Greyhounds in Need (Anne Finch's Charity against atrocities in Spain inflicted on Greyhounds)

Greyhounds needing homes

We also try to help ex-racers from the UK and Ireland

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The following greyhounds are in Wales and we have been asked if we can help find homes for them. If you are in a position to offer a home to one of these dogs or would like some more information about them please contact Sian on 01443 224386.

	Madison is a black female greyhound, approx. 3 years old who needs to be rehomed. She is a lovely looking dog, housetrained and currently being fostered in a family with other dogs. She can be dominant and really needs a home with an experienced dog owner. For more information on Madison please phone Sian in Wales on 01443 224386.
	RESERVED Pipa is a lively, curious 18 month old girl. She is confident and outgoing and loves to be cuddled. She is good with other dogs but is probably not cat friendly. Due to her age and inexperience Pipa would benefit from an owner who is firm but patient to help her settle into living in a house. She is being fostered in South Wales where she lives with a female greyhound and a male terrier, she gets on well with both and is playful and affectionate.
	RESERVED Willow is a fawn, male - approx 4 yrs old. He loves people and children and gets on well with other dogs. He is good on the lead but needs to be watched closely if let off as he sometimes likes to walk in the opposite direction! He is housetrained - but occasionally forgets!

The following greyhounds are all in the Cheshire area:

Summer -

Hello everyone, yep it’s me again “Summer” and guess what, I’ve let the side down. Carol found me a lovely home which went well for a while. I settled in great but soon found that I felt that I had to protect the family. That’s when the trouble started and I am now back with Jenny. Jenny said that who ever adopts me has to forget my past and deal with the problems that I am displaying at present. Jenny is really pleased with my progress, in the house she said that I am an angel, I will settle anywhere where my quilt is put down and if the back door is left open I love to lay out in the sun. I love affection and give it in return but in this household I’m the bottom of the pack and have to wait my turn but don’t worry, I actually love it, Jenny takes control of all situations and I can relax. My biggest problem is that I will bark at any dog approaching me quickly and if they get into my personal space I’ll react. Jenny’s been taking me to Dog Training Classes twice a week and I love it, there are always rewards for good behaviour and I get more each week I go, ….so I must be improving! Saying that I did get told off the other day for chasing the cat out of the garden and jumping up at the bird table but aren’t dogs meant to do that sort of thing?

So who ever adopts me has to be extra special, have time to spend with me on walks and in the home. They would have to still take me training as I am learning to trust other dogs near me and I really do like someone to take charge of me. So preferably a quiet home with maybe one other older dog would suit me fine, I’m not fussy but you have to be 100% sure that you want me. Jenny said that anyone can visit so why not get in touch and see what happens.

If you feel that you could offer this gorgeous boy a loving home, please
contact either Carol Cushnie on 01925 211530 or Sue & Phil White on 0161 620
6094

Meet “Finn” described as 30 minutes of chaos a day and 23.5 hours of calm and cuddles!

Finn is a wonderful dog in many many ways but sadly has exhibited some unacceptable dominance with the elderly dog he has been living with and after lengthy consideration and much heartache his owners felt that there was no solution but to ask us to help him find a new home. They have worked very hard with Finn to improve his behaviour and this has helped him become the truly lovely dog he is but it is felt that Finn needs to be in a home as an only pet and as such have provided us with the following insight into his personality …………

Finn walks very well on the lead (if you use a halti) and after the first 5 minutes of excitement he calms down and walks along quietly (with the odd correction). He loves his toys, especially the squeaky stuffed ones. He never steals or begs for food, but he will raid the bin if your not looking- his favourite thing to steal is egg shells (weird but true). Finn knows a few commands, he will bow when he first meets you if you say 'BOW'. He lies down if you pat the floor in front of him and say 'DOWN', also whilst lying down he will roll over if you pat his chest and say 'TUMMY'. Importantly, he also knows the 'LEAVE' command and will not touch his food if you tell him to ‘leave’, and then tell him it is ok.

Finn is a very affectionate boy who loves his cuddles however, he does have tendencies to dominate (if allowed) and therefore needs a strict routine. Finn has never been punished but it was discovered (whilst bathing the parrots at his previous home) that Finn will stop any unwanted behaviour and lie down on his bed at the mere site of a plant spray bottle. Despite his previous owner’s best efforts Finn still has little or no reliable recall and so cannot be walked off lead.

