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Kray - RESERVED

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:15:36 GMT

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Pet name - Kray

Race name - Boomerang Kray

Colour - Black

Sex - Male

Date of birth - 19th April 2021

Date of arrival - 23rd April 2026

Kray — The Gentle Giant With Freckles and Heart

Kray may be one of the larger lads in the kennel, but at around 36kg he carries his size with a soft, easy confidence. His photos often show off his sleek black coat, but in person you notice the delicate scatter of white freckles that make him wonderfully distinctive — a handsome boy with a touch of stardust.

What makes Kray special is his calm, steady presence. He’s happy to greet visitors, enjoys a good walk, and shares his kennel peacefully with Sandy. He doesn’t demand attention, but he’s always there, quietly taking everything in.

Despite being new to kennel life, Kray has already joined the Riverside Country Park Walk — his first big greyhound group outing. He travelled beautifully, and once Sandy demonstrated the art of car hopping, Kray followed suit like a pro. At the park he showed mild curiosity toward non greyhounds but was far more fascinated by the birds, watching them with bright-eyed interest.

After exercise, Kray is usually the first to stretch out and claim the comfiest bed. He settles quickly, relaxes deeply, and gives off that “I’ve earned this” energy that only greyhounds can truly master.

Kray recently met young children (aged 4 and 7) and absolutely soaked up the attention. He’s gentle, patient, and clearly enjoys being fussed over. He has the potential to live with children pending successful introductions.

He’s a keen eater and never misses the chance to show enthusiasm at mealtimes. That eagerness will make training and bonding even easier.

Kray’s Ideal Home

• Could live with: A female greyhound

• Cannot live with: Male greyhounds or cats

• Happy to: Walk with male greyhounds on group outings

• Needs: Ongoing socialisation with dogs of all shapes and sizes

Kray is the kind of dog who will thrive with gentle guidance, routine, and a family who appreciates his calm nature and subtle charm. He’s already shown he can adapt, learn, and enjoy new experiences — he just needs the right people to help him continue that journey.

Dolcie

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:09:06 GMT

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Pet Name - Dolcie

Race name - Roanna Debt

Colour - Black

Sex - Female

Date of birth - 18th December 2021

Date of arrival - 23rd April -2026

Meet Dolcie — the sweetest little soul looking for her perfect match!

Dolcie is a sweet, well mannered girl who walks beautifully on the lead. She can be a little reserved at first, but once she’s had time to settle, her playful and affectionate side shines through.

She recently spent a few days in a home with two small dogs and got along very well with them. Although the home wasn’t the right fit, she showed excellent house manners — clean, polite, and eating well. She did fret during the transition, which is very normal for greyhounds moving from kennels into a new environment.

Dolcie will thrive in a home with a calm, well established male greyhound or another steady dog who can help guide her and offer reassurance. She’s a lovely girl with lots of potential and just needs the right companion and environment to flourish.

Sandy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:01:52 GMT

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Pet name - Sandy

Race Name - Sandling Bunny

Colour - Light Fawn

Sex - Female

Date of birth - 18th January 2021

Date of arrival - 23rd April 2026

Meet Sandy - Reserved at First, Playful at Heart

Sandy is initially a little reserved, but once she’s settled she becomes playful, sweet, and engaging. She enjoys attention and interaction, especially once she trusts her environment.

Sandy has met young children (4 and 7) and responded positively and enthusiastically. She can become a bit excitable, so supervision and calm handling will help her succeed in a family home. Pending successful introductions she has the potential to live with children.

She travelled well on a recent trip to the country park — a great sign for future adventures. Sandy was strong on the lead in the busy, stimulating environment with lots of dogs around. In familiar, quieter settings (like her kennel walks), her lead manners are much better, showing she can walk nicely once she’s comfortable and not overwhelmed.

Around non greyhound breeds she becomes animated and over interested, indicating she needs:

o Continued, structured socialisation

o Controlled exposure to dogs of different sizes and shapes

o An adopter willing to work on calm behaviour around other breeds

Sandy could live with a male greyhound. She Cannot live with cats or other breeds of dog. She would suit a home committed to ongoing socialisation and training

Overall Sandy is a lovely, affectionate girl with a lot of potential. Her excitement around other breeds isn’t unusual for a greyhound coming straight from a kennel environment — it’s something that improves with patient, positive exposure. Her good behaviour with children, her ability to settle once she knows a routine, and her sweet, playful nature make her a really promising companion for the right home.

Bowen

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:53:45 GMT

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Pet name - Bowen

Race name - Iomhair

Colour - Brindle

Sex - Male

Date of birth - 21st November 2021

Date of arrival - 23rd April 2026

Bowen – The Sweet Boy With a Secret Cheeky Streak

Bowen is a lovely, friendly lad with a quietly mischievous side that peeks out once he feels comfortable. Although he’s been with us since the end of April, he’s one of those gentle souls who is simply present — happy to greet visitors, enjoy a stroll, and share his space with his current kennel mate, Dolcie.

Bowen retired in February and, like many newly retired racers, he’s discovering that stamina for longer walks is very different from short racing bursts. He loves going out each day, but at the moment he finds a 30 minute walk quite tiring, especially in warmer weather (anything over 15°C). He’s an expert at cooling off in front of a fan and will happily settle there until he’s comfortable again.

His new home will need someone patient and understanding who can start slowly with his exercise and gradually build up his endurance over time.

Bowen is not a fan of slippery floors. Homes with laminate, tile, vinyl, or hardwood will need to add non slip rugs or runners to help him move around safely and confidently.

• Bowen could happily live with a female greyhound, and he’s recently started showing a playful side with Dolcie.

• He cannot live with cats.

• He will need ongoing socialisation with dogs of all breeds and sizes to help him continue building confidence.

Darrel

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:46:32 GMT

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Pet Name - Darrel

Race Name - Harliquin Dahy

Colour - Blue

Sex - Male

Date of birth - 1st May 2023

Date of arrival - 23rd April 2026

Darrel – A Big Softie With a Big Personality

Darrel is one of our larger boys, and he has a wonderfully affectionate nature. During a recent vet visit he charmed everyone he met — greeting people politely, seeking out cuddles from staff and visitors, and even trying to persuade a retriever to play with him. He was full of curiosity, climbing onto chairs to look out of the windows and gently nudging any passing vet nurse for more attention.

He enjoys his walks and is very friendly with all of our volunteer dog walkers. Darrel is an inquisitive lad and is always one of the first to get up and see what’s happening around him. In the kennel he is calm, quiet, and a little nosey, and he has shown a playful side that we’re sure will continue to grow in a home environment. He also has a preference for eating his meals in the afternoon.

Darrel’s only real challenge is his reaction to horses and foxes. The polite, well-mannered greyhound can become rather over-excited when he sees them. This is something that will need ongoing work, particularly if he is likely to encounter horses regularly in his new home.

