Jan 8, 2025 | News
I have been wanting to write this for a long while so here we go.
The perception of Tia is that we have lots of staff and lots of money. We have neither.
The reality is that we are hanging on by a thread. We have two members of staff on the yard, it was a very welcome surprise when Joshua who worked for us in Doncaster moved up, the lovely Kaela who frankly should be a super model not shoveling horse poo. Shannon and Ria in the kennels who have been here almost from the beginning who adore the dogs. Karen and our fabulous Emma at Pickering, Emma goes above and beyond running the online shop and Ebay in her own time as well as helping Jess out with the stalls. Josh in Doncaster who runs the office, sponsor scheme, website, web shop and everything else…he is brilliant.
And of course Bob.
Over the past year Bob has had only 4 days off. I don’t mean 37.5 hours a week with days off and holidays, i mean 4 days off.
He has worked 362 last year putting in at least 11 hours every day. He does however only get paid for 37.5 hours a week.
We are dead on our feet and we need help. We can’t afford to pay anymore staff, and with everything set to rise again i honestly don’t know what the future of Tia is. So I’m asking for help. We need people to come and have a free holiday in the Scottish Highlands, we have a cottage that sleeps four, for friends, family & volunteers. The catch? You stay at the farm 2 nights a week and look after the animals once the staff have left for the day. There won’t be a massive amount to do, just suppers for the dogs and check in on the rest of the animals. We won’t be far away if needed, but we seriously need some time off, even a couple of nights a month. We need some rest..
Since putting this post on we have had some really, unexpected, amazing news which means we are on the lookout for 2 new kennel assistants at the the farm.
In effect we are doubling the team so we can fill the empty kennels…YEAH!!
However this does not alter the fact that we need some time off.
If you want to help Tia continue, please email me deb@tia-rescue.org
We haven’t had any offers to date…12/01/2025
Jun 29, 2020 | Dogs for Rehoming
Adopting a greyhound or lurcher from Tia is the beginning of a long friendship with one of the kindest, gentlest, and quietest dog breeds you will ever find. (They are smart too: which one of you has to go to work to feed the dog….?) Greyhounds and lurchers make wonderful companions as anyone who has adopted one before will be only too keen to tell you… whether you want to know or not!
Adopting one of our dogs is a journey for both you and the dog, but you may not realise that your adoption donation will help all the other dogs here at Tia too.
Before you adopt your new companion, we will have cared for him or her, possibly for many months or even years. The dog will have had a check-up with a vet, they will have been neutered, ‘micro-chipped’, possibly had dental work and will definitely have had lots of feeds! This, of course, all costs money and your adoption donation goes some way to helping us meet these essential expenses which really are never-ending.
Sadly, for various reasons, not all our dogs can be rehomed: perhaps they have health or mobility issues or, occasionally, they are just too nervous to make adoption practical. This means that we will have to find the means to look after our ‘for-ever’ resident dogs for the rest of their lives. Of course, we just love to do that, and we try to make their lives interesting and varied as well as safe, but to do this means that we have to keep funds coming in.
So, when you make your adoption donation, you are not just giving a new home to your new family member, you are helping lots of other Tia dogs as well. Your donation will help pay for staff, vets, accommodation, food and even treats.
It is up to you to decide how much to donate, but we ask for a donation of at least £350 which will help to cover some of the costs of caring for your new dog before she or he decided to let you adopt them. As an animal rescue charity, Tia will be able to claim Gift Aid on your donation (if you are an eligible UK taxpayer) and this makes your donation go even further.
So, thank you from all the dogs and their staff here at Tia for making a home for one of our four-legged friends and for helping to look after all the other dogs both now and for the future. Every penny helps and we all deeply appreciate your kind donation.
To Rehome me…
Email us at: rehoming@tia-rescue.org
Aug 2, 2025 | News
Rehoming
Fern
Fern is a young Lurcher (approx. 12 – 18 months) who desperately needs a family to call her own.
Found as a stray, Fern is now in foster in Yorkshire recovering from an injury she sustained by accidentally running in to something. Fern’s foster Mum describes her as “sweet, affectionate, cuddly, cheeky & full of beans” and says that everyone who meets her falls in love.
