GREYHOUNDS
AS PETS
About
us
Greyhound Rescue Wales is the only Welsh based registered charity, which
is exclusively devoted to the welfare of Greyhounds, and Greyhound cross
breeds (Lurchers) in Wales. We began in 1993, over 1000 Greyhounds and
Lurchers have since been found permanent homes, and we are currently
homing over 100 dogs each year all over Wales.
All our work is done
by volunteers who raise funds, check prospective owners, transport dogs
etc. Because of our low overheads, the funds we raise go a long way.
We use private, licensed
boarding kennels in different parts of Wales, and we also use foster
homes to look after the dogs in our care. All dogs are vaccinated and
wormed and neutered and they receive all veterinary treatment which
is necessary. We visit all prospective owners, we take great care is
taken to match the right dog to the right home, and we provide follow-up
support to make sure things are working out well.
Why we are needed
Sadly Wales is no different to other parts of the UK in terms of the
cruelty inflicted on some Greyhounds and Lurchers when they are no longer
useful as racers or hunters. While some owners care for their dogs others
just discard them when they are no longer useful. One Greyhound was
hung from a tree, they are frequently thrown onto busy roads, and they
are shot, battered to death, poisoned or just locked up and left to
starve to death.
We estimate that between
400 and 500 pure bred Greyhounds need a home in Wales each year once
they are no longer able to race. It is also likely that more than this
number of greyhound cross breeds (lurchers) also need homes in Wales
each year.
GIVE A DOG A TREAT
Offering a dog the chance of a new life is the best present anyone can
offer
Thanks
to our work over 1000 families in Wales now know that Greyhounds and
Lurchers make wonderful pets and the number is growing daily. If you
are interested in adopting or fostering a greyhound or lurcher in helping
in other ways, or just want to find out more please look through the
rest of our website.
Related
Greyhound links
Phone now 07071 88 10 68 Registered Charity Number 1059733
Rescuing & re-homing greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds since 1993