Pending successful introductions, Darrel could live with a friendly female greyhound or another suitable breed. He is a lovely boy with a big heart and plenty of character, and he will make a wonderful companion for the right home.

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Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 1 - "In lasting memory of our beautiful boy Swift and for Rog who loved all animals" Pete

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Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 04 - Sponsored in memory of Christine Dodson (Chris) Mum to confident Noah. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Forever in our hearts XX

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Buddy

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Pet name - Buddy

Race name - Roseville Best

Colour - Brindle

Sex - Male

Born - 28th June 2021

Arrival date - 11th March 2026

A good allrounder. Walks well on the lead. Can be initially overwhelmed in new walking locations but with repeated exposure he becomes more relaxed.

Buddy is new to the kennel so we will update with more information soon.

Missy

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 06 - In memory of Audrey Law - Remembered always with love Josie, Andy and family

Pet name - Missy

Race name - Fancy Miss

Colour - Black

Sex - Female

Born - 10th September 2019

Arrival date - 20th April 2026

Meet Missy — the gentle, grey faced sweetheart who just wants a quiet place to exhale.

Missy is coming up to 7 years old and kennel life simply isn’t for her. Busy daytime routines leave her feeling overwhelmed, and she shows her worry through panting and vocalising. But once the visitors go home and the noise settles, Missy finally relaxes — curling up on her bed beside her best friend Skye and letting the world soften around her.

Her panting, vocalising, and stress during busy hours aren’t signs of a “problem dog” — they’re signs of a sensitive girl who’s overwhelmed by noise, movement, and unpredictability. The moment the world quiets down, she decompresses. That tells you her issue isn’t behavioural, it’s environmental.

Missy leans on Skye’s calm, steady presence to help her feel settled. Out and about, Missy is the confident one, but in the kennel, she relies on Skye’s quiet reassurance to stay balanced. It’s a lovely bond, and it tells you everything about Missy’s sensitive, thoughtful nature. She borrows Skye’s steadiness to stay grounded. That kind of reliance is common in anxious dogs, and it doesn’t make her weak — it makes her self-aware. She knows what helps her cope.

She may be overlooked because of her grey muzzle, her kennel anxiety, her corns, and her little greyhound “whoosh”( similar to a heart murmur) — but none of these things define her.

The irony is, once she’s out of the kennel and with people, she’s affectionate, tactile, and eager to connect. She will push into you for a hug when at her level — this tells you, she’s not aloof, she’s not unreachable. She’s just waiting for the right person to slow down long enough to meet her where she is.

On walks, Missy is nosey, curious, and full of personality. She zigzags, she sniffs, and she can be strong on the lead — not out of mischief, but because she’s excited to explore the world at her own pace.

Missy is looking for a calm, understanding home where she can feel settled. Someone who sees past the surface and recognises the loving, loyal companion waiting underneath. Missy's ideal home will include another steady greyhound for company and to provide balance in her life.

She’s not a “project dog”. She’s a sweetheart who’s simply in the wrong environment for her temperament. If you’re the kind of person who believes the best dogs are the ones who just need a little time and kindness, Missy will be your girl.

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Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Skye

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 08 - Sponsored in memory of Corky and Joe our beautiful boys, Pauline and Steve

Pet name - Skye

Race name - Franco Skye

Colour - Brindle

Sex - Female

Date of birth - 14th December 2021

Date of arrival - 20th April 2026

Meet Skye — our gentle little worrier who just needs a friend to help her shine

Skye is a sweet, sensitive girl who looks older than her years due to her worried expression. She can be anxious when meeting new people, but this doesn’t stop her from enjoying her walks. Her tail may be tucked and she may not show it outwardly, but she does like to explore and sniff.

She recently visited Trosley Country Park with one of our long time volunteers. She was reluctant to get in and out of the car, but with time she began to relax and showed curiosity toward other dogs. When she met an ex Harvel greyhound, her whole body language changed — she was noticeably happier walking alongside another hound.

Skye currently shares her kennel with another greyhound, Missy (F). They get along well aside from the usual “girls sharing a bed” disagreements. Skye often takes the lead and can be found standing protectively over Missy.

Skye would benefit greatly from living with another greyhound or calm dog to help build her confidence. She could live with a male or female greyhound but has not yet been tested with other breeds. She cannot live with cats. Due to her reserved nature, she would be best suited to a home with teenagers rather than younger children

Mattie

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 09 - Sponsored In Memory of Pat Thompson. A Lady Who Loved Her Greys.

Pet name - Mattie

Race name - Donegel Mattie

Colour - Black

Sex - Male

Born - 9th July 2023

Arrival date - 18th November 2025

March 2026

Mattie is one of our younger dogs at only two and a half years old. Although he comes across as really shy to start with, we finally won him over after nearly a month of being with us.

He was rather noise phobic when he arrived and the slightest sound would spook him to the corner of his bed. Now having had 3 months to settle, everything is not as scary. Mattie is still noise phobic in unfamiliar environments but given the chance of repeated exposure in an area he calms down. His noise phobia becomes no longer an issue once he's familiar with a new place.

Mattie has been going out for regular walks. Our volunteers have mentioned how he is a lovely walker but needs more confidence outside his comfort space. Also, with our dog walkers help, Mattie has overcome his worry with traffic. We have a very busy country lane so he has done well to improve around traffic after just a few walks. He recently went on the monthly Riverside Country Park walk and coped really well being around a large group of people, greyhounds and other breeds of dog that frequent the park.

Mattie can also be quite hand shy and a bit dramatic if you try to do something he doesn't want you to, like checking his tail. He recently broke/dislocated near the tip of his tail and after a vet check we needed to keep a close check on it. Whilst he wasn't happy about us looking he did grudgingly allow us to do a physical check.

Food will help him overcome a variety of things in a home as he is a big foodie - he will however need to be taught some manners regarding treats as he does have a habit of snatching.

He will need an adult only home in a quiet area as he still finds some traffic and unexpected noises unnerving. *

Mattie has been small dog tested so has the potential to live with another breed of dog pending successful introductions. Having a confident dog to live with will help him both inside and outside the home. When Princess was here he loved a game of chase up and down the fence line with her. See comments for video of Mattie playing with a small breed dog.

*Due to Mattie’s noise phobia any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

January 2026

Mattie is one of our younger dogs at only two years old. Although he comes across as really shy to start with, we finally won him over after nearly a month of being with us. He was rather noise phobic when he arrived and the slightest sound would spook him to the corner of his bed. Now having had that short time to settle, everything is not as scary, and Mattie has even recently started going out for walks. Our volunteers have mentioned how he is a lovely walker but needs more confidence outside his comfort space. Also, with our dog walkers help, Mattie has started to overcome his worry with traffic.

