Jul 31, 2023 | News
My beautiful and oh so gentle and sensitive boy Chops has gone. Rescued from the vile racing industry only to be given away to a despicable and disgusting ‘woman’ who starved and neglected him. ‘Chops’ because despite of the abuse he suffered – his tail never stopped spinning like a helicopter. For just 20 short months of his otherwise miserable life – he experienced endless tender loving care – cuddles – hugs and freedom at last. Something he deserved from birth and for the whole of his natural life.
Remembering Chops – aka Wallace……..
Trudy….
Jul 31, 2023 | News
It has been a busy few weeks, as always.
The saddest thing, apart from losing Poppy the puppy to parvo, was the loss of our beautiful shire, Ed. We had been trying for months, but the grass is so rich up here that we are having to manage the horses very carefully.
Laminitis is horrible, and whilst the little ones can recover, the Shires are just too heavy. We had to make the very sad decision to let him go, but it was the right thing to do. Only 8 years old. He was so lovely and beautiful.
After the Turners had helped demolish the old shed, their work didn’t stop there and on the way home to Leeds, they met up with a good friend, Joanne who wrote Pim’s Books, and gave her Ebony. A beautiful young lurcher that we acquired up here….A cracking little dog, lets hope she behaves better than Pim…
Then we had Marble brought in from her trainer in Sunderland. A beautiful brindle greyhound girl. Very timid, but she is coming too already. Just gone 3 years old. She had 32 races, she wasn’t very good.
Then we have George, a big brindle boy….he had 150 races at Doncaster, the last one in August last year. He had been sat in kennels ever since. He was sprung by someone who felt sorry for him, as he was underweight and miserable.
He is now in a foster home…Just given away by his trainer, underweight, needs a dental and castrating….whose paying for that then? Oh yeah…..Us.
So there you go….normal sort of stuff…
Deb
Jul 20, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
https://fb.watch/lUHZoCmHfN/
Where to begin…It feels a bit like Groundhog Day, this is the 3rd time we have demolished buildings, at different farms, to build new kennel blocks. I have to say we have got it down to a tee.
To cut a very long story short, we have managed to raise £79,300 through the Brick Appeal. We have been pledged £35,000 from a grant giving charity.
So that leaves us around £60,000 short. However we are selling a field to our neighbour so that will also help.
Whilst the greyhound industry is in crisis with probably thousands of dogs backing up in kennels, it doesn’t take much working out what is going to happen to the majority of those poor souls. There are many more Rebecca Perkins out there, but obviously they are trying to keep it all under wraps.
I had a very good friend on the phone yesterday, from another Independent rescue, crying down the phone. The amount of dogs she has to help, the pressure from the trainers to offload, is immense. And of course the huge financial pressure.
They will blame the cost of living crisis when they destroy the greyhounds. And make no mistake they will.
We too are under intense financial pressure and I honestly don’t know how long we can carry on, the only reason we are still here is because we moved and huge thanks to my friend Cynthia when she left us her legacy.
And obviously massive, massive thanks to everyone who has and still are supporting Tia.
These past 2 years have been incredibly hard and we wouldn’t be here without you all.
And as for the pathetic ex member of staff who reported us to the council earlier in the year, as the dogs had pyjamas on, yes really. It is people like you and the Rebecca Perkins of this world and the poor, poor dogs, that keep me going.
Deb
Jul 17, 2023 | News
Tia Rescue | All Breeds Fun Dog Show
Date: Sunday, 3rd September 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm (Dog show starts at 12 noon)
Location: Easter Hardmuir Farm, Auldearn, Inverness, IV12 5QG
We are hoping that both shows are going to be fabulous.
We need lots of items for the tombola’s, teddies, bottles etc…my highlight of going to the supermarket nowadays is buying stuff off the reduced shelf for the tombola. Just one every time I go, shaving foam, candles, tins of lobster bisque soup…you name it I have probably got it. Items can be collected from you or just fetch on the days…
Needed for here at the farm….tombola items as above, volunteers for the Tia stalls and stall holders.
Any enquiries, please email me on deb@tia-rescue.org or ring me on 07974960684
And please print off some posters and get them out there…
We are now asking for stalls, anything really, crafters, bakers, home produce, plants… It is just a family fun day. The stalls are £20 and you can have as much room as you like as we are holding the event in one of the fields. You will need to fetch your own tables etc…
Please email me deb@tia-rescue.org
Jul 17, 2023 | News
We are hoping that both shows are going to be fabulous. I can’t wait to come back down and see all the dogs.
We need lots of items for the tombola’s, teddies, bottles etc…my highlight of going to the supermarket nowadays is buying stuff off the reduced shelf for the tombola. Just one every time I go, shaving foam, candles, tins of lobster bisque soup…you name it I have probably got it. Items can be collected from you or just fetch on the days…
Needed for Halifax….tombola items as above and volunteers for the stalls.
Any enquiries, please email me on deb@tia-rescue.org or ring me on 07974960684
And please print off some posters and get them out there…
See you all soon…..Deb
Tia Rescue | Fun Dog Show
Date: Sunday, 27th August 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm (Dog shows start at 12 noon)
Location: Saville Park, Halifax, HX1 3EW
Jul 14, 2023 | News
https://www.facebook.com/1147618087/videos/1019325392413557/
Just something to cheer us all up…
Jul 14, 2023 | News
I am so sorry to have report that Poppy hasn’t made it. She was put to sleep this afternoon.
