Recent News (7th – 13th August)

Aug 14, 2026 | News

Halifax Show!

Less than 2 weeks to go to our all breeds fun dog show, celebrating 30 years of Tia Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue!

Sun 30th August at Manor Heath Park, Halifax. The stalls open at 10am, with the dog show starting at 12 noon. It’s £2 per entry per class. Please bring cash if you can.

Get your creative thinking caps on as we have a new class this year – Best Fancy Dress with a ‘30’ theme. More info coming soon.

Sponsor Dog Birthdays

Sponsor dog birthdays…

Last week our sponsor dogs Kiona and Vasco celebrated their birthdays!

Kiona is a very sprightly nine-year-old and a big part of the handsome Vasco’s world. She had a lovely day and endured the extra snogs with good grace.

The old girl is a far cry from the terrified mess that landed on the yard all those years ago. Hope you have many more years at your boyfriend’s side.

Drinks on the house!

Well, they should be, as Vasco (Drinksonthehouse) was 11 last week too. Kiona is still two years younger than you, you great fat lump.

For all his bulk, Vasco relies on his girlfriend completely and would willingly skip the birthday fuss for a nibble of her ear. Total wuss, in fact.

Happy Birthday, kid. Here’s to many more!

Bradford to Tia bike ride in memory of Tony Coates

These amazing men are completing a 400 mile bike ride in aid of two charities, one of them being Tia.

They are completing this in memory of Tony Coates who sadly passed away from a brain tumour. The ride is starting in Bradford and will finish at the Tia farm in Nairn, with all cash donations going directly to Tia.

You can donate online through the donate button, reference Tony, at the Halifax Show or at the Pickering charity shop. Please put any donations in an envelope addressed to Tony’s bike ride.

Recent News (31st July – 6th August)

Aug 8, 2026 | News

Nairn Show

Well, the weather held out last weekend, and a lovely afternoon was had by all. Just a few of our favourite pictures, including, of course, the Champion and Reserve Champion.

It was lovely to see Herbie, the tiny Whippet x and a stray from Leeds, and our lovely Mason, a stray from Barnsley. Both are now living their best lives up here.

Thanks to everyone who came along, everyone who helped, and Treats2Sit4 for the prizes.

Let’s do it all again soon in Halifax!

The Hedgehog Hostage Situation – The Conclusion!

This morning we received another mystery package, containing a videotape and a note…

“THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE THIS, LOVE BLACKOUT x”

Blackout is as honest as the day is long and couldn’t bear to see the Tia team in a tizz, so he decided to blow the whistle on the Hedgehog hostage-taker! And Primo has been caught red-handed…

But the plot thickens! After a full investigation, it appears that not a single hair on Hedgehog’s head was harmed. Primo is really just a big softie who was feeling lonely and wanted someone to cuddle up with at night!

And as for Hedgehog… well, he thoroughly enjoyed his mini-break in Doncaster!

So, all’s well that ends well… at least it will be when these boys find homes. If you can help any of the stars of our thrilling saga, please email rehoming@tia-rescue.org and please include your phone number.

Cast (in order of appearance): Dreamer, Jude, Cha, Primo (& Hedgehog), Paudie, Aaron and Blackout.

Filmed on location in Doncaster. No hedgehogs were harmed during the making of this mini-series.

Gem

No words needed… a beautiful girl inside and out. An absolute gem! Read more about Gem here

Saying Goodbye to Spot

And finally… this week we said goodbye to sponsor dog Spot.

When we lost his sister Dot last year, we promised we would keep him safe until it was his turn.

We kept our word. A bittersweet day.

Spot is the last of the Sheffield thirteen as far as we know. Too badly damaged to even contemplate a rehoming, Spot and Dot were content to live out their lives under our wing. I think we made them happy, neither gave us a minutes trouble.

Unregistered like his sister, his colour hadn’t given us any clues as to his age. Since the loss of Dot, Spot has just been marking time. My heart broke once watching him. I realised he had curled up tightly, to give his late sister Dot some room on the bed. How do you tell a dog his mate isn’t coming back.

Thanks to all the supporters of all 13. End of an era for us too.

Off you go kid. Catch her up.

Recent (24th – 30th July)

Jul 31, 2026 | News

Mason

Mason – when you get that Friday feeling! Not only is it the weekend, but last week Mason only went and got himself… officially adopted! A decision which surprised… well, no one!

Thanks to Tia and his new family, Mason has gone from a skinny Barnsley stray to living his best life in Scotland.

