Happy New Year & Welcome 2017.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and we look forward to working with you throughout 2017, finding forever homes for the greyhounds who come into our care.

Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers for all your hard work, we are very lucky to have so many talented people.  We have people who are kennel hands, fundraisers, home checkers, fosterers, DIY folk, socialisation with other breeds/training, walkers, coat makers, coat/bedding washers, take dogs to the vets – local and further afield (specialist vets) and people who donate saleable items.  We are very fortunate to have a wide range of volunteers, you all make Greyhound Lifeline so successful.  Thank you and we hope to help even more greyhounds in 2017.

In 2016 we homed 45 greyhounds, a successful year for those greyhounds.

During 2016 we had some special case greyhounds that found their forever homes.  We had Cheetah and Izzy both who needed specialised veterinary care to correct their medical issues.  Winston had waited for such a long time for his forever home, he had to watch his pal Harry find his new home but the waiting was worth it as he now has a lovely home up in Scotland, where he has adjusted very well and loves his new friend Emma.

 Winston

Greyhound Appeals:

Jake and Trotter are still looking for their forever homes, both these boys are ready and waiting patiently.  Could one of the boys live with you?

Jake is seven years old.

Jake is seven years old.

Jake loves to be around people, he is larger than life and enjoys his walks.

Trotter is three years old.

Trotter is three years old.

Trotter is a bouncy boy who just loves to know what is going on.  He enjoys being outside and with people, what a cuddle bunny.

Reserved Greyhounds:

Worzel, Katie and Hammy are reserved.

We are very pleased for our Katie, a few months ago she was diagnosed with a heart condition.  Katie has been in a foster home now for several months and loves it!  We are very happy that she has now found her forever home where she can enjoy being with her own family and her new friend Rocky.

katie-home

Fundraising:

Our stocks are starting to run low that we can sell to raise money to support the greyhounds in our care. Our wish list of goodies to sell include. Children’s toys, games (board, electronic and PlayStation/Xbox type), kitchen gadgets, utensils and crockery. Jigsaws, DVDs (not video tapes please), CD’s, ornaments and unopened/unwanted toiletries etc. Thank you for your continued support.

Used Postage Stamp and Ink Cartridge Appeal:

Many of you may already know that the Retired Greyhound Trust collect used postage stamps to raise funds for the greyhounds in their care. For some of you collecting the occasional stamp here and there and finally getting around to posting a collection off may be a bit of a nuisance. If you bring them along to Greyhound Lifeline we can send them off for you when we have collected a larger amount. We also collect old mobile phones.

Fundraise for us using eBay:

You can sell items on ebay and choose to donate between 10% and 100% of your sale price to Greyhound Lifeline. If you are an ebay member you could also simply donate by using your Paypal account. For ebay members only please visit their Sell for Charity page and enter “Greyhound Lifeline” in the Charity name area. If you are a UK tax payer please also tick the Gift Aid box. Please read ebay’s terms and conditions carefully as we cannot be held responsible for any problems you may encounter. Could you sell your unwanted items and help us to buy food, provide veterinary care and generally look after the greyhounds in our care at the same time.

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