Oct 24, 2025 | News
Rehoming
Jim
Lovely Jim is a happy go lucky boy whose tail didn’t stop wagging when he met with our volunteers. He’s a super friendly lad who has just turned 3 and is still quite a playful pup at heart.
Jim likes to spend his time with people and be “in” on the action, so he would suit a home where he can be very much involved in family life.
His happy go lucky nature means Jim hasn’t put much effort in to his rehoming to date but after hearing his kennel mate, Jane, is off to her new home in November, Jim’s decided he needs to up his game! It would be great to see him heading off to start a new chapter too.
Duchess
This time just over two weeks ago, Crystal Duchess was in a stray kennel up here after being found in woods with a damaged hock. The council didn’t want to fund the treatment and took her to the vets to be pts.
Fortunately, Wards vets in Elgin refused and contacted the welfare department of the GBGB, who then rang us for our help.
Long story short…Duchess, now Tia, has gone off to her foster home with a fabulous greyhound boy to look after her. Mom and dad are experienced owners and will take over her care. We will of course be sorting half of the vet bill, as the GBGB are funding the other half.
Duchess was one of many dogs that went to Hillthorpe greyhound rescue. A rescue that was open and shut within months near Selby. She raced at Sheffield. Most of the dogs were removed/taken back from the “rescue” by the trainers when Silas & Rami were pulled out of the canal in Leeds. Apparently the GBGB are investigating.
Well at least he took the rehoming money and gave the dogs away. Rebecca Perkins took the money, starved them to death and chucked them in a big hole on her land.
No we will never forget.
Reeves
What’s a boy to do?! Over the past few months, Reeves has given his rehoming his absolute all but… despite giving 110%… the poor boy has still had no luck.
Reeves has been out with our volunteers on many occasions and is a firm favourite. He always travels well in the car. Jumping in by himself & laying down for the journey. Reeves doesn’t pull on his lead, is an absolute pleasure to walk and hasn’t reacted to any of the other breeds he’s seen. These are the 3 questions prospective adopters most frequently ask… so we can’t understand why Reeves hasn’t been inundated with enquiries?!
Reeves attended the Tia walk at Cannon Hall a few weeks ago where he behaved impeccably! He was friendly with all the other hounds and people he met and was even spotted walking alongside a spaniel at one point. Everyone he met loved him.
So… after trying everything else… Reeves has decided he might as well just spell it out…
Adoption Donation
We have been asked on a couple of occasions recently why we ask for a minimum £350 donation to adopt a Tia hound. The reasons below will not be news to our long-term supporters. Indeed, it’s why they have stood with Tia through thick and thin. But we are conscious that we have new followers and supporters who might not understand how the industry works…
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- The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) operates a rehoming scheme, which offers a financial payout per dog to affiliated rehoming centres. As an independent rescue, Tia are not – never have been and never will be – part of this scheme, despite the GBGB’s regular appeals for us to change our mind!
- As such, Tia receives NO money from the industry to assist in the rehoming of these beautiful dogs. Instead we rely on the generous support of the public and our adopters to continue our valuable work rescuing and rehoming.
- When adopting a Tia hound, your donation will contribute towards (not cover!) the essential care our dogs receive prior to their adoption. Some may require neutering and dentals, some may require other veterinary care for injury or illness, some may have been cared for in our kennels for months (or even years). All of which comes at a considerable cost.
- In addition, your donation helps us continue to care for those dogs who, for whatever reason, cannot be rehomed. Many rehoming organisations will not even consider taking these dogs. Instead they “cherry pick” the easy to home girls and the pretty colours. The trainers then contact Tia and ask us to rehome the rest. We do so gladly… because Tia believes EVERY dog is equally deserving of a happy retirement.
- And lastly but by no means least… rehoming one of these beautiful souls is a huge responsibility. Owning a dog is a big commitment and, as any dog owner knows, a costly business! We believe our minimum donation reflects our adopters’ ability to offer a lifetime of love and care to these precious dogs, which is nothing less than they deserve.
So… what is the “price” of a Greyhound? At Tia we believe that each and every one of these dogs – regardless of age, colour, behaviour, injury – is priceless.
We hope you agree.
Otto
Otto was one of our Doncaster stray ponies.
Now living his best life on the Isle of Lewis, with his buddies, Angie & Celine from the death field…and Rusty…
Oct 17, 2025 | News
Recently Rehomed
Warzone Tom and Salacres Hilda enjoying their new home up in Scotland… absolutely gorgeous.
Meet the new girl…
Our new girl. A doll in teacup.
Just arrived at our kennels in Nairn, after an adventure the little mouse could have done without. Every girl needs a story to tell and this little darling is fortunate enough to have come out almost unscathed. How she ended up in the woods in Lhanbryde near Elgin, only she knows. She went to the same “rehoming center” as the boys who were chucked in the canal in Leeds…I will do an update on that soon.
