Greyhound Life Blog - May 25 onwards
Adopting a greyhound; life at Whittingham Kennels; stories of our rehomed/adopted greyhounds; information for greyhound lovers!
If you are considering adopting a greyhound, please view our current "greyhounds looking for homes".
Donations towards our work for rehoming rescued and retired greyhounds are always very much appreciated! Please go to our Whittingham Kennels' gofundme page, or email us for bank details.
Two new arrivals!
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VE Day
Here is Misty with her adopter, Sandra.
We remember all those who lost their lives during World War Two and all conflicts both past and present.
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Millie and Jack
Meanwhile, Jack has finally plucked up the courage to get near his little friend (yes, he was frightened of her at first!!!) and has found the sofa.
Two very lucky dogs.
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Seren and May arrive to start the search to find their homes
We will assess them as we get to know them!
(We may have visitors for one over the weekend but there are more new girls arriving tomorrow too).
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Thank you
Thanks so much to the sender of the biscuits; and to everyone who sends food, parcels and bedding. We really appreciate it.
Will and Jack find their homes
We were very lucky that two dogs found their special homes today. Jack went home to his new adopter and their Jack Russell.
And Will (pictured right) has really fallen on his paws with his exceptionally kind adopter and her other greyhound. As you may remember, Will has a heart condition and so many people responded so generously to his appeal. He needs medication for life and the money raised will cover this. And it is so kind of his special adopter who offered him a home. We can't thank her enough. He's also a very nervous dog so is currently taking refuge in the bathroom (!), but we know he will come round with the confidence of the other greyhound and the kindness of his adopter.
We look forward to hearing how both settle in.
Thanks so much again.
To adopt a greyhound, email wkretiredgreyhounds@gmail.com
The dogs waiting for homes have all sorts of temperaments to suit all sorts of home set ups.
And Will (pictured right) has really fallen on his paws with his exceptionally kind adopter and her other greyhound. As you may remember, Will has a heart condition and so many people responded so generously to his appeal. He needs medication for life and the money raised will cover this. And it is so kind of his special adopter who offered him a home. We can't thank her enough. He's also a very nervous dog so is currently taking refuge in the bathroom (!), but we know he will come round with the confidence of the other greyhound and the kindness of his adopter.
We look forward to hearing how both settle in.
Thanks so much again.
To adopt a greyhound, email wkretiredgreyhounds@gmail.com
The dogs waiting for homes have all sorts of temperaments to suit all sorts of home set ups.
Sox and Jack arrive to find their homes
Sox and Jack were new arrivals this week. Both are reserved as they suited people who had enquired and needed the dogs to be good with other breeds. More new arrivals are scheduled for this week so please do keep spreading the word so we can tackle our huge waiting list of dogs as fast as possible. There are so many needy dogs waiting to just get to us.
Thanks to everyone who does adopt or support. We couldn't do it without you.
Email wkretiredgreyhounds@gmail.com to adopt a greyhound.
Lucky and Tess settle in
And news from Tess' adopters is that she is also settling very well (and now called Tessa). Tess had been overlooked for a while for no good reason so it just proves how the longer stays can thrive when they get to the right home.
We are so delighted to see them both doing well and a huge thanks again to their adopters.
We are gradually taking in our new girls who will be looking for homes and hope to be as lucky as Lucky and Tessa. We will be full again by next weekend.
And let's not forget the boys. They are equally as deserving with so many male greyhounds on our waiting list.
Thanks to everyone who adopts, shares the word or supports us in any way.
To adopt a greyhound, email wkretiredgreyhounds@gmail.com
Warmer weather; Tess and Lucky find a home
It's nice to be able to put the winter coats away!
We were delighted to see Lucky into her new home today with her special adopter. And Tess also fell on her paws today with some lovely adopters (who have had greyhounds from us before). We hold our breath as they settle but can't wait to hear
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