One of our volunteers has been wittering on for years regarding the fallout when the tracks start to close. Alarmingly it seems she was correct. The run down of the industry, particularly in the Northeast is merely a straw in the wind. A warning of what is to come. Trainers quitting, 4/5 runner races are becoming normal. If even one of the three stadiums close, the rescues will not be able to cope. There may be thousands of dogs needing homes.
Take this week. Monday began with a phone call from a trainer. More switched on than most, they had been reducing numbers for a while in preparation for their own rapidly approaching retirement. Good people, they have three in the house but need help with the remaining seven. These are all highly desirable, neutered and ready. Could we take even one?
Next up, a call from someone we have dealt with for years. Family situation and his last two greys have to go. There is no way we can turn our back on them and these superstars will be heading up the Great North Road soon.
Tuesday. Another call, another trainer. Wrong side of the Pennines this time, eight places needed urgently. We said we would try to help. We had lunch and the phone rang. Another trainer. He needs places for ten, more than willing to pay for the transport, bitches spayed and ready to go. Stiff brew needed (Yorkshire).
Our small success in homing directly from trainers seems to be getting about. The call on Wednesday simply devastated us. Twenty! That’s 47 for those who don’t need calculators. This on top of our usual contacts who are waiting patiently for a place, be it on our rehoming page or the barn. We have a good handful in foster with the back-room girls and boys, learning how to evolve into responsible citizens. Thanks guys. Love you more….
There are six new greys on our website, three boys, three girls. They are neutered and frankly beautiful. Please take a look if you are wanting to adopt. Paddy, Pablo and George with Gloss, Alice and Bounty bringing up the girl power. In the past these dogs would have gone by the weekend, some never saw a track. Give the kennels a ring. No timewasters please.
Five dogs are heading up here on the 2nd April, thanks as always to our volunteers. We will be full again then…
I have an idea….Deb