There is an injury to sort out and a bit of a dust up on the horizon, but for now, lets just enjoy her obvious pleasure at being back in an environment she understands. Lucky to be alive and no, the lady isn’t going anywhere just yet.
The lads are quite thrilled.
Kennel assistant needed
We have a vacancy in the kennels for a kennel hand to join our very small team at the farm.
- Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Hours: 8am – 4pm.
- Own transport is essential
- Minimum wage
Please email deb@tia-rescue.org
Thanks.
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who came to the Tia walk at Cannon Hall last Sunday. We managed to raise over £1000 in total.
We will be back there for our Christmas Walk on Sun 14th Dec.
Our next event is our stall at Otley Buttercross on Sat 15th Nov.
Other news…
Remember the Mcmanus dogs that were left to rot in kennels? This big lad, all 40kilos, was one of them.
He loves Nairn and the beach and his cat who goes on walks with him…
Yes really..
Oct 10, 2025 | News
Bauer
Bauer has been here just over a year. One of the Mcmanus dogs left to fester for 2 years in kennels when his career was over. 106 races he totted up! He’s covered all over his body in scars. Apparently he used to kennel dogs together without muzzles, the vet was forever stitching them up I was told.
Bauer is a nervous wreck, catching him in the paddocks has been challenging. He will only come in when he feels safe. He still to this day won’t come off his bed for his night time treat.
A few days ago, something lovely happened.
I haven’t been in the kennels for a couple weeks, not by choice I may add. I went in to let them all out again on the evening. He always goes out with Ida…
She was very pleased to see me, and the next thing I knew Bauer was hovering for a fuss too…he wanted a stroke and a cuddle and very nearly a snog.
You can sponsor Bauer here – for just £4.50 per month, you can help towards paying for his food, any vet care, and anything else he needs whilst he is here.
Rehoming
Henry and Del
At 6 years old, finding a home for these two gorgeous boys is a top priority. They have given enough of their best years to the racing game, and now deserve to be living their best lives.
Henry is a small black boy with the prettiest face. In fact, he’s so petite, we had to sneak back to the car when he wasn’t looking, to fetch the harness normally reserved for the girls!
Del meanwhile, is a big, strapping 34kg blue lad.
Both are easy going, laid back and as gentle as they come. Henry & Del loved being out with our volunteers. They were super friendly and affectionate, walked beautifully on their leads and enjoyed plenty of sniffs! Del is quietly confident & self assured whereas Henry “checks in” with you a little bit more. Both boys looked with interest when they saw a collie but did nothing more, even when the collie dared to bark at them!
Maura
Little Miss Maura landed well & truly on her paws when she went to live with one of our experienced foster families and their two hounds a few months ago.
Maura is a dog who didn’t find kennel life easy, but for whom the outside world was also a scary place. Maura can be timid & unsure around people she doesn’t know but, in foster she has literally blossomed… and gone from scaredy cat to total lovebug who will now gently nudge her way to the front of the queue for affection! And whilst the outside world is still a scary place, Maura loves nothing more than playing with her toys, snoozing with her brothers and snuggling up with her Dad to take “selfies”!
Maura would be happiest in an adult only home in a quiet or rural location, as she is frightened by loud noises and busy places. Maura will be at the Tia walk at Cannon Hall this Sunday if anyone would like to come and say “hello”.
Reeves
As Reeves is still in kennels, he wasn’t expecting an invitation to the Tia walk this Sunday. Unbeknown to him however, he has a fairy Godmother who has waved her magic wand and said… “Reeves, you shall go to the ball”! So now the daft boy is leaping round his kennel like a giddy kipper!
Even when he’s not attending Tia walks, this gorgeous 3 year old is the happiest of boys. He loves ALL people, is great with other hounds & hasn’t shown much interest in the other breeds he’s seen.
He’s hoping to make lots of new friends on Sunday but more importantly, after months & months of waiting, he’s hoping he might even find himself a home?! Reeves is the sort of dog who would slot into most families and he could happily live as an only dog or with other hounds.
Mars
Helloooo…. is there anyone out there??!!! Mars might be named after a planet, but he’s starting to wonder if he’s actually living in outer space?! Since retiring in October 2023, apart from his trainer and occasionally our volunteers, Mars has seen very little proof of human life and he hasn’t received a single enquiry.
Mars is a really beautiful boy. He is a little timid and unsure but given time, Mars will undoubtedly come out of his shell. Having only ever known kennels, the outside world will seem alien to Mars and he would benefit from understanding adopters who can take things at his pace and offer lots of reassurance.
Mars would be happy living with a greyhound girl but may also be happy as an only dog. Since his kennel mate left, he’s been kennelled on his own and is doing well.
If you can offer these, or any of our dogs a home, please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt any Tia Dog.
Please make sure to include your phone number in the email!
Thank you.
Tia Rescue, Cannon Hall Walk
The Tia Rescue walk at Cannon Hall this Sunday (12th) will begin at 10AM with the opening of the stalls. The walk will start at 11.
