Poor little whippet lurcher boy Rio is just 8 months old and has already suffered so much. Rio came to us a few weeks ago with what we were told was a suspected broken growth plate. As you can see from the video below, which was filmed as he arrived with us, he was really …
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GBGB data gives us more questions than answers
By Emma Butler The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has released their annual injury and retirement data for 2019, and despite their claims that “significant progress” has been made, the data makes for unhappy reading for anyone who truly prioritises greyhound welfare. The data shows: An INCREASE in the number of dogs injured compared …
Minimising separation related issues as lockdown eases
If your dog has enjoyed having you at home more than usual during lockdown, you may be concerned about how they will cope once things return to normal. Dogs can become used to new routines very quickly, so if you have been spending all day with your dog they may struggle to adjust to your …
The coronacoaster of the greyhound racing industry
By Emma Butler Coronavirus has had an effect on every industry, so that of course has included the greyhound racing industry. The word ‘coronacoaster’ has been bandied about a lot on social media to describe the highs and lows of the journey we are all on, and it’s one that could also be used to …
Deaf Awareness Week, 4th – 10th May. Adopting and living with a deaf dog
It’s Deaf Awareness week, and dogs can be deaf too… Meet Bella, who was found as a pup wandering the streets in her silent little world. Even after being rescued, the homing process was very confusing for her, and it quickly became apparent that adopter and adoptee needed to help each other adapt to the …
Why it shouldn’t be ‘business as usual’ for greyhound breeders
By Emma Butler Forever Hounds Trust is dismayed to read reports of ‘business as usual’ in greyhound breeding in Ireland, despite the Covid-19 crisis, with demand in England being cited as positive for the industry. The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) have published an article on their website quoting Newpark Stud proprietor, Sean Bourke as saying …
Boredom busters for hounds at home!
Measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus are affecting hounds as well as humans – our Senior Behaviour Support Adviser, Rachel Cartwright, has come up with some DIY dog entertainment ideas! DIY Dog Entertainment If your dog is used to getting more than one walk per day, you might be finding they have some excess …
How will Covid 19 measures affect racing greyhounds?
By Emma Butler All greyhound racing at GBGB licensed racecourses has been suspended in order to meet the guidance from the government on social distancing. For those of us campaigning to bring an end to greyhound racing on welfare terms, the news that greyhounds won’t be racing should be welcome. However, ending greyhound racing in …
Post Homing Support – a guest blog
Keeping Your Hound on their Sofa Guest Blog by Carole Fahy, Post Homing Support Co-ordinator Forever Hounds Trust It is Forever Hounds Trust’s commitment to every adopter of one of our dogs that they will be entitled, absolutely free of charge, to qualified behavioural support for the life of that dog. In these difficult times, …
Christmas Day is just another day in rescue
Our kennel spaces are full every single day of the year. Christmas Day is no exception. The festive season is fast approaching, and many are looking forward to a warm and comfortable Christmas. But for those involved in dog rescue, Christmas Day is just another day. Our kennels will still be full of dogs waiting …