Jul 22, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
Romeo (Hawfield Romeo)
born 14th August 2021
“Romeo has been in foster for a couple of weeks, and his foster family describe him as “such a lovely lad” who is confident, happy and walks beautifully on his lead. He mostly walks to heel and doesn’t pull. Romeo settles well at night and sleeps through until just before 7am. He is a very friendly boy who loves attention and fuss and is excited to meet people who come to visit.
He is living happily with 2 other male hounds and has seen other breeds out and about. Having never seen other breeds before, Romeo has reacted amazingly well and has shown nothing more than a bit of general interest. Romeo has been left for a couple of hours without issue and is generally clean in the house. He does have the occasional accident during the night but it’s still very early days and he will soon pick up the routine. Romeo is great around food and does not have any guarding issues. He has recently started playing with toys and has spent time with older visiting children. He’s a clever boy who listens to what you tell him and who has quickly settled into his new home.
Romeo is a fabulous boy who has made huge progress in a few short weeks. He will be a wonderful addition to someone’s life.”
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.
Feb 9, 2026 | News
Jay (Jayvees Star) came to Tia back in 2018.
Also known as Lumina Scot, we dug out a clip of him coming second… he wasn’t a bad racer to be fair, with 17 wins to his credit.
But, as far as he was concerned, life began when he came up the drive.
We tried a few rehomings, but some racers prefer the routine of a kennels. He relished the coming and goings of the place. The curtain twitcher of the kennels, he was always up on his paws, watching the new dogs arriving and saying farewell to the lucky leavers. He knew where he was best off though.
A 35 kilo lump, Jay occasionally needed to bunk up for some pretty little girl, which made his day as long as it wasn’t for ever.
Jay loved the staff, the food and the occasional saunter around the paddocks. Old age doesn’t come alone, and he lately developed difficulties with his breathing which slowed him down a bit.
Never any trouble, part of the fabric nonetheless. We loved him and we shall miss him.
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored Jay over the years.
Jay
Jayvees Star
1.9.2014 – 9.2.2026
Feb 9, 2026 | Dogs for Rehoming
George (Snooty George)
born Jan 2020
Could have been a contender. A fast dog but kept picking up niggling injuries when it mattered most. George decided to concentrate on his career as minder of his three sisters reputation and at 37 kgs who was going to take him on.
This is a super dog. Calm friendly, loves walks and playing with his toys. He is an absolute prize and should have in a home years ago. No drama, just kind and wants to take up the gentle art of roaching.
Feb 6, 2026 | News
Woody and Jay
Woody isn’t good. The weight is just dropping off him. The steroids are working but we don’t think he has long.
Then on Wednesday we had to rush Jay to the vets, most likely cancer as well. He is now in the holiday cottage, on meds but he’s not eating much and he threw it all up last night.
Didn’t see that one coming…
A huge thank you to those of you who sponsor Woody and Jay.
Fundraising
Will’s London Marathon Fundraiser
Will has now hit the £1000 mark in his London Marathon fundraiser – amazing!
And with two months to go until the day, there’s still plenty of time to raise even more money.
Support him here.
Rehoming
New Dogs
All the sixes! 6 new dogs… who are all 6 years old! All are gorgeous; all are black; and all of them are long overdue a family of their own.
(Lilly would like to point out that she is actually only 5, although very nearly 6!)
Welcome Kathleen, George, Lilly, Teff, Arthur, and Kelsey…
Mason
Mason is still looking for a foster or forever home in Scotland! We also have Miller and Jim both looking for their families with our Scottish supporters.
Cedric
Cedric is a 2 year old male Lurcher who has been in foster for the past few months. He is a lovely boy and, after being picked up as a stray, he now needs a stable forever home where he can feel comfortable and secure.
Cedric loves cuddles, the sofa (of course!) and to snuggle under the duvet. In his own bed, he likes you to cover him with a duvet and tuck him up for the night. Cedric is house-trained and will let you know when he needs to go out. Cedric likes to play “fetch” with a ball, Kong and his octopus. He understands the command “leave” so you can throw it again and he can sit and give a paw for a treat. Cedric seems to be a quick learner & receptive to training and likes to be praised for being a good boy!
Cedric does like to be with his people as much as possible and can get anxious and howl when left alone but does settle in the company of other dogs. He would benefit from being rehomed with a calm female dog/sighthound and adopters who are around most of the time. Cedric is comfortable in the company of dogs he is familiar with but can become anxious/frustrated when he sees unfamiliar dogs. This is improving but is work in progress and Cedric needs adopters with time and patience to help him continue to gain confidence.
Cedric is very smart and willing to learn and with a family committed to continuing his training, we expect his confidence around other dogs would quickly improve.
Please get in touch if you can offer any of these beauties a forever or short term foster home at rehoming@tia-rescue.org and PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
We request a minimum donation of £350 to adopt a Tia hound.