Food will help him overcome a variety of things in a home as he is a big foodie - he will however need to be taught some manners regarding treats as he does have a habit of snatching.

He will need an adult only home in a quiet area as he still finds traffic unnerving. *

Mattie is only just starting to show us his character. We will update more as that personality starts to peek through.

*Due to Mattie’s noise phobia any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

November 2025

Mattie is new to the kennel. He is a bit unsure at the moment and shies away from people that he doesn't know trying to handle him. He has improved in the time that he has been with us. Given a chance to settle into the kennel Mattie's confidence is slowly growing. He would benefit from a home with a greyhound girl or potentially other breed of dog already established in the home. Mattie has passed his small dog test and we have a video of him running around and playing with a small terrier.

At this time we wouldn't home him with young children purely on the way he is unsure around adults. We may find as he settles into the kennels that he is comfortable around children but at this time we can't confirm that.

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Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Sarge

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 11 - Sponsored in memory of William Anthony Nankivell, he was a great supporter and volunteer who really loved his dogs

Pet name - Sarge

Race name - Savana Sarge

Colour - Blue Brindle

Sex - Male

Born - 30th June 2022

Arrival date - 28th March 2026

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Sarge — Big, Sensitive, Loving, and Looking for His Perfect Match

Sarge is a tall, long limbed lad with a gentle heart and a goofy streak. After four months in a home, he has returned to kennels simply because he wasn’t the right fit for a busy household with children. He’s a big boy with very little awareness of his size, and when he gets excited he can be boisterous and enthusiastic — far too much for little humans.

Despite this, Sarge showed some wonderful qualities in the home. He was clean indoors, settled when left for up to six hours, and generally good on the lead, though he can become strong when something catches his interest. He struggled with narrow pavements and busy roads, and he displayed some guarding behaviours (growling) toward certain male visitors and once toward a visiting child. Growling is a dog’s polite way of saying “I’m uncomfortable,” and it’s unclear whether this was stress related or part of how he copes in a home environment.

Back in kennels, Sarge has shown none of these behaviours. Staff can enter his kennel freely, fuss him, make his bed, and move around him without issue. He greets visitors politely through the open bar kennel gates and is affectionate, friendly, and engaged with volunteers — most of whom are men.

Out and about Sarge enjoys his walks and has visited the local park with an experienced volunteer. He was friendly, enthusiastic, and loved meeting people — though his size and excitement were a bit overwhelming for some small children. He can be very strong on the lead, so he’ll need an adopter with strong arms and a willingness to continue his training. The good news? He responds well when handled consistently.

His Personality - Sarge is a big, enthusiastic, slightly chaotic sweetheart who:

• Loves fuss and attention

• Gets excited about going out

• Has very little spatial awareness

• Needs help learning manners

• Curls himself into the tiniest ball when resting

• Is affectionate, friendly, and eager to please

He’s previously been kennelled alone due to his size, but he thrives on human interaction.

The Home Sarge Needs - Sarge will thrive in a calm, structured, adult only home that understands his size, sensitivity, and need for space.

He needs:

• An adult only home

• A calm, spacious environment

• Carpet or rubber backed runners (he dislikes slippery floors)

• A dedicated “safe space” such as a puppy pen area with his bed, toys, and water

• Someone confident and physically capable of handling a strong dog

• Continued socialisation with other breeds

• No cats

His safe space is important — it gives him a clear boundary where visitors know to leave him alone, and where he can retreat if he feels overwhelmed.

Overall Sarge is a loving, enthusiastic, sensitive boy who needs the right environment to shine. He’s affectionate, clean, trainable, and wonderful with the people he trusts. With structure, space, and an adult only home that understands his needs, Sarge will become a loyal, joyful companion.

He’s not a “first time dog owner” kind of boy — but for someone experienced, patient, and ready to help him feel safe, Sarge will be an incredibly rewarding dog.

31/03/2026 - Sarge has been returned to kennels after 4 months in a home. will update with more detail soon.

Sarge is a tall and long boy who doesn't quite understand his size. He has previously been kennelled by himself due to his size and a disagreement with a previous kennel mate. He is currently kennelled with Izi who is a quietly bossy female. So far the pairing has been working well and Izi is being very tolerate of his need to be close to her when in the kennel and Sarge is accepting of being told off when he pushes his luck a bit.

Sarge is overall a very friendly boy and loves to be fussed over. He still needs to learn some door manners as he's very enthusiastic about getting out of his kennel. Whether that is for food or exercise/toilet time, as soon as the door opens he likes to try and get out like a bullet. He is learning but its a slow process. Luckily kennel mate Izi shows great patience with him and waits for him to get out of the kennel before getting out of bed. We're hoping Izi's calm in the kennel will rub off on him!

Due to needing to gain a bit of weight after his castrate he has not been out walking with our dog walkers yet. We will update as he settles in.

Sarge will need a home with either carpet or rubber back carpet runners. He does not like wet, slippery floors or flooring that looks like it may be slippery.

Jasper

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Pet name - Jasper

Race name - Jaspers cool

Colour - Blue and White

Sex - Male

Born - 25th March 2024

Arrival date - 11th December 2025

January 2026

Jasper is our silly shy youngster. At just over 1½ years old, he is rather boisterous around the kennel. He is unaware of his own height and length and typically will throw himself around when moving from one area of the kennels to another. Jasper is also our newest Spook* currently he fears anybody that he doesn’t know. He refuses to come out of his kennel if he hears a voice he doesn’t recognise. However, being young, he can be coaxed out of his kennel once unfamiliar visitors have left. If you ever arrive at the kennel and hear the staff doing silly voices calling ‘Jazzy’, that’s just us coaxing him out of bed when he is feeling unsure. Unlike our other spook Tanya, Jasper is not yet happy to spend time outside. He’s happy to go out for a toilet and food but once his business is finished, he wants to get back to the safety of his kennel. At not quite 2 years old there is time for Jasper to be able to overcome his fears with the help of a gentle but firm adopter. He just needs guidance and reassurance that everything is going to be fine.

Jasper would benefit from living with an older, confident and tolerant female greyhound to show him the ropes and help his self-confidence blossom. We will also consider a companion closer to his age if they are a confident and well-rounded female greyhound who is happy to live with a male who acts like a puppy when he’s not worried. He will need an adopter who understands spooks or who is an experienced dog owner that will give Jasper the time he needs to be comfortable in a new environment.

Due to his personality and his need for further time to settle in, he is not currently available for walking.

We will update with more information as he becomes braver around the kennel.

*Spook refers to idiopathic fear and withdrawal syndrome. It is a genetic/hereditary issue, it is not due to any bad experiences prior to coming into homing kennels. A Spook is basically a dog that is terrified of anything and anyone that they aren’t familiar with, and it can take a long time to gain a Spooks trust and to build a relationship. Building a relationship with them does happen but you are looking at a year or more to build that relationship and not a few weeks.

