We are thrilled to have received £2,000.00 worth of charity Lifelines through Support Adoption for Pets and Pets at Home. This will be great to spend on double-ended training leads, new bedding for dogs in our care and worming treatments. This fantastic gift is due in no small part to the efforts of the Dorset …
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Looking to the future – our 25th anniversary year.
By Jan Lake, Chair of Trustees It’s been a tough year. As I write, Covid regs are preventing us travelling and restricting visitors. This is having an impact across our charity, particularly for those who volunteer at any of our kennels. We must protect those working at kennels and responsible for the care of the …
Greyhound racing awarded £1 million of taxpayers money with no funding for animal welfare
Forever Hounds Trust is shocked to learn that the Government has awarded £1million of taxpayers money to the UK greyhound racing industry as emergency funding because of coronavirus despite there being no funding granted yet for the overstretched animal welfare charities taking care of the broken and discarded dogs from this cruel industry. The granting …
Sunny and Harrison are the stars of West End Woofs
Did you catch Forever Hounds Trust’s rescued greyhounds Sunny and Harrison on West End Woofs last night? West End Woofs was an online animal adoption event inspired by the successful annual US version, Broadway Barks. Stars of the stage introduced animal rescue organisations and the dogs they had in need of forever homes. The wonderful …
Tails of the Unexpected
Forever Hounds Trust works hard to be there for every dog that needs us. We rescue and care for sighthounds in need, often without knowing the full extent of that need. Unknown pregnancies, costly veterinary care, and broken spirits. In these uncertain times, please help us be prepared for the unexpected. Donations made to our …
Please sign petition to phase out greyhound racing
Forever Hounds Trust are asking supporters to sign the petition calling on the Government to bring an end to the unnecessary deaths and suffering of racing dogs via a managed phasing out of greyhound racing in the UK. As a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and homing of greyhounds, Forever Hounds Trust knows only …
Rory is home…forever!
Rory, a 5 year old lurcher came to Forever Hounds Trust from Ireland where it was apparent he had lived a very hard life, before being saved by an Irish rescue. When he first arrived, his previous experience was evident in his behaviour – he was scared, withdrawn, nervous of people, and had absolutely no …
Petition to include animal charities in emergency funding
The coronavirus pandemic has hit all areas of society hard. Charities have been no exception, and with restrictions meaning the cancellation of events and closures of charity shops, for many it has been hard to maintain income and donations. Despite a drop in funds, the demand for the services some charities provide has increased, making …
Poole greyhound racing closes – third track closure this year.
By Emma Butler Yesterday evening the permanent closure of greyhound racing at Poole Stadium was announced. This marks the third greyhound racing stadium closure this year – with Peterborough and Belle Vue already having closed their doors permanently. Last week it was reported that the future of Henlow Stadium also hangs in the balance, after …
Breeze finds a home with Macau Monty!
Two-year-old sweet but shy Saluki lurcher Breeze was found straying and homed, but then returned to the pound before she came into our care. We had the task of finding this lovely girl a really secure and supportive home where she would receive unconditional love. What better home than one that had previously welcomed one …
Uncertainty over the future of Henlow Stadium could bring the end of greyhound racing in the UK one step closer
By Emma Butler The Greyhound Star has reported that outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the Henlow greyhound racing stadium has been granted. This could see an end to greyhound racing on the site altogether. Audience figures for greyhound racing have been falling across the globe for several years, and some UK greyhound racing …
Benedict recovering from racing injuries
A couple of weeks ago Benedict arrived in our care with a broken leg, sustained during a race. It was the first night of racing following the coronavirus closure and in just the second race of the evening Benedict had an accident that resulted in a bad break to his hock. He was referred to …