Did you see us on Sky News on Christmas Morning? Here is a clip of the programme, which features TV Vet Marc Abraham, our own Susan McKeon and greyhound Ava. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e-nCqhreYo
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Forever Hounds Trust releases Position Statement on the Greyhound Racing Industry in the UK
Forever Hounds Trust is often asked what our position is on the greyhound racing industry in the UK. We have always maintained that we are not ‘anti racing’, but that we are ‘pro-welfare’. We have been considering this position as the two sides of that statement do not sit comfortably together. We were recently invited …
Helping your dog cope with fireworks
For many of our canine companions bonfire night and firework celebrations are a frightening and stressful event that they can’t escape from. However, as our post-homing support manager, Susan McKeon, explains there are several things you can do to help your dog and lessen the stress that fireworks can cause. Veterinary help: If you know …
Forever Hounds Trust attends the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group meeting in Westminster
On Tuesday 30th October, representatives from Forever Hounds Trust attended the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) meeting in London. The meeting focused on “Greyhound Racing in the UK – An Update on Welfare” and had a panel of speakers, including Mark Bird from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), Clarissa Baldwin, chair …
Chris Packham supports Forever Hounds Trust on Black Dog Day
October 1st is National Black Dog Day – a day when we celebrate the black dogs in our lives and call for home offers for the many black dogs that are currently spending their days in rescue shelters, overlooking in favour of their lighter-coloured canine pals. This year, well known wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham …
Forever Hounds Trust attend Pupaid
Some of the South East regional volunteer team enjoyed raising awareness about sighthounds at an event held in London recently, organised to celebrate the recent success of campaign work to ban the third party sale of puppies and kittens in England. Pup Aid, an initiative of activist and celebrity vet, Marc Abraham, was held in …
Buy these hounds to help these hounds!
The fabulous Rollerdog are donating 20% from every item in their Greyhound and Whippet range until 16th September! Head over there now for cushions, bags and more featuring graceful greyhound and wonderful whippets. Franny the greyhound is already enjoying her new hounds of love cushion!
A tribute to Anne Finch
Everyone at Forever Hounds Trust has been deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Anne Finch. Anne was a true sighthound saviour and was instrumental in highlighting the abuse of Spanish dogs, both galgos and greyhounds. Together with her husband, Arthur, Anne founded the charity Greyhounds in Need twenty years ago. Many of those …
Maximum sentence in animal cruelty cases to be increased
The maximum sentence someone can face for animal cruelty will be increased following a Government consultation. The UK Government has today confirmed that animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes will face up to five year in prison – in increase from the current maximum sentence of just six months. The draft Animal Welfare …
WATCH! Big Hound Chill Out video
The Big Hound Chill Out is coming this August Bank Holiday weekend and we can’t wait to see what our supporters come up with to celebrate the wonderful world of dozing sighthounds – and what our grand total will be! Want to get involved? We have launched a new video to give you more information …
Forever Hounds Trust out and about in the community!
Did you know that Forever Hounds Trust deliver talks about our work locally? Most recently, Karen and Eric (the hound) – volunteers from our Fundraising North team – spent time with Ness W.I. Due to their generosity, over £100 was raised for the dogs in our care, which is a fantastic total! Anna Claxton, Project …
‘Wing Walk’ raises funds for Forever Hounds Trust
A daring Herefordshire woman has taken to the skies to help a dog rescue charity – by flying through the air on the wings of an aeroplane. Mary Roberts, from Ledbury, celebrated her birthday by taking part in a ‘wing walk’, raising nearly £300 for Forever Hounds Trust, an organisation which rescues and finds homes …