Apr 24, 2026 | News
First published almost twenty years ago and now available digitally for the first time, “A Decade of Dogs” is a frank and at times emotional insight into the day-to-day running of Tia Rescue, and the hounds at the heart of it all.
The book explores the greyhound itself – the breed’s history and the harsh realities of their lives after racing – before taking you through the founding of the charity, the challenges, and the setbacks. Woven throughout are the stories that make it all worthwhile: the adopters, the fosterers, the volunteers… and of course the dogs whose lives were changed.
Please support our work and buy your copy here for just £5!
Rehoming Stories – Rhys
From stray kennels to Scotland.
Since being picked up as a skinny stray towards the end of last year, gorgeous Rhys has been on quite a journey. He now lives with a wonderful family in Scotland where he is quite rightly spoilt rotten. Without Tia, Rhys’ future would have looked very different. He recently went back to say hello and thank you to his Auntie Deb (last 2 photos).
It’s thanks to you, our supporters, that Rhys’ ending was a happy one. From his foster families to his adopters and everyone in between.
Will’s London Marathon Fundraiser
Only a few days to go until Will Stewart runs the London Marathon for Tia! So far he’s raised an amazing £1,555 – let’s give it one final push before Sunday and try and reach his £2k target!
MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE
Apr 17, 2026 | News
Woody
Last week, we said our goodbyes to sponsor dog Woody.
We are fairly sure Woody never saw a track. He came off the van that morning at Mill Race and viewed us all with deep suspicion. We gave him a shot at the title, but he soon legged it back up the drive. Woody’s nerves were in shreds, cowering at the back of the pen in case we had anymore bright ideas.
Woody’s life turned around the day he met Maha. It is impossible to talk about one without mentioning the other. Similarly fragile in temperament, their bond grew. Totally inseparable, they simply lived for each other, and it was difficult to find an image without the Maha photobomb. It was enough to make a divorce lawyer weep. As ever, thanks to those who supported the two lovebirds, long after they fell out of fashion.
As you know. we lost Maha last backend and like most old souls, he simply accepted her parting. Woody became a little quieter, but he adapted and tried to move on with Kiona. Vasco came back from the dead and ordered her home, so that put an end to that. These last four months he has been in the house with Lana and it has been touch and go which would leave us first. He had commandeered the second best bed and worked out exactly where to stand to be first in line for the breaded ham. Sainsburys. Finest! Three of!
The steroids had bought him a little time but ultimately the cancer won the fight.
Woody tore off towards the Rainbow Bridge last Friday. “Sorry guys, I got to go see about a girl.”
Waiting there was a blonde. A honey blonde. Checking her lippy.
He didn’t look back once.
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored him over the years.
Wills London Marathon Fundraiser
Only one week to go until Will Stewart runs the London Marathon for Tia. He has currently raised an amazing £1510 – can we crack £2k before race next weekend?! Support him here.
Here is the last update from Will himself, talking about his preparation as the day draws nearer…
“Unlike the last couple of updates where everything was going swimmingly and I was hitting half marathon PB week after week my confidence has taken a bit of a hit. In mid March we had some bad news that took away all motivation and then at the point of forcing myself back into my training shoes a 24 hour sickness bug knocked me for 6 and it was another week before energy levels returned.
A 16 week training programme is a long time for everything to go well, so a few dips are to be expected. While most runners will be starting their taper now (reducing their mileage) I will squeeze 1 more long run in this Sunday, more for a psychological boost than anything.
The bank holiday weekend was full of running though, 20 miles on Monday through an incredibly busy Hebden Bridge, a 19 minute Halifax parkrun which is a tough course and marshalling the new Halifax 10k hence the photo with our easter bunny (MBE) tail runner. With all that, some of the mojo has already returned.
My next update will be from sunny Spain as we take on the Magaluf 10k the week before London“.
Flash Online Auction!
Following the success of our previous auction… we have another! Up for grabs is a handmade crochet blanket.
Looking for something truly special while supporting an amazing cause? This beautiful handmade crochet blanket, in stunning shades of pink, could be yours.
Measuring approximately 138cm x 170cm, it’s perfect for a double bed or for snuggling up on the sofa. Each stitch has been lovingly crafted by hand, with every blanket taking 10–12 weeks to complete—a true labour of love.
Auction closes Monday 20th April at 7PM. Details here!
Fundraising Events
Thank you to everyone who came to our Cannon Hall walk last Sunday. Here are some photos of the day, courtesy of John Siddall…
Our next stall will be at Knaresborough Pet Day on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May. More details to be posted closer to the day!
Rehoming
Jim (or Jimmy as he prefers to be known!) went to his new home last week.
