Adopter Advice

Expecting? Prepared Your Hound For Life With A Newborn

Pregnancy, or the expected stress of having a new born baby, is one of the most common reasons tht hounds get returned to rehoming centres. But, is there a way to make it work?

Change Of Circumstances: What To Do When You Can't Keep Your Dog

Sometimes there is no choice but for an owner to surrender their hound for rehoming. It is an incredibly difficult decision, but it isn't always clear what the best avenue to take is when that decision needs to be made.

Dog Shoes: What Are They For?

There are lots of reasons as to why your hound may need little shoes on. Many of which are for medical reasons, but it can also be to avoid injury when walking in cities. But as usual, normal shoes don't fit sighthounds, so where do you get ones that will?

The Dog Warden: Everything You Need To Know

For any dog owner, the idea of them escaping the garden or running off on a walk, can be terrifying. Any number of situations can occur, one of which is being picked up by the dog warden. But, is this a bad thing?

ID Tags: an Essential Item

there are so many dog owners out there that do not realise that it is a legal requiment for dogs to wear an ID tag, and what should be on them, when in public.

Travel Safety: How To keep Your Hound Safe In The Car

Many people just put their dog in the back seat and go about their journey without a second thought, but not only is this in breach of the highway code, it also puts you at risk of fines and, worse still, heafty costs in the event of an accident.

The History Of Greyhounds

Greyhounds have one of the most colourful and full histories of any dog. As an ancient breed that has been unchanged over their many years alongside humans, they have a good reason to consider themselves royalty amongst hounds.

Harnesses: Form, Function & How To Choose The Right One

Harnesses come in a variety of forms and fasions, but few fit a sighthound effectively to be truly escape-proof. It is not a one size fits all, so how do you choose the right one?

Muzzles: What Is Their Role?

Muzles carry a heavy and long standing stigma, but wearing a muzzle does not mean a dog is aggressive. Muzzles hold a great many roles in a variety of situations!

Does Size Matter?

While the biggest males can get upward or 40kg and the smallest females might only tip the scales at 24kg, there is a lot more to greyhound sizes than simply their weight. It largely comes down to their individual body shape and those lanky legs!

Is A Greyhound Right For You?

There are so many dog breeds and breed mixes in the world now, from toy poodles to great big spanish mastiffs, bratty cockapoos to speedy lurchers, crack head malinois to the good ol' reliable labrador...and everything inbetween. People looking to adopt a dog have, quite literally, endless options available to them. But while the options are endless, not all of them are appropriate.

Pet Insurance: Is It Worth The Cost?

Pet insurance is a tricky one. there are as many people for it as there are against it and with the rising premium prices in recent years, many people are questioning whether it's worth it.

Dogs Vs Cats: Can Sighthounds Live In Mix Species Homes?

The short answer is yes. When it works, it works...but when it doesn't, it can be disasterous. Many sighthounds live in mix species homes but it isn't a universal ability and unraced (or 'non-chasing') greyhounds are wrongly assumed as being automatically suitable for these environments.

Rehoming Red Flats: What To Look For When Adopting

You want to ensure that you take the necessary steps to ensure that you choose a rehomer that you feel comfortable with, not only to match you with your perfect hound, but to give you the support you need before, and after, adoption.

Black Dog Syndrome: Affecting More Than Just Greyhounds

Black Dog Syndrome is an odd phenomenon, and one that has rolled around the welfare sector for many years. While it is a noticeable trend in greyhound rehoming, it isn't just limited to dogs . There is a historic preference for lighter coloured animals that has heavily impacted many pets, even small furries like guinea pigs!

Same-Day Adoptions: The Pros and Cons

There are countless organisations in the welfare sector and they all have a common goal, even if they do things slightly differently to each other. However, one practice that seems to occur in many instances is the pushing of same day, or restricted deadling, adoptions. But is this a problem, and why?

The Influence Of Hound Ownership On Mental Health

Hound ownership can come with a lot of ups and downs for our mental health. Some struggle more than others, and that is okay. We believe the best way to help people is to openly discuss the stress and anxiety that can come with adopting so that they feel supported and that they aren't alone.

Adopting A hound: What Questions Should You Ask?