**Due to Jasper’s nervousness any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

Amy - RESERVED

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 13 - Gone are days we used to share, but in out hearts, you're always there. Sponsored in loving memory of Barry

Pet name - Amy

Race name - Shesontheway

Colour - Fawn

Sex - Female

Born - 16th August 2018

Arrival date - 7th January 2025

January 2026

Amy has now been at Harvel for one year. She’s seen lots of her friends come and go (including four of her friends she came to Harvel with), wondering when it’s going to be her turn. Lots has happened for Amy in that time - she’s dealt with a toe stub removal (she arrived with a previous partial toe amputation), four tendonectomies on multiple toes on her front feet due to corns and most recently undergone sedation to find a foreign body in a different toe. She’s not had the best year for her feet. Whilst she is well known at the vets we use, she still absolutely loves going in the car and settles down impeccably. When at the vets she just makes herself comfortable on the mat until it’s her turn.

Amy has been on two outings to Trosley Country Park with dog walker Ken since her arrival. She loved the chance to explore the wooded park and take in all the different scents. She was very well behaved but shy around meeting new people and wasn’t too happy with the small children that wanted to say hello. Amy preferred the quieter walks around the park as she is not fond of noise or crowds of people. She is one of our easiest walkers as she’s a plodder, preferring to

walk at a slower pace to take in all the scenery. Due to her issues with her feet, she now wears boots on her front feet to make walks more comfortable for her. Amy is a great traveller, calm and unbothered by each journey she has taken.

Amy really is a sweet girl who has been through a lot this year. She hasn’t let anything get her down too much despite being in pain and discomfort for a fair part of the year. Through it all Amy’s personality hasn’t changed she is still a shy girl but calm personality. She has been a trooper and just got on with daily life whilst the servants ensure that her feet are taken care of.

Amy does not like to expend unnecessary energy, and you will most often find her sitting or laying in the paddock once she’s finished her business. Amy doesn’t care if the spot is comfy, sunny or dry, once she’s done, she’s going to park it until it’s time to come inside.

As she is a shy girl, Amy will be the one to choose her preferred owner. Some people worry her instantly and others she is fine from the first meeting. You can never tell with her, but she can be won over with food!

Amy could live with a male older greyhound who enjoys a quieter, calmer life at home.

Amy wouldn’t be able to live with children as the noise and activity worries her.

January 2025
Amy is a bit of a chatterbox and wants to make sure that you know she is there. She has a calm personality and when outside likes to sit and watch the world go by. Amy walks well on the lead and is a good eater. She had a partial toe amputation on her rear paw due to a broken toe when racing. She is a sweet girl who gets on well with her current kennel mate Adam.

Amy cannot live with cats or small fluffies.

She has not been tested with other breeds of dog.

Amy can live with a greyhound male.

Should be OK to live with children over 10yrs old pending successful introduction.

Cyril

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 14 - Sponsored by Nigel & Susan Barnes. In memory of Tom, Gemma, Bomber, Josie, Smithy& Kenny.

Pet name - Cyril

Race name - Can You Hear Me

Colour - Brindle

Sex - Male

Born - 21st November 2022

Arrival date - 10th April 2026

Cyril — The Ultimate Cuddle-Powered Greyhound

If you’re looking for a greyhound who lives for affection, look no further — Cyril is quite possibly the cuddliest lad we’ve ever met. This happy-go-lucky boy leans into you with such enthusiasm that if you move, he might just topple over. His fuss-o-meter needs constant recharging, and he’s always ready for his next cuddle, scratch, or treat.

Cyril is a big, huggy lovebug who wants to be involved in everything. He adores people, loves meeting new friends, and is always looking for someone to lean on — literally.

On walks, Cyril can be a bit of a weaver at first while he figures out where he’s going, but he soon settles into a polite, steady pace. He’s shown zero reaction to small dogs on lead or horses, and he’s already had a successful introduction with a pug. He’s friendly and enthusiastic when greeting other dogs, which can be a bit overwhelming for some, but with calm introductions he has the potential to live with small or medium breeds.

He has happily shared his kennel with a female greyhound, so he’d be very comfortable living with another greyhound companion.

Cyril is a cheerful, affectionate boy who just wants to be part of family life. He could live with:

*Another greyhound

*Small/medium dogs (with careful introductions)

*Dog-savvy children who understand that he’s a leaner and a lover

He’s a good eater, a polite walker once he’s settled, and an all-round enthusiastic lad who approaches life with joy and curiosity.

Cyril is a sweetheart with a huge heart and an even bigger cuddle quota. He’s looking for a home that appreciates his affectionate nature, his leaning tendencies, and his zest for life. If you want a dog who will adore you endlessly and always be by your side, Cyril is your boy.

Requirements for adopting Cyril:

- Must enjoy being leaned on

- Must not move suddenly

- Must accept that personal space is cancelled

- Must provide unlimited fussing

- Must appreciate a dog who walks like a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel (at first)

Awaiting new arrival

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Bullseye - RESERVED

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 17 - Sponsored by Audrey - always in my heart. Forever more, Steve

Pet name - Bullseye

Race name - Pocket Bullseye

Colour - White and Black

Sex - Male

Born - 9th October 2022

Arrival date - 2nd April 2026

Bullseye — The Gentle Giant With a Mischievous Spark

Bullseye is a big, beautifully marked lad with a striking black patch over one eye and a freckled white coat that makes him stand out instantly. He’s settled into kennel life well and has become a genuinely lovely boy to walk — calm, steady, and happy to trot alongside his handler, checking in often with soft eyes and a gentle nature.

He enjoys fuss and affection but isn’t over the top about it. No jumping, no flinging himself at you — just polite, sweet appreciation. He’s the kind of dog who quietly wins you over.

Out and about Bullseye walks beautifully on the lead and enjoys a good sniff around green spaces. He’s not quite as confident as his sister Lily (adopted earlier this year), but he copes well with traffic and new environments. He can be a little flighty or unsure when surprised by unfamiliar men or unexpected objects, so he’ll benefit from patient reassurance and gentle exposure to the world at his own pace.

He hasn’t had much experience with other breeds yet, so he’ll need continued socialisation outside the kennel. He cannot live with cats.

His Secret Silly Side - Behind his calm exterior is a wonderfully playful streak. Bullseye loves trying to get the neighbouring dogs to join in his fun, and in the paddock he lets loose — running around like a joyful loon, making his own entertainment, and thoroughly enjoying himself.

His kennel tells the story of his personality:

-Morning: bed neat as a pin

-Evening: bedding tossed everywhere after his “second wind”

He never chews — he simply redecorates.

Last toilets at night are also his time for a quick zoomy session before he settles down and sleeps soundly through the night.

He’s a good eater, though he always leaves a tiny mound at the bottom of the bowl — his signature move.

