Watching the TV documentary that aired in Ireland last week – RTÉ Investigates: Greyhounds Running for Their Lives – I had mixed feelings. There was the feeling of absolute revulsion at what I was watching. But then there was also a feeling of relief that this abhorrent abuse of greyhounds was at last being exposed in such …
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New legislation increases maximum sentence for animal cruelty
Today’s news that the Government has set out new legislation to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty tenfold – from the current six months to five years – is a welcome step forwards for those of us working in animal welfare. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will mean that courts can take a tougher …
Greyhounds continue to suffer injuries and death on UK racing tracks
2019 is a year that has seen great leaps forward in dog welfare. It was announced that Lucy’s Law will come into force next Spring, banning the third-party sale of puppies and kittens; and Finn’s Law came into force earlier this month, giving greater protection to service animals. However, with the latest injury and retirement …
Rescued greyhound from China finds home in Somerset…….and becomes an internet sensation!
If she could talk, five-year-old greyhound Libby would certainly have a tale to tell. This beautiful blue greyhound came to the UK on Valentine’s Day this year after escaping the horrors of the notorious Macau Canidrome, and has found a loving home with a family in Wellington, Somerset – and become an internet hit along …
Forever Hounds Trust and The Greyhound Forum
In response to several messages we have received we wanted to clarify that Forever Hounds Trust is no longer a member of the Greyhound Forum. The decision to leave the forum was not taken by us, but our call for the phasing out of greyhound racing on welfare grounds has meant that our aims and …
Amaya’s story
Meet Amaya, one of the latest greyhounds to join us here at Forever Hounds Trust while she awaits her forever home. Amaya is a remarkable dog. She only has three legs, but we don’t think anyone has told her that, because she certainly isn’t letting it prevent her from enjoying a potter round the garden …
Freddie 07/07/2007 – 28/03/2019
We are very sorry to have to share the sad news that our much-loved sponsor dog, and ambassador for Forever Hounds Trust, Freddie, died last week. Freddie encompassed everything that we love about hounds and inspired many of those who met him to go on and offer a home to a rescued dog themselves. His …
Five greyhounds rescued from Macau Canidrome enjoying life with Forever Hounds Trust
Two more greyhounds rescued from the notorious Canidrome in Macau arrived with Forever Hounds Trust two weeks ago, joining the three that came into our care on Valentine’s Day. All five dogs are settling in well to life in the UK and slowly learning about life as a much loved pet. We are having to …
Three Macau greyhounds settling in to life with Forever Hounds Trust
The three greyhounds that arrived into the care of Forever Hounds Trust on Valentine’s Day, having travelled to the UK after being rescued from the notorious Macau Canidrome, are settling into their new life well, and have received some of the veterinary care they needed. Valentine, Oyster and Amore have shown remarkable resilience and have …
Forever Hounds Trust to rescue three greyhounds from the notorious Macau Canidrome
Valentine’s Day 2019 will mark a very special occasion for the three greyhounds, travelling to the UK from Macau, where they were saved from certain death. For one of the greyhounds onboard the flight into Heathrow, the date is especially poignant as it will be her fifth birthday, and the first one spent outside of …
Dylan Dog Blog – Dylan tries out a Furbo!
Dear Bestest Auntie Julie, Happfull New Year to yoos! Hopin you and der famlee be well? I hab come to der conklooshun dat Holly (me preevyussly menshunned noo gest) be havin this as her Forever Home as well! Dis is super noos is it not!? She be gettin well yoosed to all mowst himportant howsehold …
A ‘home room’ for hounds!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Battersea Animal Partnership Grant! This development grant will further progress our ability to effectively home dogs that have never before encountered a home environment. Many rescued dogs that come into Forever Hounds Trust care have poor welfare backgrounds, and will not have been shown …