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Tia Stall at Knaresborough Pets Day 5th May

Apr 27, 2025 | News

On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, we will be having a stall at Knaresborough Pets Day Dog Show. It’s a lovely day out with many animal charity stalls, refreshments and displays, as well as the fun dog show. Do come along and support us. It will be in the grounds of Knaresborough House, right in the town centre.

Tarzan – A day we have been dreading

Apr 24, 2025 | News

Tarzan (Rusheen Bouler)

10/7/2011 – 24/04/2025

One look at him was enough. He calmly returned our gaze. We tore up the plan and his docs went straight to the Sponsor Dogs file. It simply wasn’t worth the risk. Trialled twice in Ireland without increasing anyone’s pulse and rocked up at Tia soon after. Tarzan was barely two years old and like so many, culled early from the game he was bred for. Rusheen Bouler wasn’t even registered with the GBGB.

Still our lad was on the payroll and has earned his corn. It is impossible to count the number of girls he has welcomed over the years. Tarzan was easy to look after and earned his promotion to the big kennel (house). He thoroughly enjoyed getting fussed over by his old flame Lana, but the young strumpet Duchess was more than he could cope with. Over the last few months, he became a bit wobbly but still enjoyed the outings with the others to the beach. Still adored his ham slices at two o’clock, (Sainburys Taste the Difference) and could usually be found following a stray sunbeam around the house.

We are going through the wringer at the moment and there is a big hole in the house tonight. Tia does not just lose a dog, it loses a member of our family. Tia’s sponsors, staff and supporters have known the day was coming for a while. I would personally like to thank the sponsors who have remained loyal, some travelling specifically to see him over the years.

Thanks for the love big lad. So gentle at the end.

I loved you very much.

Will (Doncaster)

Apr 24, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Will (Chasing Williebe)**

born Sept 21

A lovely friendly sort who is great with his kennel mates. Loves everyone. He forgot to pack the talent he had shown in Ireland and hasn’t troubled the judges at Doncaster. Last spotted at Doncaster from some distance away back in November.

Maura (Doncaster)

Apr 24, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Maura (Rackethall Maura)**

born Sept 2022

Dinky girl but with plenty of attitude. Takes her time to get to know you and frankly needs to work on her social graces. Hell on heels at the moment, if you see her coming better step aside. Maura had a mercifully short career and isn’t even three.

She’ll be fine. Just needs to learn a few manners. Best as an only dog perhaps.

Beautiful.

Carter (Doncaster)

Apr 24, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Carter (Cushie Reeves)**

born Feb 2022

Hit the deck back in Feb at Doncaster and also managed to get disqualified for life to boot. We have looked at the form that day and it seems to have been an extremely rough race. Horrible. If you look closely, you can see the huge scar on his back from the sixty stitches he needed. His trainer tells us there were no internal injuries and he has made a full recovery.

The way he was leaping around would confirm that. Could hardly stand still for the camera and was the friendliest chap we have seen for a while. His adopter will have a lifetime of stories to tell/embellish as a bonus.

Carter is lucky to still be with us and deserves a special home.

18

Apr 19, 2025 | News

Eighteen rehomed or fostered in just four weeks and several more in the pipeline. I challenge any greyhound rescue to match that total.

Apollo, Power, More, Lilly(reserved) Manny, Dora and puppy dog….England

Oscar, Peggy, Magic, Ridley, Rami & Tubbs rehomed.

Ventress (reserved) Bellamy, Gina, Presley and Domino on foster…Scotland

My personal and genuine thanks, in no particular order to those responsible for this success. Those travelling up and down the motorway with various dogs in the back. They might stay overnight , a few days or a few hours. Our new place is starting to gain traction, and Tia is attracting Scottish adopters/fosters. Two of the three girls transported here last week are on trial/rehomed already. We hope young Maggie won’t be long after them. Beautiful bitches like these may be low hanging fruit, however their departure from the trainers has a knock-on effect. Large black dogs waiting for a spot at Tia get a reprieve for a while, though we take plenty of those. Tommy and Sammy have just passed Scotch Corner an hour ago, and a placement is already lined up for Tommy. Our kennel staff have made their beds up ready. Thanks girls.

Our fosters are outstanding. Best in the business. Let’s not forget they continually bond with a dog, only to see it disappearing down the drive without a backward glance. Enough to break one’s heart and they are very special people. Some people just can’t do it. Lilly has been reserved at last, to the relief of Glencoe and Harvey and we hope the others will be packing their bags soon. Particularly Madeline who seems to be ruling the roost there.

Who would have thought we would still be customers of Donaldsons the vets. Solid gold. I don’t need to be there. They are on speed dial and after all these years know exactly what we want. They fit in with the pickups and drop offs, hold some overnight until ready. I really miss the vet’s room at Millrace and the Thursday neutering afternoon gossip. Phones off, feet up and a stream of bacon sandwiches. Bliss.

Thank you to those who have taken over the promotion in the media. Tia was missing so many opportunities due to lack of attention, and you have caught the reins. If you do the write ups, like or share, you are contributing make no mistake. Our recent success in rehoming is in no small way down to you.

A huge thanks to those who raise funds for us. Massive! You can’t get far without the stuff. We would be out of business within a week without you. More on you guys later and more fully. I really can’t do you justice here.

Finally, some gratitude to the dogs who put up with a succession of guests at their homes. They are required to shift up, share bowls and bones and be nice. It speaks volumes to the temperament of the greyhound that they tolerate these arrangements. We hear you Nola and Pirlo, Maddie will hopefully be on her way soon.

You are all superstars.

Deb

Topaz (Doncaster Kennel 3)

Apr 18, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Topaz (Dashgrove Blue)**

born Aug 22

Irish girl, Topaz last graced the track back in November where she sadly finished lame. Fine now and looking for a career in the looking cute and gorgeous sector. Tiny girl who loves nothing better than to be the centre of attention. That’s all the kisses and all the compliments. Topaz won four races, which is a damn sight better than the rest of the litter did.

Figure of a supermodel.

Elsa (Doncaster Kennel 3)

Apr 18, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Elsa (Explosive Elsa)**

born May 22

Her granny was a rockstar. Mum would have failed to get a job in Tescos. Won twelve races though and downed tools in a race back in December. A hock injury, which finished her career. Cuddle monster.

We shall have to prise her away from the kennel manager like a toddler with a toy as Elsa is her favourite.

Twirl (Doncaster Kennel 3)

Apr 18, 2025 | Dogs for Rehoming

**Twirl (Redbrick Twirl)**

born Oct 21

Calm steady type in this manic world. Sister to …..well everyone called Redbrick frankly. Four wins, seventeen races and hasn’t raced for a year. New career is long overdue. Petite girl like her sisters.