Finn is a lovely lad and has come a long way in a relatively short time and with continued training and an experienced owner Finn can progress even further and make someone a wonderful pet.

If you think you could offer a special home for Finn, please contact either Carol Cushnie on 01925 470992, 07872 621524 or Sue & Phil White on 0161 620 6094

For more UK ex-racing greyhounds available now for retirement and homing, we continue to support Debbie Buxcey, (with home-checking and some sterilisation/dental costs), with her great work of homing ex-racing dogs.

Her excellent website showing the dogs needing homes is called Greyhounds For You on www.greyhounds4u.co.uk and Debbie can be contacted on 0787 961 5471.

If you live in Northern Ireland and are looking for an ex-racing greyhound available now for homing please contact us and we can then put you in touch with individuals/groups in Northern Ireland who work tirelessly to find homes for these needy dogs.

	Summer - Hello everyone, yep it’s me again “Summer” and guess what, I’ve let the side down. Carol found me a lovely home which went well for a while. I settled in great but soon found that I felt that I had to protect the family. That’s when the trouble started and I am now back with Jenny. Jenny said that who ever adopts me has to forget my past and deal with the problems that I am displaying at present. Jenny is really pleased with my progress, in the house she said that I am an angel, I will settle anywhere where my quilt is put down and if the back door is left open I love to lay out in the sun. I love affection and give it in return but in this household I’m the bottom of the pack and have to wait my turn but don’t worry, I actually love it, Jenny takes control of all situations and I can relax. My biggest problem is that I will bark at any dog approaching me quickly and if they get into my personal space I’ll react. Jenny’s been taking me to Dog Training Classes twice a week and I love it, there are always rewards for good behaviour and I get more each week I go, ….so I must be improving! Saying that I did get told off the other day for chasing the cat out of the garden and jumping up at the bird table but aren’t dogs meant to do that sort of thing? So who ever adopts me has to be extra special, have time to spend with me on walks and in the home. They would have to still take me training as I am learning to trust other dogs near me and I really do like someone to take charge of me. So preferably a quiet home with maybe one other older dog would suit me fine, I’m not fussy but you have to be 100% sure that you want me. Jenny said that anyone can visit so why not get in touch and see what happens. If you feel that you could offer this gorgeous boy a loving home, please contact either Carol Cushnie on 01925 211530 or Sue & Phil White on 0161 620 6094

	Meet “Finn” described as 30 minutes of chaos a day and 23.5 hours of calm and cuddles! Finn is a wonderful dog in many many ways but sadly has exhibited some unacceptable dominance with the elderly dog he has been living with and after lengthy consideration and much heartache his owners felt that there was no solution but to ask us to help him find a new home. They have worked very hard with Finn to improve his behaviour and this has helped him become the truly lovely dog he is but it is felt that Finn needs to be in a home as an only pet and as such have provided us with the following insight into his personality ………… Finn walks very well on the lead (if you use a halti) and after the first 5 minutes of excitement he calms down and walks along quietly (with the odd correction). He loves his toys, especially the squeaky stuffed ones. He never steals or begs for food, but he will raid the bin if your not looking- his favourite thing to steal is egg shells (weird but true). Finn knows a few commands, he will bow when he first meets you if you say 'BOW'. He lies down if you pat the floor in front of him and say 'DOWN', also whilst lying down he will roll over if you pat his chest and say 'TUMMY'. Importantly, he also knows the 'LEAVE' command and will not touch his food if you tell him to ‘leave’, and then tell him it is ok. Finn is a very affectionate boy who loves his cuddles however, he does have tendencies to dominate (if allowed) and therefore needs a strict routine. Finn has never been punished but it was discovered (whilst bathing the parrots at his previous home) that Finn will stop any unwanted behaviour and lie down on his bed at the mere site of a plant spray bottle. Despite his previous owner’s best efforts Finn still has little or no reliable recall and so cannot be walked off lead. Finn is a lovely lad and has come a long way in a relatively short time and with continued training and an experienced owner Finn can progress even further and make someone a wonderful pet. If you think you could offer a special home for Finn, please contact either Carol Cushnie on 01925 470992, 07872 621524 or Sue & Phil White on 0161 620 6094