GRWE Dogs for Rehoming...

Bailey - is a lurcher x terrier aged around 18 months. His story is a sad one as he had been a gift to someone in the armed forces who put him in kennels during their frequent stays away. His owners then decided they no longer wanted him so he was handed to a rescue where he stayed in the same kennel for 5 months. He started kennel guarding, probably because he'd been there for so long, and the kennel maids were afraid of him! So the rescue centre decided to put him to sleep. Fortunately, GRWE were asked to help and Bailey was saved. This poor little dogs hasn't had much love or security in his short life.

When he first came into our care he was a very worried little chap. He disliked small spaces and responded far better towards women than men. Bailey has undergone a period of assessment and we are pleased to say he is doing really well. He no longer kennel guards, is a happy little boy who loves cuddles - just look at that smiley face! He is still rather frightened of new people, men in particular, but is now ready for a home. He would be happier in a home without small children. This lovely chap certainly deserves a home of his own to settle in after all the upheavals he has had in his life.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Bailey.

Buster - has had rather bad luck, having been sent back from two homes.  As you can see he is a beautiful dog, and he is very loveable - his favourite trick being to roll on his back, wherever he is, to have his tummy tickled.  He even does this at fundraising events, to the amusement of everyone around him.
 
This lovely dog is adoring and adorable, but he does have quite a strong personality and requires firm, confident leadership - for that reason we think he would do well in an experienced home where his owners would help him to understand that he is not 'leader of the pack'.  Buster has been receiving help and training at his kennels, where he is now behaving beautifully and with perfect manners, and this needs to be continued in his new home.  
 
In the right environment and with experienced owners to help him, Buster will make a marvellous pet.  We do not think Buster should live with cats, small dogs or children, but he would do very well with other greyhounds.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Buster.

Cassy - is a beautiful white and black Greyhound bitch who is not yet 2 years old. We were asked to take her after the dog warden picked her up as a stray. We are unsure what has happened to this girl as, when we checked her ear tattoos, we found that she is shown on the racing authorities' database as having been put to sleep! She is most certainly alive and well and, has been shown as being a previous racing dog with races at a registered track to her name. So, has someone tried to lose her somewhere in the system? Whatever her past is, Cassy's future is sure to be bright, and a new life is just around the corner for this gorgeous young lady.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Cassy.

Charlie - will be 3 years old in October and is an ex-racing greyhound. His career on the track was not a glittering one as he only raced 16 times before it was time to hang up his jacket and call it a day. He was handed in to our care by his trainer together with his sister Sophie. His owner really wanted him to have a pet home, and would have loved to keep him but doesn't have the room. Charlie is a large dog but could only be described as a gentle giant. He is really cuddly and affectionate and will make a wonderful pet.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Charlie.

Copper - is a 7 year old black greyhound dog who raced 117 times before retiring. When his owner decided to move his racing dogs to another kennel, Copper's future was very uncertain and he came into rescue. Copper is currently living in a foster home. His foster mum says he is house-trained, good with children and very loving. He does, however, have an issue with small dogs and he is definitely NOT cat friendly. He would probably be best suited to life in the country with someone who has experience of big, strong and, sometimes, wilful greyhounds. Off-lead Copper will come when called in an enclosed area and he will be a wonderful companion in the right hands.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Copper.

Crystal - this beautiful greyhound girl with the distinctive markings will be 2 years old in June.  She was bred for racing, and her owner clearly wanted the best for her as she was handed straight in to a rescue in the NE of England by her owner.  He wanted to secure a place for he, ensuring that she went to a good home.  Crystal is small, very pretty and she has been tested cat friendly.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Crystal.

Daisy - is a very pretty blue and white bitch and we are told that she is two and a half years old. Daisy is an ex-racer but broke a toe recently and so she was retired. The toe was removed and as she previously lost a toe on the other foot, she only has three on each of her front two paws. She has spent some time in a house following her foot operation, and is nearly there with her house training. Daisy is a very nervous girl who is wary of human contact and any loud noises or sudden movements. Daisy is quiet, is non- destructive and fine with other dogs, including small ones. Daisy needs a quiet house with no young children and preferably another dog who will give her confidence She needs a patient owner who wants to nurture a dog, give her space and who won't expect instant love and devotion. Daisy will be a bit of a project, but when she settles down she will make a wonderful pet. She CANNOT go to a home with cats.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Daisy.

Dandy - is 3 years old. This very handsome - and very aptly named! - black greyhound dog has come to us directly from his trainer. He is a rather shy boy but with the gentle tlc of the kennel staff he is slowly coming round in our kennels. Dandy had 20 registered races so his career wasn't a particularly glittering one. Dandy says he would rather be upside down on a sofa with his legs in the air than running around a racing track. We think he's got the right idea!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Dandy.

