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Ever wondered what it’s like to adopt one of our dogs? Depending on the dog, their previous life, past experiences and their personality, it could be a very different experience for everyone. That’s why we are very careful to match the dog to the home, to ensure we do as much as we can to …

Having a dog is a two way relationship, they offer us so much – companionship, love, and they even help boost our physical and mental wellbeing. In return we do everything we can to make sure they are loved, happy and healthy. On this World Heart Day, it’s important to understand that dogs can be …

Many of the dogs we receive into our care come from working backgrounds, and therefore haven’t had proper socialisation as a young pup. During our assessments, we discover some can be reactive to other dogs, especially to non-sighthounds. Their web profiles may say such things as “needs to be walked away from off-lead dogs”, or …

Location: Devon At Forever Hounds Trust has been rescuing, caring for and homing greyhounds, lurchers and other sighthounds for 26 years. Until recently we have provided facilities in rented kennels and experienced foster homes in four regions across England, to rescue and care for unwanted, abused, neglected, or abandoned sighthounds. At the end of 2020 …

Today marks the start of Child Safety Week, an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). Many families have dogs, and it’s true that dogs and children can be great friends. But, it’s important that parents teach children how to stay safe around dogs, this will protect both the child …

Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms children’s lives. However, did you know that foster care can totally transform a dogs life too? We spoke to foster mum Wendie, who welcomed Goldie Oldie Joe into her life when he needed her most. His …

We sometimes sadly get older dogs in our care – they may have been abandoned because they were not as young as they used to be, or they might find themselves homeless as their owner is no longer able to care for them, or has passed away. These Golden Oldies are rarely suited to kennels, …

HUGE Congratulations to Jackie Hilton on being a finalist for ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in this year’s Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards!  Jackie is an absolute superstar and without her help we simply would not be able to help the number of dogs that we do. In what was a very difficult year for fundraising, Jackie …

Find out how you can use your skills and experience to give hounds a better future.   Forever Hounds Trust (FHT) is a greyhound rescue charity in England and Wales independent of the greyhound racing industry. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted, abused or abandoned greyhounds and lurchers.   We are passionate …

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 …

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 …