Here’s his journey… from the first time Tia met him, to walks with our volunteers, heading up to the East of Scotland into foster and finally… after months of waiting… finding his new home on the West Coast in walking distance of the beach! Be happy Jimmy lad, you really deserve this!
Thank you to his wonderful new family and fabulous foster parents. He is one lucky Greyhound boy!
Apr 10, 2026 | News
Cannon Hall Walk – this weekend!
We will be back at Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, near Barnsley with our Tia fundraising stall and Tia Walk this Sunday 12th April.
The stall will be open all day from 10am. The walk starts at 11am from the stall (meet about 10.30am) and lasts about 1 hour.
30 Years of Tia – “Bobby Connor: My First Greyhound”
“1995: So over the next six years and countless dogs taken home from the Police Station, or retrieved from the pounds, it had become a bit of a regular occurrence. It was collies at that time.
One fateful day, the 2nd of February 1995 to cut a long story short, my career was over. It wasn’t helped by my colleague who ran off when he saw the sword being wielded at us. Well what do you expect from a guy who’s first name was that of a yellow mustard.
I was off for quite a while. Eric and my two boxer dogs, Buster and Betty were sick of being walked up and down the hillside. Then by chance I came across an Irish man with a beautiful blue and white greyhound called Bobby, he had some more in stables behind the tip in Sowerby Bridge. He hadn’t the heart to put this one down as he was so well behaved. What?
Several visits and conversations with this guy and I knew where I was heading, and it was to Askern Greyhound Stadium. I wanted to find out about these dogs. So off I went….I had no idea what to expect or what to do so I put a fiver on a tiny little brindle girl, Little Tara. The guy at the side of me smirked…..she’s no chance love.
Well she bloody well had. She barged all the dogs out of the way on the last bend and won, fiery little thing she was. And that was that.
The next day I went back down to the stables behind the tip and took home Bobby Connor. The most beautiful blue and white greyhound I had ever seen.
I did go back to work but everything had changed. I also began to go to the tracks with the Irish guy….I didn’t really like it, but I liked the greyhounds. A lot…..
So I started saving greyhounds and in return, they saved me…. Deb”
Give It Up For Tia Rescue
A few weeks ago we launched our “Give It Up for Tia challenge!
The idea is simple… think of a small weekly treat that you could give up and donate the money you would have spent to Tia instead! Romeo here recently had a visit with the vet, during which he gave up something very precious.
And, if you’ve not joined up yet, click here to find out more and set up your donation. Giving up one coffee, slice of cake or glass of wine won’t make a difference to YOUR life but it will make a difference to the lives of beautiful dogs.
Izzy
Tia dog Izzy turned two last week. Here’s a bit about her, from her long-term foster mum…
“Batshit and being picked on by her littermates. Un-named. Wired to the moon. So read the notes on Tia’s database. Izzy’s breeder/trainer rang us to prevent an escalating situation. At five months old, Izzy wasn’t thriving like a normal puppy. Her siblings were doling out some alarming treatment and it was felt best to get her out of Dodge asap.
There were no shortages of possible takers for a squirmy, licky, bitey pup but then I realised something wasn’t right. I pushed the resident lodgers further up the sofa and made the appointment. An MRI confirmed that Izzy has a lesion on the brain and this was affecting her co-ordination and balance. A special home was sought and Izzy found herself flying up the A1 six weeks later, as neatly as you please. Sadly it didn’t work out and a week later, Izzy was enjoying the scenery from the other side of the motorway.
Another special home was sought but by then I was a dead duck. Izzy wasn’t going anywhere. Millie and Ely, my greyhounds, accept her completely and keep a watchful, if sometimes despairing eye on the family clown. They resemble class monitors and I sometimes catch a fleeting glance between the two of them as they observe her antics. Youth of today!
There are a few dark clouds on the horizon and there’s a curious development on her right hind leg. We’ll meet that trouble when it comes. Meanwhile we three are striving to give her the best life we can. Undoubtedly she is the happiest dog I have ever seen, full of beans and joie de vivre. Hilarious at times and a big favourite at the tin rattling. Izzy is our family’s daily Christmas present with slightly crumpled wrapping paper.
Happy Birthday my little sausage. I absolutely adore you. Mum (Jess)”
Rehoming
Dogs looking for a home – Annie
Who can resist her little face?
Bailey, aka Orphan Annie, STILL needs a home and family to call her own.
For more info on this absolute poppet, please visit her profile here, or email rehoming@tia-rescue.org
Dogs looking for a home – Lilly
Lovely Lilly has a booty to rival any A list celeb and our gorgeous pocket-rocket would not look out of place in the line up for Destiny’s Child…
- Michelle, can you handle this?
