How does the song go? Some Guys have all the luck?
Well not this lovely Guy. Dear Stripes is back with us having been sadly returned due to his owners ill health.
Stripes is such a fun loving boy, affectionate, clever and keen to learn.
Stripes would love a home where someone is around most of the time and is happy to play with him and teach him new things. He would want his humans all to himself though and so would like an adult only home. If you think Stripes could be the Guy for you please get in touch. Thank you.
It’s that time of year again when our hounds start to wonder what Santa Paws will bring them for Christmas. Their dearest wish would of course be a forever home but they know not all of them will be that lucky this Christmas. On behalf of all of his kennel pals our oldest resident Dasher is asking if you would be kind enough to help fill their Santa sacks this year. They are grateful for anything from tins of Sardines to Gravy bones, Pigs Ears to Chicken Feet and anything else you think they might like. Whatever you can contribute would be gratefully received.
You can donate in person at kennels, via post to Dillymore Cottage, London Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2JZ or perhaps bring something along to our Boxing Day Walk.
Thank you all in advance from Dasher and his pals, the Dillymore staff and Greyhound Trust volunteers.
Unfortunately due to illness within the family Dasher has been returned to kennels from his foster home.
We are now seeking a permanent home for Dasher who was 8 in March of this year. Dasher had previously been in a home since 2020 but became stressed when his family situation changed and in his best interests was reluctantly returned.
Dasher is a calm lad who would like a nice calm and stress free home in which we feel he will thrive. He is affectionate and loves to roach. He greets us warmly, wagging his tail when we go to his kennel. While he remains happy in kennels we will be seeking a permanent home rather than another foster home as we feel we don’t want to disrupt his routine / emotions any further.
Dasher has recently had a health check at our Vets and no health concerns were apparent.
If you feel you could give Dasher the loving home he so deserves please contact John on 07854057715 or email suffolk@greyhoundtrust.org.uk
Nipper (Tomahurra Nipper) has been very reluctantly returned because she was really struggling with being an only dog.
Although terribly upsetting for her owner the return really was in Nippers best interests because she was so stressed.
It became apparent when she was visited by a Whippet just how much she missed the company of another dog. Her whole demeanor changed, she was like a completely different dog.
Nipper has many good points and was clean in the house from day one.
If you are looking for a second dog to join your family please consider Nipper. It doesn’t necessarily have to be another Greyhound. Careful introductions can take place at kennels to make sure both dogs are a good match.
To meet Nipper please contact Emma on 07889904874 or John on 07854057715 Thank you
We are seeking a foster or permanent home for 9 year old Dasher.
Since going home in 2020 Dasher’s family have added to their family and Dasher is now very stressed. He is unable to cope with two active small children.
Reluctantly and with much sadness his family have asked us to find Dasher a new home.
Dasher is a quiet and friendly boy who loves his sofa cuddles and although he has a quiet safe space he can retreat to at home he prefers the run of the house and his family don’t like him to be separated from them.
His family say even at 9 years old he can still be playful and loves people. He can be a bit unpredictable around small dogs if they come to close and cats are a definite no.
Ideally a quiet home with a garden as an only dog initially and with no young children would be ideal for him. Dasher cannot cope with stairs and so an upper floor apartment would not suit him.
If you would like to meet Dasher please contact kennels on 01473 948273 (if you leave a message someone will call you back) or email suffolk@greyhoundtrust.org.uk
Thank you for taking the time to read Dashers appeal.
Thank you to all who have responded to our appeal for blankets, Duvets and Duvet covers. We have been very lucky to have received donations from far and wide, some coming from as far as Ireland, others coming via Amazon.
Below is a photo of our long stayer Mikey in his kennel with his new Chenille blanket, one of many a kind supporter donated to us. Mikey has been practicing his ball work with his Volunteer Ali and she wonders if his talents know no bounds.
We are so grateful to each and everyone of you, to those who have donated to those who have shared our post and others who have offered to knit or crochet blankets which we can sell to raise funds for more duvets (the dogs tend to catch their claws in crochet blankets)
Update 01/07/25 Great news everyone. Beefy has now found a new home.
After being in a home since March Beefy is now looking for a new family. His current owners don’t feel they can offer Beefy all he needs.
He is a very young dog, only 2 years old in May. He would ideally suit an experienced active family who are around much of the time to teach him basic manners, discourage chewing (quite normal behaviour for a puppy) and to socialise him more. He did not take well to being crated. That aside his family say he is the most loving boy who loves his cuddles and is super excited to greet them when they come home. He has been good with children although we feel given his age he will have an exuberant zest for life and a family with no children or older children might be best.
Perhaps you might feel you could foster Beefy with a view to adopting him or fostering him to teach him the basic manners and the socialisation skills all young dogs need to be taught until a permanent home is found.
Post adoption support would be available with access to advice from a behaviorist should it be needed.
Beefy really is the nicest, most loving dog who is at the moment still with his owners and we really don’t want him to come back to kennels if we can help it. A home to home situation is what we and his family would really like.
If you think you could help Beefy please contact Emma on 07889904874 or email suffolk@greyhoundtrust.org.uk Thank you for taking the time to read Beefy’s appeal.
After an amazing response to our previous appeal we are again in need of more duvets, duvet covers and blankets.
If you are able to help please drop them off at kennels, Dillymore Kennels, London Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2JZ we are available 7 days per week. Please contact Emma on 07889904874 or email suffolk@greyhoundtrust.org.uk if you are unable to come to kennels and we will try and arrange for one of our Volunteers to collect them.
Following our appeal Blake found a foster home and we are happy to announce his foster family are going to offer him a permanent home. Bless his bandy legs and wayward ears we couldn’t be more pleased for him.
Would you have a few hours spare to volunteer for us? We would be most grateful if you have.
If you think you could help please contact Emma on 07889904874 and she will arrange an introductory meeting to discuss which roles you may like to do / are most suited to and provide you with the relevant application forms.
Please see the poster below for just some of the roles available.