Way to go, Mason, and happy Friday one and all!

Hugo

When we found Hugo, he had already spent weeks in a local stray kennel. It was hard to believe, because just seven weeks earlier we’d seen him tied up outside a local shop and thought, “What a cracking, happy dog.” At around six years old, Hugo is a lovely, energetic little guy who has clearly been passed around far too much. We know one thing for certain – if we don’t find exactly the right home for him, he’ll stay with us. No more being passed from place to place for this little lad.

Hugo is an adorable mixed-breed who knows some basic commands, will happily give a paw and lie down, and is even pretty good at playing Musical Statues (just take a look at the third photo!).

Hugo is looking for a home with a secure garden and no cats. He is currently in Scotland, waiting for the loving, permanent home he deserves.

If you can offer this lovely lad a home, please email rehoming@tia-rescue.org and please include your phone number.

News Flash

Breaking news… The Tia news desk has been covering the unfolding Hedgehog hostage situation, and the investigation has taken a dramatic turn!

It all began when we received an anonymous message reading:

“FinD mE A hoMe oR tHe heDgeHOg gETS iT.”

The team immediately launched an investigation, asking our followers to examine the evidence and “like” the photo of the most probable suspect.

Following the shocking events of Saturday, we have thankfully been able to eliminate some of the boys from our enquiries. The latest evidence has made it clear that Paudie and Cha have alibis in the shape of our volunteers, while our followers decided that Dreamer and Jude were the least likely to have committed this dreadful crime!

That leaves just three boys still under suspicion… but it remains unclear exactly which one is holding Hedgehog hostage!

Earlier this week, Tia’s Superintendent, Deb Rothery, issued the following statement:

“This is a fast-moving investigation and our team are working around the clock to ensure the safety of Hedgehog, whilst simultaneously finding loving families for all these boys. No-one should sleep easy until every one of these dogs has been adopted, and we are urgently appealing to the public to come forward with offers of homes.”

Can you help bring this case to a happy ending? If you can offer any of these boys a loving home, please email rehoming@tia-rescue.org and please include your phone number.

Stalls

An update for anyone attending our ’30 Years of Tia Rescue’ fun dog show on Sunday 2nd August: stallholders will be able to set up indoors, so there is no need to bring gazebos.

We’d love you to join us for a great day out at Easter Hardmuir Farm, Auldearn, IV12 5QG. Stalls will be open from 10am, with the fun dog show classes starting at 12 noon.

Entry is £2 per class, with no pre-registration required, and all breeds are welcome.

Sandy

Following last week’s worrying health scare, we’re pleased to report that our beautiful Sandy made a full recovery. Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing more than a stomach bug. As promised, a trip to the beach was on the cards the following week. Sandy absolutely loves the beach.

Sadly, Bungle and Malcolm are no longer with us, but we’re glad they got to enjoy days like these too.

You can sponsor Sandy here.

Recent News (17th – 23rd July)

Jul 24, 2026 | News

Stalls and Shows

Our fundraising stall was back at Lakeside Shopping Village, Doncaster, last weekend, where we were delighted to welcome plenty of visitors throughout the day.

Our first doggie customers didn’t take long to arrive, and we’d like to thank everyone who stopped by to say hello and support Tia.

And, it’s really beginning to feel like Tia Show time… because the rosettes have arrived! We’re busy getting everything ready for our two ’30 Years of Tia Rescue’ fun dog shows, and those ribbons are waiting for some worthy winners.

Join us at Easter Hardmuir Farm, Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5QG on Sunday 2nd August, and Manor Heath Park, Halifax, on Sunday 30th August. All breeds are welcome, so bring your dogs along for a fun day out.

Sandy

Last week, beautiful Sandy was very poorly, with a raging temperature that left him completely flat. An early morning trip to the vets followed, where he was given injections. Thankfully, after another sleepless night, he was back on his feet the following morning and happily ate his breakfast.

A trip to the beach was definitely on the cards once he was feeling better. Sandy loves the beach.

You can sponsor Sandy here.

Doncaster dogs

Last week, some of our Doncaster dogs enjoyed a trip to an off-lead paddock for a photoshoot. Updated website profiles and “official” photographs will be available soon, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of some of our gorgeous boys striking a pose.

A huge thank you to Chris for the photography and to Emma for the beautiful bandanas. Special mention goes to Aaron, who looked as though he thought he was heading to the school prom, choosing to wear his bandana as a loosened bow tie around his neck!

All of these boys, and many more, are still looking for loving homes.

For more information, please visit our rehoming page here.