
Hilda (Nottingham) – RESERVED
Salacres Hilda
d.o.b. 20/9/2020
d.o.b. 20/9/2020
born 1.3.2020
Mia brought home the bacon on many a night and no-one had better try to tell how how to race. Veteran of Towcester and 110 races. Indeed, Mia earned her keep only last week, coming second when an odds on favourite. Her kennelmate Driller is still out there somewhere.
Mia is now five and a true pocket rocket. Frankly, the lady wants to be racing still, indeed she is running tonight. Like most Divas, Mia is not a first time dog. The lady is very nervous around people she doesn’t know. It was difficult to get a photo of her. Mia is great with other dogs but won’t hesitate to put them in their place, should it be necessary.
When you have 17 wins under your belt you can call the shots.
born July 2021
Look at me with my fancy footwork. If you see me coming better step aside, at 34 kgs we will!. Ran in his 100th race last week which he took at his leisure. Five and a quarter lengths, no less. All the others saw was his backside. Blake is running again in a few hours at Towcester, hopefully to add to his total of twenty wins, including Opens.
A big strong lad. Probably not suitable for rehoming with another dog but might accept a bitch if she was really attractive. He is a ten after all.
Right now though he’s going to work. Things to do, people to see.
born 22.6.2021
Drillers brother, and equally beautiful. Off to the races in a few hours so let’s keep it short. Working lads don’t have time to chat and last week he was robbed.
This trainer really looks after his dogs. Logan is another with around 100 races under his belt and still earning his corn. We hear that he is a nice calm steady dog but probably would not want to be homed with another dog. Likes girls though.
born 22.6.21
Logan’s brother and off to the races with him this afternoon. Ten wins under his belt and as beautiful with it. Likes girls. Tough as teak and no trouble in the kennels. Driller is the dog who would kennel safely with the bitches.
A nice kind dog, but he is off to work now. Driller has heard he is racing against 5 bitches.
Try and look cool Driller. Play hard to get.
born 20.8.21
Big daft slobbery girl and a kennel favourite. 18 wins and was in the van with the boys this afternoon. A straightforward in the kennel who can be relied on to just get on with her mate. A godsend to any trainer (and rescue).
There won’t be a dry eye in the house.
Fern is a young Lurcher (approx. 12 – 18 months) who desperately needs a family to call her own.
Found as a stray, Fern is now in foster in Yorkshire recovering from an injury she sustained by accidentally running in to something. Fern’s foster Mum describes her as “sweet, affectionate, cuddly, cheeky & full of beans” and says that everyone who meets her falls in love.
She is still a puppy at heart – energetic, playful and a little bit cheeky. She needs a home that understands this and will give her time to settle, establish routine and continue her basic training. Fern is a quick learner – she has picked up toilet training like a dream and is doing well with her lead walking. She loves being around people and is very social with other dogs. She loves to play, especially with smaller dogs, but is respectful of their boundaries. Fern also loves playtime with people, followed by a cuddle on the sofa. And, like all sighthounds, Faith loves a good nap!
Fern will make a wonderful pet for someone who is willing to put in a little time & effort in the early days. And Fern will reward your efforts with her unconditional loyalty & love.
Warzone Tom was a champion. A top class athlete. His name was spoken in reverential tones and no doubt hollered by his connections as he racked up the wins. Warzone Tom was his public persona… Tommy is the quiet and gentle dog.
And whilst Warzone Tom might have a string of impressive 1st’s up his sleeve, there are plenty of other firsts that our Tommy has yet to enjoy… his first family… his first trip to the beach… his first long Sunday afternoon snooze in front of the fire… his first morning in his forever home.
Please call 07974 960684 if you can offer Fern, Tommy, or any of our dogs a home. You can read about all of them here.
Sammy and Kit left the kennels this week, and went to their new home in Yorkshire.
Vasco was at the vets overnight this week, with some sort of stomach bug, the likes of which we have never seen in 29 years. He is on lots of medications now, but fingers crossed for a full recovery.
Kiona isn’t bothered, she is bunking up with Woody now, who is a very happy boy to have a new girl in his life…
Vasco (along with Kiona, Woody, and many other dogs) is available for sponsor here. It costs just £52 per year to sponsor a dog; your sponsorship will help to pay for treats, vet care, and anything else that the dogs need during their time at Tia.
Don’t forget Avril’s Coffee Morning tomorrow Sat 2nd Aug, 9.30am to 12 noon, at the Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, near Huddersfield HD9 5NW. All proceeds to Tia.
A small entry fee of £2 will get you tea/coffee and biscuits, and you will also be able to buy homemade cakes, plants, and Ute’s handsewn crafts, plus there will be a raffle and tombola. Please support Tia and Avril if you can.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside the hall.
Usual back story; only the name changes. Ireland, Sunderland and Askern. When his ruthless connections had done with him, they dumped him in a wood. Malcom’s luck had changed though, another month and he would have missed the transporter to Nairn.
