We are all about diversity here at Forever Hounds Trust, we take dogs of all shapes and sizes into our care, as well as dogs with different levels of disability, or other health issues. Sadly being rescue dogs, many might have injuries sustained in their previous lives, but every single one of them deserves a …
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Farewell to Peter and Hello to Two New Trustees
We have proactively been recruiting for new Trustees to join and strengthen our existing Board, and we have some exciting changes to let you know about. But first a farewell……. we are sad to say goodbye to Peter Stevenson our wonderful Treasurer, who has been on the board for what seems like forever. Peter has …
Adopting a Rescue Dog
Ever wondered what it’s like to adopt one of our dogs? Depending on the dog, their previous life, past experiences and their personality, it could be a very different experience for everyone. That’s why we are very careful to match the dog to the home, to ensure we do as much as we can to …
World Heart Day – 29th September
Having a dog is a two way relationship, they offer us so much – companionship, love, and they even help boost our physical and mental wellbeing. In return we do everything we can to make sure they are loved, happy and healthy. On this World Heart Day, it’s important to understand that dogs can be …
A good day for greyhounds!
Forever Hounds Trust is delighted at the news today from Dogs Trust, The Blue Cross and the RSPCA, who have announced that they are calling for a phasing out of greyhound racing. This significant change of policy comes as a result of an independent review carried out by all three charities into the welfare of …
Can I Home a Reactive Dog?
Many of the dogs we receive into our care come from working backgrounds, and therefore haven’t had proper socialisation as a young pup. During our assessments, we discover some can be reactive to other dogs, especially to non-sighthounds. Their web profiles may say such things as “needs to be walked away from off-lead dogs”, or …
Children and Dogs – Child Safety Week
Today marks the start of Child Safety Week, an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). Many families have dogs, and it’s true that dogs and children can be great friends. But, it’s important that parents teach children how to stay safe around dogs, this will protect both the child …
A Chance for Life
Thank You! We have a very exciting update from Colin… He has found his forever home and is now called Henry! His foster family who were so dedicated to this little guy and his recuperation are now his forever family! Since his last update, his wound has healed up very nicely and the fur is …
Fostering a hound in need.
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 …
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 …