A little female lurcher called Rosie has been taken into the care of rescue charity Forever Hounds Trust after being discovered in a dire situation on an industrial estate. The rescue organisation believe Rosie had a very lucky escape. Emily Burns-Sweeney, Director of Homing for Forever Hounds Trust says: “Rosie escaped several times from an …
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Forever Hounds Trust opens its first shop
On Saturday 6th August, Forever Hounds Trust proudly opened the doors to its first shop. Situated in South Road, Haywards Heath, the shop was opened by The Mayor, Councillor Sujan Wickremaratchi. Also in attendance were several dogs rescued by the charity, including two very special lurchers, Grace and Summer, with their owners Mark Snelling and Gerri …
Greyhound in need of home meets actor at charity birthday party
Zeus, a fun loving and affectionate black and white greyhound, is currently being looked after in Tunbridge Wells by volunteers from Forever Hounds Trust, a charity that rescues and finds homes for greyhounds and lurchers. The charity recently celebrated its 20th birthday, with a party hosted by Honorary Friend of the Trust, the actor Anthony Head. …
Forever Hounds Trust celebrate 20 years of homing hounds
Saturday 9th July saw Forever Hounds Trust celebrate its 20th birthday and marked the change of name from GRWE, Greyhound Rescue West of England. The big birthday party was hosted by Honorary Friends of the Trust, the actor Anthony Head and his wife Sarah Fisher, at Tilley Farm in Somerset. The sun shone on the …
Georgie the lurcher given a second chance at life thanks to amazing charity volunteer, Frances
A video showing the transformation of a frightened dog into a playful pet after living with a charity volunteer in Tunbridge Wells has been watched and shared by scores of animal lovers up and down the county. The video shows Georgie, a year old lurcher, who currently lives with foster mum Frances Stick and her …
Puppy Party for GRWE’s 20th Birthday Celebrations!
On Saturday 9th July, Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) will celebrate 20 years of existence, and with it will become ‘Forever Hounds Trust’ – a name that better portrays the breadth of the charity’s work, which now covers all of England and incorporates all sighthound breeds. To mark the occasion, there will be a special party, …
Handsome ex-racing greyhounds ‘Hank’ and ‘Hi’ both searching for a new home after rescue centre takes them in
Forever Hounds Trust is making an urgent appeal to find a home for two beautiful greyhounds who have both been handed back to the centre near Wincanton through no fault of their own. Hank is a three and a half year greyhound who came into Forever Hounds Trust’s care after retiring from the racing industry. Since …
Forever Hounds Trust saddened that the UK government has not yet committed to do more to ensure the welfare of greyhounds used by the racing industry.
In its response to the EFRA Committee report on greyhound welfare, published today, the government fails to make any assurances that the greyhound racing industry will be required to provide evidence of its welfare standards, address the need for regular kennel inspections or a statutory levy on the betting industry. This lack of action comes …
Government to publish response to the Greyhound welfare report tomorrow.
The response from the UK Government to the Greyhound welfare report will be published at 11am tomorrow morning. https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2015/greyhound-welfare-government-response-16-17/
Lovely lurcher Badger wants to become a runner’s new best friend!
Forever Hounds Trust is appealing for a home for a very special lurcher called Badger, who enjoys a run and has recently tried his paws at cani-cross. Take one look at Badger, who is being looked after near Bath, and you will see how he got his name. This handsome, medium sized black and white …
Volunteers’ Week 2016: The big celebration!
Did you know that Forever Hounds Trust is largely made up of volunteers? With nearly 400 pairs of helping hands operating across the country, we knew that there was much to shout about during Volunteers’ Week 2016! The annual event, which took place this year between 1-12th June (its ending co-inciding with the Patron’s Lunch), is an initiative …
Annie the rescued Greyhound joins the congregation of Pershore Abbey
A rescued greyhound is melting hearts in Pershore after finding a new home with vicar Claire Lording and becoming part of her congregation. Claire, who is the vicar of Pershore Parish, gave Annie a home four months ago after the lovable dog found herself in the care of Forever Hounds Trust, Forever Hounds Trust. Annie …