She will be going to Halifax Pet Crem and her ashes will be spread in their woods. Anyone who has been knows what a special place it is. Sleep tight little one…
FURTHER UPDATE…
Poppy has now been in the vets for a week. It has been touch and go on a few occasions, but she is a fighter.
Thanks to you amazing lot out there we have raised £2500 to go towards her vet bill. I have no idea if it will be enough or too much, but as always Donaldson’s vets will do there very best, for us and for her.
Bonus, Wendy one of the veterinary nurses has fallen head over heels so you just have to get better Poppy, you have a fabulous life to look forward to…
Update, Poppy is holding her own so fingers crossed. She has a new name and a new home all being well.
I want to personally thank everyone who has donated….for some reason you don’t always get a thankyou via the website as you should….some do, some don’t.
So a massive thank you to everyone…i will keep you updated on her progress.
Deb
It is a disgusting disease, parvo.
Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, is in fact named after a puppy I rescued whilst in the Police. She had no chance, there were no wonder drugs then. Tia was the name she had for two days before she left…
When a veterinary nurse rang from Donaldson’s, today, back in Huddersfield, I could tell by her voice that she needed help.
This little 10 week old poppet had been taken in to be put to sleep as the owners couldn’t afford the cost of treatment.
The drugs to treat parvo are very expensive so we need 4 things.
Donations towards her vet bill please….a new home when she gets better….lots of fingers crossed….and a name.
Please find URL link to DONATE below
Jul 7, 2023 | News
I’m not gonna lie, the past 18months has been a shocker. With the lack of funds, the move and the never ending sorrow that comes with running a rescue, does sometimes take it’s toll.
But it’s the Rebecca Perkins of this world that makes us stronger. When we moved I think some in the racing industry breathed a sigh of relief.
Well tough, we are working differently but we are still at it and will be until this sorry industry is finished.
It will probably be gone in the next five years and starting from now we need to start finding homes for these redundant athletes.
Just in case, you miss me…. I had the van signed up.
Deb and all at Tia…
Jul 5, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
We at Tia Rescue are deeply committed to the well-being and welfare of Greyhounds and Lurchers. It is with a heavy heart that we address a recent incident that has shaken the community. A news article published by Hull Live has brought to light a distressing case involving Rebecca Perkins, a greyhound trainer with 17 years of experience. The article reports on her conviction, imprisonment, and lifetime ban from keeping animals. The severity of the situation reminds us of the continued importance of animal welfare and the critical role we play in rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
According to Hull Live article, inspectors made a shocking discovery at a farm associated with Rebecca Perkins. Tragically, they uncovered deceased dogs on the premises, highlighting the harrowing conditions in which these innocent animals were kept. The details revealed in the case serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable animals.
At Tia Rescue, we strive to provide a safe haven and a second chance for Greyhounds and Lurchers who have experienced neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment. Incidents like this reinforce the importance of our mission and the urgency of our work. By rescuing and rehabilitating these magnificent dogs, we aim to counteract the cruelty they may have endured in the past and give them an opportunity to thrive in loving and caring forever homes.
The Rebecca Perkins case serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing need for vigilance and advocacy when it comes to animal welfare. We encourage everyone to read the full article published by Hull Live to better understand the situation and the challenges faced by organizations like ours. By shedding light on these distressing incidents, we can collectively work towards preventing such acts of cruelty and ensuring the well-being of every Greyhound and Lurcher.
You can read the full story here
Jun 28, 2023 | News
I cannot tell you how difficult this was to write.
UPDATE.. She was at court yesterday, she thought she would get off, she even left her car in the carpark. Lie after lie, after lie, she told. Very confident to the point of being cocky.
There will be a full press release soon, either today or tomorrow. I don’t know all the details but she got 36 weeks in prison and a ban from keeping animals.
There were just short of 40 greyhounds in the kennels, no food or water, all emaciated, some to the point of collapse, some dead and rotting. ” unable to walk” “dead in kennel decomposing” “couldn’t move lying it’s own faeces and urine”
One greyhound girl, they thought she was dead, she moved but died shortly afterwards.
Numerous had to be put to sleep.
All snippets from the court yesterday.
The ones with even the slightest chance were taken to York rspca. I believe most recovered and have been rehomed.
The governing regulator for the racing industry had been to her kennels the SCI. The stipendary steward visited too before the authorities got involved. I don’t know who went first or what the timescales were. I don’t care.
The truth of the matter is, she is only one of a number of vile greyhound trainers. Yes there are some good ones and even they will be sickened today. But to be fair the majority of them don’t care. With hundreds and hundreds, even thousands of greyhounds backing up in racing kennels there will and have been other cases like this, “the drunk who went on a bender” for example.
Make no mistake, whilst she was feeding her terriers in the house she left the greyhounds in the kennels to die and if someone hadn’t have spoken up, they all would have.
Make no mistake whilst this was happening she was still a licensed GBGB greyhound trainer. They are bleating on one of the forums…..do you what they are saying? Here you go.
WTF story breaking days leading up to the sports biggest night of the year Derby final, GBGB kept asking RPPCA to back up with data why they want the sport banned.
Now they have got some a licensed trainer jailed for animal neglect, with all the so-called regulations and checks put in place by the GBGB.
Now all the decent people in the sport are going to have to put up with all the looks and snide remarks,
While the anti-brigade rattle there cans.
A VERY SORRY OUTCOME FOR THE WHOLE OF GREYHOUND RACING
To recap….they don’t care….it’s the Derby in 3 days.
And this is exactly why this so called sport needs banning.
GBGB you are an absolute disgrace.
Cuddle your dogs tightly, they could have so very easily not been by your side.
