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Vicky Johnson, who owns Tara, is currently training hard to take part in the Great North Run this September. She is looking for sponsors as she is doing it in aid of Greyhoundhomer RGT Suffolk.
Good luck Vicky!

Vicky said "I will be taking part in the BUPA Great North Run half marathon on 19/9/10, and would really appreciate some sponsors!
WHY am I doing it? Well, I woke up on New Years day and thought I needed a physical challenge - so I entered the ballot for a place in the Great North Run. I didn't for one minute think my application would be successful! I am not a natural runner, I am definitely not fit, I am a bit overweight and I have dodgy knees! I find it hard to run to the end of the street, never mind 13 miles. However, I am a "bottle half full" kind of person (especially if the bottle contains Aspalls), so I thought I would do my best, accept my place in the run, and use the opportunity to raise some money for Greyhoundhomer Suffolk.
We picked up our lovely greyhound, Tara, in October when our little old lurcher (Shmoo) crossed the bridge. Kevin and Sally (and Sara and Dilly) were so patient with us, as we also have a tricky lurcher, Roo, who has severe brain injuries. They really helped us to select the right dog, gave us plenty of time and advice to enable the right choices to be made. Tara has settled well, Roo gets on well with her and has even lost about 5Kg in weight. I would love to raise as much money as I can for Greyhoundhomer, so they can continue with the excellent work they do.

I would be really grateful if you could spare a little cash and sponsor my efforts. To make an online donation visit my Justgiving page at
http://www.justgiving.com/greyhoundvicky

Thanks!"

*The person who ordered a muzzle at the Otley Show, please get in touch, either by telephone on 01473 659866 or email sally@greyhoundhomer.org.uk asap, *

Cav is a four year old boy who has done his racing now. He is a lovely fella, very calm and walks really well. He would love a home of his own.
If you are interested in meeting Cav please get in touch either by phone or email, 01473 659866 or sally@greyhoundhomer.org.uk

Greyhoundhomer RGT was formed in April 2006 by a small group of volunteers based at Ipswich, Ockendon and Bishops Stortford after getting approval from Head Office, Greyhoundhomer RGT starting homing dogs directly from owners and trainers. After a successful first few months we were asked to take on a kennel full of greyhounds needing homes. Since then we have gone from strength to strength so that currently over 800 greyhounds are in homes as a direct result.

Greyhoundhomer RGT Suffolk formed as the Suffolk branch in its own right in January 2010, covering Suffolk and the surrounding area. Greyhoundhomer RGT Suffolk attends many shows in North Essex and Suffolk giving the general public a chance to meet our beautiful greys up close. Also due to the large number of dogs we have now homed social events are becoming more and more popular too. These have so far comprised of walks in lots of different locations, quiz nights, barbecues and race nights. These are an opportunity for lots of new and old friends to get together to discuss their favourite topic, greyhounds!

As well as all the above we carry on finding forever homes for as many greyhounds as we possibly can and supporting their owners in looking after them.

On this website you will find lots of information about greyhounds, those available, their care, events and shows.