Jul 3, 2026 | News
Can you help Jimmy?
This beautiful five-year-old is looking for a new home after the heartbreaking loss of his mum, who described him as “the perfect dog”.
Jimmy was adopted in November last year and has not put a paw out of place. He settled quickly into his new home and routine and is quiet, gentle, affectionate, and friendly. He walks beautifully on the lead and isn’t interested in or bothered by other dogs.
Jimmy loves a squeaky ball, a ride in the car, and a trip to the pub. He has also become something of a local celebrity, happily planting himself outside the bakery in the hope of a piece of sausage or chicken and, if that fails, making a beeline for Costa next door to see what might be on offer instead.
Jimmy is a fantastic boy and a much-loved pet who will make a wonderful addition to someone’s life. He is currently in Yorkshire and is ready to find the loving home he deserves.
Warning… cuteness overload!
This adorable little chap is just eight weeks old and is currently being cared for at a veterinary practice in Yorkshire while he waits for a permanent home. If you can offer him a home, please email rehoming@tia-rescue.org.
For all rehoming enquiries, please remember to leave your phone number in the email!
July and August Events
There are plenty of opportunities to come along and support Tia over the coming weeks!
We’ll be at the Sandall Park event in Doncaster on 12th July with a Tia stall, where you can bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of live big band music. We’ll also be at Lakeside Village Outlet in Doncaster on 19th July, so do come along and say hello if you’re in the area.
In August, our fun dog show returns to Easter Hardmuir Farm, Auldearn, near Nairn. Can you believe we’ve been rescuing Greyhounds, Lurchers, several Mastiffs, a few Collies, a Great Dane, a Dogue de Bordeaux, a few Terriers, and countless crossbreeds for the past 30 years? And that’s just the dogs.
Why not come and enjoy a day out with your dogs? All shapes and sizes are welcome at our fun dog show at Easter Hardmuir Farm, Nairn, IV12 5QG, from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 2nd August.
There will be raffles, tombolas, and, most importantly, cake! You’ll also have the chance to meet sponsor dog Izzy, Dandy the miniature donkey, the goats, the Shire and Clydesdale horses, while the doves fly overhead watching the proceedings.
If you would like to have a stall, please contact info@tia-rescue.org. Stalls are £25, and you can have as much space as you need.
Field to rent
We have a five acre field to rent, for sheep.
All fully fenced and with running water.
Please ring Deb on 07974960684 for more details.
Recycling
Did you know you can help raise funds for Tia simply by recycling some everyday items? Items can be posted to or dropped off at the Tia Rescue Charity Shop or the farm, and we’re also happy to accept them at any events where we have a stall.
Thank you to everyone who supports us in this way – every donation helps and makes a real difference.
And finally this week…
Well that’s it for another year, all the hay is almost in. Over 200 bales.
At least the horses will have full bellies in these very uncertain times…
Jun 26, 2026 | News
Dogs looking for a home…
Romeo
After waiting for what feels like forever, Romeo is pulling out all the stops to find his forever home. He’s even had a bath!
This boy last raced in Winter 2023, so that’s almost three years of, well, waiting. To give him a much-needed break from kennels and a better chance of finding a home, he went into foster in February this year.
He’s a fabulous, straightforward boy who will slot easily into most families, so come on guys… what more does this beautiful boy have to do?
Hilda
Like many a teenage girl before her, Baby Hilda is desperate to grow up and do grown-up things like… go to the pub! Well, this weekend she got her wish, and thankfully no one realised she was underage. The fake ID must have been good!
Hilda is 18 months old and still only a pup, but she has settled into foster life brilliantly. She’s super affectionate, loves cuddles, and has quickly slotted into her foster family’s routine. She’s clean in the house, sleeps through the night, travels well in the car, and is always happy to head off on a trip to the beach. She also walks nicely on her lead, understands the word “no”, and can be left for a few hours with another dog for company.
Hilda absolutely adores other dogs of all shapes and sizes, and she’s just as playful with people too. Whether she’s doing zoomies or collecting random treasures for you to find later, she’s guaranteed to keep you smiling. Described by her foster dad as “an absolute joy” who is always making him laugh, Hilda can’t live with cats or small furries and is looking for a patient, loving home, ideally with another dog to play with.
If you think you could offer a Tia dog a home – permanent or foster – please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org.
Please remember to leave your phone number in the email!
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
And if you aren’t in a position to rehome, but still want to support our work, why not donate to our Emergency Appeal here? Every penny counts.
Rehomed dogs…
Rami
Do you remember Rami, one of the dogs who was found after being thrown into the canal near Selby, and Lola who was paralysed a few months ago? Well, just look at them now.
