Nov 27, 2024 | News
It’s time to talk about donations.
Many of you understand that when you donate (or buy goods) via our website, Tia is charged a small transaction fee for the privilege of using PayPal, which currently sits at 1.4% + 20p, per transaction. Although this is a lower rate than what a regular “for-profit” business would be charged, the financial hit is still significant.
Put into perspective; from the beginning of this year until the end of October, Tia received just over £36,000 in donations and payments via our website, for which we were charged just over £700 in fees. That amount of money could have paid for 35 bags of dog food, which we use one of every day.
Let’s face it; PayPal doesn’t need the money. But we do.
So, if you are thinking of making a donation – one-off or recurring – we would urge you to do so via BACS/ standing order.
We have always offered donors the chance to set up monthly standing orders to support us, and we now offer an even easier way to set this up via our website. If you want to make a regular donation (either one-off or recurring), you can do so here. Enter your details, and upon completion of checkout, you will be provided with our bank details to set up payment yourself.
We also offer a similar option for sponsorships, and our monthly lottery; at checkout select “direct bank transfer”, and again you will be provided with the relevant details upon completion.
We know it’s less convenient than a quick online payment, but you’ve seen the potential difference the extra money can make to us.
Thank you.
Nov 23, 2024 | News
Yeah, it’s here. It is available to buy on the website shop.
We’ll also have them for sale on the Christmas stalls:
Sun 8th Dec – Lakeside Shopping Outlet, Doncaster DN4 5PH.
Sun 22nd Dec – Junction 32 Outlet, Castleford WF10 4FR.
And in both the Charity shops, Pickering & Nairn..
Nov 21, 2024 | News, Recently Rehomed
This is the lovely Nancy….Burgess Sadie bn 16/05/2020
She has been in a wonderful home for the past nine months but is very sadly looking for a new home.
Please ring …. Deb 07974960684
Thanks
Nov 19, 2024 | News
We are pleased to update you that the issue when selecting Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue to receive Pets At Home Lifelines is now resolved! Customers who shop at Pets at Home can now select to support us, no matter the distance they live from the kennels in Nairn. On the app, it will populate the nearest to you, but there is now the option to search above if you want to support us. Rather than the app saying “No Charity Found” , “Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue” will populate.
Nov 11, 2024 | News
Keiran is a handsome 5 year old greyhound boy who is really loving and friendly with people. He shows his happiness and affection with a waggy tail, wiggly bottom, chattering teeth and by leaning in for a cuddle. He can be a bit boisterous in his excitement so would be better with slightly older children, say 8+, rather than very young ones.
Keiran has been in foster in Barnsley with a female greyhound since the beginning of September, and is now very used to a home environment whilst still gaining exposure to the outside world. He is toilet trained, sleeps through the night in a crate in the bedroom, and has been left home alone (with the greyhound girl) for up to 5 hours with no issues. As he’s quite a confident chap, we believe he would be content as the only dog in the household, but would certainly thrive in the company of another female greyhound. He travels well (although hasn’t yet jumped into a car unaided) and walks nicely on the lead.
He is a bit nervous around other dogs, especially small fluffy types or off lead dogs, and if there is a close encounter not to his liking he will either back up against your legs, or have a little snap at the dog in question. As he’s still getting used to being out and about and meeting other dogs, he has been muzzled on walks, which he is fine with. He has also been socialised on some sighthound group walks which he has enjoyed.
He has taken some interest in squirrels in the park, but hasn’t really pulled or shown a big prey drive. He would be too reactive to live alongside a cat, however.
Keiran’s teeth were in very poor condition, and he recently had a dental at the vets, which culminated in all except his 4 canine teeth being extracted. For his meals he eats kibble and meat, and is now on softer treats. He behaved very well at the vets and is clearly used to being handled, standing patiently to be brushed and cleaned etc. He is in good health, although could do to gain a bit more weight, and is neutered and vaccinated.
