May 16, 2021 | News
WEEK THREE
Hi guys and that includes you Horton! Well, I’ve been living here in the Dragon’s Den for three weeks now, and there has been one day that I didn’t get into trouble!
I am still struggling to remember these damn rules. I simply don’t understand why I cannot help myself to the fruit bowl, breadbin, fridge, open cupboard or anything else within my reach. As for the pee pee rule, I’m not sure I’ll ever get the hand of that one.
The food (that I’m supposed to have, and that which I’m not!) is great and I’ve put some inches on my middle. My six-pack is looking good girls! The frequent walks are a doddle. Dragon has been taking me into a big field once a day and letting me off my lead to run. I’ll let her continue believing that I come back to her whistle, but really it’s the pack of digestive biscuits she carries with her.
Last thing at night she takes us all out and the other two have such a great time chasing foxes in the fields. I wish I could join in, but the Dragon won’t let me. She said, ‘Not until you’ve lost the family jewels!’ Which is odd – I didn’t know I had a family, let alonr the jewels.
Wonder what’s on the menu tomorrow?
Both Pim’s books are available directly from Tia via eBay, with all proceeds helping us rescue and support retired and abandoned greyhounds.
May 15, 2021 | News
As you may be aware, there haven’t been any dogs on the site for a week or two. We are extremely busy with everything that is going on, including getting the Charity shops back up and running. Another couple of months without them and i wouldn’t have been sat here typing, it would have been a very different, unimaginable story.
They have had to be our priority over the past weeks.
But now i am back to the dogs, which have been coming in at an alarming rate. Erin has been today to take pictures so hopefully they will be on the site towards the end of the week.
I have recently sent 21 dogs out to other rescues, that i trust, Early Paws, Eastern Counties Greyhound Trust, Lisa at Greyhound Gap and Manda & Nat at Northern Greyhound Rescue….
We still have Tucker, Boddam and Tranent who are taking root…Cullen has just come back from a home and Noup. They need somewhere quiet with a greyhound girl to show them the ropes. Then we have the newbies, Aggie, Eadlin, Effie, Florrie(puppies mom), Sally, Angus, Bran, Brenton, Camdyn, Rian, Joe, Rav and Dev. There are another 5 coming in tommorrow.
So whilst other charities are shipping greyhounds in from Ireland, we are sinking again under the sheer volume. Just guess they don’t have an exciting back story. Still there isn’t a problem with greyhound racing is there.
Deb
May 10, 2021 | News
A certain national microchip organisation!!!
Please, everyone with Tia dogs, take extra care with them until this upgrade meltdown is sorted. Most Tia dogs are registered with them, one way or another. If they get loose God forbid, they won’t be recovered so easily. Let us know.
In fact, take extra care even if they aren’t Tia dogs!!!
May 9, 2021 | News
DAY TWELVE
I am having so many setbacks at present, the dragon is calling me the ‘hound from hell’, and says she is fast losing ‘the will to live’. Now she know what many of us feel like in the pound/kennels or worse. I don’t really like telling you about my misdemeanours on a daily basis, so think I will go onto a weekly blog – maybe it won’t sound so bad that way?
I did find out today, when I helped her unload the shopping and took care of the toilet paper, that the dragon doesn’t like the Andrex dog either! However I did discover that things don’t look so bad to her when she has been drinking gin. I do hope the dragon has more gin for tomorrow. Cheers!
Both Pim’s books are available directly from Tia via eBay, with all proceeds helping us rescue and support retired and abandoned greyhounds.
May 3, 2021 | News
We are branching out. Extending our Empire, just like Hannibal except we don’t have any elephants. The Pickering shop has been one of the backbones of this charity for more years than I can remember. The gentle little town has always looked after us and never given us any cause for concern. However we have to try new things now and then so when Tia launched a new enterprise, Pickering couldn’t have been a better place to start.
The old Charity shop on the corner has been turned into a Traditional Sweets and Dog Treats shop. A lot of volunteers went over and above to make this a reality and it looks super. Just as we imagined it. The dogs aren’t getting a look in as their owners indulge in a humbug fest. Frankly some are wallowing in nostalgia, blowing the housekeeping on Rosey Apples and Cola Bottles.