How is the investigation going Greyhound Board of Great Britain?… Probably dead in the water like all the other stuff you are hiding.
Thankfully Rami isn’t.
Nelson
What a wonderful update on Nelson, who was rehomed in January.
“Hi Tia, hope you are well! We are doing amazing. Nelson has truly settled into retirement. We’ve had some wonderful adventures together, and I can take him anywhere. He’s been to dog-friendly cafés and shops, and visited family in Edinburgh. He loves everyone he meets, but especially loves children. He loves the beach and has a favourite local woodland walk. We still meet up with the Runaround gang on a Sunday at the field for off-lead fun, and he has made lots of doggy friends of all breeds and sizes. I truly believe he’s my soul dog and will be eternally grateful for your help in bringing him home. I shall send over some pics from the last few weeks.”
Way to go, Nelson… you have truly landed on your paws!
Shop donations
A big thank you to Ruth, who recently delivered a lovely collection to the Pickering Shop before travelling back home to Oldham.
Her mum, Mavis, a long-standing supporter of Tia, sadly passed away last year and very kindly left her much-loved collection of dog ornaments and pictures to Tia to help raise much-needed funds.
The collection included a range of items such as Beswick and Wade Whimsies figures, Coopercraft pieces, and Pollyanna Pickering prints, along with many other items that were made available through the shop, which is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Some of these items may now have been sold.
Otley Garden Centre
Last week at Otley Garden Centre, Billy popped along early to help set up before heading home where it was cooler.
Thank you to everyone who came along to see us and support the stall.
Jun 19, 2026 | News
Sponsor Dogs
The scores on the doors.
Ida has so many kennel sponsors that they won’t fit safely in her kennel. Poor Vasco & Victor don’t have any! If you want your kennel sponsorship allocating to a specific kennel please let us know. Vasco is most put out… Victor doesn’t care though; he is too occupied trying to keep his tongue in after having his last tooth out last month.
Then we have all the dog sponsors…Bauer is just in lead, closely followed by Ida. The old dogs are most put out.
Spot and Kiah are struggling – hopefully just old age. Lana is deaf and her back end has just started to fail. Every single one of them had a blood test last month, just to keep on top of things…so far, so good. Logan also had a dental. He had to be sedated in the back of the van. Logan does not go anywhere, not even down to the big paddock.
The vet bills were just over 5k… a busy month, but that’s what we do. We look after our animals.
All different, and all loved immensely…
Meet all the sponsor dogs here
Dogs looking for a home: Hermes and Arnie
Eye-candy alert! Two more beautiful boys looking for homes.
Meet Hermes (blue) and Arnie (brindle).
Dogs looking for a home: Hilda
Hilda is an 18 month old pup searching for her forever home!
Great with other dogs, affectionate & playful.
Her full profile can be found here. She is currently in foster in South Yorkshire/ North Notts.
If you think you can offer a Tia dog a home – permanent or foster – please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. Please remember to leave your phone number in the email!
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia dog.
Tia Fun Dog Shows
As a reminder of our Tia Fun Dog Shows in Nairn (2nd Aug) and Halifax (30th Aug) 2026. Here are a few photos from last year…
We hope that you will come along. We are working away in the background to organise the events. Stall pitches still available for a minimum donation of £25. Craft stalls required for Halifax. Catering van required for Nairn
Email info@tia-rescue.org for more information.
Otley Garden Centre Tin Rattling – This Sunday!
Look out for us this Sunday 21st June at Otley Garden Centre, Pool Rd, LS21 1DY, where we will be tin rattling. We will also have our tombolas!
New Merch!
Our new recycled tote bags are now available to order!
Made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, these practical and reusable bags are ideal for shopping, days out, or everyday use. Each bag measures 38cm x 42cm and is made using recycled materials.
Prices (including postage):
• 1 bag – £6
• 2 bags – £10
Buy a Tia tote bag here!
And, following the digital re-release of ‘A Decade of Dogs’ a few months ago, we are pleased to offer a very limited number of paperback copies here.
Only two copies are available, so be quick!
And finally this week…
The recent staff shortages on the yard have been a nightmare to deal with… but this was a good day.
Thanks to Charlotte Mackay at MacKay Equine, we managed to give four of the Heavy Horses a long overdue makeover. Beth & Isla didn’t want pictures; Tom and Joey were in shock…
Sponsor a horse here
Jun 12, 2026 | News
Dogs looking for homes…
Three newbies!