He’s a happy soul, quite straightforward and will really make a smashing pet for someone who can continue the good start he has made whilst being fostered.
If you want to learn more about Keiran, you can do so here. If you are interested in rehoming him, please get in contact with us
Nov 5, 2024 | News
Dogs, Old and New
We have so many old dogs.
Tarzan, Uriah & Lana in the house aren’t good. They are all over 12 years old, all like hat racks, but all refusing to give up their lavish lifestyle. Bungle, one of the Sheffield 13, has never been right. He has always had a bladder problem which is getting worse. Hubble has kidney disease, but with prescription food he is stable. Maha has recovered well from nearly losing her 2 months ago with pancreatitis. She too is on prescription diet.
Uriah, Tarzan, and Lana (plus a cameo from Focker just behind her)
Three weeks ago, we nearly lost Langley. He collapsed and couldn’t see properly. He came into the large dog kennel/house. The vet and Nairn pet crem were booked, but the next day he was really trying to stay. He is doing good but there is something festering.
Langley
Then out of the blue, well not really, I had her bloods checked this week…Tinkerbell. The bloods came back fine but yesterday she was not. I don’t know if she has slipped on this bloody awful resin floor, hence all the requests for carpet. Or if she has taken a tumble in the paddocks. Anyhow Bob was up with her every 2 hours and she is a bit better today.
Tinkerbell
As always, all Tia dogs get anything they need. And me and Bob will be with them at the end.
Remember you can sponsor any of these dogs for just £52 a year or £26 for six months here. It really does make a huge difference.
We’ve also been very busy rehoming over the past few weeks, and we have some reserved too. There will be a full update soon, but in the meantime, here are Turbo & Rascal heading off back down to West Yorkshire. Lovely, very lucky old boys…
Turbo and Rascal, before setting off (L), settled (R)
And the beautiful puppy Izzy who has been rehomed up here… gorgeous, just gorgeous.
Izzy
Events
Just a reminder that there are a number of festive Tia fundraising stalls coming up soon;
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- Sat 16th Nov – The Buttercross, Otley Market LS21 3AQ
- Sun 8th Dec – Lakeside Shopping Outlet, Doncaster DN4 5PH
- Sun 22nd Dec – Junction 32 Outlet, Castleford WF10 4FR
Dogs are welcome at all three – especially when in their festive finest – so do pay us a visit and help to support Tia Rescue.
As always, thank you to each and every one of you that helps keep this charity going.
Nov 20, 2024 | Recently Rehomed
Socks (Titanic Socks)
d.o.b. 20/5/2020
Friendly lad who finished racing just over a year ago. Fills the eye don’t you think, a beautiful tuxedo greyhound. Not a bad end of term report either with ten wins to his credit.
Nov 20, 2024 | Recently Rehomed
Eleanor (Salacres Eleanor)
born June 2022
Tiny girl. Her racing career is nothing to be ashamed of. Two wins out of seven races and a respectable rating to finish. Her sister has just taken two Open’s and is well on her way to a great career.
Beautiful blue little girl. Might be a bit of a scramble for this girl.
Eleanor can be seen in Nottingham with her trainer.
May 9, 2025 | Recently Rehomed
Pal (Springview Pal)
d.o.b. 7/2/21
Beautiful, beautiful, dog. Pal won 9 out of his 90 races but signalled that he didn’t want to do it anymore. Pal last raced two months ago, finishing last in a rough competition. It really was the final straw for him. He is about 30 kgs so not too big.
Still at Ripley Derbyshire with his trainer.
Please ring Deb.
Nov 4, 2024 | Recently Rehomed
Oola (Ballinaboola Oola)
born 11/12/2022
Calm, steady and far too bright to consider a career in racing for heaven’s sake. Oola has finished last in every trial apart from one, when she raced alone. Even then there was some doubt! The lady can be viewed at Doncaster. Just a baby.
We love this sort at Tia.
Oola is clearly destined for greater things like a sofa. Please ring Deb if you are interested.
