May 16, 2025 | News
A thank you
Followers of the FB page will have read about April Stewart, who ran the London Marathon for Tia Rescue and Samaritans a few weeks ago.
She raised £2,058 in total, smashing her £750 target.
A massive well done on a fantastic achievement, and of course a huge thank you.
Old dogs… creaky joints
With so many old dogs and dogs that have old injuries, we use Riaflex joint supplement daily. We have run out.
If anyone would like to order us some we think direct from Riaflex is the cheapest. Langley (above) and the rest of our veritable pensioners would be very grateful.
You can order it here.
Fundraising Auctions – Items Needed
We are looking to hold a future fundraising auction for Tia, and are in need of donated items. All items considered; footwear, clothing, ornaments, pictures, greyhound related goods, or perhaps you have a talent to create something special?
If you think this is something you may be able to donate to please email Jess at jessm@tia-rescue.org.
Tia Dog Show
The dog show up here at the farm will be held on Sunday 31st August.
We are in need of;
1. Stall holders
2. Bottles for the bottle game.
3. Items for the tombola.
4. Volunteers to help on the stalls.
Please feel to free to drop off items at the farm; we can also collect.
If you can help, please get in touch at 07974 960684.
Hope and Faith
Meet Hope (black) and Faith (fawn). Followers of the FB page will already be acquainted with these two.
When these photos were taken, they didn’t even have names, and their future was uncertain.
Now look at them; they have settled very quickly into their foster families, and are ready to be rehomed!
Hope is small greyhound size. Like a typical greyhound, she seems quite lazy and loves sleeping, cuddles and belly rubs. Faith is thought to be a Saluki Lurcher; inquisitive and full of energy, but loves to cuddle and lay on you.
Both girls are around 2 years old, and need to be moving on to their next chapter as soon as possible. Please contact Deb on 07974 960684 (daytime) if you can offer either girl a home. A minimum donation of £350 is requested to adopt any of our hounds.
Tia Dog Vests
Some more of our beautiful Tia hounds showing off their new vests.
If you like to order one, please email Jess at jessm@tia-rescue.org.
May 13, 2025 | News
Snootiful Hound creates products just for greyhounds and other sighthound breeds.
Because of this focus, they are able to tailor their products to meet the unique needs of these dogs, most notably with their 3 strap harness for sighthounds, which is designed to be escape proof. They also sell a range of martingale collars, leads and more.
They have pledged to donate 20% of all sales to Tia Rescue, if you use the code TIARESCUE at checkout. Customers will also receive 10% off each order when using the code.
Check out there store here!
Apr 27, 2025 | News
On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, we will be having a stall at Knaresborough Pets Day Dog Show. It’s a lovely day out with many animal charity stalls, refreshments and displays, as well as the fun dog show. Do come along and support us. It will be in the grounds of Knaresborough House, right in the town centre.
Apr 24, 2025 | News
Tarzan (Rusheen Bouler)
10/7/2011 – 24/04/2025
One look at him was enough. He calmly returned our gaze. We tore up the plan and his docs went straight to the Sponsor Dogs file. It simply wasn’t worth the risk. Trialled twice in Ireland without increasing anyone’s pulse and rocked up at Tia soon after. Tarzan was barely two years old and like so many, culled early from the game he was bred for. Rusheen Bouler wasn’t even registered with the GBGB.
Still our lad was on the payroll and has earned his corn. It is impossible to count the number of girls he has welcomed over the years. Tarzan was easy to look after and earned his promotion to the big kennel (house). He thoroughly enjoyed getting fussed over by his old flame Lana, but the young strumpet Duchess was more than he could cope with. Over the last few months, he became a bit wobbly but still enjoyed the outings with the others to the beach. Still adored his ham slices at two o’clock, (Sainburys Taste the Difference) and could usually be found following a stray sunbeam around the house.
We are going through the wringer at the moment and there is a big hole in the house tonight. Tia does not just lose a dog, it loses a member of our family. Tia’s sponsors, staff and supporters have known the day was coming for a while. I would personally like to thank the sponsors who have remained loyal, some travelling specifically to see him over the years.
Thanks for the love big lad. So gentle at the end.
I loved you very much.
Apr 19, 2025 | News
Eighteen rehomed or fostered in just four weeks and several more in the pipeline. I challenge any greyhound rescue to match that total.
Apollo, Power, More, Lilly(reserved) Manny, Dora and puppy dog….England
Oscar, Peggy, Magic, Ridley, Rami & Tubbs rehomed.