She is still a puppy at heart – energetic, playful and a little bit cheeky. She needs a home that understands this and will give her time to settle, establish routine and continue her basic training. Fern is a quick learner – she has picked up toilet training like a dream and is doing well with her lead walking. She loves being around people and is very social with other dogs. She loves to play, especially with smaller dogs, but is respectful of their boundaries. Fern also loves playtime with people, followed by a cuddle on the sofa. And, like all sighthounds, Faith loves a good nap!
Fern will make a wonderful pet for someone who is willing to put in a little time & effort in the early days. And Fern will reward your efforts with her unconditional loyalty & love.
Tommy
Warzone Tom was a champion. A top class athlete. His name was spoken in reverential tones and no doubt hollered by his connections as he racked up the wins. Warzone Tom was his public persona… Tommy is the quiet and gentle dog.
And whilst Warzone Tom might have a string of impressive 1st’s up his sleeve, there are plenty of other firsts that our Tommy has yet to enjoy… his first family… his first trip to the beach… his first long Sunday afternoon snooze in front of the fire… his first morning in his forever home.
Please call 07974 960684 if you can offer Fern, Tommy, or any of our dogs a home. You can read about all of them here.
Sammy and Kit
Sammy and Kit left the kennels this week, and went to their new home in Yorkshire.
Be good boys…we’re all gonna miss you.
Vasco
Vasco was at the vets overnight this week, with some sort of stomach bug, the likes of which we have never seen in 29 years. He is on lots of medications now, but fingers crossed for a full recovery.
Kiona isn’t bothered, she is bunking up with Woody now, who is a very happy boy to have a new girl in his life…
Vasco (along with Kiona, Woody, and many other dogs) is available for sponsor here. It costs just £52 per year to sponsor a dog; your sponsorship will help to pay for treats, vet care, and anything else that the dogs need during their time at Tia.
Coffee Morning, 2nd August (tomorrow!)
Don’t forget Avril’s Coffee Morning tomorrow Sat 2nd Aug, 9.30am to 12 noon, at the Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, near Huddersfield HD9 5NW. All proceeds to Tia.
A small entry fee of £2 will get you tea/coffee and biscuits, and you will also be able to buy homemade cakes, plants, and Ute’s handsewn crafts, plus there will be a raffle and tombola. Please support Tia and Avril if you can.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside the hall.
Aug 1, 2025 | News
Never you mind
12/9/16 – 31/07/25
Usual back story; only the name changes. Ireland, Sunderland and Askern. When his ruthless connections had done with him, they dumped him in a wood. Malcom’s luck had changed though, another month and he would have missed the transporter to Nairn.
His teeth were atrocious, and he looked thin and depressed. Malcolm also had only one testicle descended. It didn’t take him long to change his mind about the human race (well us anyway) and fitted in quite well. The great lemon blew the chance of a sofa and came back in handcuffs and an orange suit. Sometimes you have to take a chance but Malcolm was just too keen.
Many of our dogs are considerably older than Malcolm, so it was a huge shock when he started to fail this January. Tests confirmed the worst and steroids had held the Cancer at bay for a few months. It bought us enough time to spoil him rotten and take him to the beach. Had he got free, the seals would have been toast. Pate sandwiches were fantastic and he had a whole round last night.
We feel cheated with the passing of Malcolm. He represented the younger sponsor dogs and has left us too soon. That’s four this year and we know two others will be joining him very shortly.
Thank you to the few sponsors he had. Please consider remaining so, we have a few coming up from the Macmanus batch which are likely candidates for the future and have no-one.
Night pumpkin.
Jul 25, 2025 | News
500 club
Reminder that we are still accepting entries into the 500 club draw! Entrants could win up to £1500, for just £10 a ticket! You can read more about it and enter here.
Sponsor an animal
Our monthly sponsor scheme has proved popular since reintroducing it a few weeks ago; maybe you’d like to make a regular contribution to support the care of one (or more!) of our sponsor animals too? You can sponsor any of our long-term residents for as little as £4.50 per month! And, as all sponsorships are gift aid eligible, your sponsorship could be worth a minimum of £67 per year to us.
L-R: Sandy, Izzy, Spot & Dot, Hubble, and Bungle
Meet the sponsor dogs
Meet the sponsor horses
Rehoming
Just seven of the dogs who are currently looking for the perfect sofa…
L-R (top): Branno, Sassy, Rolo, Boost
L-R (bottom): Mars, PJ, Elsa
Branno: this four year old boy has a very placid, gentle nature and walks calmly on his lead. Always an absolute gent and will make a wonderful addition to some lucky home.
