When you’re faced with the prospect of having to have your dogs leg amputated because of injury or illness, it can be very daunting indeed. We often have people approach us, asking if we have any guidance on how to cope with this, emotionally and practically. What better than to ask someone who has already …
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The effect of neglect
Eleven-year-old Mavis has recently come into our care, and we were horrified to see the state of her teeth. They had clearly suffered years of neglect. Her assessment had to be delayed as we didn’t know how much her pain was affecting her behaviour – our priority was to book her in for a dental, …
National Pet Day
It’s National Pet Day! Today, we celebrate our beloved companions who fill our lives with endless joy and unconditional love. At Forever Hounds Trust, we believe that dogs are more than just pets; they’re our loyal companions, confidants, and family members. Many of these hounds come from challenging backgrounds, yet they possess remarkable resilience and …
Help Wren with our Spring Raffle
*Raffle now closed* Looking at Wren’s beautiful face, it is hard to imagine the life that she has endured up until now. Wren has just come into our care with three other greyhounds. We knew that we needed to act quickly when we heard of their plight, as the conditions that they were being kept …
Dog volunteers and their humans needed!
Do you know a non-sighthound dog who’d be happy to volunteer their time, helping rescue sighthounds on their way to life as a much loved pet? Socialisation with non-sighthound dogs (especially smaller breeds) is a huge part of the rehabilitation work we carry out with the dogs in our care. Many of the dogs we …
Happy Easter!
Just because our hounds don’t have homes of their own yet, it doesn’t mean they should miss out on the Easter festivities – we make sure of that! Watch the video below to see Figgy, Coco, Trapeze, Harry and King having lots of fun on their Easter Egg hunt. Obviously they are not allowed chocolate, …
National Puppy Day!
It’s National Puppy Day, and did you know even puppies can find themselves in rescue? Here at Forever Hounds Trust, we have rescued many puppies over the years. Whether they’ve been found abandoned as they were an accidental litter, an expectant mum arrives in our care, or relinquished by their owner as they can’t care …
A Very Special Happy Homing Story – Sky
Be prepared for your hearts to melt….. We have received these very special photos of Forever Hounds Trust adoptee Sky (was Dara) helping her mum celebrate her 102nd birthday! This lovely lady’s daughter tells us Sky has settled so well. She is the perfect dog for all of us. She gets on well with all …
Happy Homing Story – Orla
People don’t always think to turn to a rescue for a puppy, but sometimes we do get puppies arrive into our care, even whole litters! In 2019, we received one such litter from Ireland (GSPCA) – Asparagus, Aubergine, Avocado, Broccoli, Leek, Lentil, Okra and Yam, who soon became affectionately known as the Veggie Pups! Being …
Happy (Foster) Mother’s Day!
It’s Mother’s Day, and we want to give a special shout-out to all the mum’s out there. BUT, very special to us, are our wonderful foster mum’s, without who we wouldn’t be able to help as many hounds as we do. A dog may need to go into foster for a number of reasons; they …
Happy Homing Story – Brân
We have received this wonderful update on Brân, who was originally known as Zippy when in our care. There are various reasons why people apply to adopt one of our hounds; often, it is to provide companionship for their own dog who has just lost their friend, as is the case here. All of our …
Happy Emotional Health Day!
Today, let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact our furry friends can have on our emotional well-being. Did you know that pets (especially greyhounds and lurchers!), can be fantastic companions for boosting our mental health? 🐾 Unconditional Love: One of the most beautiful aspects of having a greyhound or lurcher is their ability …