There is nothing quite as exciting as booking in to go view hounds for adoption, but it can also be nerve wracking. In the muddle of emotions, it can be difficult to be clear headed and remember to ask all the questions (and remember the answers!)

Does Gender Matter?

Myths such as the idea that females are cleaner, easier to house train, are better behaved, more trainable and better on the lead (and that they're smaller) means that female hounds are more desirable, but is any of this true?

Beginner Essentials: What Do You Actually Need?

Bringing a new hound home is very exciting, but it is sometimes hard to know exactly what you need. Especially if it is your first dog! Pet shops are totally overwhelming and you will end up spending quite a bit more than is necessary to get started.

Your Greyhounds History: Are You Curious?

Have you ever wondered what your hound got up to before you adopted them? There is a very easy way to find out!

Know Your Sighthounds

From the biggest Wolfhound to the smallest Italian Greyhound, sighthounds come in a wide range of breeds, sizes and personalities. Do you know them all? Did you know there are well over 20 breeds and types that fall into the sighthound category!

Canine Companions: Introducing A Second Hound

Greyhounds make wonderful pets and the only thing better than a greyhound is two greyhounds...or more!

Apartment Living: Can You Adopt

Yes, absolutely! However, not all rehomers agree on this. Many applicants face rejection and their hopes of a canine companion are dashed due to not having access to a secure private garden or because of the stairs leading to the flat.

Holidays: With Or Without The Hound

Having a dog can complicate things when you want to go away on holiday. Apart from the financial implications, you really shouldn't book your own holiday before ensuring the dog has somewhere to go (assuming they aren't coming with you!) because you may very well come unstuck when you realise all the boarding kennels are fully booked!

Greyhounds Vs Glass: The Importance Of Visibility

Something prospective hound owners are often unaware of is that greyhounds were not bred for theri intelligence, unless we're refering to food, in particular toast or cheese. Or cheese on toast! But, this selective intelligence quite often comes with a leve lof accident-proneness which any existing hound owner will attest to.

Greyhound Lifestages

In conducting many adoption applicant interviews over the years, the large majority of people request a greyhound that is yound as possible. Is this always for the best?

Cleo The Caterpillar: An Unwritten Rule

We all know that greyhounds are a quirky breed, they're weird and fun, and they like to collect shoes and hoard things in their beds...but one phenomenon that no one has been able to explain is their unrivalled attraction to the 6ft long fluffy rainbow childrens toy!

Pet Cameras: Are They Worth It?

While it can feel a bit odd to have cameras in your house, pet cameras are rapidly rising in popularity and bring peace of mind to dog owners all over the world. They connect to an app on your phone, allowing you to check in on what's going on at home, no matter where you are.

Post-Adoption Depression: A Leading Cause Of Faield Adoptions

You would think with so many proven benefits from having a dog in your life, for both your mental and physical health, that everyone would have one. But, post adoption depression is very real, and can be a struggle for people to overcome.

Are They House Trained?

There are a number of questions that every adopter asks when considering adopting a greyhound, and without fail, every person at some point in the adoption process, people as 'are they house trained?'.

Home Checks: What To Expect?

Home checks are a necessary step in adopting any dog. This doesn't need to be a scary prospect, no one is trying to trip you up on purpose! It is purely a case of ensuring the property itself is safe and secure for a hound to come and life with you. They are usually very quick and straight forward

Greyhounds Myths & Misconceptions

There are many reasons why people choose to adopt a greyhound, but quite often they stumble upon them by accident when researching what breeds may suit their lifestyle, or on recomendation. But why aren't they the first port of call? Probably because of the extensive list of myths and misconceptions that surround the breed!

How To Choose A Rehoming Organisation

Each rehoming centre, and rescue, do things slightly differently to each other. So, the first step, which is also the most important step, is choosing the right rehoming centre for you. This may be someone local to you, or further afield. You should be prepared to travel to whichever centre you feel is right.

Hound Ownership: How Much Does It Cost

Taking a dog on, regardless of breed, is no small commitment. Whether it is your first hound or you're taking on a second...or a third, it is eesential that you consider the financial implications both in the initial outlay and the ongoing maintenance.