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Welcome to Tia Logie!

Welcome to Tia Logie!

We have 22 dogs here for rehoming at the minute....obviously that doesn't include the other 40, the sponsor dogs and the naughty dogs...We don't know a massive amount about them as they haven't been here long...and funnily enough not 1 of them qualified for the £400...

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Matilda 01/04/2008 – 07/09/2020

It’s very sad but we had to say our goodbyes to Matilda on Monday evening, peacefully, with the help of a great vet and her humans at her side. Osteosarcoma is nasty and aggressive and even Matilda with all her determination and stoicism could only fight it for a...

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Your Dog

Your Dog

Take a look at the September 2020 Edition of Your Dog. This edition includes reasons to be cheerful, a last word with Stephen Jenkinson and much more! Click here to read!

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Glencoe

Glencoe

Don't bother getting in touch. He isn't going anywhere for the moment. Glencoe is one of the most magnificent greyhounds to pass our threshold in a very long time. We keep going to check on him!  Just to see if he needs anything you understand. Like a sardine or a...

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The Brothers

The Brothers

If a vision of Kate O'Mara has just flashed before your eyes, have a lie down. That was 1972! We mean our brothers. Mr Mole, Terence, Bungle, and Eugene. Thanks everyone who has tried to break down their walls and made daft soothing soppy noises. As you can tell from...

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‘Friday Shane’, RIP

Shane slipped through our fingers yesterday surrounded by professionals making daft soppy noises. Smoothing his path to the bridge were some very old friends. Kenzie who has worshiped him for four years and also a previous love, our very own Becca. Becca knew him from...

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Bracing ourselves…

Bracing ourselves…

Corrigan AKA Colin, Captain Cook bn 26.03.10 He had 84 races at Belle Vue and came to us as in a right state in June 2014. Bob showed a surprising pair of heels that day. Read Corrigan's sponsor page, "a take him or else" ultimatum. Shane, Friday's Shane just a year...

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Foster update: Rafford (‘Rafa’)

Foster update: Rafford (‘Rafa’)

News from Rafa’s foster home... Rafa is a stunning boy, beautiful from tip to toe. He’s been with us for 2 weeks, coming directly from kennels into his first home environment. Apparently he’s an accomplished racer, but you’d never know as he is such a loving home boy....

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Mo

Mo

Here is the lovely Mo enjoying the cooler weather. She came to us just over four years ago... I remember driving back to the farm from the stray kennel in Doncaster. We were coming through a built up area and she saw a small dog being walked on a lead at the roadside....

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Rehoming update: Torre

Rehoming update: Torre

Torre has been adopted by Helen and Paul, and they've provided us with an update on how she's doing: We just thought we'd drop you a quick mail to say how lovely Torre has been and how well she is settling in. We both absolutely adore her and she has quickly become a...

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Adopting a Tia dog: Adoption donation

Adopting a greyhound or lurcher from Tia is the beginning of a long friendship with one of the kindest, gentlest, and quietest dog breeds you will ever find. (They are smart too: which one of you has to go to work to feed the dog….?) Greyhounds and lurchers make...

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A Tale of Two Doves

A Tale of Two Doves

A few weeks ago two baby doves were born. A beautiful white fan tail dove in the beautiful purpose built dove cote. She has a big family in the beautiful dove cote but was being picked on by some of the older ones. She sought refuge on the top of the house. Meanwhile...

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Vets back at Tia

Vets back at Tia

Thanks to everyone who have been waiting for Chris, our vet from Donaldson's, to start operating here again. He will be starting next week.. I have a very long list and i think i have everyone but could you email me anyway...JUST EMAIL...to make sure that i have you...

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Sheffield 13

Sheffield 13

UDATE  20th December 2020... Who can believe that this was almost a year ago...these are the dogs that broke my heart into tiny pieces. Not because we couldn't fix them, i knew we could. But the state that they had been in for so many years, so much neglect and...

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Thanks everyone

I want to thank everyone for inquiring about rehoming. We hold our hands up, we are behind in our responses and the reception is a bloody nightmare here anyway. We have to concentrate on Thomas at the moment, more on him later. Can we ask that all enquiries are sent...

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Sixty-nine!

