Forever Hounds Trust is delighted to hear the breaking news that the Welsh Government have announced that greyhound racing will be banned in Wales, the first UK nation to take this step. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced plans to wind down activities at the sole track in Wales, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach. …
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Win a brand new greyhound Oodie!
**Raffle now closed, draw will be made on 26th February 2025** The weather definitely isn’t warming up yet, so we have the perfect thing to keep you snuggly and warm! You could win this gorgeous BRAND NEW greyhound Oodie which has been kindly donated by one of our generous supporters to raise pounds for the …
Happy Homing Story – Wilbur
We can’t tell you how happy we are when an update on one of our adopted hounds drops into our inbox, and this one on Wilbur (was Chateau) was really rather special…. We thought you might like an update on Wilbur who we rehomed two and a half years ago when he was Chateau. Chateau …
Be their Valentine – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Our homeless hounds may not be feeling the love from a forever family this Valentine’s Day, but we make sure they don’t miss out! ❤️ Will YOU be their Valentine? Otto is keeping an eye out for potential soulmates, don’t disappoint him! Pictured are gorgeous Finn, Olive and Otto, you can meet them all by …
Happy Homing Story – Merlin
Sometimes the simplest of messages can be the most poignant… Adopted 2013. The best thing I ever did. My lovely Merlin. Collected December 2013 from Lydney just before Christmas. The perfect companion.
Forever Hounds Trust’s tribute to Monty
As many of you will have seen from our post yesterday, our beloved blogger Monty has sadly passed away so we wanted to say a few words about what he meant to us here at Forever Hounds Trust. Monty started his blog (with a little help from our team) when he first arrived into the …
Sad farewells to a very special boy
We’ve received some very sad news from Monty’s mum. 😢💔 To all Monty’s fans. On Thursday 30th January 2024 we sadly said our last goodbye to Monty Moo (Smart Flyer) as his time had come to walk the rainbow bridge. Monty would have been 15 in March. For those that don’t know about him, Monty …
World Cancer Day – Raising Awareness
Just like humans, sadly our furry friends can be affected by cancer, and early detection is crucial for their well-being. Here are some signs to watch out for: 1️⃣ Unexplained Weight Loss: Keep an eye on your pet’s weight. Sudden and unexplained weight loss could be a red flag. 2️⃣ Lumps and Bumps: Regularly check …
2026 Calendar Competition
Our calendar competition is back! This is your chance to see your hound and your photograph in print in our 2026 calendar! We are looking for 13 incredible images to use, which represent sighthounds and reflect Forever Hounds Trust’s origins and work. You can enter multiple images for different categories but remember we are looking …
Goodnight Dear Bertie
We recently received some very sad news, Bertie, the 15 year old greyhound who many of you fell in love with after we helped him into a permanent foster home has sadly passed away. Despite the sadness, we take a lot of comfort in the fact that he lived out the rest of his life …
Happy Homing Story – Snowie
We love receiving updates on how our adopted hounds are loving their second chance at life, so were delighted to hear from Snowie’s lovely mum! We got Snowie from you guys four years ago and she is a totally different dog! She has learnt how to play properly and loves a good old zoom around …
The Santa Paws Results Are In!
Throughout December we took part in the Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal at our partnered Pets at Home stores – Tiverton and Weymouth. This is an annual appeal run by Pets Foundation where we commit to spending 24 hours in each of our partnered stores as well as posting about the initiative on our social …