Jun 15, 2025 | News
Our fundraising stall will be at Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, Wakefield next Sat 21st June, 10am to 4pm ish, in our usual place outside Sainsburys. We are not allowed to have dogs ourselves but the shopping centre does allow dogs, should anyone like to visit us.
We will also happily receive donated items for the Pickering shop or for future tombolas, which we are always in need of. This includes bottles, teddies, plus items for children and adults. Please remember that goods should be in a clean saleable condition, food items must be unopened and in date, and toiletries unopened.
Jun 12, 2025 | News
We hope you’ll join us at one of the Tia shows this year.
We are in the process of booking some fabulous stalls but still have room for more, so please get in touch if you would like one.
Please print the posters & spread the word by displaying them & handing them out. Let’s make these shows bigger & better than ever.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD HALIFAX SHOW POSTER
LINK TO DOWNLOAD NAIRN SHOW POSTER
Thank you!
Jun 4, 2025 | News
Continuing with National Volunteer Week; we give a huge thanks to the volunteers at LifeScan Inverness, who have done an amazing job repainting our old chicken shed.
With the old nest boxes removed yesterday (courtesy of Deb & Bob!), members of the LifeScan team came down today and did a brilliant job breathing some new life into the building.
Before…
After…
Remember, we are always in need of volunteers, so if you can help please get in touch at info@tia-rescue.org.
Thank you!
Jun 2, 2025 | News
…….and we have some of the best.
It has been brought to my attention that it is National Volunteer week! An ideal time to thank those who have stuck with us even after moving over 400 miles from our core team. Also, we are grateful for the support from our new volunteers who keep the wheels oiled on a daily basis. I cannot think of another rescue so blessed with back-room boys and girls. Some have been with Tia since the Sewage Farm, forced to drive through hysterical nutters to get to the kennels. Others risked their chassis on that minefield of a lane at Moorside or braved the travellers at Doncaster.
Being so rural now in the Highlands, we don’t attract the same numbers of helpers, and we would not be able to carry on without those who stick with us. Tia is still active “down south” and a dozen dogs have found homes this year through our new initiative. The trainers are very grateful for our/their help and have forged friendships with our supporters. As one trainer put it, “I just hand them a list of what can go out and leave them to it.” We learned of three more ex-racers packing their bags only this morning.
A special mention to the fund-raising team. They have caught the reins and taken over the running of the shows and events. I personally cannot thank you enough for doing this. These events are our shop window and let’s be honest, it was never my strong suit! The sight of the tombola made me break out in a cold sweat and I never got the hang of the tent. As for smiling at the customers and answering the one hundredth question about cats, well you know the rest. Thanking for spotting where we were failing and saving the day.
A new team has formed whist I wasn’t looking. The ladies who have taken over the promotion of those in need of a home. Some of you have noticed a fresher style in our write ups. We couldn’t go on saying “she’ll fit in your top pocket” could we. Thanks girls.
I am grateful to the local volunteers who have pointed us towards to reliable tradesmen, suppliers and the like. Be it sourcing marrow bones or establishing contacts for carpets, Tia would not have been up and running so quickly without your local knowledge. A few more dog walkers would be welcome. The feedback for the individual dog is extremely useful.
The ability to push a button on my phone and know one of you will step in is priceless. Be it transporting dogs, dropping off sardines or striding fearlessly into the jaws of a shady allotment shed, I thank you so much.
May 23, 2025 | News
Upcoming Events
This Sunday 25th May we will be holding a fundraising stall at Lakeside Village Outlet, Doncaster DN4 5PH, 10am to 4pm. We’d love to see some of you there. The outlet is dog-friendly, with many of the shops also allowing dogs inside.
We have a number of upcoming events in the Yorkshire area
21st June – Wakefield Trinity Walk Shopping Centre
12th July – Kirkstall Festival, Leeds
26th July – Avril’s Tia Coffee Morning in Meltham, Huddersfield
More details to follow on these.
Scottish Fundraisers and Supporters Needed
We are also looking for Scottish fundraisers and supporters for events up here.
Emma (Pickering shop manager), Jess (Yorkshire fundraiser), and the gorgeous Izzy are coming up at the end of August to help with the dog show at the farm. They are also going with collection buckets to;
2nd Sept – Sainsbury’s Nairn
3rd Sept – Tesco Elgin
30th August – Tesco Inverness (not confirmed at the moment)
If you are available to help and if possible take over doing these events occasionally, that would be great; please email Jess at jessm@tia-rescue.org
Dot and Jack
Thankfully Dot and Jack have recovered from their recent falls.
Sadly, it’s not all good news. Dot has got kidney disease, she’s been having tests on and off for a while..
Old, old dogs…
Ozzy
We’ve had an update from Ozzy’s new mum and dad, proving how quickly and easily most Greyhounds settle in to their new homes!
“It’s only been 4 weeks but Ozzy (was Oscar) has settled in brilliantly! He is a proper sun worshipper and he’s done so well training at the dog park and being braver with other dogs near him. We’ve learnt to be super careful making our tuna sandwiches around him! And he’ll shoot through like a bullet if he hears any packet being rustled in the kitchen! It’s so lovely to see his personality come through – he’s playful, stubborn and obsessed with his bed! He’s been a fantastic addition to our lives and we can’t thank you enough. All our family and friends have fallen in love with him too”
Well done Ozzy! For details on the dogs currently available for re-homing, please follow this link; thank you.
Carpet Needed
A brief request; we are desperately in need of carpet at the kennels. If you can help, please get in touch at 07974 960684. Thank you!
May 21, 2025 | News
This coming Sun 25th May, we will be doing a fundraising stall at Lakeside Village Outlet, Doncaster DN4 5PH, from 10am to 4pm. We’d love to see some of you there. The centre is dog-friendly with many of the shops allowing dogs inside.
We are also back at Wakefield Trinity Walk Shopping Centre on 21st June, at Kirkstall Festival, Leeds on 12th July, and Avril will be holding her annual Tia Coffee Morning in Meltham, Huddersfield on Sat 26th July. More details to follow on these.