Sixty Nine!! That is the number of Tia dogs that have gone up the drive into temporary or permanent homes, in the last 9 weeks. We shouldn't crow, it's not nice, but lets give credit where it is due. You lot out there, our fantastic supporters who overlook our many...

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Great News

Great News

Great News Mr Mole and all the Tia sponsor dogs would like to say a big thank you to all the wonderful supporters who have Sponsored a Tia hound. In April we had an amazing 60 new sponsors which is fantastic news for Tia, especially at this difficult time, having had...

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It’s like the Marie Celeste……

It's like the Marie Celeste...... ..or Flannon flaming Isle. That'll take a few of us back. Whilst there is no chance of an untouched meal around here, an over-toppled chair would not look out of place. A walk around the blocks last night doing checks revealed how...

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If you need help

Thanks to the generosity of our fantastic followers we actually have a few spare kennels. If any of our owners are in trouble (hospital, strict isolation, NHS workers etc) and need the dogs out and safe please ring me. We have two in already due to this crisis. Tia...

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Sir Henry, ex-Tia Shire in his new working home

Sir Henry, ex-Tia Shire in his new working home

We love having updates on the horses and ponies in their new homes.   This is Sir Henry who was adopted back in February with William where they both joined the Royal Park Shires team over in London.   Think it's safe to say Henry has found his feet and loving his new...

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Tia Rescue eBay shop… for your greyhound essentials!

Tia Rescue eBay shop… for your greyhound essentials!

Tia shops and the farm may be closed, but you can still purchase your dog essentials by clicking here and purchasing through our ebay page. Whether it's "Bag 'em" poo bags, Treats 2 sit 4, collars, leads, harnesses, tea towels or even Tia Rescue baseball hats, you can...

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We have so many Greyhounds needing homes.

We have so many Greyhounds needing homes.

We have so many Greyhounds needing homes. All have names, all need a chance. 83 to be precise 2 of the Sheffield 13. Spot and Dot the day they arrive. We want them to go together. they have blossomed into lovely hounds. The boys... Barra Bullseye Mallaig Milton Raasay...

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Hi: My name’s Jack

Hi: My name’s Jack

Hi: My name’s Jack I’m told that I can be a bit ‘energetic’ at times, but that’s just because I’m usually full of life. But just at the moment, I’m feeling pretty sad as are most of my doggy and horse friends. You see, the humans around here try their best to keep us...

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Writer’s block

Writer’s block

As some of you may know we have been causing trouble for 25 years. We could fill a three-volume novel with the tales of our past endeavours and exploits. Frankly we sailed a bit too close to the wind on occasion. Anyone remember why Jason ended up in the dock? The...

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The Dog With No Bark

The Dog With No Bark

Farewell to a much loved beautiful greyhound girl, and a wonderful greyhound ambassador. Lupe was ‘ Iris’s Diamond’ on the Tia ‘Wall of Shame’. An emaciated stray, she came to Tia at Moorside Farm in Oct 2007. I adopted her in Feb 2008, when she was still only 2 years...

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Croick. He was Not even named

Croick. He was Not even named

He was not even named Can you donate towards his care and show him we do care His name is now Croick. It is difficult to embellish the profile of a dog that nobody could be bothered to even name. He came into the world on 20.07 2017 and broke the Tia record for...

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Time to bag up that clutter

As you all stay safe at home we know many of you are keeping yourselves busy clearing out wardrobes and cupboards and having declutters in garages and sheds.  Please keep all your much-needed donations bagged and ready to drop into your local shop or at the farm when...

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RIP HARRIS

To a lot of folks (some quite normal), sadness over a loss of an animal is incomprehensible, particularly at this time. However, we feel sure that our supporters will feel some empathy with us. Harris (Stepaside Elvis) slipped through our fingers yesterday and went...

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Rogart – the ruthlessness of racing

Rogart – the ruthlessness of racing

The ruthlessness of this industry. Meet 'Lazy Game', now known as Rogart, whelped in 2015. He's been around. This 30 kilo racer is the type that greyhound racing depends on. Standing dish at Romford, he has also screamed around Perry Barr, Harlow, Monmore and the...