Also welcome to a new member of staff, Brilliant Bassett. Like so many waifs and strays he came to Tia in urgent need of TLC but is now ready to earn his keep. Hat askew, not too steady on his pins and a bit of bald bum syndrome, he now looks the part. He is there purely for selfies and wants to know where people are coming from to visit him…he wants to be famous again.
We are hoping to go viral with him if he proves a hit. Please keep supporting us at the original shop, we are next door but one!
May 2, 2021 | News
Our charity shops in Hebden Bridge, Halifax, Pickering , Armthorpe and our NEW “Traditional sweets and dog treats shop “ in Pickering are open and busier than ever, so thanks for all the support.
We are taking donations daily in all the charity shops (where space allows) and grateful for your wonderful items.
I’d personally like to give a shout out to all the shop staff and volunteers, a lot of whom are new, to thank them for their hard work to keep each and every shop continually filled with lots of new stock and working in these challenging times.
Happy May Day bank holiday everyone, enjoy the weekend whatever you do, stay safe and again , thanks.
We do need volunteers at all the shops so if you have a few hours to spare please just call in….
May 2, 2021 | News
It’s finally going ahead again – our new estate agents have visited, the farm is back on the market and we’re looking for new premises. We’re asking everyone to share this as far and wide as possible – you can view the estate agent’s brochure by clicking here and I’m sure you’ll agree the farm is looking stunning.
We’re ready to move on to the next phase of Tia’s journey.
Apr 25, 2021 | News
DAY ELEVEN
Today started so well. Why a bit of dry newspaper on the kitchen floor causes the dragon to be so giddy and in such a good mood, I doubt I’ll ever understand. But hey – who’s complaining! As long as the newspaper is spread on the floor and not rolled up in her hand…
I did have a little blip this evening, but it was not really my fault as they did go out for a few hours and left us. I just couldn’t resist the rest of the packet of dates I found yesterday plus most of a packet of figs that was with them.
Dragon not happy when she came home to find the empty packets on the floor – I just wish I could remember to put incriminating evidence in the bin. It was her fault anyway, for not keeping comestibles in a Pim-proof cupboard. I suspect I might regret indulging in the morn. I hope the dragon has lost the rolled up newspaper.
Both Pim’s books are available directly from Tia via eBay, with all proceeds helping us rescue and support retired and abandoned greyhounds.
Apr 24, 2021 | News
We are running out of things to pack, sell, store and reduce and the dogs are looking worried they may be next. Having drastically reduced the numbers, we have had to change the way we work and our rehoming page has been taken down for now.
We do have dogs for rehoming of course but please could potential adopters email the rehoming page with all your requirements and a contact number. Please do not ring/email the office or message on Facebook.
It is really hard to keep tabs on everything….
Thanks Deb
Apr 22, 2021 | News
It’s a year since Stilton and Babybelle, 2 of the Sheffield 13, were rehomed. Sam has sent us an update on how they’re doing:
Stilly: no sign of his gum problem returning. His corn is easily managed by home rasping (hard skin foot file) and occasional vet paring. Same foot and toe as Bella! He is starting to get a bit doddery on his back legs, but it doesn’t seem to stop him running around the field full-pelt – a sight to behold. His digging gene is prominent with several sun-bathing holes now in the lawn.
Bella: has had significant corn problems and we (me and the vet) have tried lots of different approaches to solve the problem. She is now at a point where she isn’t getting any relief from paring and surgery has failed to make any difference. She is now constantly limping. She’s had one op to remove masses around her teats and needs another now to remove the teat and more mass development. I’ve asked the vet to look at taking off the toe with the corn at the same time.
Apart from their little niggles they are thoroughly enjoying the freedom they have and are absolutely treasured. They are well trained at getting me up from my desk for a break at pre-set times i.e. ‘tweety’ time! Which does seem to get earlier every day – nice try! They have both developed lots of fans ‘zoom bombing’ my frequent on-line meetings too.
Thanks Sam, it’s great to hear how they’re enjoying their new lives!
