Bean, formerly known as Coco, spent five long years in kennels while she waited for her forever home. Six months ago, her foster carers became her permanent family, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life. Her journey was followed by many through our social media pages, and at the end of last …
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Happy National Greyhound Day!
Every Greyhound Has a Story to Tell One of the most wonderful things about greyhounds is that no two are ever quite the same. While they all share the grace, beauty, and gentle nature that make the breed so special, each greyhound has their own unique personality. Some are calm and cuddly companions who would …
Volunteers Week 2026
Celebrating Volunteers Week: Our Heroes for Greyhounds and Lurchers! As Volunteers Week begins, we want to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to the incredible people who make such a difference to Forever Hounds Trust. While we are always grateful for our volunteers, this week is all about celebrating the amazing impact they …
How George became Fitzroy….
George went home recently! Whilst in our care, this happy, friendly boy loved greeting everyone during his visits to the dog park – human and hound. So, we just knew he’d be a perfect match for his new family which includes two other greyhounds, Dewi and Gyn. Whenever we home a dog into a family …
Walk 30 Miles For 30 Years!
Walk 30 miles in June. One mile for every year Forever Hounds Trust has been giving hounds a second chance. For 30 years, Forever Hounds Trust has been giving sighthounds a second chance. Dogs that came off racetracks. Dogs that were abandoned. Dogs that arrived frightened, thin, and unsure what a home even felt like. …
Spring Appeal 2026
Already this year, twelve dogs in our care have needed urgent dental surgery. Many of the greyhounds and sighthounds who come to us have endured years of neglect, often arriving with severe dental disease that leaves them in constant pain. As we welcome the brighter days of spring, thank you for standing alongside us in …
Opening Your Heart to a Greyhound
We always love to hear about peoples experiences when adopting a dog from us, so we were delighted to hear from Hooley’s dad Pat. Read his lovely account below….
CEO in discussion with Wunderdog
Wunderdog is an independent magazine dedicated to celebrating underdogs and wonderdogs – rescue dogs and the people who change their lives. In this feature, editor Nina May speaks with Forever Hounds Trust CEO Caron Lane about the recent bans on ban greyhound racing in Wales and Scotland, and why the charity has shifted its position …
Happy Homing Story – Scally
Scally (was Davy) went home recently and now lives in Wiltshire with his lovely family which includes two lurcher sisters – Breeze and Shadow. Here’s what he’s been up to since leaving our care, as told by his lovely mum: Scally had a very relaxed trip home and has been so chilled for his first …
Happiness Needed – Today!
Happy International Day of Happiness! Did you know that our lovely four-legged friends, especially greyhounds and lurchers, have an incredible talent for bringing joy into our lives? These elegant and gentle creatures can make wonderful companions, filling our homes with love and laughter. Adopting a greyhound or lurcher can truly be a source of immense …
Another Big Win for Greyhound Welfare!
Following Wales’ historic move last night to phase out greyhound racing, Forever Hounds Trust welcomes the news that Scotland has followed suit tonight, with the government voting to ban greyhound racing in the country. Whilst there are currently no active tracks in Scotland, this means greyhound racing will not return, marking another significant step forward …
Happy Homing Story – Sweetpea
We’ve received this wonderful update on gorgeous Sweetpea who was adopted four years ago! She is doing amazing. She has her brother (the black dog) and my parents rescue (the whippet). She’s slowing down and getting stiffer but she’s doing amazingly well! We just love these pictures of Sweetpea living her best life!