Please sponsor Mr Moles care at Tia Rescue

Please sponsor Mr Moles care at Tia Rescue

Mar 31, 2020 | News

When the Sheffield 13 arrived at Tia Rescue, they were neglected and damaged. Wrecked emotionally and physically. Some are on their journey to recovery. This video is day 1
We have three beautiful brothers that may never be homed, at this time they are too broken. They are safe, loved and cared for.
Mr Mole, Eugene and Bungle.
We will give them forever sanctuary at Tia Rescue. These 3 beautiful hounds will become sponsor dogs, like many before them. Some are still here, others loved in our memories. We miss you all. Yes, you big lad Ross we miss you so much.
To do this we really do need your support
To sponsor Mr Mole click the link
https://www.tia-rescue.org/mr-mole-2/
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Myrtle… relaxing while the sun shines

Myrtle… relaxing while the sun shines

Mar 31, 2020 | News

Here’s Myrtle, enjoying sunbathing after the long period of rain. She’s not enjoying the lock down though; now the weather has improved she wants to go walkies more often.

Just enjoy the sun whilst it’s shining, Myrtle!

 

We need YOUR help!

We need YOUR help!

Mar 26, 2020 | News

We Need YOUR help!

Could you spare the cost of a cup of coffee?
Dear Tia Supporter,

You will be aware that with the ongoing health concerns and unprecedented restrictions related to COVID-19, we are all in a very different world than any of us had ever envisioned. Yet even in these unprecedented times, our dogs and horses still need to be cared for.

As a registered charity dedicated to the welfare of our animals, we are trying really hard to keep things as normal as possible so that we can continue to focus on feeding, sheltering and tending to them. However, over the last few days, the stark reality of what the next few weeks, and possibly next few months, will mean to us is hitting home hard.

About half of Tia’s income is generated by our shops, yet we have now had to close them all and we have no idea when we will be able to reopen them. Although the Government is doing much to help businesses, the help for charities is not yet clear and we do not know what help they will provide, what form it will take, how and to which charities it will go and how quickly it will be done.

In the short term, we face having to make some difficult decisions unless we can get help to keep us going during this unparalleled disruption.

 

How you can help: Why not send us the price of a cup of coffee?

Cafes, restaurants and most coffee shops are closed. If you can spare just £10/month, (the price of just one medium cup of coffee a week), until the Coronavirus disruptions are over, it could make all the difference to us and to all our animals.

(Even if you are unable to make a regular donation, please consider making a single donation – every penny helps feed and look after our animals).

To donate online, simply follow the link below

https://www.tia-rescue.org/donate/

Don’t forget that if you are a UK taxpayer you can Gift Aid your donation, simply by checking the Gift Aid box in the online form. If you are sending a cheque please add a note requesting a gift aid form with your email address and one can be emailed to you.

 

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 than 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:

·       Smile Amazon: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/

·       Easy Fundraising: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/tiagreyhounds

 

Rosie’s progress in her new home

Rosie’s progress in her new home

Mar 25, 2020 | News

We’ve had an update on the progress of Rosie’s (was Rollie) in her new home:

It wasn’t plain sailing in the beginning, but Rosie is a wonderful addition to our family. Her favourite spot from day one is laying at the side of my husband’s chair in lounge. She loves her food and thrives on routine.

She likes a quick walk, then home. She even starts nudging us if her walk is too long, she then likes food and sleep.

She is such a gentle kind soul along with our other grey “Frank” (she’s the boss!)

Thank you for helping me out with the first few teething issues, and more importantly the non-judgmental attitude you had towards us. You never tried to guilt trip us or apply pressure, when we didn’t think it was working with her.

I’m so glad we took the time and gave her a chance we love her so much!

Indra settling in to her new home

Indra settling in to her new home

Mar 24, 2020 | News

As many of you are aware we have some incredibly intelligent and adept greyhounds come through our doors. Indra is one of those rehomed last weekend and has provided us with an update of how she’s settling in….

Hi Deb,

I am settling very well into my new home. Found this sun lounger out yesterday so took advantage of the good weather. My new Mum said I was unlikely to get a tan (something to do with being black!). Thank you very much for looking after me. I will do my best to continue to be a good girl and will come to visit when it is allowed.

Lots of love to you and all at Tia,

Indra. x

Circling the Wagons: Update, 23rd March

Circling the Wagons: Update, 23rd March

Mar 23, 2020 | News

Once again we are in a better place because of our volunteers. Within forty-eight hours the back room girls and boys answered the call and a stream of the luckiest dogs in the world went down the drive. I have never been so happy to see the backsides of so many greyhounds.

I would like to update everyone about the ongoing situation. Tia has a skeleton staff at the kennels and I am personally in awe at their commitment. The shops have closed which is terrifying. It was gut wrenching laying people off but when you are in the same boat as McDonalds, Nandos, and Spoons, you know the proverbial has hit the fan.

Askern track closed on Friday and four dogs were promptly discarded after the last race. They are safe here now, but be in no doubt this crisis is seismic for the industry. Open racing will finish very soon and I suspect the graders wont be long after. Make no mistake many racers will be dumped. The pounds will be ringing soon. This is massive. When die hard old trainers are questioning if this is the end, you know it is serious.

We’ll keep you up to date regularly but for now you lot on your holidays……

Pippa, Rolo, Mocha, Indra, Karah and Peron…adopted

Currant, Jacqui, Faith, Shuna, Beasley, Duade, Audrey, Indra, Mac, Lona, Dot, Bernarray, Strudel, Jim, Samah, Yannika and Lorette, Ramble and Polly Pocket have gone together (holding hands)… best behaviour all of you. My eyes are on you! As for the rest, we have plenty more if anyone has room at the inn. We are constantly watching the food stocks.The only thing that stops a greyhound from eating is death and everyone is very much alive, thank you very much.

Gratitude isn’t enough but it is all I have for now. The strength Tia gains from its backstop of support is incalculable. We have survived break-ins, theft, pestilence, trolling, financial meltdown, litigation, physical attacks and plain wholesome exhaustion throughout the years. We haven’t fallen yet.

This I know, other rescues would give their right arm for you.

Thank you

Deb..and all at Tia