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***The Big Give Christmas Challenge has now finished, but our raffle is ongoing.*** Our ‘Help a Hound’ Big Give Christmas Challenge is now live!   𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿.   Looking into Hopper’s sad eyes you can sense how sore his skin felt and how let down he had been. …

Why happy and sad? Read on as his lovely mum picks up the story… Fergal was rescued after being found living in some woods in Kent, probably left behind by travellers. A friend of ours, and a greyhound adopter, managed to gain his trust and catch him, handing him to Forever Hounds Trust (then GRWE). …

**Update 8/12, tickets no longer available online, but now on the door.** Tickets are now ON SALE for our much anticipated Christmas Carol Concert on Monday 9th December 2024 at St Michael’s Without in the heart of Bath. Doors will open at 7pm, the Carols will begin at 7.30pm, and there will be time to …

Today is International Men’s Day, a day to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Therefore, we want to do a big shout-out to the men making a huge difference to the lives of our rescue greyhounds and lurchers; Aiden, Harry and Tom (pictured below), three of our amazing …

Today is all about spreading kindness – to others, to ourselves, and to our furry friends! Let’s remember that kindness starts from within, and it’s just as important to be gentle with ourselves as it is to be kind to those around us. Here are a few ways we can show kindness to ourselves and …

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our sponsor dogs, Barney.  When greyhound Barney was rescued he was very withdrawn, seemed unable to walk properly and had trouble sleeping. Therefore, we worked hard to identify the issue to see whether there was anything we could do to give him a chance of life. …

It’s National Stress Awareness Day, an opportunity to think about the effects of stress, physically and mentally, as well as how we can manage feelings of stress. Spending time with a pooch increases the power of brain waves linked with relaxation. It also reduces stress and anxiety too, according to a study. Source www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13192181/Dogs-relieve-stress-study-finds If …

*Update – Secretary to the Board role now filled* It’s Trustees’ Week, so we can’t let it pass without recognising the time, commitment and effort the trustees of Forever Hounds Trust invest into helping greyhounds and lurchers in need. Our board of trustees are dedicated volunteers, each using their broad range of skills and experiences, …