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Please sponsor Mr Moles care at Tia Rescue

Please sponsor Mr Moles care at Tia Rescue

When the Sheffield 13 arrived at Tia Rescue, they were neglected and damaged. Wrecked emotionally and physically. Some are on their journey to recovery. This video is day 1 We have three beautiful brothers that may never be homed, at this time they are too broken....

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Myrtle… relaxing while the sun shines

Myrtle… relaxing while the sun shines

Here's Myrtle, enjoying sunbathing after the long period of rain. She's not enjoying the lock down though; now the weather has improved she wants to go walkies more often. Just enjoy the sun whilst it's shining, Myrtle!  

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We need YOUR help!

We need YOUR help!

We Need YOUR help! Could you spare the cost of a cup of coffee? Dear Tia Supporter, You will be aware that with the ongoing health concerns and unprecedented restrictions related to COVID-19, we are all in a very different world than any of us had ever envisioned. Yet...

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Rosie’s progress in her new home

Rosie’s progress in her new home

We've had an update on the progress of Rosie's (was Rollie) in her new home: It wasn’t plain sailing in the beginning, but Rosie is a wonderful addition to our family. Her favourite spot from day one is laying at the side of my husband's chair in lounge. She loves her...

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Indra settling in to her new home

Indra settling in to her new home

As many of you are aware we have some incredibly intelligent and adept greyhounds come through our doors. Indra is one of those rehomed last weekend and has provided us with an update of how she's settling in.... Hi Deb, I am settling very well into my new home. Found...

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Circling the Wagons: Update, 23rd March

Circling the Wagons: Update, 23rd March

Once again we are in a better place because of our volunteers. Within forty-eight hours the back room girls and boys answered the call and a stream of the luckiest dogs in the world went down the drive. I have never been so happy to see the backsides of so many...

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Call for help if you’ve previously adopted from Tia…

Call for help if you’ve previously adopted from Tia…

With all the madness that is going on we have had to reduce staff here at the farm. I will do a full update later, but if any of our previous adopters would like to foster a dog it will be massively appreciated..... These 6 came in this week and i am hoping that we...

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Update regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Update regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

As per the latest government guidelines we have made the decision to close the Tia kennels and site to visitors with immediate effect. However, we will still be rehoming dogs but BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We have to ensure we minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for...

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Country-wide dog vomiting outbreak

There is an awful bug going around and it has been for a couple of months. It is all over the country and you can read more about it here and here. My house dogs have all had it and no idea where they picked it up...It involves sickness and horrible diarrhea. It can...

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Abandoned Greyhound Barnsley

Abandoned Greyhound Barnsley

If there is a God Tia has offended him because we seem to be constantly overwhelmed with walking hat racks of late. Frankly, our conviction that we are seeing something seismic in the industry is growing. Far too many chuck outs in a brief space of time.

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Please Donate to help abandoned Greyhound Dot

Please Donate to help abandoned Greyhound Dot

Update from Donaldson's Vets. Dot is brighter today, she has had no more vomiting. She is still on a drip and antibiotics. She is a bit brighter and is eating. Fingers crossed for this old girl... My heart is breaking tonight. Over 12 yrs old. She has been in this...

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Tia shop features in ‘Meet the Richardsons’

Tia shop features in ‘Meet the Richardsons’

When comedian Jon Richardson goes looking for a bargain he knows exactly where to go - Tia charity shops! UKTV are broadcasting the first series of 'Meet the Richardsons', starring comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. As part of the first episode Jon needs to...

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Merlin’s magical new life

Merlin’s magical new life

Andrea and Ben rehomed Tia boy Merlin (who was called Katsu whilst at Tia) and have sent us an update on how he's settled in with them and his new sister, Roxy. Merlin was very nervous when we got him, and for first few months he would pull really hard on the lead...

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Right, we are not happy.

Right, we are not happy.

We expect to see a dog in this state coming off the flapping track or from a pound, not from a registered trainer. In fairness, the transporter and the GBGB aren't happy either, the former blazing, the latter arrived within the hour after our phone call. This little...

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Petal: Tia’s very own luvvie

Petal: Tia’s very own luvvie

Perhaps some of you saw 'Vera' last night based at Sunderland Stadium. Maybe you recall our Petal, found straying in the Leeds area just a few weeks after her sister Elvira was discovered in the same area. Petal is now in a loving home but before she left us without a...

