Our supporters - highlighting rescued and retired greyhounds looking for adoption in Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond

Greyhounds suit many home situations and adjust to all sorts of home set-ups.

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.

Here are a few of our high profile adopters/supporters espousing the virtues of adopted greyhounds:

Jilly Cooper

We were so touched to receive the support of Jilly Cooper when she sent us a book (now sold) via our supporter, Judy. Whittingham's Manager, Louise, had the honour of meeting Jilly Cooper in a previous role at a charity and said, "what a lovely lady she is - always so warm and supportive; and a huge greyhound lover (greyhounds are the favoured dog of some of her most well known characters in her books). We are so touched that she has written a card to send her "love to all the greyhounds and team at Whittingham" and for her kindness in supporting our endeavour to home greyhounds".

The photo is a memory of the meeting with Jilly Cooper several years ago when Jilly Cooper was holding her own original greyhound, Feather, along with Louise's original and first greyhound, Storm.
Thank you again to Jilly Cooper.

Amanda with Peter

Amanda Drew (Greyhound Adopter and Actor with extensive roles in theatre, television and film).

She will be a familiar face for Eastenders' fans and recently appeared in A Very British Scandal (BBC)

Ron

"These magnificent animals deserve a loving home and make perfect pets.

I was lucky enough to come across Whittingham Kennels in 2007 when I adopted my first greyhound, an incredible dog called Ron.

In 2016, after Ron had passed, I adopted Lobby or Peter as I came to call him.

Both dogs were incredibly sweet natured, gentle souls who made wonderful companions after their racing careers had ended.

Ron was known as the Chelsea Therapist by all who knew him as he had such a calming influence on any dog or human in his presence.

Peter was an absolute softie who adored cuddles and was very fond of his toys and his special spot in the garden where he would love to snooze away the day".

Ken and his greyhound, Lettie

Kenneth Jay (Greyhound Adopter and Actor)

Best known for appearing in "Big Nothing", "Wonder Woman 1984", "Woman in Gold" and recently "Doctor Who".

"Once you have adopted a greyhound, you'll be hooked for life! So think carefully before adopting a greyhound!!

Slender, beautiful, loving, noble, playful, mischievous, gentle and persuasive.

An exquisite combination of spirited and serene. They can prance like deer, run like cheetahs, stalk like lions - squirrels beware!

I speak from the experience of having had three greyhounds as pets over the past 20 years. And they've all been a joy.

Like any dog, they can be challenging and the ride may not always be smooth. But the rewards are sheer bliss".

Ken's greyhound, Amber

Ken's greyhound, Jacko

Fi Glover - journalist and presenter on Times Radio

Nancy was adopted from Whittingham Kennels and adopting Nancy was, to quote, Fi, "One of the best things we have ever done"!

Nancy lives with a cat and children and is a great ambassador for greyhound adoption.