Aug 14, 2025 | News
Uriah
Toggle McQueen
12/6/13 – 14/08/25
We knew this family very well. We took in Uriah’s aunties, uncles, brothers and sisters for years until the trainer thankfully hung up his muzzles and went fishing. There was a sweepstake in the kennels as to when his mother would trot up the drive. Our pal came in with his brother and once Uriah’s nerves had settled, we believed both to be destined for their own sofas’ and quickly. Beautiful young dogs. We were wrong.
Uriah’s brother had bite marks on his wrists. We were on to it immediately but within weeks he had succumbed to an aggressive form of bone cancer that greyhounds are particularly prone to. He was only a few years old and a terrible waste of a beautiful young dog. Uriah was affected by his loss and it became obvious that he wasn’t going anywhere.
A glittering career as a sponsor beckoned and as a particularly attractive greyhound, Uriah proved to be popular. Apart from that he was just another straightforward dog, earning his keep with an endless succession of totties for company.
Every day is a lesson, isn’t it. We had only been in Scotland for two days when Uriah let out the scream of death. Uriah was playing in the garden, and I knew immediately that he had broken his leg. I also instinctively knew that it was cancer, which the vets soon confirmed. However, I couldn’t let him go, not yet. I thought at best he might have a good summer, but I really felt that he wouldn’t be around much longer…
After nearly 30 years in rescue, we’re sceptical about higher powers but we all prayed for more time, particularly for Lana’s sake. Our prayers were answered and Uriah held on. Our vets have no idea how he has lasted over three years. Uriah began to fade after Xmas but with his best girl at his side, still enjoyed his life. We lost him today and the hammering we are taking is taking its toll upon us. Lana looks for him in between visitors and rabbits but will soon find solace in the next lodger. Besides, Lana has the whole of the Vetbed to herself though it won’t be so much fun without someone to annoy. The bed under my desk maybe be filled with another, getting in the way of my feet.
Thank you, Uriah. I shall miss holding the door for 15 mins while you make up your mind, also the heart stopping late rush as you decide to go for the gap.
We loved you very much.
Aug 8, 2025 | News
The future isn’t bright. Like most rescues, we are very close to closing, just at a time when we are really needed. We are aware of over 100 greyhounds in urgent need of a rescue place, dogs, we are simply in no position to help. We have the room for a few, more than most rescues perhaps, however the cost associated with any increase in numbers would quickly put us out of business.
We have brilliant, fully committed staff who care about the animals and also our little shop in Pickering keeps doing its bit. Our man in the office is holding the fort, and a small army of financial wizards keep the bills as low as possible. We cannot afford to lose any of these people, even if we can’t afford them!
The fixed costs are staggering. The list is endless.
Vets Bills; £54,908
Insurance; £10,654
Wages; £183,000
Financial services; £15,300
Utilities and rates ; £16,000
A trainer we have known for years, has just asked us to take twenty ex-racers. We have the capacity to take them all but dare not as it would be the final nail in our coffin. Another trainer has asked for help, she needs more racing strength as she needs to pay her mortgage! I may have told her to get a proper job.
Some news of our recent guests. Fern, the stray lurcher who came in a week before her brother (also straying) is trying her luck down in Yorkshire with Becca. There is more chance of her finding a home there due to her type. Sammy(Bandicoot Sammy) seems to have fallen on his paws, with two adoring whippet girls to look after. They were smitten. He went off without a backward glance and hasn’t found time to write. Tommy, (War Zone Tom) his old kennelmate still awaits his chance of happiness after four months. Someone will come Tom, trust me. Too beautiful to fail. Presley and Marley are plain, straightforward black dogs without a sexy back story.. They may meet their families in time, we hope though their colour is against them.
We have just said goodbye to Malcolm. Dumped after his last race in a wood three years ago. Malcolm arrived just in time to hop on the transporter to Scotland. He proved too lethal to re-home but lived out the rest of his life with us, swapping racing stories with the other wrecks. He slipped through our fingers a few days ago, joining four others this year Tinkerbell, Tarzan, Little Jack & Maha. When you provide a sanctuary for oldies, your heart strings better be in good shape. That is really what we are at the minute a sanctuary for all the animals that are lucky enough to be here. Uriah & Langley are really struggling and i doubt they will be here by the end of the month.
On a positive note Alison and a few volunteers in Yorkshire have taken on the the rehoming and are doing brilliantly. So now as well as having the farm, we are rehoming direct from the trainers…A new venture which is at least still getting some dogs rehomed but still has associated costs.
