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After nearly eight amazing years, greyhound Hugo-The-Boss is officially retiring from his role as Ambassadog for Forever Hounds Trust! With the loving support of his mum Frankie, Hugo-The-Boss has been a familiar, friendly face at every Dorset walk she organised and represented greyhounds beautifully at Pets Foundation Appeals at Weymouth Pets at Home. Calm, kind, …

The results are in…..CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners in our 2026 calendar competition! You certainly didn’t make our job easy! Just thirteen images could be selected from 350 entries we received (we made it 14 with a special twist TBA!) As sighthound lovers, every single image was special, we could see they all depicted …

We recently participated in the Pets Foundation Easter Appeal, where we had a presence in the Tiverton and Weymouth Pets at Home stores. This coincided with new arrivals from Wales; Angel (brindle) and Flo (black) starting their assessments, so what better opportunity to take them along to their local store in Tiverton to see how …

First up on our ‘St George’s Day Special’ are a couple of the boys proudly marking the occasion! Don’t Maestro and King look handsome! Next up are some of our gorgeous girls looking particularly divine! Eden and Polly (Eden is now in foster). Finally on our ‘St George’s Day Special’, you’ve seen some of the …

Our homeless hounds might not have a family of their own yet, but we make sure they don’t miss out on their Easter goodies! Watch this video of them selecting (and eating!) their treats. Please note, all of the eggs were dog-friendly and the hounds were supervised at all times! In true Coco style, after …

We are sure many of you are aware that on 18th February 2025 the Welsh Government announced the very welcome news that greyhound racing will be banned in Wales, the first UK nation to take this step. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced plans to wind down activities at the sole track in Wales, the …

Today, we celebrate our beloved companions who fill our lives with endless joy and unconditional love. At Forever Hounds Trust, we believe that dogs are more than just pets; they’re our loyal companions, confidants, and family members. Many of these hounds come from challenging backgrounds, yet they possess remarkable resilience and an unwavering capacity for …

Today, let’s celebrate the amazing bond between humans and our furry friends! Not only do dogs bring endless joy, companionship, and love, but having a dog can also improve your health in so many ways. For You: For Them: So, whether it’s a stroll in the park, playing games, or just cuddling on the couch, …

Today is not so much a Forever Home Friday, but a Foster Home Friday! It’s an equally life changing scenario for a hound in need. When beautiful Eden arrived into our care from a home at 11.5 years old and needing a dental, it didn’t feel right to put her back into kennels after her …

As it’s Mother’s Day we want to celebrate all the special Dog Mum’s out there…💕 We asked our Supporters to share their photos of dogs with their mum’s and received a wonderful response – the love between human and hound really exudes through in the photos. Therefore, we hope you enjoy this little video that …

Online Auction is currently taking place in our Fundraising Group on Facebook – click on the button below. It’s an open group full of lovely people, so please do click on the link and bid generously – there are lots of lovely, unique items available for both human and hound. If you have something you’d …

It’s National Puppy Day, and did you know even puppies can find themselves in rescue? Here at Forever Hounds Trust, we have rescued many puppies over the years. Whether they’ve been found abandoned as they were an accidental litter, an expectant mum arrives in our care, or relinquished by their owner as they can’t care …