- Beyoncé, can you handle this?
- Lilly, can you handle this?
- I don’t think you can handle this!
But whilst Lilly might be a sassy little lady, she is certainly not hard to handle. She’s a friendly, sociable girl who walks beautifully on her lead and doesn’t bat an eye-lid when her kennel-mate, Teff, is being a bit of a fan boy.
Soon to be 6, she’s fed up of being a single lady and is hoping to soon find a family to cherish her & spoil her rotten. A very special girl.
If you would like to adopt a Tia dog, please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org, and please remember to leave your phone number in the email! We ask for a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
Goings on…
The dogs, waiting patiently for their home cooked dinner and Kongs for an evening snack, as it blew a gale outside…. lucky dogs indeed.
And what of Norman, you ask? He was having a snooze…big lump.
Apr 3, 2026 | News
Rehoming
Spring always marks a time of new beginnings and March has certainly delivered it’s share of fresh starts and happy endings.
Cedric, Mason, Lady, Bruno, George all found themselves a sofa. Also rehomed was pony Suzanna, who trotted off to pastures new after Tia were asked to help.
Recently rehomed – Mason
Mason is settling in well! His mom says it’s like having a small horse in the house. What a good boy.
Be happy big fella.
Recently rehomed – George
Gorgeous George went to his new home last Saturday, and has taken to his new life like a duck to water! Until now, George had only ever lived in kennels, but he’s already proving how quickly and easily these beautiful dogs can adjust to life in a home.
His new family tell us… “He’s doing so well. He’s already carrying his toys around & slept all the way through last night”
Dogs looking for homes – Kelsey, Kathleen, Arthur
George might have bagged himself a home, but his siblings – Kelsey, Kathleen, and Arthur – are still looking! George’s mates Lilly and Teff are also waiting for their chance. Like George, they are all lovely, sociable, well-adjusted dogs who we expect would settle quickly into home & family life.
Black beauty Kelsey is a little cracker who loves doing twirls on her lead when you first set off! However she soon settles and is then an absolute pleasure to walk. She’s an affectionate girl who loves a fuss.
She shares a kennel with Arthur who tells her off for taking up too much room in bed. But Kelsey’s not bothered. Arthur’s “complaints” go straight over her head and when he’s not looking… she just stretches out those lovely long legs a little bit more! A girl needs her beauty sleep after all!
Read more about Kelsey and the others below…
Kelsey
Kathleen
Arthur
Lilly
Teff
Dogs looking for homes – Jimmy
And here’s our lovely Scottish lad, Jimmy.
This boy loves being part of a home and is more than ready to find his forever family. Jim a sweet natured boy who loves people & is always delighted to see you.
- He gives the best hugs and kisses
- He is clean in the house and has settled well in to his foster family’s routine
- Jim loves to play with his toys and collect slippers!
- He loves travelling in the car and doing zoomies!
- Jim will settle when left for a few hours
- He lives happily with another male hound and has been friendly with other breeds
- Jim will make a great family pet and could live with sensible, older children
- Jim can get worried by loud noises, and will need his own safe & quiet space
In the words of his foster Mum “whoever adopts Jimmy will get a smashing new member of the family. This wee boy deserves the best”
Thanks to all involved in rehoming, and here’s to more happy tails as we head further into Spring!
Maybe April could be the month you decide to open your heart to one of our precious hounds? If so, please get in touch, at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. Please leave your phone number in the email.
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
Lola – good news!
Many of you will remember Lindrick Loner… she last raced at Sheffield on the 19th October 2020. She was then given away/ rehomed by her trainer. She spent the next three years churning out lurcher pups on an allotment in Sheffield. We eventually got her two years ago.
About eighteen months ago, she bagged herself the perfect home with Percy. Sadly Percy died a year later, but his place was quickly filled with Percy2… (Rami, one of the dogs chucked in the canal in Leeds).
Just as Mason was heading off to pastures new, she collapsed at her home.
200 miles later, a stop off at Conan vets in Dingwall and back to Tia at 10pm… poor Lola was paralysed down her right hand side. The prognosis not good. Iona from Moray Coast came out that Wednesday and we both jumped with delight when her right foot twitched.
48 hours later, and she was up and in the garden, albeit wobbly, and we’re glad to say she has continued to recover well (after a few ups and downs). Another four more weeks of kennel rest and hopefully she can go home.
It is a common injury in greyhounds, and thankfully some of them make a full recovery. She is a lovely old girl, and is happy for the time being back in the kennels.
