Mar 28, 2021 | News
Sadly not us for the moment, but a bunch of our greys are crossing over to the wrong side of the Pennines. They are going to try their luck in new rehoming centres where there is a bit of a shortage. As a fair number raced at Belle Vue, it will be like going home. Perhaps they will have better chance understanding the accents, nowt, summat and mardy fell on deaf tattooed ears.
Tia is not in the habit of transferring dogs randomly, we have been friends with these rescues for years. Also reducing our numbers will help when our luck changes with a sale.
We have longstanding links with Northern Greyhounds, Manda and Nat will pander to their every whim until their families show up. Naomi, from Cheshire Sighthound rescue works closely with Manda & Nat and I’ve been told her place is amazing…
Fraser, a beautiful big daft 18 month old pup who only came in Friday has also found a home and will be going soon and Macdui, yes i know you are going to change his name…is going to live with my old friend Rita…the one that has links in Ireland…
So off you go Fraser, Macdui, Kilda, Lorkan, Mayve, Fionn and the two drop dead gorgeous blue girls who arrived earlier this week. Don’t let your old rescue down and send us a card when you get settled. My eyes are on you, especially you Mayve!
Deb
Mar 25, 2021 | News
At Tia we take our responsibilities seriously. Whilst we’re known to get quite attached to the occasional human that walks through our doors it’s the hounds who are our customers, and we always step in to help them whenever asked.
Ann, a very frail widowed lady with no family locally, was being hospitalised after a serious fall. Many, many years back Ann and her late husband adopted Peggy, a pup from Tia, who had been abandoned after a road accident. Tia heard about Anne’s plight and straight away stepped in to make arrangements to help Peggy, just like we did 10 years previously. Joan picks up the story:
“Tia knew I loved the more mature dogs, and after the loss of my beloved hound 4 years ago, the inevitable call happened; ‘Have you space for an old lass for a few weeks?‘. ‘Yes of course‘, I said.
“I went to collect Peggy at her home and a very reluctant 3 legged greyhound saluki came to meet me. It took a while for Peggy to settle in her new environment but we were able to visit Ann in the hospital grounds. Every week we would go for a walk in the grounds, me pushing Ann in her wheelchair with Peggy on her knee!
As the months passed, it was obvious to both myself and Ann that this was turning into a permanent adoption… in more ways than one! Peggy was becoming an official canine member of our family and Ann was becoming the adopted grandmother figure of our family. As a qualified nurse, it became second nature for me to become involved in Anne’s care. Her friends became my friends. I’m so glad I answered the phone that day, but if you are ever asked ‘Have you space?‘, open your heart, you could be rewarded in more ways than you think.
“Ann and Peggy are both frail now but still enjoy regular visits as covid allows. The staff at Ann’s nursing home are great; they carried Peggy into the home whilst we watched through the window. Two old ladies together. It was a heartwarming sight and all thanks to Tia. Peggy is comfortable for now and on lots of medication”.
Mar 21, 2021 | News
PIM: DAY SIX
Don’t think I’ve quite got the idea of the newspaper on the floor. I have to admit I’ve been in trouble twice today.
This morning the dragon’s husband took me into the arena where I lay in the sand and watched them jumping some horses. I think I would have loved to run round with the dragon and her horse.
I have also been sunbathing today. This afternoon she let me sleep on the step while she pottered about in the garden. I did get very hot – I think it’s true about mad dogs and Englishmen!
I still have an itchy rash on my tummy so the dragon is rubbing fuciderm ointment on it. I do love having my six-pack rubbed. Wonder what’s on the menu tomorrow…
Both Pim’s books are available directly from Tia via eBay, with all proceeds helping us rescue and support retired and abandoned greyhounds.
Mar 16, 2021 | News
Today has been the very best day of my life! I don’t know what all the fuss is about some dry newspaper on the floor, but I like the attention.
Three different people have taken me for walks several times today. This afternoon the dragon lady (not so scary now) took me out in the car to a bar-be-que. I do like bar-be-ques! I wonder what’s on the menu tomorrow?