The Home Bullseye Needs - Bullseye would thrive in a calm, understanding home that appreciates both his gentle nature and his silly, playful moments. He could live with:

-Greyhound-savvy or large-dog-savvy children (pending introductions)

-A greyhound female who's willing to tolerate his sometimes overly enthusiastic play or who is at least willing to tell him when he's being too much.

-A patient adopter who can help build his confidence and continue his socialisation with other breeds

Bullseye is a big lad with an extra-long snoot and, let’s be honest, not the brightest spark in the box — but that only makes him more endearing. He’s sweet, sensitive, a little goofy, and full of heart.

In Summary - Bullseye is a gentle, affectionate boy with a hidden mischievous streak and a whole lot of love to give. He’s easy to walk, fun to watch, and a joy to be around. With the right home, he’ll blossom into a confident, happy companion who brings laughter and warmth to every day.

Biddy

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 18 - Sponsored in memory o f Mr Darcy. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever

Pet name - Biddy

Race name - Lough Biddy

Colour - White and Blue

Sex - Female

Born - 7th December 2020

Arrival date - 7th November 2025

March 2026

Most people don't get to see that under the seemingly petrified persona is our own little Mistress of Mischief and Mayhem. She'll sit on her bed shaking when visitors try to say hello but that is not the Biddy the staff know. She's crazy playful and cheeky, always ready to start a kerfuffle in the kennel with bed zoomies. Chanting ‘Biddy, Biddy, Biddy’ at her is always a way to set her in a playful mood. As an older girl of the kennel (5 years old) with a greying face, Biddy definitely isn’t one to act her age.

She can be a bit reluctant to go on walks with people. However, she can be encouraged to go out with our dog walkers but she's always a bit unsure on the way out and is eager to get back to bed when she returns to kennels. Biddy can be strong on the lead some days, other days she is calm to walk. You never know what you’re going to get with her but with a little bit of lead training, she would become a gentle wanderer.

Biddy would best suit an adult only home as noisy toys/children could be quite unsettling for her.

She could potentially live with a greyhound male given that she has plenty of space to move away from another dog - she’s not fond of sharing her bed. She also loves to do bed zoomies and the boys just get in her way!

She's also not a fan of sharing her food, even if she doesn't actually want it. This is easily managed by feeding in separate rooms and separating when giving long last treats. She has no issues with the humans in her life and food.

Biddy does still need socialising with other breeds of dog. Some dogs she finds offensive and others she can walk by with no issues.

Biddy will take time to get used to a new family and routine but she’s a girl worth taking a chance on.

January 2026

Little Miss Biddy, our shy crazy pants :) Biddy can be a little bit of a contradiction. With the staff she is playful, cheeky and demanding. Chanting ‘Biddy, Biddy, Biddy’ at her will always set her in a playful mood. Biddy will be a ball of fun once she gets over her silly shy side with new people. As an older girl of the kennel with a slightly greying face, Biddy definitely isn’t one to act her age. She loves nothing more than a zoomie and playing games with staff.

She can be a bit reluctant to go on walks with new people. However, she can be encouraged to go out with our dog walkers but she's always a bit unsure on the way out and is eager to get back to bed when she returns to kennels. Biddy can be strong on the lead some days, other days she is calm to walk. You never know what you’re going to get with her but with a little bit of lead training, she would become a gentle wanderer.

Biddy would best suit an adult only home as noisy toys/children could be quite unsettling for her. She could potentially live with a greyhound male given that she has plenty of space to move away from another dog - she’s not fond of sharing her bed. She also loves to do bed zoomies and the boys just get in her way!

Biddy does still need socialising with other breeds of dog. Some dogs she finds offensive and others she can walk by with no issues.

November 2025

Little Miss Biddy, our shy crazy pants :) Biddy can be a little bit of a contradiction. With the staff she is playful, cheeky and demanding. When it comes to meeting new people she is shy, reserved and a bit reluctant to go on walks with them. She will go on walks with our dog walkers but she's always a bit unsure on the way out and is eager to get back to bed when she returns to kennels.

Biddy can live with a greyhound boy given more space than the kennel allows. However, in the kennel we have found that she much prefers to have her own space where she can do zoomies on her bed. The boys just get in her way and annoy her by taking up space.

Biddy still needs socialising with other breeds of dog and cannot live with cats.

Biddy would probably be best suited to an all adult household. She hasn't been around children much as far as we know and as she can be a bit shy around new people we would have to see how she interacts with children who visit the kennel before deciding whether a home with children is right for her.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Dizzy - IN FOSTER

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 20 - Sponsored In memory of our outstanding and deeply missed dog Kane (General Kane)

Pet name - Dizzy

Race name - ABSOLUTE DIZZY

Colour - Fawn

Sex - Male

Born - 1st May 2019

Arrival date - 1st June 2023

January 2026

Dizzy is one of our long stay dogs having been back with us now for 587 days and counting. Dizzy originally came to us when he was 4 years old and will be turning 7 years old in May. He was with us around a year before he found a home. Alas that home only lasted a week due to Dizzy’s oddities.

In early 2025 he spent some time in foster care to see how he would cope if he had other greyhounds in the home. Dizzy has been back from his foster home for some time now. I’ve honestly been struggling with how best to pass on the information that has been passed on by his foster carers. Dizzy’s peculiarities make it a challenge to showcase his character and to highlight the daily trials Dizzy will face when in a home environment. What also makes it difficult is that Dizzy can tend to fixate on one person and can become inconsolable, fretting, stressing and vocalising if he can’t get to that person. Once that person is no longer around, he calms himself down, but if he knows they are near he wants to be close.

Things we have learnt from Dizzy’s time in foster:

• He needs to live with 1 or 2 female greyhounds. He doesn’t necessarily pay them any attention but needs the support of them being in the home and on walks.

• He is not a strict timekeeper. If mealtimes/getting up/bedtime are within an hour window of his normal time he doesn’t fret too much.

• House Training – good for the most part. Other than first morning wees he needs someone with him in the garden when he goes out to toilet. If something spooks him whilst out, he won’t toilet and needs time to calm down before trying again.

• Prone to weeing when he gets stressed – Fosters did their best to keep his stress levels low to minimise incidences.

• Usually did well on walks if he was walking with at least 1 of the greyhound girls. Was OK with walks if it was the same walk. Walking in new places really unsettles him especially if they are busy or something spooks him.

• Learned how to do stairs quite quickly.

• Mostly sleeps well but is an early riser and sleeps better if allowed to sleep in the same room as the humans.

• Showed no interest in toys but fosters were careful as they have 2 other dogs and Dizzy was new to the home.

• Food – No guarding issues but still fed away from other dogs. Had been eating 2 meals well. Suspicious of treats but accepting of them once he knows they’re nice ones.

