Every kennel has a backlog of dogs that aren’t going anywhere

We are seeing a few straws in the wind regarding some trainers throwing in the towel.  One guy we have known for years, he has stoutly defended us from the day we started. He has stood between a freezer and a rival trainers dumped racer on countless occasions. If he quits the industry we will be honour bound to help him and that is what we will do. Payback time for Tia.
Understandably, we are getting our house in order. Should this happen, we would be hit with some thirty racers and that is just the start. No-one is advertising dogs for sale on Data, something we have never seen before.  What lunatic would buy them anyway? It is unrealistic to believe that all of these tracks will survive this crisis and thanks to our fantastic fosters, volunteers, staff and generous well-wishers we are in a fairly sound position to deal with this situation.
We still have too many in kennels Some of these should be getting a taste of their future lives and getting to grips with sofas, learning that eating the remote control is not a good way to endear yourself or that plate glass windows are more than a match when pursuing next doors cat!
Every kennel has a backlog of dogs that aren’t going anywhere. Velcro dogs is a name that is banded about, it’s true, overlooked through age perhaps or in Tia’s case too many to choose from. So it’s a special plea to our backroom supporters.  If you can help out for a few weeks by fostering these dogs, please give me a ring. It’ll push a few on towards their permanent families. Some of the overlooked are as follows.
Dot and Spot need to be out of here together. Stanton, Skye (not yet two) Mora who raced twice in one day and then got dumped and for pities sake could someone give Denahi, coming up 9yrs old, a chance, he has been here over two years. Arthur, Hubble and Kamil also heading for 2 years (although their prey drive is challenging) they still need a chance, over thirty to choose from.
Tia is looking to our previous adopters in this case or as we put it, the old and the bold, the backroom lot. Please give me a ring and we’ll go from there.
Deb@tia
Sir Henry, ex-Tia Shire in his new working home

Sir Henry, ex-Tia Shire in his new working home

We love having updates on the horses and ponies in their new homes.
 
This is Sir Henry who was adopted back in February with William where they both joined the Royal Park Shires team over in London.
 
Think it’s safe to say Henry has found his feet and loving his new job.
 
We cant wait to see William in action next.
 
Well done Tom and the team at the Royal Park Shires.

Has COVID-19 left you struggling to care for your Tia hound?

Thanks to the generosity of our fantastic followers we actually have a few spare kennels. If any of our owners are in trouble (hospital, strict isolation, NHS workers, etc) and need their dogs out and safe please ring me.

We have two in already due to this crisis. Tia dogs only obviously and genuine situations please.

Tia Rescue eBay shop… for your greyhound essentials!

Tia Rescue eBay shop… for your greyhound essentials!

Tia shops and the farm may be closed, but you can still purchase your dog essentials by clicking here and purchasing through our ebay page. Whether it’s “Bag ’em” poo bags, Treats 2 sit 4, collars, leads, harnesses, tea towels or even Tia Rescue baseball hats, you can make a purchase from the safety and comfort of your own home knowing it will be dispatched directly to your door. No queuing or social distancing necessary!

You’ll also be making a difference to Tia, and with our shops closed we need your support now more than ever.

We have so many Greyhounds needing homes.

We have so many Greyhounds needing homes.

We have so many Greyhounds needing homes.
All have names, all need a chance.
83 to be precise
2 of the Sheffield 13. Spot and Dot the day they arrive. We want them to go together. they have blossomed into lovely hounds.
The boys…
Barra
Bullseye
Mallaig
Milton
Raasay
Reggie
Robbie ( he was rehomed but came back )
Rogart
Vallay
Mull

The girls..
Whisper
Bracken
Brenais
Bonnie
Carna
Clara
Danna
Eday
Elphin
Farray
Flotta
Lydia
Mora
Nancy
Ness
Penny
Skye..

Hi: My name’s Jack

Hi: My name’s Jack

Hi: My name’s Jack
I’m told that I can be a bit ‘energetic’ at times, but that’s just because I’m usually full of life. But just at the moment, I’m feeling pretty sad as are most of my doggy and horse friends.

You see, the humans around here try their best to keep us fed and sheltered, (I especially LOVE sardines – they are my FAVOURITE!), but they have had to close their shops which, they say, brings in most of the money they use to look after us.

I’ve offered to do some work testing food for local bakeries, but apparently, that isn’t allowed even in normal times.

Anyway, it looks like I may have to go on short rations unless you are able to help us. (I’m told that I’m always hungry unless I’m sleeping, and I need my daily digestive biscuit). Don’t forget, every penny, (or biscuit) helps!

I’ve put some details below, (with a bit of help from the humans), in case you are able to help us.

Love & Licks,

Jack

You can help us in lots of different ways. You can:

Are there any other ways you can help?
As we all have to deal with a world where less shops are open, we will probably all make more use of on-line shopping then before. But even this can be used to help us without any cost to yourselves.
Many on-line retailers will donate 0.5% to 1% of the net price of a purchase to a charity of your choice at no cost to you. Please check out the retailers below and consider helping us by choosing Tia Rescue as your preferred charity:

Stay safe  Stay in  Sort out
As you all stay safe at home, we know many of you are keeping yourselves busy clearing out wardrobes and cupboards and having declutters in garages and sheds.  Please keep all your much needed donations bagged and ready to drop into your local Tia Rescue charity shop or at the farm when we reopen. Thank you for your ongoing support for the work we do.

Stay safe Stay in and Sort out.

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