet, very bad mange, …
The coronacoaster of the greyhound racing industry
By Emma Butler Coronavirus has had an effect on every industry, so that of course has included the greyhound racing industry. The word ‘coronacoaster’ has been bandied about a lot on social media to describe the highs and lows of the journey we are all on, and it’s one that could also be used to …
A message from Annette Crosbie
Actress and Honorary Friend of Forever Hounds Trust, Annette Crosbie, has recorded a message on how you can help rescued greyhounds and lurchers during these challenging times. Annette says: “Hello, some of you may know who I am, but to those who don’t, my name is Annette Crosbie. About 25 years ago, I got my …
Suzie finds a home with a Rolling Stone!
The Rolling Stones’ drummer, Charlie Watts, and his wife Shirley have adopted a rescued greyhound from the charity Forever Hounds Trust. The greyhound, called Suzie, is five years old and was rescued from the greyhound racing industry. Shirley Watts is a Patron and long-time supporter of Forever Hounds Trust, and has taken in many greyhounds …
Peterborough Greyhound Racing Ends!
There was some good news for greyhounds in Peterborough today when the owners of the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium announced they were ending racing with immediate effect. In a statement on their Facebook page, Peterborough Greyhounds said: “After much careful thought and consideration, and after 75 years, the Perkins family have decided to cease trading as …
Virtual Dog Show – the results are in!
We’re so grateful to everyone who took part in our first ever Virtual Fun Dog Show and helped to make it such a great success! Through a combination of entry fees and donations, we’ve raised over £900 for our hounds which is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!It’s been fantastic to see so many photos …
Wilbur gets his portrait done!
Our wonderful Wilbur, one of longest staying dogs, has had his portrait drawn by the awesomely talented Nik Courtney. Lovely Wilbur is still looking for his forever home, and needs a family who is confident living with a large dog. Wilbur has tons of love to give to the right person. He is looking for …