Forever Hounds Trust are asking supporters to sign the petition calling on the Government to bring an end to the unnecessary deaths and suffering of racing dogs via a managed phasing out of greyhound racing in the UK. As a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and homing of greyhounds, Forever Hounds Trust knows only …
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Rory is home…forever!
Rory, a 5 year old lurcher came to Forever Hounds Trust from Ireland where it was apparent he had lived a very hard life, before being saved by an Irish rescue. When he first arrived, his previous experience was evident in his behaviour – he was scared, withdrawn, nervous of people, and had absolutely no …
Petition to include animal charities in emergency funding
The coronavirus pandemic has hit all areas of society hard. Charities have been no exception, and with restrictions meaning the cancellation of events and closures of charity shops, for many it has been hard to maintain income and donations. Despite a drop in funds, the demand for the services some charities provide has increased, making …
Breeze finds a home with Macau Monty!
Two-year-old sweet but shy Saluki lurcher Breeze was found straying and homed, but then returned to the pound before she came into our care. We had the task of finding this lovely girl a really secure and supportive home where she would receive unconditional love. What better home than one that had previously welcomed one …
Benedict recovering from racing injuries
A couple of weeks ago Benedict arrived in our care with a broken leg, sustained during a race. It was the first night of racing following the coronavirus closure and in just the second race of the evening Benedict had an accident that resulted in a bad break to his hock. He was referred to …
Rio doing well in foster home
You may well remember little Rio, our 8 month old whippet lurcher who came to us with broken bones in both of his hing legs. He has recovered well from his surgery and we are pleased to report that his is settled into a new foster home and is making good progress – all thanks …
Norman urgently needs a home! *UPDATE* Norman is now reserved!
Are you an active person / family? Do you like long walks in the countryside? Do you want a lovable lurcher companion to accompany you on your travels? Meet Norman – a 4 year old lurcher who urgently needs a new home – ideally a forever home, but we would also be very happy to …
Belle Vue greyhound racing stadium closes!
In a massive win for greyhound welfare, Manchester’s famous Belle Vue greyhound racing stadium will close permanently after a consultation found there was no business case for it to remain open. The stadium, which opened in 1926 , is set to be demolished to make way for almost 250 homes. Forever Hounds Trust’s Head of …
A Wonderful Gift For Our Hounds
We were thrilled recently to have been awarded £1,000 from the Ecclesiastical Society’s Movement for Good! The purpose of the Movement for Good awards is to help charities continue their great work – they have awarded us £1,000 to make a positive difference. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their …
Lucas survived and bagged himself a forever home!
Lucas, a 12 year old former racing greyhound came to Forever Hounds Trust at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown. We don’t know how he came to be a stray, but it was clearly some time since he was cared for. The list of ailments was long – unsteady on his feet, very bad mange, …
A message from Annette Crosbie
Actress and Honorary Friend of Forever Hounds Trust, Annette Crosbie, has recorded a message on how you can help rescued greyhounds and lurchers during these challenging times. Annette says: “Hello, some of you may know who I am, but to those who don’t, my name is Annette Crosbie. About 25 years ago, I got my …
Suzie finds a home with a Rolling Stone!
The Rolling Stones’ drummer, Charlie Watts, and his wife Shirley have adopted a rescued greyhound from the charity Forever Hounds Trust. The greyhound, called Suzie, is five years old and was rescued from the greyhound racing industry. Shirley Watts is a Patron and long-time supporter of Forever Hounds Trust, and has taken in many greyhounds …