Sassy: fun-loving 4 year old that needs to be out of kennels sharpish, making heads turn and jaws drop as she sashays past!
Rolo: playful, sweet and first to give a cuddle. There won’t be a dry eye in the house when he leaves.
Boost: A quiet big black dog, sitting in his kennel awaiting a family to overlook colour and size. He has been waiting a year now.
Mars: very quiet and unsure. Needs someone understanding to bring him out of his shell. He will find his way with the right family.
PJ: A lovely calm and steady 3 year old. A little bit smaller than some of our other boys.
Elsa: a super girl who is going to bring someone so much joy. You can’t help but smile when she is around.
If you are interested in rehoming a dog, please get in touch with us at 07974 960684. You can read about all of our dogs here. We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia dog.
Rehomed Dogs
Bert (Otis/ Ruffian Han) was adopted at the end of May and has taken the saying, “he’s got his feet under the table” to a whole new level! His lovely new family tell us his favourite things are – sharing toast, being with his humans, laying in his patch of dirt when it’s warm and taking things to the garden… especially the duster! It sounds like Bert is loving his new life!
Lovely Lily was adopted a few months ago and it’s clear she is bringing so much joy to her new family.
Meltham coffee morning and August Dog Shows
Our next fundraising event is Avril’s Tia Coffee Morning, next Saturday (2nd August) 9:30AM – 12:00PM, at the Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, near Huddersfield HD9 5NW.
There will be stalls selling homemade cakes, plants, and crafts, plus a raffle and tombola. Please support Tia and Avril if you can.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside the hall.
In August we have our two dog shows in Halifax (24th August) and Nairn (31st August). The rosettes arrived the other day…
Please download and share the posters where ever you can! Links below.
Nairn Poster Download Link
Halifax Poster Download Link
We are always in need of items for the tombolas; teddies, bottles, tins, toiletries, jigsaws, candles. Absolutely anything.
Please have a look in the cupboards and see if you can spare anything or just buy random items when you are out shopping. Ask family friends & colleagues. Every little helps.
We had a tin of lobster bisque soup and a big jar of gherkins that did the stalls for ages, back in the day. It was a standing joke. We were well put out when someone actually wanted them…!
Items can be dropped off at the farm, or at the Pickering shop. Message collect@tia-rescue.org or call/ message Jess on 07966238886.
We are also wanting more volunteers to help out on the stalls, we have a fantastic bunch but more the merrier.
Thank you!
Jul 22, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
Romeo (Hawfield Romeo)
born 14th August 2021
A mercifully brief career. Romeo saw a bit of Ireland for a couple of months and then headed across the sea to Doncaster. Nine months start to finish, Romeo troubled the judge on only two occasions. Romeo was 33kgs of rippling muscle, dad being Droopys Sydney. Neither of which prevented having his *** handed to him by a slip of a girl 18 month ago. Our very own Maggie (Redbrick Bounty) thrashed him 6 1/2 lengths and he has only just recovered from the embarrassment. Been comfort eating ever since as he now tips the scales at 38 kgs.
Romeo needs love, a lot of it together with a big sofa. The big oaf is rather needy and we are looking for a special home. A retired person prepared to hold his paw and tell him it’s the taking part that counts would be preferable.
There is an outstanding dog in this crushed soul somewhere. Needs a quiet steady home to bring it out.
Jul 22, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
PJ (Lacken PJ)
born 11th March 2022
Seven races and a pretty dire career. No matter PJ. Lovely looking boy
Calm, steady and walks beautifully alongside his kennelmates.
A gentlemen.
Jul 22, 2025 | News
Gowlane Roddy was his racing name. Tubbs was his Tia name.
Jet is his pet name.
One of the cruelty batch off Lee McManus…
Jet, you are one lucky greyhound boy.
Deb
Jul 21, 2025 | News
Our next fundraising event is Avril’s Tia Coffee Morning on Sat 2nd Aug, 9.30am to 12 noon, at the Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, near Huddersfield HD9 5NW. There will be stalls selling homemade cakes, plants, and crafts, plus a raffle and tombola. Please support Tia and Avril if you can. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside the hall.