His teeth were atrocious, and he looked thin and depressed. Malcolm also had only one testicle descended. It didn’t take him long to change his mind about the human race (well us anyway) and fitted in quite well. The great lemon blew the chance of a sofa and came back in handcuffs and an orange suit. Sometimes you have to take a chance but Malcolm was just too keen.
Many of our dogs are considerably older than Malcolm, so it was a huge shock when he started to fail this January. Tests confirmed the worst and steroids had held the Cancer at bay for a few months. It bought us enough time to spoil him rotten and take him to the beach. Had he got free, the seals would have been toast. Pate sandwiches were fantastic and he had a whole round last night.
We feel cheated with the passing of Malcolm. He represented the younger sponsor dogs and has left us too soon. That’s four this year and we know two others will be joining him very shortly.
Thank you to the few sponsors he had. Please consider remaining so, we have a few coming up from the Macmanus batch which are likely candidates for the future and have no-one.
Night pumpkin.
Reminder that we are still accepting entries into the 500 club draw! Entrants could win up to £1500, for just £10 a ticket! You can read more about it and enter here.
Our monthly sponsor scheme has proved popular since reintroducing it a few weeks ago; maybe you’d like to make a regular contribution to support the care of one (or more!) of our sponsor animals too? You can sponsor any of our long-term residents for as little as £4.50 per month! And, as all sponsorships are gift aid eligible, your sponsorship could be worth a minimum of £67 per year to us.
L-R: Sandy, Izzy, Spot & Dot, Hubble, and Bungle
Just seven of the dogs who are currently looking for the perfect sofa…
L-R (top): Branno, Sassy, Rolo, Boost
L-R (bottom): Mars, PJ, Elsa
Branno: this four year old boy has a very placid, gentle nature and walks calmly on his lead. Always an absolute gent and will make a wonderful addition to some lucky home.
Sassy: fun-loving 4 year old that needs to be out of kennels sharpish, making heads turn and jaws drop as she sashays past!
Rolo: playful, sweet and first to give a cuddle. There won’t be a dry eye in the house when he leaves.
Boost: A quiet big black dog, sitting in his kennel awaiting a family to overlook colour and size. He has been waiting a year now.
Mars: very quiet and unsure. Needs someone understanding to bring him out of his shell. He will find his way with the right family.
PJ: A lovely calm and steady 3 year old. A little bit smaller than some of our other boys.
Elsa: a super girl who is going to bring someone so much joy. You can’t help but smile when she is around.
If you are interested in rehoming a dog, please get in touch with us at 07974 960684. You can read about all of our dogs here. We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia dog.
Bert (Otis/ Ruffian Han) was adopted at the end of May and has taken the saying, “he’s got his feet under the table” to a whole new level! His lovely new family tell us his favourite things are – sharing toast, being with his humans, laying in his patch of dirt when it’s warm and taking things to the garden… especially the duster! It sounds like Bert is loving his new life!
Lovely Lily was adopted a few months ago and it’s clear she is bringing so much joy to her new family.
Our next fundraising event is Avril’s Tia Coffee Morning, next Saturday (2nd August) 9:30AM – 12:00PM, at the Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, near Huddersfield HD9 5NW.
There will be stalls selling homemade cakes, plants, and crafts, plus a raffle and tombola. Please support Tia and Avril if you can.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside the hall.
In August we have our two dog shows in Halifax (24th August) and Nairn (31st August). The rosettes arrived the other day…
Please download and share the posters where ever you can! Links below.
We are always in need of items for the tombolas; teddies, bottles, tins, toiletries, jigsaws, candles. Absolutely anything.
Please have a look in the cupboards and see if you can spare anything or just buy random items when you are out shopping. Ask family friends & colleagues. Every little helps.
We had a tin of lobster bisque soup and a big jar of gherkins that did the stalls for ages, back in the day. It was a standing joke. We were well put out when someone actually wanted them…!
Items can be dropped off at the farm, or at the Pickering shop. Message collect@tia-rescue.org or call/ message Jess on 07966238886.
We are also wanting more volunteers to help out on the stalls, we have a fantastic bunch but more the merrier.
born 14th August 2021
A mercifully brief career. Romeo saw a bit of Ireland for a couple of months and then headed across the sea to Doncaster. Nine months start to finish, Romeo troubled the judge on only two occasions. Romeo was 33kgs of rippling muscle, dad being Droopys Sydney. Neither of which prevented having his *** handed to him by a slip of a girl 18 month ago. Our very own Maggie (Redbrick Bounty) thrashed him 6 1/2 lengths and he has only just recovered from the embarrassment. Been comfort eating ever since as he now tips the scales at 38 kgs.
Romeo needs love, a lot of it together with a big sofa. The big oaf is rather needy and we are looking for a special home. A retired person prepared to hold his paw and tell him it’s the taking part that counts would be preferable.
There is an outstanding dog in this crushed soul somewhere. Needs a quiet steady home to bring it out.