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Absent friends 2019

It is a bit late perhaps - the calendar says its the 20th - but Tia always likes to say goodbye properly to those who are now waiting on the Rainbow Bridge. (God, I hope there is one) Chester and Millie. They sure as hell are not on the bridge as their Dad had been...

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The back-room boys & girls

Forgive us, we have been run off our slingbacks these past few weeks. Having our hands full with the Sheffield 13, our focus has slipped a bit regarding our manners. We'll address that now. I would like to personally thank all of our volunteers for their unfailing...

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Sheffield 13 update: Stilton’s cardiology assessment

Sheffield 13 update: Stilton’s cardiology assessment

Emma, one of our supporters, is a cardiology nurse at Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby and recently helped us out with Stilton - one of the Sheffield 13. Here's an update from Pride's facebook page: Stilton is one of 13 senior greyhounds recently rescued by Tia...

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How I learned to stop worrying and love greyhounds

How I learned to stop worrying and love greyhounds

We received the following email from Jennifer earlier this week about her meeting with Hedley, an ex Tia resident, and it gave us a chuckle. Well let me tell you a story ?. I am 70 and really a cat person with a few special exceptions.  So I am just about to have my...

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The Sheffield 13: Update on rescued greyhounds

The Sheffield 13: Update on rescued greyhounds

They were hidden away in the dark for far too long. Their journey to recovery has started at Tia Rescue. Some of them clearly can't believe the change in their luck; they're overjoyed in their new warm beds and delighted to be running in our secure paddocks. There's...

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Mr Mole. Rescued Greyhound

Mr Mole. Rescued Greyhound

Mr Mole is a beautiful, terrified soul. He is just starting to feel at ease, lying still and trying to be invisible. He's had a run in one of our paddocks and felt the sunshine on his back. He's also had biscuits, sausage rolls, and snuggles and love. Animal welfare...

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Canisa: From Tia to the Netherlands

"I am Canisa. Ten weeks ago I was adopted from Tia Rescue and I moved to the Netherlands to be with my new mummy." As some of you will remember, Canisa was recently rehomed in the Netherlands with Laura. Canisa, with some help from Laura, has provided us with an...

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It is a disgrace. GBGB

I don't very often get involved publicly with this stuff. But the Heaton's kennels are beyond belief. They have been "looking after" greyhounds like this for the past 24yrs that I know of. I have no idea how long they have been racing greyhounds. I have had a lot of...

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Lets find a home

Lets find a home

We need to find this little chap a home.. He's 6 months old, chipped, all papers and jabs fleas worms etc. From a working farm. He's very sweet but very very timid perhaps needs a female adopter. All enquiries to Deb at Tia rescue.

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A big thank you

A big thank you

Many thanks to all staff and customers of the Auckley and Kirk Sandall Co-op stores for supporting Tia Rescue over the last 12 months.  By nominating Tia Rescue as their chosen charity, shoppers have donated to us every time they have used their Co-op membership card.  The money will be put to very good use caring for the animals at Tia Rescue.
Once again, thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated! 
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We have had a great weekend rehoming greyhounds

We have had a great weekend rehoming....Deacon, Peggy, Donovan and Rocky have been adopted. Stanton and Bohdi have gone into permanent foster homes...sadly Myrtle is still here. She did go out too but needs a home on her own...she is a right madam...She is fine here...

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Beauty a Tia rescue Shire horse

Beauty a Tia rescue Shire horse

MayQueen, Annie and Beauty. I love looking through my old photos, of which I have a lot. MayQueen and Annie are long gone. Beauty left us on Wednesday, she was the grand old age of 31 years.... Thanks to all our supporters who continue to help us, help these unwanted...

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Urgent help needed to home 2 older Greyhounds

Urgent help needed to home 2 older Greyhounds

HELP We have just had 2 dogs come back into kennels after being in a home for over 7 years. Bohdi is 12yrs old and Myrtle is 10yrs old. They need to back in a home, separately will be fine. All vet bills/if any needed will be paid for by Tia. Myrtle came in with these...