Ventress (reserved) Bellamy, Gina, Presley and Domino on foster…Scotland
My personal and genuine thanks, in no particular order to those responsible for this success. Those travelling up and down the motorway with various dogs in the back. They might stay overnight , a few days or a few hours. Our new place is starting to gain traction, and Tia is attracting Scottish adopters/fosters. Two of the three girls transported here last week are on trial/rehomed already. We hope young Maggie won’t be long after them. Beautiful bitches like these may be low hanging fruit, however their departure from the trainers has a knock-on effect. Large black dogs waiting for a spot at Tia get a reprieve for a while, though we take plenty of those. Tommy and Sammy have just passed Scotch Corner an hour ago, and a placement is already lined up for Tommy. Our kennel staff have made their beds up ready. Thanks girls.
Our fosters are outstanding. Best in the business. Let’s not forget they continually bond with a dog, only to see it disappearing down the drive without a backward glance. Enough to break one’s heart and they are very special people. Some people just can’t do it. Lilly has been reserved at last, to the relief of Glencoe and Harvey and we hope the others will be packing their bags soon. Particularly Madeline who seems to be ruling the roost there.
Who would have thought we would still be customers of Donaldsons the vets. Solid gold. I don’t need to be there. They are on speed dial and after all these years know exactly what we want. They fit in with the pickups and drop offs, hold some overnight until ready. I really miss the vet’s room at Millrace and the Thursday neutering afternoon gossip. Phones off, feet up and a stream of bacon sandwiches. Bliss.
Thank you to those who have taken over the promotion in the media. Tia was missing so many opportunities due to lack of attention, and you have caught the reins. If you do the write ups, like or share, you are contributing make no mistake. Our recent success in rehoming is in no small way down to you.
A huge thanks to those who raise funds for us. Massive! You can’t get far without the stuff. We would be out of business within a week without you. More on you guys later and more fully. I really can’t do you justice here.
Finally, some gratitude to the dogs who put up with a succession of guests at their homes. They are required to shift up, share bowls and bones and be nice. It speaks volumes to the temperament of the greyhound that they tolerate these arrangements. We hear you Nola and Pirlo, Maddie will hopefully be on her way soon.
Apr 11, 2025 | News
Rehoming
Gina
Earlier this week the very beautiful Gina went into a foster home with Wilbur. He is very happy with his second wife… Thanks to foster parents for making the journey from Kirriemuir.
Madeline
A friendly, loving girl who will be four in May. She has settled quickly and easily into her foster home and is now ready to find her forever family.
She is very affectionate to everyone she meets, including children. She love cuddles and playing with her soft toys. She currently lives with two other hounds and has got on well with the other breeds she has met.
She travels well, can be left for up to 4 hours, is clean in the house and sleeps through the night. Her foster Dad says “despite losing part of her tail in an accident, she still wags it when she’s happy – which is most of the time”!
Fern
Here is the beautiful Fern.
She wanted to play with the resident cat, so is having to come back…naughty puppy dog. She is available for adoption.
Lily
Lovely Lily is a happy, playful three year old who has spent the last few months getting acquainted with home life. She is now looking for a forever family to adore her!
Lily is an inquisitive girl who loves playing with her toys. She can sometimes get excited around other dogs, but not always. She is clean in the house and is currently living with two other hounds but we think she would also settle as an only dog.
Lily has met children in the home when her foster parents’ Grandchildren have come to visit and she is always excited to meet people, greeting everyone with her helicopter tail! Her foster Dad says “I have never known a happier dog. She is amazing”!
Lily will also be at the Tia event at Cannon Hall this Sunday, 13th April.
Meet all the dogs that are currently looking for new homes here. If you can give one of them a home – foster or permanent – please get in touch with Deb at 07974 960684.
500 Club
Huge thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket for the 500 club so far. If you haven’t bought a ticket yet – what are you waiting for!? For just one £10 ticket, you could win up to £1500!
Here are all the details.
And remember, the draw will only take place once all the tickets have been sold, so tell your friends, family, pets…whoever! The sooner the tickets are sold, the sooner the prizes will be awarded…
Thank you!
Staffing
We are currently looking for a member of staff for the kennels.
The shifts are 8am – 4pm, and include every Saturday and Sunday. Full or part time. Minimum wage applies.
Please email deb@tia-rescue.org
Thankyou.