Dolly - is a beautiful black greyhound bitch aged three years old. She was bred for racing but didn't make the grade and was instead used as a coursing dog. Dolly is NOT cat friendly but loves other dogs and is friendly and sociable. She is quite small but very solidly built and has a lovely smiley face. Dolly has come to us together with Puzzle and Yippee from a dreadful situation in Ireland. You can read more about their story here.

Dolly and her friends appear to be in good shape physically but they are understandably very nervous dogs who ideally would be better placed in a home with another steady dog for company. We will NOT be homing them with small children.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Dolly.

Faith - is a fun and energetic 4 year old girl with a black coat and some brown smudging around her face. She was abandoned and, although ear-marked we cannot find any details of her race history. She is certainly in sound health and full of the joys of living. She is very affectionate and loves human company. She adores being cuddled and groomed when she will stand still long enough – usually after a big race round the paddock! She wags her tail constantly so you will be in no doubt how happy she is.

Faith would need an older family as her exuberance may be a little much for young children and she would benefit from an experienced owner who would teach her the firm but fair rules of the house. We think she would be better suited as an only dog initially until she settles down but she will give a lifetime of delight with her antics and the twinkle in her eye.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Faith.

Finist - is a white and black Greyhound dog who is 5 years old.  He is a tattooed greyhound who came to us from a dog pound in South Wales in July 2007.  We re-homed him but sadly he was returned to us, something which is always very sad for us.  Finist is confident dog who bounces on the lead and whirls around quite a bit ~ if he is allowed to of course!  This can be a bit off-putting to inexperienced people, but is quite easily cured.  He has recently been with an experienced foster carer who found him a delightful dog, full of fun and life.  Sadly he did not see eye to eye with one of the dogs in the pack so he had to come back to kennels. Finist is NOT cat friendly.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Finist.

Freya - is an 18 month old black bitch who has come to us from a flapping track. She has no injuries but was just not up to speed. She is a happy, friendly girl who is not too bouncy for her age. She is a sociable girl who likes other dogs and, like all greyhounds, loves people of course. Freya met some children the other day and approached them with her tail wagging and her eyes bright, so maybe somewhere in her past she has met children before ~ who knows! At the moment Freya is not looking her best as she is underweight and has had a flea allergy so her coat is thin and poor. She has been bathed, flea treated, and is putting on weight now that she has settled in. In just a short time she will have a coat so shiny that you will be able to see your face in it! Freya CANNOT go to a home with cats.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Freya.

Guiness - will be 6 years old in October. He is an ex-racing greyhound whose racing history tells us he last raced in 2005. Where he has been in the meantime is anyone's guess. He was picked up as a stray and was never claimed, like so many other greyhounds who are cast out when they are no longer fast enough. Guinness was in a stray pound and GRWE were asked to take him as the pound was getting full and spaces were tight. Guiness is a sociable boy who loves everybody and is very good natured. He will make a wonderful pet.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Guiness.

Hudson, as you can see, is a stunningly handsome blue dog, aged just two years.  He has a beautiful face with kind, interested eyes and he is in fact a very kind boy, who can be hugged and handled with complete safety.
 
We are not sure why Hudson was retired from racing at such a young age, because he is of sound health.  He gets very excited when he sees any kind of van, so he is obviously longing to be off on a new adventure.  Hudson is very strong, especially at times like those, so we feel that he would benefit from a firm handler with some experience of lead training.
 
However, we are sure that once Hudson is in a home with regular exercise and lots of new things to think about, he will forget all about racing and settle down to being a truly wonderful pet.  Hudson is extremely safe with people, but would NOT be suitable to live with cats.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Hudson.

Jack - is a gorgeous fawn greyhound dog who is only two years old. We are sure you will agree that he has the most wonderful green eyes and is the kind of dog who turns heads in the street! Sadly, Jack has not been well cared for and he came to us from a dog warden who had picked him up as a stray - just another unwanted dog thrown away. Jack was clearly bred for racing as he is a tattooed but he was never registered to race. He is such a handsome boy and is so friendly with people and good with other dogs.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Jack.

Jasper - is a lurcher aged around 18 months old. He came into rescue having been abandoned as a stray. He is the size of an average greyhound bitch and is black. His hair is a bit sparse on his legs and he has some quite large scars on his body, so who knows what has happened to him before coming to safety with us. Jasper has the ability to jump stock fences but has not attempted the 6 foot kennel fencing. If he does jump he makes no attempt to run away and has reasonable recall. He is good with most other dogs but not cats and isn't really a chaser. He could easily have hopped over the fence to the chickens he lived with in his foster home, but he chose not to. Jasper would be a good agility dog and needs an active home where there is lots going on, and he'd simply love to be with teenagers to play with him and interact. Could he be the dog for you?