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Abandoned Greyhound Leeds

Abandoned Greyhound Leeds

Mouse Its 2019 and people still abandon greyhounds to starve on the streets. This beautiful girl found roaming the streets of Leeds. She is safe now at Tia Rescue, please donate towards her care. Please share

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Thank you for supporting Tia Rescue

Thank you for supporting Tia Rescue

A successful day fundraising at Trinity Walk, Wakefield today! £146 raised for Tia! Thank you to our volunteers Val, Helen, Amanda and Alison and to the people of Wakefield for their generosity!

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Happy adopters at Tia Rescue

Happy adopters at Tia Rescue

Two happy Tia Rescue adopters. Perhaps its TIME? Just a few photos of Jonny\Emrys!! He has settled into the family very, very well, as you can see. Just to say Callie was 3 yesterday. Another thank you. Can’t remember life without her. See you at the summer fair.

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Koda bear update

Koda bear update. He's really settled in now - he's such a good boy! He loves cuddles if you so stroking him he asks for more and takes every opportunity to get his head in your lap for a love. He is much calmer these days - he doesn't really react to any other dogs,...

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Weekly Update Tia Rescue

Weekly Update. Well, it's been as crazy as ever. Five ponies have gone out. Fez, Rue and Scooby to H&H Equestrian...they actually supply unicorns if you fancy a pony party at home. Check them out, they are on Facebook. We have had 7 beautiful greyhounds go out to...

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Weekly Update. Tia Rescue

Weekly Update. We have had another good week on the homing front, 3 ponies, Romulos, Poppy and the lovely old Angel... Pitt a beautiful black greyhound boy has gone to his new home too. We have a couple more greyhounds reserved. We lost one of the ducklings, probably...

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Weekly Update.

Weekly Update.

Weekly Update. Well, this week hasn't been too bad. Lachlan came back from a home, on Tuesday and was pleased to be back. Some just are. He will have to go with a greyhound girl next time. Wednesday morning we found one of the stallions we were looking after dead in...

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A blast from the past at Tia Rescue

A blast from the past at Tia Rescue

A blast from the past Prior to moving to Mill Race farm Tia Rescue lived in the remote Yorkshire Hills Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire They had a proper snow [video width="960" height="540"...

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Tia Rescue weekly update

Tia Rescue weekly update

Weekly Update. The beginning of the week brought us Lenny, Harvey and Faith. 3 beautiful greyhounds from the track at Doncaster. Wednesday we had to take Patsy and Reggie to the Oakham equine hospital. Patsy came to us last year after being dumped as a baby and had...

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SPECIAL APPEAL FOR STANTON. Needs a home

SPECIAL APPEAL FOR STANTON. Needs a home

Stanton has a heart condition and will be on medication for the rest of his life. He really needs to find a sofa. Tia Rescue will meet his vet bills, contact Deb if you can help. Please share, let's get Stanton a home

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Gemma is smiling as she heads for her forever home

Gemma is smiling as she heads for her forever home

Gemma was left tied to a tree in the freezing cold of winter. She was emaciated weighing just 13 kg, half the weight of an adult female greyhound. Nearly starved to death in a Yorkshire city in England.After weeks of recovery at Tia Rescue, she is taken her next big...

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Gemma doing so well in her new home

Gemma doing so well in her new home

Gemma returning to Tia House of Hounds with her new best friend Betsy. They shared a doggy broth, Gemma did a meet and greet then her Mum and dad had a big breakfast, a hound walk around the orchard followed by farm-made apple pie and custard. A great place to visit...

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Gemma appeal at Tia, neglected Greyhound needs your help

Gemma appeal at Tia, neglected Greyhound needs your help

Donate to Gemma https://www.tia-rescue.org/donate/ Gemma's road to recovery has begun at Tia Rescue.Many people are asking how they can help and feel bemused, sad and angry. In less than 20 hrs Gemma's post reached over 168.000 people.Thank you for sharing. We had...

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It made our stomachs tighten as well.

It made our stomachs tighten as well.

It made our stomachs tighten as well. This petrified mess isn't in any notorious offshore hellhole. She is in Yorkshire. NK PAJ is tattooed, micro-chipped and was found tied to a tree in Middleton Woods in this weather. Her brother and sister are still running at...

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