Jul 18, 2025 | News
Helena
“Beautiful Helena is a sweet and friendly 4 year old, who has waved both her brothers off to pastures new, and is now patiently waiting her turn.
Helena walks calmly and quietly on her lead and is great with other hounds. Whilst she has not actively met other dogs, Helena has shown no reaction to the other breeds she has seen when out and about. Helena loves her adventures and makes us laugh when she gets in the car, as she likes to have a good roll around on her back before we set off! But once she’s on her way, she lays down and travels really well.
Helena is such a lovely girl and we would expect her to slot quickly in to her new family.”
Marley
Since retiring 15 months ago, Marley hasn’t received a single enquiry.
He is the most beautiful boy. Friendly and calm and great with other hounds. He was an absolute favourite of his trainer and a firm favourite of ours. It so sad to see him still waiting, when all this boy needs is a comfy sofa and someone to look past his colour.
Faith
Update on Faith…
This beautiful 18 month old pup has absolutely flourished in her foster home, and is hardly recognisable as the stunning but skinny stray picked up by the dog warden in early May.
Faith is an inquisitive and energetic girl who loves to play. She would love to find an active home with someone who can continue her basic training. Thanks to her foster family, she already knows her basic commands. She has been great with other dogs and is very loving and affectionate… loves nothing more than snuggling up for cuddles on the sofa at the end of the day.
She is now more than ready to move on to her next chapter.
Dougie
Doc (now Dougie) went to his new home a few weeks ago and has settled in to his new life with his Mum, Dad and Lurcher sister who all adore him! Dougie’s family are regulars at our Pickering Charity Shop, so we are looking forward to lots of visits and updates from him in the future.
We still have lots of beautiful dogs waiting to find their happy ever after like Dougie, for details visit our re-homing page here.
Please call Deb on 07974 960684 if you can offer any of these dogs a home. We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt one of our dogs.
Jul 18, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming, Dogs for Rehoming (Misc)
Domino
Meet Domino, a sweet-natured lurcher boy with a gentle heart and a big personality! He was found as a stray in Yorkshire but has been living it up with his foster family on the Isle of Skye for the last few months. His age is a bit uncertain but around 2-4 years is the best guess. He’s been neutered, is housetrained, calm around people, and doesn’t do the whole slobbery-licky thing — perfect for anyone who loves affection without the mess. He’s also a brilliant car traveller and isn’t overly food motivated, so you won’t find him raiding the kitchen counters.
But like any character worth knowing, Domino has a few quirks. He’s still learning the ropes when it comes to obedience training and can be a bit boisterous off-lead. He’s also figuring out which dogs he wants to be pals with — he may growl at ones he’s unsure of, so he’ll need careful introductions and confidence-building in this area. He also has a strong prey drive, so a cat-free and sheep-free home is a must.
He settled quickly into foster life but can be a little anxious about being left alone. Building up to short periods apart will be an important part of his ongoing training. With the right guidance and consistent training, Domino has so much potential. He’s a lovable, loyal companion who just needs someone patient and experienced to help him shine.
Ideal home: Pet-free, secure garden, active humans who enjoy training and play.
Jul 11, 2025 | News
Maura
At 2 years old, Maura is only a baby. Understandably she is a little unsure about being out in the big wide world and needs someone who can reassure her that life after racing is good!
Maura walks nicely on her lead but lacks a bit of confidence, so she mostly stays close beside you or occasionally tucks herself behind your legs. Maura can appear standoffish when you first meet her but once you’ve gained her trust, she really is the sweetest girl who’ll be coming out of her shell in no time once she’s settled in a home.
Kit, Marley, Presley, and Tommy
Kit: 3 years old and an absolute cracker. He loves a fuss and likes being out and about. He loves company so would suit someone who is retired or works from home. Read more here.
Marley: just turned 6. He is a firm favourite with us all. He is great with other hounds and could live happily with male or female Greyhounds. Read more here.
Presley: 5 year old Presley is a super friendly chap who loves attention and adores people. He has lived in a home, is house-trained and walks calmly on his lead. Would prefer to be an only dog. Read more here.
Tommy: a beautiful blue boy and a total legend. He could be forgiven for being a diva but he is actually a lovely, straightforward boy. He turns 6 this month. Read more here.
If you think you could rehome any of these dogs, please call Deb on 07974 960684. We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia dog.
You can read about all of our rehoming dogs here.
