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Forever Hounds Trust is working to improve the welfare of racing greyhounds
As the leading rescue charity independent of the greyhound racing industry, Forever Hounds Trust is at the sharp end of day-to-day work to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for any one of the 9,000 ex-racing greyhounds coming off the tracks every year. Despite the efforts of Forever Hounds Trust and other rescues around 3,700 ex-racers …
Good Luck to Team Forever Hounds Trust in the Bath Half!
We are very excited to have a team of 10 people taking part in the Bath Half Marathon on the 1st March for Forever Hounds Trust. This event is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK, with a wonderful atmosphere. We are looking forward to cheering them …
The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards
Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces once again to host these very special Animal Charity Awards. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the outstanding work of staff and volunteers in animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. They recognise teams and …
Brand New Dog Bed launched in aid of Forever Hounds Trust!
We are very excited to announce the launch of the Forever Hounds Trust Big Memory Foam Dog Bed by Charley Chau. Forever Hounds Trust have been the official charity of the amazing award-winning British dog bedding designers Charley Chau since 2012. Charley Chau have now taken their support of Forever Hounds Trust a step further …
Aoife’s Story
Aoife, a beautiful brindle greyhound, has recently come into the care of Forever Hounds Trust from Ireland. She is just two years old and displays most of the usual signs of a ‘shut down’ hound – she sits huddled against the wall with her head hung down when anyone comes close to her; it’s very …
Trustees’ Week 10th – 16th November
As part of Trustees’ Week, which runs from the 10th to the 16th November, Forever Hounds Trust are looking for additional trustees to join our existing trustee board. Forever Hounds Trust will consider applicants from any background but we would particularly welcome interest from those with knowledge and experience of charity management, fundraising or merchandising. …
Forever Hounds Trust at launch of the LACS report on ‘The state of greyhound racing in Great Britain’
Our CEO and Chair of Trustees attended the the Launch of the League Against Cruel Sports report on ‘The state of greyhound racing in Great Britain’ at the House of Commons on 28 October 2014. Our own Honorary Friend Annette Crosbie OBE, spoke passionately about her experience of homing ex racing greyhounds and the pleasure …
Forever Hounds Trust Statement on launch of the LACS report into greyhound racing
Forever Hounds Trust welcomes the launch of the League Against Cruel Sports report on ‘The state of greyhound racing in Great Britain’ and our CEO, chair of trustees and representatives from the Forever Hounds Trust welfare team will be attending the reception launch this week. As an organisation committed to the welfare of racing greyhounds …
Stray Dogs Photo Exhibition
The international animal welfare charity FOUR PAWS are holding a very special photo exhibition in London at the end of October. The exhibition ‘Stray Dogs in Focus’ will showcase a collection of photographs by renowned animal photographer Jo Sax. It will show the struggles faced by stray and abandoned dogs in both the UK and …
Congratulations to our Grand Raffle winners
A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets in our recent Grand Raffle, which has raised thousands of pounds to support Forever Hounds Trusts ongoing work with hounds in need – thank you very much for your support. Congratulations to our winners, who are: 1st prize (£250): Mrs Elizabeth Thacker, Pembrokeshire 2nd prize (£150): …
Brilliant Buscot!
We are thrilled to say that our Afternoon Tea Party at Buscot Park on Sunday 21st September raised just over £4,000 for Forever Hounds Trust’s work to help needy hounds! A big thank to everyone who came along and supported the event, and all our volunteers, trade stands, and donors of auction and raffle prizes, …