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 …
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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 …
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 …
Neuter to protect their future
**This appeal has now closed. Thank you to everyone who supported the campaign. We raised an amazing £16, 539!!!** Forever Hounds Trust rescue, rehabilitate and home unwanted, abused or abandoned sighthounds. Preparing these dogs for their forever homes involves providing behavioural support, kennelling and veterinary treatment. This includes neutering which has several health, behavioural and …
Lizzie’s Great Run
One of our supporters did an amazing job running The Great Bristol Run, raising funds for Forever Hounds Trust. Lizzie says: “Sunday the 19th September was an early morning rise, with jam on toast and a cup of tea making the perfect start to the day, I was ready to embrace the 13.1 miles of …
Starling needs your help!
Lovely Starling is a 3-year-old female ex racing greyhound in our care, who has been in quite a bit of pain that we are having to manage with the help of her wonderful foster family. She has numerous corns on her pads, which has caused her severe lameness. Starling has already undergone various conservative treatments …
Banning greyhound racing in Wales
Forever Hounds Trust supports the campaign to ban greyhound racing in Wales. As a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of greyhounds and lurchers in the UK we see first-hand the damage racing does to these dogs, as well as the neglect they suffer while being exploited as a commodity. We are aware …
Remembering Benji
We are devastated to bring you the news that one of our very special sponsor dogs has made his final journey over the rainbow bridge. Benji had the most adventurous life – he suffered cruelty, abuse and neglect from his first owner, before escaping into the wilds of Dorset where he survived an amazing 57 …
Perfect Peppa..it’s a hound’s life.
We love hearing about how our hounds are getting on in their forever homes, so we were thrilled when Peppa’s owner got in touch to share some details about their eleven (yes eleven!) years of life with their ‘pawfect’ friend…. We met our beautiful girl for the first time in 2010 at the home of …