Two easy recipes for delicious Christmas treats for your dog A bit of well-trimmed turkey (without the stuffing or gravy!) is sure to be a welcome treat but why not try these yummy recipes to make a special treat for your hound – the biscuits make brilliant present for your dog to give their canine …
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Forever Hounds Trust gives evidence to inquiry on racing greyhound welfare
Forever Hounds Trust were honoured to be invited to provide oral evidence on the welfare of racing greyhounds to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ subcommittee on 24th November 2015, at the Palace of Westminster. We were the only independent rescue organisation to be asked to give evidence, and were pleased to speak on behalf of …
#sofadog success!
We’ve had an amazing response to our #sofadog campaign! Hundreds of pictures have been posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages, demonstrating just what wonderful pets greyhounds and lurchers make.Some of the pictures showed off the quirky nature of your pet, some of them pictured their affectionate side, but all of them were posted by …
Congratulations to our Grand Raffle winners
A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets in our 2015 Grand Raffle, which has raised thousands of pounds to support Forever Hounds Trust’s ongoing work of helping hounds in need. Thank you very much for your support. Congratulations to our winners, who are: 1st prize (£250): Mrs Phyllis Lunn, Berkshire 2nd prize (£150): …
“We called her Gladys – because we are so glad she is here”
When Val and Harden lost their eight year old greyhound Doris to cancer in May this year, they barely hesitated before contacting Forever Hounds Trust to see if there was another dog they could adopt. “We came across greyhounds quite by accident,” Val told us. “We’d always had dogs but we loved whippets and when …
Case Study: “We wanted a dog that didn’t need much walking – an older greyhound was perfect”
When Yvonne and Pete lost Carla, their German Shepherd cross in 2011, they swore they’d never get another dog. But then one of Yvonne’s work colleagues got an ex-racing greyhound and they fell in love with the breed. “In more than 40 years of marriage, we’ve always had dogs and they’ve always been rescue dogs,” …
Crisis in finding homes for dogs
Changes in the economy and a reduction in home ownership has led to fewer home offers for rescued dogs. Dogs are being put to sleep as a result of a lack of homes. Half the number of dogs finding new homes compared to three years ago. People urged to come forward now to save greyhounds …
Fireworks advice for dog owners
With Bonfire Night just around the corner we asked Carol Baby, of Forever Hounds Trust’s Behaviour Support Team, to share her fireworks advice for dog owners. Many dogs don’t mind fireworks noise at all and with these lucky dogs it is wise to be very matter of fact about the whole event. If you are …
Forever Hounds Trust recruiting a Volunteer Co-ordinator
Forever Hounds Trust is seeking an experienced, ambitious, driven and creative person to develop and implement a comprehensive volunteer strategy across the charity and to provide dedicated leadership and support to our volunteer body. You will bring your expert knowledge of volunteer management, combined with passion and commitment to our cause, to work closely with …
National Black Dog Day October 1st
Black greyhounds make great pets! Watch our 30-second video and discover just one of the reasons why black greyhounds make great pets! Did you know that roughly 70% of greyhounds are black? Did you also know that black dogs wait longer to find their forever home than any other coloured dog? We estimate that the …
Brilliant Buscot!
Wow – what an afternoon it was. Thank you for helping us to make it the best Buscot yet! Hosted by Forever Hounds Trust Honorary Friend Lord Faringdon on the afternoon of Sunday 16th August, in the grounds of his home at the beautiful Buscot Park in Oxfordshire, we were blessed with perfect weather. The …
Buscot Park – the final countdown!
Forever Hounds Trust are very excited that the 2015 Afternoon Tea Party, which takes place on Sunday 16 August, is almost here. Hosted by Forever Hounds Trust Honorary Friend Lord Faringdon at the beautiful Buscot Park in Oxfordshire, the event includes a fun dog show, auction, raffle, stalls and of course, lots of tea and …