• Garden – Foster’s had a securely fenced woodland type garden allowing for quieter areas outside. Loves the garden when its quiet and enjoys all the wildlife smells. Was used to going out multiple times a day accompanied by female foster carer. If he’s off lead in the garden and it is too scary, he won’t wee. Foster carer would put him on a lead and walk him down to a safer area so he could toilet before guiding him back inside.

• Separation issues - generally needs someone around nearly all the time. Can cope with fosters being in another area of the house but will go in search of them after a short time. When fosters have had to leave him, he takes himself either to his crate or to the office where male fosterer works. Office is safe and quiet with predictable noises. He does fret, wander and stress for 45mins-ish first but has managed to be left on occasions for 3 hours and has only wee’d inside if he’s not emptied his bladder before they’ve gone out.

• Mostly ignores other dogs on walks as he’s more concerned about where they are going on walks to initiate with other dogs.

• Okay with people if they are not too loud or going past on a bike

His foster carers found that noise** is Dizzy’s main problem. Everywhere is fine IF it is quiet and predictable. Sound of children, dogs barking, planes, garden machinery, will all put him off toileting in the garden. He can’t tolerate dramatic scary music – don’t blame him for that one! However, generally fine with the TV, Radio, doorbell and car alarms.

As we know from his time with us in the kennel and from his foster carers, Dizzy is a dog who struggles to relax. He only really whines once settled if he is worried or if its time for something. He initially barked at unfamiliar noises in the home, but this behaviour soon settled down. Dizzy likes routine and structure. Small changes and quiet noises he can adjust to quite well once he realises, they are not a problem. However, once he’s in-flight mode it takes him a while to calm down and he may do a stress wee. He’s not generally a cuddly dog but does like affection on his terms and does like to be close. Other than an initial couple of spats, the 2 greyhound girls he stayed with were ignored. The most attention he paid to them was following them into the garden of a morning, but he still needs to know they are there in the home or garden for confidence and reassurance. They found that he was more likely to go into fear mode when the male fosterer moved and made noises but on the other side of it finds comfort and safety in the male foster’s office and if he stays in his chair can make as much noise as he wants.

So that’s our Dizzy. He is a dog you just have to experience and be prepared to just take each day and each challenge as they come. He’s a dog with complex needs but mostly needs quiet, predictable routines with slow changes and someone around for most of the day. In the right circumstances and with an awful lot of patience and sensitivity he will thrive in a home.

**Due to Dizzy’s noise phobia any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

May - 2024

Dizzy has spent a few days in a home environment. Unfortunately he found the experience very overwhelming. Dizzy would be best suited to a home with a retired couple who don't have the added pressure of working from home or working away from home. He will take time to settle into a home environment and is going to need a lot of patience and understanding to get him through those initial first few weeks. He has an anxious temperament which means any sort of change is difficult for him but he can overcome it with time and patience. Once back in the familiar kennel environment he calmed immediately and after a snooze settled straight back into the kennel routine. He may find it easier in a home to be restricted to one room with a strict but calm daily routine. For some dogs too much access to space is overwhelming. When he arrived at the kennels in June 2023 after an initial stressy first couple of weeks he settled down. We believe that Dizzy would benefit from being in a home environment but it is going to take a special someone to help him get through those first few weeks. He doesn't care about having another dog around, what he needs is his person/s who can ease him into homelife.

We realise that this may be a tall order to fill to find him a home. However, once settled in a home we feel he will be happier than in kennels.

December - 2023

Dizzy is as unique as each snowflake that falls in winter. There’s not really an easy way to describe him. He’s not keen on going for walks, he’s not fond of being out in the fields for more than a minute or two. He want’s a kennel mate but at the same time ignores them or gets a bit grumpy with them in his space. He is vocal and dramatic at mealtimes as well as when he’s been out the field too long (in his opinion). In a lot of ways Dizzy acts like a much younger more inexperienced dog. Despite him being a bit Meh about having a kennel mate, we think in a home environment he would benefit from having a stable and established Greyhound girl to guide him. This would hopefully make walks and outside time more enjoyable for him. Currently walk times are short as he is spooked by a lot of things even though we are semi-rural.

He does have an excellent pathetic face and is usually found sitting down leaning in the front corner of his kennel. His propensity to look hard done by wins him a lot of fuss and affectionate from visitors to the kennels. He is an affectionate dog and does seem to like human company and would prefer someone around most of the time, or at least until he has settled and is happier in his new environment.

The ideal home for Dizzy would probably be either a couple who are retired or a home with a couple of children with parent/s who work from home. This way he gets the human companionship that he likes whilst working with him on being left for short periods of time.

Dizzy cannot live with cats or other breeds of dog.

June - 2023

Although Dizzy is 4 he acts like a younger dog. Dizzy was born, raised and raced from the same kennel. Moving to a different kennel to find his forever home has been a bit of a challenge for him. Although a bit stressed with the change in environment, Dizzy picked up the kennel routine quickly and is starting to enjoy mealtimes now that he is used to the different food. Dizzy still hasn't quite worked out what treats are. He currently like smackos (or similar meaty strips) but only if they are broken into small pieces!

Awaiting new arrival

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Luna

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 24 - Sponsored by the Long family

Pet name - Luna

Race name - Maleficent

Colour - Black

Sex - Female

Born - 26th September 2021

Arrival date - 11th March 2026

Luna – A Little Star With Many Sides

Luna is one of those greyhounds who reveals herself in layers. She's the greyhound equivalent of a mystery box — you never know which version you’re getting until she trusts you! With the people she knows, she’s playful, silly, vocal, affectionate and a wonderfully nutty goofy whirlwind. With new people and in unfamiliar environments, she becomes cautious and observant, preferring to take things at her own pace. Her videos really are the best way to appreciate her full personality — from her goofy play sessions to her gentle interactions with familiar handlers, and even her impressive “singing” voice.

Luna is a true mixed bag in the loveliest way. When she’s relaxed and with people she trusts, she’s mad-as-a-hatter playful and full of fun. She becomes very vocal when she knows food is coming, yet around unfamiliar people she can be reserved and needs time and gentle introductions. Out on walks she can be skittish, especially with traffic in the lanes, but once she knows her routine she settles into a chilled, content rhythm. She’s been with us at Harvel a little longer than some of the others, which has given us the chance to understand her beautifully. She has a charming “dressage pony” prance on the lead, and she may keep her distance from new walkers until she feels safe. A calm, patient adopter will help her confidence grow steadily.

Luna has had rare episodes of exercise-induced collapse in the past. These were infrequent and closely monitored, but it’s important that her new family tailors her exercise, avoids over-excitement during play, and learns her early signs so they can manage her activity appropriately. She’s also sensitive to loud weather; a recent mini-thunderstorm made it clear that thunder is not her favourite thing, so firework season may require extra support and a quiet, safe space.