Three new boys looking for homes. All are stunning, even if their current racing names leave a bit to be desired! The black boys are Paudie and Cha. The brindle is called “Now Is Not The Time”. In our opinion, he should be called Now IS The Time as it’s time for new names and new homes all round!
Sydney
Sydney is an eye-catching blue boy who turned 5 on 1st June. Sydney is described by the kennel staff as “elegant, affectionate, loyal and gentle by nature”.
Sydney is a well-socialised boy and is equally happy & confident around men & women. Sydney has also been kind and sensible around the younger people he has met.
Sydney has an easy-going temperament and enjoys human attention & interaction. He’s looking forward to his retirement and a quieter pace of life.
Blackout
Poor Blackout. He’s wondering if he should rename himself “Washout” as that’s exactly what his adoption journey has been to date. A complete washout, without a single enquiry.
Blackout deserves so much more than this! He’s a gorgeous, happy, friendly boy whose tail doesn’t stop wagging!
He is described by our volunteers as “a happy, sunny, straightforward boy who needs a chance”.
Hilda
Baby Hilda is a beautiful 18 month old pup who the industry would have put to sleep as she was too small to race. At only 22kg, she might be a teeny-tiny girl, but she has the biggest heart!
Hilda loves being around both people and other dogs and is super affectionate and playful. She is currently living happily in foster with two other hounds and is great around smaller breeds.
Hilda has settled very quickly into her foster family’s routine. She is clean in the house, sleeps through the night and travels well in the car.
She is very playful with both humans and dogs and has short bursts of energy where she enjoys zoomies around the house and garden or collecting whatever prized possessions she can find. After a few minutes, she is quite happy to settle down for a snooze.
Hilda is looking for a patient and loving forever home, ideally with another dog, and no cats or small furries due to her prey drive.
Brax
When we first met Brax it was snowing. Now we’re in summer and, whilst the seasons might have changed, Brax’s situation hasn’t… he’s yet another black boy still waiting for a home.
Brax is described as a “gentleman”. The way to his heart is most definitely through his stomach as he does love his food. He’s a fair-weather boy who doesn’t like the cold weather one bit and would much rather go back to bed.
A quiet, laid-back boy who is looking for nothing more than a comfy bed and lots of tasty treats.
If you think you can offer a Tia dog a home – permanent or foster – please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. Please remember to leave your phone number in the email!
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
Mason
Want to see the difference 6 months can make?! Well take a look at Mason. In January he was picked up as a skinny stray in Barnsley.
And here he is six months on… living in Scotland and literally loving life! Bringing so much joy to his new family!
To help us change the lives of more beautiful souls like Mason, please support our 30th Anniversary Emergency Appeal by clicking on the link here. Every single one of them deserves to live a life like this.
And finally…
The girls this week…just eating.
Jun 9, 2026 | News
When we saw the headline in the Press and Journal saying “Charity to sell off animal sanctuary” we were a bit shocked and saddened that our efforts to keep Tia going into our second quarter century had been summarised in this way. Then we thought that the best way to respond was to give you more background, which we hope you will appreciate.
The first thing we have to say is that we are not closing down the charity! In fact, we are strengthening our ability to keep going into the future. The only reason we do what we do is that we love our animals and want to keep helping them as much as we can. Selling our current location is just one part of the story, and here is the rest…..
Like many animal charities, for decades we have run a model where we have a fixed rescue centre staffed by paid staff with the assistance of volunteers. This, for us and many similar charities, was funded for years by a mix of charity shops; donations; bequests; and “tin-rattling” fund raising. Post Covid, the world was quite different. Our income halved whilst our expenses began to creep up. To add to this, we had less volunteer time and staff costs have continued to rise above inflation.
In the last few years, and especially since Covid, difficulties in recruiting staff and in getting volunteers has meant that we have struggled to house as many greyhounds as we had hoped, resulting in our rescue centre being under-utilised and a new way of working has emerged, rehoming directly from the trainers.
Fast-forward to 2026 and we have decided to sell our present site and use the proceeds to secure a smaller property better suited to our rehoming work. We will also be collaborating with partner locations across Britain where we can assist animals across the country to be housed, assessed and then re-homed with a new forever family. Hand in hand with this, we intend to continue operating our current site under a lease arrangement, enabling us to provide sanctuary for animals which, through illness or age, cannot be re-homed. The funds released through the sale will be put back 100% into supporting our work.
