Report called for greater transparency of data from the racing industry, which will inform greater understand the welfare issues facing these animals, as well as aid rescue charities plan their resources and alert the public to the number of homes that well be needed. Bookmakers should pay a mandatory contribution to the welfare of retired …
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Lucky lurcher Murdoch finds new home after media appeal
Murdoch, a little fawn lurcher rescued by Forever Hounds Trust stole hearts back in November when a media appeal was launched to find him a new home he could call his own. Murdoch is thought to be around three years old and came to us after being found abandoned. Forever Hounds Trust took care of …
Two very special greyhounds in search of a new home following sad death of their owner
Forever Hounds Trust is making an urgent appeal to find a home for two lovely, gentle greyhounds currently in our care in Bedfordshire. Jojo, a black ten-year-old female greyhound and Ollie, an eight-year-old white and brindle male are currently being looked after in a foster home in Dunstable. They came to Forever Hounds Trust following …
Forever Hounds Trust recruiting a Resource Support Co-ordinator
Forever Hounds Trust (Forever Hounds Trust) is seeking an experienced, highly effective and efficient person to support its day-to-day work. The postholder will provide vital administrative and operational support across a number of key areas. You will bring your strong experience of providing hands-on support to an organisation, ideally of a similar size and scope …
Michele appeals for teammates to join her in the Bath Half Marathon
Bathford resident Michele Marshall, 48, has put on her running shoes to train for her first ever running event – the Bath Half Marathon, which takes place on 13th March 2016. Michele is running to raise funds for Somerset-based charity Forever Hounds Trust, Forever Hounds Trust, after adopting her own lurcher, Lily, from them four …
Case Study: Teddy brings joy to his new owner’s home.
When Anne and her husband Dave lost their little black greyhound Jess to a tumour, they were devastated and decided that they would wait a while before getting another. But Anne’s mum, who also lives with them pined dreadfully, so it wasn’t long before they knew they needed another. Enter Teddy! Anne and Dave had …
Case Study: Lucky lurcher Karim enjoys the attention of customers at his new owners bookshop!
Karim is a white Saluki cross who was found straying and badly injured in Durham. He’s now the loving companion of Jack and lives in St Cleer in Cornwall. Karim spends most days curled up in his armchair in Jack’s bookshop, being fussed by the customers. By his own admission, Jack wasn’t a ‘doggy person’ …
Summer finds her perfect home with Gerri and Stewart
When Gerri and her husband Stewart saw a greyhound featured in Dogs Today, Forever Hounds Trust told them that she probably wasn’t suitable to live with their other dogs. Fortunately, it wasn’t long before they found one that was…. “At the time, we had two older dogs,” says Gerri. “Gracie, a Staffordshire/Whippet cross was around …
A happy homing for the lovely Merlin
Merlin is Richard and Clare’s second dog from Forever Hounds Trust. He’s only been in his new home a few weeks and he’s already living happily with horses, cats, chickens and pigs! He’s also given their older lurcher, Foyle, a new lease of life. Clare told us how they came to meet Merlin. “Richard and …
Forever Hounds Trust carol concert for dogs with Anthony Head – watch the video now!
Greyhounds and lurchers donned their finest festive attire to attend a special candle-lit carol concert held in their honour. The service was also attended by international actor, Anthony Head, who gave a reading at the event in Bath City Centre Church, St Michael’s Without, on Wednesday 9th December. Watch the video to find out what …
Have a happy and safe Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner it is an exciting and hectic time for many of us. It can however be a stressful time for the dogs in our lives, with lots of people, noises and an unfamiliar routine to cope with. Make sure that Christmas is as stress free for your hounds (and you!) …
Buyer Beware!
On Sunday 6th December we received a panic-stricken call from a gentleman. He had collected a 12 week old greyhound puppy from a ‘breeder’ in Nottinghamshire the day before, having found details of this pup on Pre-loved (or similar). He had done his due diligence to the best of his ability and explained they needed …