When it comes to other dogs, Luna can live with a male greyhound and may also be able to live with a polite female, as she shared paddock time with one at her racing kennel. She does like her own space and isn’t keen on sharing beds, though she will tolerate it if the other dog is respectful. She hasn’t had much exposure to other breeds yet, so she’ll need further socialisation in that area.

Luna isn’t suitable for homes with children under eight, as the noise and unpredictability would be overwhelming for her. She may be able to live with older, dog-savvy children who understand the importance of giving her space while she settles into home life.

Out on walks, Luna is still building her confidence. Traffic can worry her, and she may prefer quieter routes while she adjusts. With familiar handlers she relaxes, but with new people she may keep her distance until she feels safe.

Once Luna trusts you, she becomes a wonderfully playful, quirky and affectionate girl who will make you laugh every single day. She’s expressive, entertaining, sensitive and full of character. She’ll thrive in a calm, understanding home that celebrates her individuality and gives her the time she needs to shine.

Ruby

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 25 - Sponsored in memory of our very kind neighbour Alan Wallis

Pet name - Ruby

Race Name - Spicey Ruby

Colour - Brindle

Sex - Female

Born - 24th January 2021

Arrival date - 19th November 2025

January 2026

Ruby is one of our larger than average girls with an incredibly smart brain. Like Spartan, she is another one of our escape artists in the kennel. She loves nothing more than trying to figure out how to open locks, latches, bolts etc to take herself out for a midday wander when nobody is looking!

Ruby is a good walker on the lead, a big foodie, and an affectionate girl. She would ideally need to be homed in an adult only household unless older children are dog savvy and will be able to understand that front and rear entrance doors will need to be kept locked at all times*.

Ruby could live with a greyhound boy but can sometimes be fussy over who she likes. She will still need on-going socialisation with other breed of dog and is unable to live with cats.

*Due to Ruby’s escape artist tendencies any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

November 2025

Ruby is one of our bigger girls in the kennel. She's great on the lead but can be an enthusiastic hugger. Ruby is also one of our more intelligent girls. She knows how to open bolts, latches and how to open other doors to get her way to get out and have a mini adventure.

She is affectionate, playful and gets on well with her kennel mates. Due to her intelligence Ruby would be best suited to an all adult household or with dog savvy children who understand that external doors need to be kept locked.

Ruby cannot live with cats and has not been tested with other breeds of dog.

Malta

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 26 - Sponsored in memory of Vicki Colliver, a true animal lover, deeply missed by everyone

Pet name - Malta

Race name - Malta

Colour - Black Fawn

Sex - Make

Date of birth - 8th February 2022

Arrival date - 5th September 2025

January 2026

Malta is one of those dogs who will get a lot of attention due to his size, colour and pretty face. He is a lovely affectionate dog to his human friends but finds life in close proximity with other dogs quite overstimulating. He’s full of personality around the kennel and absolutely loves going for walks with his dog walkers - to the point that he excitedly runs down the range of the kennel and jumps into his walker’s arms. Whilst being a favourite with some of our regular dog walkers, when out on the lead, Malta is well mannered. Although, he can still get overstimulated if other breeds of dogs come too close causing him to become a bit lively.

Malta has improved on walks since he first arrived in September 2025 and is getting better with his reaction to seeing non-greyhounds. He doesn’t have any issue going on group walks with other greyhounds, he just doesn’t want to share his space with another.

Malta needs a pet free home with someone who will cherish him with all the love and affection he deserves whilst helping him learn how to behave on walks. Do you think you could welcome a solo dog like Malta into your life?

*Due to Malta’s intelligence any potential adopter may be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks.

September 2025

Malta is one of those dogs who will get a lot of attention due to his size, colour and pretty face. He is definitely all of those along with being affectionate with people.

Malta's downside is that for the most part he walks well on the lead … until he sees something. Unfortunately when he sees something whether that is another breed of dog, cat, squirrel or fox, he becomes a power on the lead. Malta is going to need an owner willing to work with him on his socialisation skills.

In the home he will make a lovely companion and will love being part of a family. It's his social skills around non greyhounds that will require work outside the home. Malta is intelligent so with guidance will soon learn how to be a pet.

Malta would be best suited as an only pet.

Awaiting new arrival

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 28 - Sponsored in loving memory of Brian, who loved the greyhounds.

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Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 29 - Sponsored in loving memory of 'Biffa' Domino, always missed and always thought of.

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Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 30 - Sponsored in loving memory of our beautiful wife, mum and nanny, Lindsay Garrett, who loved the greyhounds- her ‘baby’ Riley.

May she watch over this kennel and grant all the dogs the long and happy retirements that they deserve!

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Tanya

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Kennel 31 -Sponsored in memory of Sunnie. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Pet name - Tanya

Race name - Hollyoak Tanya

Colour - White and Blue

Sex - Female

Born - 1st October 2018

Arrival date - 25th September 2022

January 2026

Tanya is now 7 years old and is our longest stay dog. She has been with us since September 2022; that’s a whopping 1195 days and counting. Whilst we do get people ask about her from time to time, her biggest hang-up is that she is a ‘Spook’* and anything small that upsets her can set her back again for weeks. In September 2025, typically the day after she had officially been with us 3 yrs, she suffered another setback. This is something that we haven’t shared widely yet as she’s still in the initial treatment stages. Over the course of a day Tanya had several cluster seizures resulting in two emergency vet visits and an overnight stay for monitoring and initial treatment. She is currently being treated for Epilepsy and has just had her 3-month check. The outcome of her visit is that she needs to remain on the medicine for another 3 months (6mths total). If she remains seizure free, then at that point the vet will consider slowly reducing her dosage. So far, the tablets she is on are working and she luckily hasn’t suffered anymore seizures, but this is just another setback for her. The first week on her epilepsy medication she was clumsy on her feet and panicked whilst trying to do things at top speed. The scariest part for us was that she didn’t recognise the staff for those first few days which is not good for our Tanya, especially as this was combined with her unsteady on her feet and panicked. Currently she is stable on her medication which MUST be given 12hrs apart to be effective. She gets her medication at 8am and 8pm every day. Our chunky monkey is enjoying her late evening snack with her medication, although the snack is not good for her waistline! She has however lost 1kg in weight since her last check-up. Slow progress but progress.

Despite these setbacks she has vastly improved in a variety of ways since her first year with us. She trusts the staff but that trust still has its limits. The dirty looks we get after a nail clipping or when she must go to the vets for her check-ups. You usually get snubbed for at least half a day! She now allows some of our visitors/walkers to give her a fuss and a cheeky treat. With certain dog walkers she’ll demand treats when she sees them. She still barks at most strangers, but she is more comfortable walking passed them to go out to toilet, stretch her legs for a bit (or if there’s any sun, she’ll top up her tan) and walk past them to get back to her kennel.