Address:
Cannon Hall
Barnsley
S75 4AT
See you there!
Oct 3, 2025 | News
Rehoming
Eady, Poppy, and Rodney
Well… what a great end to September… with THREE dogs going off to their new homes on the 30th. Little stray Lurcher, Eady; 11 year old Poppy; and last but not least, one of our overlooked black boys, Rodney!
Be good…!
Dogs looking for homes
Rolo
If you follow our page, the likelihood is you already know that the black boys wait longer to be adopted. However, last week, not ONE but TWO of our black boys were reserved! But whilst the lucky two are busy packing their bags, we still have many others waiting for their chance, including Rolo pictured here.
Reeves
After his career came to a heart stopping and very sudden end back in March, gorgeous Reeves deserves a truly special home. He is quite simply the happiest boy who is determined to live life to the full.
Reeves absolutely loves people and wants to be friends with everyone he meets. He is great with other hounds and has not reacted to any of the other breeds he has seen out & about, including smaller dogs such as Cockapoos. Reeves absolutely loves being out & about and travels well in the car – jumping in by himself & laying down.
He’s a confident, happy go lucky boy so would probably be happy as an only dog or he could also happily live with another male or female Greyhound.
Jane
Poor Jane is wondering where she’s going wrong. She’s heard the girls normally get homed quickly, so she can’t understand why she’s been waiting 6 months?! She might not have an exotic name, like Azure or be an eye-catching colour, like Bramble but our Jane is far from plain.
When you think of Jane… think girl next door… sweet, friendly & unassuming. She has never had a cross word with anyone or anything. And, in a kennel full of drama queens & divas (and that’s just the boys!), there is certainly no shame in being the sensible, straightforward one!
A lovely girl, who walks calmly on her lead and now just needs someone to show her how truly gorgeous & special she is.
If you are able to offer a home to a Tia dog, please visit our rehoming page here, or email rehoming@tia-rescue.org. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER in the email.
Thank you!
500 Club
If your struggling to think of Christmas or birthday present ideas for family and friends why not buy a 500 club ticket? A £10 ticket enters the recipient into 3 separate monthly draws with the chance of winning a maximum of £1500! At the same time helping to raise vital funds for Tia. You can buy them at our charity shop in Pickering or at the Tia stall at Cannon Hall on 12th October.
You can buy your tickets here.
Cannon Hall
A reminder that we will have a Tia fundraising stall (or two) and Tia Dog Walk at Cannon Hall on Sun 12th Oct.
We will take a walk around Cannon Hall grounds at around 11am to raise awareness for Tia Rescue. Meet at the stall and the walk will leave from there. Everyone welcome. Postcode S75 4AT. There will be sausage bobbing, tombolas, and some lovely items for sale.
If anyone could help on the stall for a short time particularly 12-1pm, please get in touch.
Oct 1, 2025 | News
… it’s nearly that time of year again, and as always, the Tia Rescue Christmas Cards are available to purchase from our online shop here.
Four packs of eight different designs for £14.50, including p & p.
All net proceeds from our online shop goes directly to the animals.
Sep 26, 2025 | News
Rodney
After chasing the ladies for the past few years… Rodney’s decided it’s high time he settled down! This gorgeous 3 year old is quite a character and a favourite with our volunteers and kennel staff alike. Rodney is a very affectionate boy whose main priority in life is getting more kisses & cuddles than his mates.
He would dearly love a child free home and a female greyhound to share his life with.
Presley
A fabulous 5 year old who retired nearly 12 months ago, after 102 races! Don’t let his grey face fool you, Presley is still young at heart! He’s a happy go lucky boy who is very friendly and loves people. Presley walks nicely on his lead, without pulling and is fine with other dogs he’s seen whilst out & about. In the home however Presley would prefer to be the only pet, as he likes all the fuss & attention!
Crockett
This gorgeous boy will be 6 next month. His last & only race in Britain was in March 2022. He came to Tia in September last year as one of 27 dogs removed from their trainer’s neglect. Crockett has spent the last 10 months in a home so he is house trained, used to his home comforts and has been great with the other dogs he has met. Crockett is looking for a quiet, adult only home.
Domino
A sweet natured Lurcher, estimated to be 2 – 4 years of age. He is currently in foster on the Isle of Sky. Domino is house trained, calm yet affectionate with people and loves travelling in the car. Domino is looking for an active home with someone who can continue his basic training. Pet free with a secure garden.
Geronimo
From the same kennels as Branno, stunning Geronimo is another smashing boy! Four years old and already a total gent. Calm & quiet, he gets on well with other hounds and has walked nicely on his lead with our volunteers who describe him as a simply “lovely, lovely boy”. A special soul.
If you think you can offer these or any of our dogs a home, please visit our rehoming page, or get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org.
Please leave your phone number in the email!
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt.