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Jasper.

Jester - is a black greyhound dog who is 4 years old.  He has run nearly 60 races on registered tracks but his last race was over a year ago.  Since then there is no history on him,  until he ended up in a dog pound in the North of England recently.  We assume he's been racing on a flapping tack in the meantime, but we will never know.  Jester is a big dog with a big personality!  He walks well on the lead but is so friendly he sometimes jumps up and puts his paws on your shoulders.  This could be off-putting, especially to young children.  It's fair to say Jester loves people, whether it is cuddling with them or leaning on them, he is most definitely a people-dog!  He has an old shoulder injury which doesn't seem to bother him at all, but may be aggravated by off-lead exercise.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Jester.

Josh - will be 4 years old on the 1st of May.  He is a very handsome boy who was passed on to a totally unsuitable home (not by GRWE!) once his racing days were over. He was only in this home for six weeks when he was rescued from an emergency abusive situation, and we were asked to help.  He is slightly hand-shy  but he has lived with a male greyhound and he is used to teenage children. He is house trained as long as he is let out at regular intervals,  but he is not keen on small dogs or cats.  Josh is a lovely boy who needs and deserves a stable home ~ he would like nothing more than to be blowing out the candles on his birthday cake in his new home!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Josh.

Lady - is a stunning black Greyhound bitch who is coming up to 5 years old.  Her racing days are behind her and she is now looking forward to her retirement and hanging up her racing silks.  Lady has had 47 registered races and her trainer has asked GRWE to find her a secure home as a pet.  She is of course only used to life in a greyhound kennels, like all other ex-racers, but will soon settle in the routine of home life!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Lady.

Lucy - is a 6 year old greyhound bitch who is an ex-racer. She finished racing some time ago and has been living in a home since then. For reasons which had nothing to do with Lucy, she was put up for re-homing and thus came into our care. Lucy is a solidly built girl who loves other people and is keen to make friends. She is housetrained and is able to be left for periods of time on her own. She is a steady girl who needs some stability in her life after all the upheaval she has had, and will be a lovely companion for the right person. Lucy CANNOT go to a home with cats.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Lucy.

Max - is a fawn greyhound cross who is around 18 months old. He was involved in a traffic accident and was taken to a vet for treatment by his owners. But when it came to paying the bill, his owners would not pay and instead they left poor Max behind at the vets. GRWE were asked if we would take him and thus he came into our care. Not surprisingly, Max is unhappy in kennels. He is probably wondering where his family has gone and what he has done to end up in a kennel! Max barks quite a lot in kennels, but he is a nice dog who just needs someone to understand him!! He is a bright lad who will shine for someone who is prepared to spend time with him. In just a short time he has learnt some basic commands and is desperate to please anyone who pays him attention. Please see beyond Max's boisterous ways - offer him a forever home and he will reward you handsomely.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Max.

Max II - our lovely madcap 100 mile-an-hour boy! Max will be 6 years old in May. He retired from racing on a flapping track 6 months ago with no injuries and has been waiting for a place in kennels ever since. When he came into rescue Max was very fat and quite stressed. He's quite breathless when he is running (in a safe enclosed paddock) and it seems like he has had very little exercise since he retired from racing. We are slowly increasing his exercise and Max is getting fitter by the day.

Max has only ever known kennel life and has had a very limited world up until now. He takes every new experience in his stride and is making the most of his new environment and loving every minute of it! He is a confident dog who is great with people and has previously shared his kennel with a greyhound bitch. He will need to be carefully introduced to other breeds of dog as he simply does not know what they are, having only ever met other greyhounds his whole life. He cannot go to a home with cats.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Max II .

Monty - is a lovely brindle Greyhound dog who is 5 years old.  He is a registered greyhound who has had 50 races on a registered track.  However, there is no history since his last race eighteen months ago. Sadly, he too ended up in a North of England dog pound in a very poor condition ~not much of a "thank you" for his efforts we are sure you will agree.   He has taken some months to recover, and bring back to full fitness in readiness for re-homing.  He is very friendly but is a little strong on the lead.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Monty.

Nellie - is an ex-racing greyhound who is now looking for a comfy retirement sofa. She has raced 77 times and now, at the age of nearly 5, she feels its time for a rest. She has come directly from her trainer and is a lovely, friendly and affectionate girl who loves people and who will soon adapt to her new life in a home environment. Many people comment on how easily ex-racers adapt to life in a home and because they are so used to a routine they tend to just "slot in" to living in a home with the minimum of fuss. We are sure that Nellie will be no different!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Nellie.