Romeo
Romeo’s month got off to a great start when he was collected from kennels by one of our fabulous short term foster families!
He had chicken dinner for his tea and a settled first night. And, as you can see, he looks pretty content with the new arrangements! Romeo is soon to be neutered and will then be ready to find his forever family.
Jan 30, 2026 | News
Volunteers Wanted
In our 30th Anniversary year, our focus is firmly on the future. The old-school approach of large-scale kenneling is simply no longer viable, so recently we have been rehoming dogs directly into foster or permanent homes, which has worked very well. With Easter Hardmuir Farm now operating largely as a sanctuary, the decision has been made to find a smaller base in Yorkshire where the need for rehoming these dogs is still a massive problem. A small kennel will suffice for emergencies.
It is so important that Tia carries on, and that this next phase is a success. So, we are looking for volunteers!
Short-Term Fosters
Imagine how strange a home must seem to a Greyhound who has only ever known life in a kennel. Short-term foster provides a stepping stone between racing and adoption, giving our dogs the opportunity to adjust and settle into their new way of life and enables them to recover from essential veterinary care (such as neutering and dentals) in a safe and loving environment.
Madeline, Maura (L), and Jim (L), in foster
If you love sighthounds, live within travelling distance of a Donaldson’s Vets branch, then maybe you’d like to become a short-term foster for a Tia hound?
Have a read about fostering here, and if you are interested please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org.
Trustees
We are also looking for new trustees to play a “hands on” role in supporting us in our work down in Yorkshire.
You will need to be able to commit to regular meetings, mostly online; work on projects outside of meetings; and, most importantly, be a team player. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, and will provide support to help new trustees in their role.
Have a read more about the role of a trustee here; if you are enthusiastic about what we do, and feel you can contribute to the success of Tia, please get in touch at info@tia-rescue.org.
Rehoming
Foster Home Needed
Speaking of foster homes… this guy needs one!
Mason was one of the two that came up a few weeks ago, with Miller; both strays from Barnsley.
He is a lovely big dog who needs to see the outside world and be shown that he is a very much loved pet dog. He is very thin. He loves cuddles…
He does this outside too, just in bigger circles…
Crockett – now Lennie – was the same, and he now has a wonderful home up in Thurso.
You can read a little bit more about Mason here, and in last weeks news story. If you can offer him a short-term foster home, please get in touch at rehoming@tia-rescue.org. Thank you!
Woodland
We have had the woodland thinned out, and have had a voluntary team out already to have a sort out. It is going to take days and days though.
Any firms needing a team building exercise please get in touch… it will be beautiful once its sorted.
Nov 27, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
Brew (Foxrock Brew)
born Jan 2022
Rodney’s brother but more talented. Rodders has bagged himself a foster home for now and Brew would like to go one better. Sibling rivalry you understand.
He is a very handsome Irish lad, who has spent his career tearing around Doncaster. He has nothing to be ashamed about with twelve wins to his name. His form has been dropping off of late and it was time to call it a day.
Brew is a chilled out, typical greyhound. Happy to go along with whatever you want to do.
No fuss, no drama, no hysterics.
Aug 6, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
Driller (Salacres Driller)
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.
“Driller is fondly known as Drill. He is a medium size lad with the longest, pointiest face and a slightly overbite that just screams adorable. He is related to Pacino but with a darker brindle coat and chocolate eyes. Driller is ever so friendly and sniffy – so interested in me and lovely to walk“
Jan 30, 2026 | Dogs for Rehoming
Kelsey (Snooty Kelsey)
born Jan 2020
They are like the Kardashians but without the hysterics. The Snooty sisters have been waiting for their 15 mins of fame for far too long. This is Kelsey, only 28 kgs and winner of 5 races.
Bit of a giddy kipper and just loves a fuss, kisses and told that she is beautiful. We can see that miss.
Injury forced her out of the game over a year ago, but fine now and ready to find her place in the world.
Just a sweetie.
Jan 30, 2026 | Dogs for Rehoming
Kathleen (Snooty Kathleen)
First of the Snooty Sisters. I wonder who will be first to get a home.
Kathleen was born in January 2020 and is a tough Northern lass. Winner of five races out of her seventy starts and more on her once the pictures are back. Hasn’t set foot on a track since October 24.
Here is Kathleen wearing a fetching red jacket and coming third in the cold cold snow at Monmore.
High time these girls began their new lives.
Sep 25, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming
Cian (Franco Cian)
March 2021
Mum took 6 Open races. Dad won the Race of Champions. Cian is more modest in his achievements! Still he isn’t workshy and and had a longer career than most on this page. Almost a hundred races is enough though and Cian became slower with each trial. Heart was willing but the flesh wanted to go back to bed.
Not the biggest at 30kgs, more on him a bit later.
Welcome Cian.