Are we sad about these changes? Of course we are; we had made long-term plans and done much to make them work but, as President Clinton was quoted: “It’s the economy, stupid!” All charities rely on getting the balance between income and outgoings right. It is never easy. Income can fluctuate significantly from month to month and bills can do the same (although they rarely seem to go down!). We could have tried to go on with our present model and slowly slipped into a financial position from which we could not recover, or taken positive action to ensure the survival of Tia Rescue and, more importantly, our work in rescuing, caring for and re-homing our wonderful animals.
So how to summarise? Tia is alive and well and is preparing to keep going. Although it is sad that we are having to change how we operate our site in Nairn, it is going to help us, and especially all the animals that we love, to have a safe and happy future.
If you or any of your friends and family want to help us further, please donate to our emergency appeal here.
Jun 5, 2026 | News
Happy Hounds Auction
Thank you to everyone who donated prizes and to all those who joined in and supported the event.
Together, the auction raised £396 for the greyhounds in our care, once all payments have been received. Every pound raised helps us continue to provide the care, support and rehabilitation that rescued greyhounds need while they wait for their forever homes.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the auction such a success.
Dogs looking for homes…
Jack
Jack is a gorgeous lad who is approaching his sixth birthday. He is described by his trainer as “one of those special dogs whose personality instantly wins people over”.
Affectionate and gentle, Jack is happiest when he is close to his humans and enjoys spending time in good company. He is more than ready to experience the comforts of home and begin the next chapter of his life.
Jack is looking for a home with plenty of walks, time to snooze and, most importantly, lots of cuddles.
Logan
A striking and handsome boy, Logan is an absolute pleasure to be around. He has perfect manners, is comfortable with both men and women, and has always behaved sensibly around children.
Logan has an affectionate and easy-going nature and is expected to transition easily into his new life. Turning five in June, he is looking forward to finding a family to make a fuss of him and, of course, provide the occasional pig’s ear.
A wonderful all-round hound, Logan is ready to find a family to call his own.
Rodney
Rodney is a strapping four-year-old lad who has spent the past five months in foster, so he is well used to being part of a family and living in a home. House-trained and responsive to his name, Rodney is an inquisitive boy who likes to be involved in everything and is always keen to see what is going on around him.
He enjoys having a good sniff on his walks, snoozing on his bed and, like many greyhounds, loves his food. Rodney also travels well in the car, happily jumping in by himself and settling down for the journey.
Rodney has so much potential and would thrive with experienced adopters who are around most of the time, ideally as an only dog with a secure garden to explore.
Dude
Wow, wow, wow! This is one seriously good-looking Dude. Gorgeous, bubbly and full of beans, he is certain to turn a few heads wherever he goes.
Dude is not just a pretty face either, with 15 wins under his belt showing that he has plenty of talent to match his looks. Exuberant and energetic, he is not quite ready for a quiet retirement and would love an active home filled with adventure.
With places to go, people to see and things to do, Dude is looking for humans who can match his energy and zest for life.
Slick
Three-year-old Slick is a stunning blue boy who is described as “a true gentleman both on and off the track”. With his calm and affectionate nature, Slick loves human interaction and thrives on love and attention.
Slick is expected to adapt quickly to the routine and comforts of a home environment. His easy-going temperament and affectionate personality will make him a wonderful companion and a great family pet.
A handsome and lovable boy, Slick is ready to find a home of his own.
May
May is an absolute sweetheart. Gentle and affectionate, she is a joy to be around and forms strong bonds with those who care for her.
Turning four this month, May is as elegant as she is graceful. With patience, comfort and a consistent routine, she should settle easily into her new home and family.
May would love to find a family to give her all the love and pampering she deserves.
If you think you can offer a Tia dog a home – permanent or foster – please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. Please remember to leave your phone number in the email!
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
Container for sale
A beautiful converted container is currently for sale at the farm. Fully insulated and water-tight, it has recently been fitted with new electrics and offers a versatile, ready-to-use space.
The container is equipped with a hot water boiler, shower pod, toilet and kitchen facilities. Measuring 32ft long, 10ft wide and 8ft high, it provides generous internal space for a variety of uses.
The asking price is £7,000 ono. Contact Deb on 07974 960 684.
Happy Birthday to sponsor dog Lana
And finally this week… our lovely Lana celebrated her 14th birthday this week. Known by her racing name, Force of nature, Lana was born on 3rd June 2012 and came to Tia when she was just over two years old, after her trainer became sick of trying to catch her at the end of races.
Back then, she was a very, very nervous girl, but she has never looked back since. We’ve lost track of how many husbands she has outlived over the years, with Jones, Harper, Terence, Woody, Uriah and Tarzan just a few that we can remember.
Although she has been struggling for a while, Lana still does zoomies in the garden every day and has never been any bother.