Fundraising Events – Cannon Hall Walk, 12th April
A huge thankyou to everyone who came to our stall at Doncaster Lakeside Shopping Village last weekend! We managed to raise over £500.
Our next Tia event is our walk/ get together and stall at Cannon Hall, near Barnsley next Sunday 12th April. We hope to see you all there!
Mar 29, 2026 | News
Yes we are…it has finally arrived.
Despite numerous pleas for staff and help, me and Bob are now at crisis point. We never get a day off and I’ve had enough.
We do have a very small team here at the farm and a few brilliant volunteers, but it just isn’t enough.
So i have made the decision that the dogs we have here for rehoming are going back down South to another rescue…Thankyou.
We will still have 18 dogs here, the majority sponsor dogs. We still have the horses and the 4 goats, 2 sheep and 2 cats.
We will try our very best to look after them….
Alison and her small team are still rehoming dogs in Yorkshire, direct from the trainers.
The Charity IS NOT giving up…
Deb & Bob
Mar 27, 2026 | News
Doncaster Lakeside Stall
We will be back at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet, Doncaster (DN4 5PH) this Sun 29th March 10am to 4pm with our fundraising stall and some special hound visitors.
We hope to see you all there!
Rehoming
Dogs looking for a home…
Rodney
Rodney turned 4 in January and has spent the last 5 months in foster. He is a real character and a very friendly lad who enjoys the company of people and prefers not to be left for long periods. Rodney is an inquisitive boy who enjoys sniffing on his walks, snoozing on his bed and is very food orientated. He travels well in the car – jumps in on his own and lays down for the journey. Rodney has also enjoyed trips away in his foster family’s motor home and has even been on a tram in Blackpool where he was very well behaved.
Rodney will respond to his name and will let you know when he wants to go out. He likes to be involved in everything and if he’s in the garden or another room and thinks he’s missing out, he’ll come and find you at lightening quick speed!
Rodney is probably best described as a typical teenage lad. His heart is in the right place but he benefits from firm boundaries so his enthusiasm doesn’t get too boisterous. Rodney would be happiest with fosterers/adopters who have experience of the breed and are around most of the time. He would prefer to be the only pet and a secure garden is a must, as our Rodders can clear a 3ft high gate/fence from a standing start!
Teff
Patience of a saint? Yes, that’s Teff. This gorgeous boy has been waiting nearly FOUR years for a home. That’s nearly 1460 days spent… well… just waiting.
Teff is a lovely, calm boy who walks close by your side and has perfected the art of the greyhound lean. He’s a very friendly boy who loves a cuddle and has a lovely kind face. Teff will be 7 in August so has already spent half his life in kennels and he desperately needs as family to call his own.
Teff is a straightforward boy who would fit in to most homes and would be a great choice for first time adopters. Maybe you have space in your life for Saint Teff?
Orphan Annie
Orphan Annie (aka Blue Bailey) has had a few hard knocks in her short life and is in urgent need of a home after her owner passed away.
Still kennelled with her trainer, she is an absolute dream. The most affectionate girl who loves giving kisses & cuddles and would lick you to death if she could.
She walks beautifully on her lead and often checks in with you. Not because she is anxious but simply because she loves people. And with that gorgeous face who could not love her back!?!
Romeo
Romeo is surely every girl’s dream… Not only is he tall, dark & handsome but he’s kind, calm & well mannered. A complete gentleman who would hold doors open for you if he could. So it’s beyond belief that our Romeo is still looking for love.
Romeo has been in foster for the past couple of months so all the work getting him used to a home, house training etc has been done. He’s an affectionate boy who loves a fuss and really deserves to find his special someone.
Please have a read of Romeo’s profile for more info on how fabulous this boy is.
Blackout and Dreamer – the new boys
Let’s all say “hi” to new boys, Blackout & Dreamer. Sadly for these two, the odds of being rehomed quickly were stacked against them before they even stepped off the track, because they’re black. So let’s give them the best possible start to their adoption campaign by giving them lots of love, likes & shares.
Blackout (above) is a very friendly, affectionate boy whose tail doesn’t stop wagging.
Dreamer is a bit more thoughtful… quiet and gentle. Both love leaning against you and walk well on their leads. You can read their full profiles below
Blackout
Dreamer
If you can offer any of these dogs a home – foster or permanent – 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.
Thank you.
Fundraising
Will’s London Marathon fundraiser is now up to an amazing £1260 – the race is one month away, so there’s still plenty of time to reach his target of £2000! Support him here.
Cecilia is doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for Tia… again! Her total currently sits at £293.
And with over 3 months to go until her walk, there is still plenty of time for that figure to climb even higher! Support her here.
