Save the date! Saturday 28th November. 11am – 3pm
Do come along and meet some of our hounds waiting for their forever homes. There will be goodies for sale for hounds and humans, a Tombola, refreshments and the opportunity to purchase Coats and PJ’s from Mable’s Mummy.
Please see the poster below for full details or checkout our events section.
Jasper (Jasper Cool) arrived from our Harvel branch a few weeks ago. Jasper would really love to be cool but, unfortunately, he isn’t quite there yet. He is very shy and is fearful of traffic and stresses when in a car.
Jasper was much loved by his devoted team of staff and Volunteers at Harvel but they felt he might fare better in our quieter kennel environment.
Jasper took a while to settle but in recent weeks has become more confident, he is a work in progress but we are so pleased with his progress so far.
We don’t feel any of his issues are insurmountable, we have helped many shy dogs in the past and are confident we will find the right home for him no matter how long it takes.
For now, we will continue to build his confidence by spending a lot of time with him, taking baby steps, in particular around traffic, starting with our own van and cars parked within the safety of the kennel yard allowing him time to listen and observe, never pushing him, letting him approach them at his own pace and rewarding him for doing so.
When the time comes for him to go to his forever home he may be better suited to a quiet home in a quiet location and perhaps with a confident bitch.
You will see from the photos below how well he is doing when being handled by our Volunteer Pete who he had only just met. This level of trust with a stranger would have been unthinkable just a few weeks ago.
If you think you could help Jasper on his journey and offer him a home when the time comes please do get in touch and we can make arrangements for you to meet him a few times and then perhaps foster him with a view to giving him a permanent home.
Our Kennel Manager John can be reached on 07854057715.
Wow! look at these three stunners. Enzo,(Black) Seb (Brindle) and Dennis (Fawn) are the latest three dogs to arrive at kennels. They are appearing on our Homeless Hounds page now.
If you would like to meet them please call our Kennel Manager John on 07854057715
It is with heavy hearts we must post the terrible news that Echo whose kennel name was Freston has crossed the Rainbow Bridge after being diagnosed with cancer which caused fluid around his heart. What a happy boy with a big heart he was.
Echo only went home in February after his owner Peter and his Lurcher Cassie came to visit kennels. Neither wanted to meet any other dogs, it was love at first sight and they just knew he was the boy for them.
Our Volunteers were so very fond of Echo and this is reflected in some of the lovely comments they have made after learning of his passing. “A beaut of a dog with a wonderful personality” said one. “One of the most affectionate and loving pups I’ve ever had the pleasure of spending time with” said another. Another summed him up so aptly when he was in kennels when she said “If Freston were human he’s that friend who listens, supports and is always there for you with unconditional love”
Our hearts go out to Peter and Cassie and Echo’s Uncle John who introduced him to them.
Dearest Echo shine as brightly on your side of the bridge as you did on ours. A piece of you will remain in the hearts of all who loved you. xx
After coming into our care in 2020 Dilly along with her siblings arrived at kennels as youngsters.
Bless them they were not lead trained and were all at 6’s and 7’s very shy and with no social graces at all.
But with lots of loving care and lead manners taught each went off to loving homes with families who continued to build their confidence and continue with their training.
We have recently received photos of one of the pups, Dilly and we share them below.
As you can see she looks so relaxed and happy bless her 7 year old grey chops. Her family say she took a while to get there but she is a happy confident, sociable and spoiled Greyhound who was so worth the effort
A huge shout out to the families who gave these youngsters a loving home despite them needing that little bit of help.
We cannot thank you enough for believing in them.
For Info – October Walk
Just a little update on our October walk at Needham Lakes.
We have been advised that the cafe has now closed. However we are welcome at The Limes, 99 High Street Needham Market IP6 8DQ in their dog friendly areas and garden. The left hand door on the whte building is the entrance to the dog friendly bar.
Fantastic News!
After the disappointment of not being taken home after being reserved previously we can share the fantastic news that Frank has now gone to his forever home.
Thank you to all who sympathized with Frank and sent him all of your very best wishes.
We are over the moon to know Frank’s dreams have come true.
Good luck lovely Frank. You have gone with so much love from us all xx
We have had news of Neville (Kilara Raptur).
You may recall Neville was affectionately known at kennels as Nervous Neville because he was so shy. With lots of love and encouragement from staff and volunteers alike Neville peeped out of his shell and was brave enough to go to our annual picnic where Volunteer Louise was smitten and took him home on foster until it was certain he would settle and get along with the handsome McCabe.
Fast forward a few weeks and what a transformation!
Neville is no longer Nervous Neville he has grown in confidence beyond all recognition. He has settled in really well, enjoys his walks, and when he was let off lead for the first time he didn’t stray far from his family and came back to the whistle and of course his beloved sausages (He is also partial to a Pigs Ear)
He gets on famously with his best friend McCabe.
Well done to Neville, his family, McCabe and all who helped Neville to become the confident lad he is today.
We know the shy ones don’t always endear themselves to all prospective families and most would prefer a quiet home in which to settle but Neville along with many other shy dogs we have homed over the years are a great example of what can be achieved with patience, love and understanding and perhaps another hound for company. They are so worth it.
Good luck to the lovely Bertie (Crossfield Bert) who went home recently.
Here he is all snuggled up and happy. It’s just as he should be bless him.
Good luck Bertie you were an absolute pleasure to look after in kennels xx
Carlos (Swift Carlo) has gone to his forever home. He has a very important role to play, helping to heal the hearts of Alan’s family.
Their home was so empty without Alan and they missed him terribly , so they came to visit kennels and took Carlos home with them.
What greater compliment could they pay to Alan than to offer a home to another Greyhound.
Carlos is now called Tony and he has settled in brilliantly in a very short space of time. We knew he would, he just loves people and of course games and cuddles.
We are so pleased for you Tony, you waited a little while sweetheart but as we always say there is a special someone / family for all of you. You will be missed but in the best possible way. xx