No real news on the horse front. Tallulah the teeth, continues to terrorise the rest of the herd, the old bat must be well over thirty by now. Her legendary disposition has not been improved for having been grounded through laminitis. Think Arya with a dash of Karen and a side order of Virago! Scottish air certainly suits Squirt, the gypsy pony who could only find ragwort to eat, effectively poisoning herself for life. Against the odds, she is still going strong but gives the foul tempered Shetland a very wide berth. Odin, may well end up the largest Clydesdale in the UK. Twenty hands so far and has still to fill out after his shaky start in life. Odin still isn’t too thrilled about his feet being touched. The first lot he had had been welded on so perhaps he has a point.
The empty kennels look like missing teeth in a dentist’s advert. They continually sharpen the stab of conscience. Truth is we have to look after the “family” for now. It is imperative we don’t let them down.
With your help we can do just that, please stick with us.
£1,111 a day it costs to run Tia, a staggering amount, even i am beginning to have sleepless nights.
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Aug 8, 2025 | News
The future isn’t bright. Like most rescues, we are very close to closing, just at a time when we are really needed. We are aware of over 100 greyhounds in urgent need of a rescue place, dogs, we are simply in no position to help. We have the room for a few, more than most rescues perhaps, however the cost associated with any increase in numbers would quickly put us out of business.
We have brilliant, fully committed staff who care about the animals and also our little shop in Pickering keeps doing its bit. Our man in the office is holding the fort, and a small army of financial wizards keep the bills as low as possible. We cannot afford to lose any of these people, even if we can’t afford them!
The fixed costs are staggering. The list is endless.
Vets Bills; £54,908
Insurance; £10,654
Wages; £183,000
Financial services; £15,300
Utilities and rates ; £16,000
A trainer we have known for years, has just asked us to take twenty ex-racers. We have the capacity to take them all but dare not as it would be the final nail in our coffin. Another trainer has asked for help, she needs more racing strength as she needs to pay her mortgage! I may have told her to get a proper job.
Some news of our recent guests. Fern, the stray lurcher who came in a week before her brother (also straying) is trying her luck down in Yorkshire with Becca. There is more chance of her finding a home there due to her type. Sammy(Bandicoot Sammy) seems to have fallen on his paws, with two adoring whippet girls to look after. They were smitten. He went off without a backward glance and hasn’t found time to write. Tommy, (War Zone Tom) his old kennelmate still awaits his chance of happiness after four months. Someone will come Tom, trust me. Too beautiful to fail. Presley and Marley are plain, straightforward black dogs without a sexy back story.. They may meet their families in time, we hope though their colour is against them.
We have just said goodbye to Malcolm. Dumped after his last race in a wood three years ago. Malcolm arrived just in time to hop on the transporter to Scotland. He proved too lethal to re-home but lived out the rest of his life with us, swapping racing stories with the other wrecks. He slipped through our fingers a few days ago, joining four others this year Tinkerbell, Tarzan, Little Jack & Maha. When you provide a sanctuary for oldies, your heart strings better be in good shape. That is really what we are at the minute a sanctuary for all the animals that are lucky enough to be here. Uriah & Langley are really struggling and i doubt they will be here by the end of the month.
On a positive note Alison and a few volunteers in Yorkshire have taken on the the rehoming and are doing brilliantly. So now as well as having the farm, we are rehoming direct from the trainers…A new venture which is at least still getting some dogs rehomed but still has associated costs.
No real news on the horse front. Tallulah the teeth, continues to terrorise the rest of the herd, the old bat must be well over thirty by now. Her legendary disposition has not been improved for having been grounded through laminitis. Think Arya with a dash of Karen and a side order of Virago! Scottish air certainly suits Squirt, the gypsy pony who could only find ragwort to eat, effectively poisoning herself for life. Against the odds, she is still going strong but gives the foul tempered Shetland a very wide berth. Odin, may well end up the largest Clydesdale in the UK. Twenty hands so far and has still to fill out after his shaky start in life. Odin still isn’t too thrilled about his feet being touched. The first lot he had had been welded on so perhaps he has a point.
The empty kennels look like missing teeth in a dentist’s advert. They continually sharpen the stab of conscience. Truth is we have to look after the “family” for now. It is imperative we don’t let them down.
With your help we can do just that, please stick with us.
£1,111 a day it costs to run Tia, a staggering amount, even i am beginning to have sleepless nights.
Next year Tia will have been going for 30 years.
Still there isn’t a problem with greyhound racing is there? Yes there is, a huge massive problem, still.
Tired, very tired from Inverness….Deb
Aug 8, 2025 | News
As we only have one kennel block now, we have surplus kennels partitions and doors to sell.
The partitions are 3m in length and the doors are 4ft wide.
Enough to make 26 kennels.
The panels are £120 each. The doors £60 each.
They have hardly been used and like new.
Deb 07974 960684
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.