Penny - is a sweet girl, aged five years, who has lived in a home with a young family, who sadly were unable to keep her.  She is safe with small children, housetrained and good in the home; however, Penny does prefer to be the only pet.  She becomes rather jealous of other dogs and, while not aggressive, makes it quite clear that she is not happy with the situation. For example, she insisted on overturning the water bowl every time the other family dog wanted a drink.  What a little madam and not very ladylike behaviour at all!
 
As a single pet, however, Penny will make a smashing companion and will lap up all the attention she is not prepared to share with anyone else!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Penny.

Prince - is a 4, soon to be 5, year old greyhound dog who has only ever known kennel life. He is an ex-racing greyhound who has had 52 registered races during his career. Prince was gifted to us from his owner, together with Silky. They have been staying in the racing kennels but as they have both retired and their owner could not keep them at home, GRWE were asked to help. Prince is a big dog and oh-so handsome too.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Prince.

What a handsome lad Rock is! This lovely black and white greyhound dog is only two years old and although he is tattooed in his ears, he has never been registered to race. It is possible that Rock may have raced on an un-registered track, but we shall never know for sure. Rock is just a baby who needs to be shown the ropes and learn the right way to behave. He has spent some time in a home and is said to be good with children, house trained and non-destructive. Rock has tested NOT cat friendly.

Rock is such a lovely chap, we are surprised that he hasn't been snapped up! He is still waiting in kennels for his forever home to come along, and within the next day or so he will be going to a foster home to chill out. Rock is such a people dog, he loves to be with you, and he is friendly around other dogs too. He likes nothing better than to use his human companion as a "leaning post" whilst he is having a cuddle ~ he absolutely laps it up and is practically purring! Who's going to offer this gorgeous boy his own sofa?

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Rock.

Silky - with be 5 years old in June. He is an ex-racer who has only known life at racing kennels so far. All that is about to change of course and we are sure he is already dreaming of his own sofa and a cosy home life. Silky has had 66 registered races and came to us directly from his trainer, together with Prince. They have been staying in the racing kennels but as they have both retired and their owner could not keep them at home, GRWE were asked to help. Prince is a big dog and is looking forward to greeting you with a bear hug!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Silky.

Sophie - will be 3 years old in October. She has come directly from her trainer, retiring after only 3 registered races, so her career was not a long one! Her trainer handed her over with her brother Charlie as she wanted both dogs to have the very best possible chance of a new life in a home. Sophie is a really lovely little girl who loves everyone she meets. Just look at that face, we are sure it could melt even the hardest heart!!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Sophie.

Tom - is yet another of our black greyhound dogs. He is 4 years old and what a lovely boy he is with such a shiny coat too! Tom came to us from a general breed rescue who had too many dogs and would never manage to rehome a black greyhound. Tom is a nice and affectionate boy who loves everyone he meets and likes nothing more than a cuddle. He is tattooed but was never registered to race, so we will never know anything about his past life. We are certain his future will be far brighter and hope it won't be long before he finds a sofa to call his own and all the love he needs.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Tom.

Whiskey - is a super dog who is around 3 years old and who really deserves a break. He has been with us a long time and we are very fond of him. Whiskey came to us from a dog pound so we know nothing of his history. We re-homed him with a family but he was returned to us following some incidents where he challenged both adults. Whiskey knows his own mind and can be very single-minded when he chooses to be! However, Whiskey has lots of very positive points and in the right home will make a loving and loyal pet.

Whiskey needs someone who is a strong leader yet who is not going to meet his challenges with more challenges, as this will mean that Whiskey will rack things up a notch! A calm confident person who will show Whiskey that they are in charge will mean that he can relax and start enjoying life!

Whiskey is a very bright dog who loves a game of ball and lots of interaction with people. He can sit and his recall is good too, as is his house-training. Whiskey loves people and responds well to those whom he respects. He can at times be quite full-on with other dogs but has lived very happily with a greyhound bitch in the past, and will happily play with dogs whom he knows and has been introduced to. He cannot live with cats. You can see Whiskey on his very own special photo shoot here - and what a very lovely chap he is too!

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Whiskey, or click here if you would like to help sponsor his £10 per day kennelling costs.

Zak - is yet another black greyhound ~ our kennels are full of them at the moment! This lovely greyhound dog is not yet 2 years old so he's just a baby. He has white ticking all over him and is adored by everyone at kennels! Zak is an ex-racer, although he has only raced a few times, as he was rather useless!! He was taken straight from the track by a man whose partner was about to give birth so things got rather stressful at home and he advertised Zak free to a good home in the paper. We are sure that you will agree that Zak deserves much better than this! He is a lovely quiet & gentle dog who is house trained & used to young children.

Please phone 07000 785092 if you wish to rehome Zak.

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