This last year, Tanya will now wait at the kennel door every day when you put her back in to have a stroke and some head scratches and has turned into an affectionate dog with the staff. Since her seizures in September 2025, she has become playful in the mornings and evenings and initiates a game of chase in the paddock, followed by cuddles before bed and first thing in the mornings.

Tanya doesn’t go out for walks at all right now. She’d previously been fine going out on quiet days with staff. Currently she finds the prospect of leaving the kennel grounds a bit frightening and refuses to walk out the front gates. However, she is perfectly happy to have a mooch and a sunbathe out in our paddocks and have a wander on lead around our fields with one of the staff. When she is happy for a walk, she does like having the chance to stretch her legs and investigate new smells.

As a Spook, Tanya very much likes a strict routine and anything out of routine means she will plonk her backside in the corner of her bed and refuse to come out until we are back on schedule. Food is a big motivator for Tanya in making friends but if she doesn’t want to do anything no bribery will get her to move. She will need a calm and patient owner who can walk her in really quiet areas when she's ready and walk her on a harness plus collar/lead set. She will need a fully fence garden ideally over 6ft in height. When panicked Tanya can jump 6ft from standing. So far, she's not gone over our 6ft fences, but she is always monitored when in the paddocks.**

Tanya cannot live with children, cats, small animals, other breeds of dog or other greyhounds. She is best suited as an only pet in a quiet all adult household.

Realistically we know Tanya may spend her entire life in kennels. Despite what some people may think of the kennel environment, this is the place that Tanya feels safe to be herself, this is comfort for her. She has a steady routine and knows exactly what is expected of her and what to expect every day.

We do live in hope though that a special person will come along with the right home environment for her, a willingness to give her all the time and space that she needs to be comfortable away from where she feels safest.

**Due to Tanya’s temperament any potential adopter will be subject to a physical home visit as well as our virtual home visit and other pre-adoption checks. Tanya will need to go to a home local to the kennels only.

June 2024

Tanya is one of our longest stay dogs having been with us for 624 days and counting. She is what we call a ‘Spook’* and has taken time to settle into the kennel and get used to the staff. As a Spook, Tanya very much likes routine and anything out of routine means she will plonk her backside in the corner of her bed and refuse to come out until we are back on schedule. She has come a long way with the staff in the 21 months that we have had her. She trusts the staff but that trusts has its limits.

Tanya will now wait at the kennel door every day when you put her back in to have a stroke and some head scratches and has turned into an affectionate dog with the staff. Although she is happy for the staff to move her around the kennel, she can be easily spooked by people she doesn't know. Despite what it sounds like she has grown in confidence since she joined us and will now walk -quickly- pass strangers and will even take treats from them. Food is a big motivator for Tanya in making friends. With time and trust you may be able to use food as a motivator to help her get comfortable with new people.

Tanya doesn’t go out for walks as much as we would like her too as she finds the prospect of leaving the kennel grounds a bit frightening. It really is hit and miss with walking and sometimes she will go months without a walk. However, she is perfectly happy to have a mooch and a sunbathe out in our paddocks and have a wander on lead around our fields with one of the staff. When she is happy for a walk she does like having the chance to stretch her legs and investigate new smells.

She will need a calm and patient owner who can walk her in quieter areas when she's ready and walk her on a harness plus collar/lead set. She will need a fully fence garden ideally over 6ft in height. When panicked Tanya can jump 6ft from standing. So far, she's not gone over our 6ft fences, but she is always monitored when in the paddocks.

Tanya cannot live with children, cats, small animals, other breeds of dog or other greyhounds. She is best suited as an only pet in a quiet all adult household.

Is there someone out there that can give Tanya the time, patience and routine that she needs to be happy?

December 2023

Tanya is what we call a ‘Spook’*, she has settled in well with the staff and will have a fuss and a play when she feels like it. She will now wait at the kennel door every day when you put her back in to have a stroke and some head scratches. Although she is happy for the staff to move her around the kennel, she can be easily spooked by people she doesn't know. Tanya has grown in confidence a little since she joined us a year ago and will now sometimes walk -quickly- pass the odd strangers. Tanya spends time in our enclosed outside pens, but some days are better than others. Sometimes she can be outside for a while having a sniff and a mooch. Other days she is barely outside long enough for a toilet. There unfortunately is no rhyme or reason to why on some days she spends longer outside than others.

Tanya very much likes a routine. She likes knowing what to expect everyday and if we alter that routine, she can be quite stubborn. She will refuse to move from her bed until things are done in the order, she expects them to be. She can sometimes be convinced to do things out of order, but it does take some coaxing.

She has been introduced to toys and enjoyed having one to play with. Tanya is a foody, however taking treats from people she doesn’t know is still a struggle. She will happily take anything from the staff who she has got to know over the last year. With time and trust you may be able to use food as a motivator to help her get comfortable with new people.

Tanya doesn’t go out for walks as much as we would like her too as she finds the prospect of leaving the kennel grounds a bit frightening. Once the staff get her beyond the kennel gates, she does like having the chance to stretch her legs and investigate new smells.

Tanya cannot live with children, cats, small animals or other breeds of dog. She is best suited as an only pet in a quiet all adult household.

Is there someone out there that can give Tanya the time, patience and routine that she need to be happy?

September 2022

Tanya is what we call a ‘Spook’. Spook refers to idiopathic fear and withdrawal syndrome. It is a genetic/hereditary issue, it is not due to any bad experiences prior to coming into homing kennels. A Spook is basically a dog that is terrified of anything and anyone that they aren’t familiar with, and it can take a long time to gain a Spooks trust and to build a relationship. Building a relationship with them does happen but you are looking at a year or more to build that relationship and not a few weeks.

Tanya has settled in well with the staff and will have a fuss and a play when she feels like it. Although she is happy for the staff to move her around the kennel, she can be easily spooked by people she doesn't know. Tanya has grown in confidence a little since she joined us in October and will now sometimes walk -quickly- pass the odd strangers. Tanya spends time in our enclosed outside pens but some days are better than others. Sometimes she can be outside for a while having a sniff and a mooch. Other days she is barely outside long enough for a toilet. There unfortunately is no rhyme or reason to why on some days she spends longer outside than others.

Tanya has recently started going out on walks with the kennel staff. Tanya did so well when out and about, she enjoyed getting in new sniffs and getting a chance to stretch her legs.

She will need a calm and patient owner who can walk her in quieter areas when she's ready and walk her on a harness plus collar/lead set. She will need a fully fence garden ideally over 6ft in height. When panicked Tanya can jump 6ft from standing. So far she's not gone over our 6ft fences but she is always monitored when in the paddocks.

Tanya cannot live with children, cats, small animals, or other breeds of dog. She is best suited as an only pet in an quiet all adult household.