Links
RESCUES
LURCHER SOS
Lurcher SOS is a small group of volunteers based in Surrey. Their aim is to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected Lurchers in both the UK and Ireland. These dogs come to them for a variety of reasons, some are strays, some have been ill treated and some need to find a new home simply because their owners no longer want them. They will also try to help other sighthounds and other sighthound rescues wherever possible.
All their dogs are placed in warm and loving foster homes where they are carefully assessed and, if needed, rehabilitated. None of the dogs are kept in kennels. All Lurcher SOS dogs are neutered before adoption where possible and given full veterinary treatment, microchipped and vaccinated before going to their new homes. They receive no funding and rely solely on donations from the public.
THE OLDIES CLUB
The Oldies Club helps older dogs find forever homes. All breeds. Rescue and rehome via a network of foster homes.
BLACK BEAUTIES
The website that celebrates all black sighthounds who are looking for their forever homes. We want to show off all the black beauty sighthounds waiting in rescue for their forever homes and to show you some who have already found their homes.
GREYHOUND RESCUE NORTH EAST
A small UK voluntary organisation dedicated to the work of re-homing retired greyhounds. Based in the North East.
www.greyhoundrescue.net/index.html
PRO GALGO
"Our aim is not the simple rehoming of hounds all over europe. PRO-GALGO fights for a better future of the hounds in Spain by giving lectures in schools, kindergardens, universities, by writing articles about the galgos and their suffering, by giving speaches even for hunters if they let us."
www.pro-galgo.com
SCOOBY
A leading association dealing with the rescue of Galgos (Spanish Greyhounds) in Spain and the largest shelter in the country for all sorts of animals.
http://www.scoobymedina.com/
CELIA'S GREYHOUND RESCUE
A small sanctuary for Greyhounds situated near the village of Kinghorn in Fife.
www.greyhoundrescuefife.com
DOG RESCUE LINK
"This website has been set up to assist dog rescue charities, organisations and rescue groups. We aim to to do this by helping to find foster homes/forever homes or rescue spaces for At Risk dogs in UK pounds, but also to help any dogs that are currently in kennels at rescue organisations, and are looking for foster care or permanent homes."
http://www.dogrescuelink.org/
RELATED LINKS
GREYHOUND ACTION
Greyhound Action is seeking to educate the public about the dark side of greyhound racing, so that support for this so-called “sport” withers away. They are also attempting to put pressure on the government to ban greyhound racing
altogether.
http://www.greyhoundaction.co.uk/
South Devon Greyhound Action is a highly active group who successfully campaigned against and closed down the greyhound track at Newton Abbot.
http://www.greyhoundaction.org.uk/GADevon.htm
GREYT EXPLOITATIONS
This website raises awareness of the exploitation of greyhounds by the UK racing industry.
www.greytexploitations.com
SIGHTHOUND WELFARE TRUST
Promotes responsible ownership, raised awareness of sighthound welfare issues and supports the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of sighthounds. Visit the forum to make contact with other sighthound owners.
http://www.sighthoundwelfaretrust.org.uk/
SIGHTHOUNDS ONLINE
A website and forum where like minded individuals can come together and raise funds to help out needy causes, share information and experience of their particular breeds and raise awareness of the plight of racing greyhounds and other sighthounds.
http://sighthoundsonline.org.uk/
DOG FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS
BOTURNELL FARM COTTAGES - Dog friendly cottages in Cornwall
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in our beautifully converted barns. We pride ourselves in catering for you and your pets' needs, by providing a dog crèche, enclosed gardens, throws for the furniture, and 25 acres of stunning Cornish countryside, including the woods, for all to encounter. We are experienced pets owners and Sue is a qualified animal behaviourist, so we are realistic in our expectations. If your dogs are happy, then you can enjoy your holiday.
The original stone barns have been sympathetically converted to provide restful accommodation enhanced by the use of local and re-cycled materials, such as pine and stained glass. You will be able to savour fresh eggs from our free-range hens & ducks. Most of our animals are rescue, all with their own story to tell. They include pygmy goats, horses and rabbits. Each cottage has its own small enclosed garden. The cottages also have free view and wi-fi. We offer free access to the 8 acres of woods. Our water comes from our own spring water supply.
All pets are welcome, free of charge.
http://www.dogs-holiday.co.uk/
Tel: 01579 320880
FUN STUFF
CHERRYHOGG COLLARS - the collar that every dog needs and deserves
Dominique makes the most beautiful and individual collars for your beautiful and individual pooch. Take a look at her website and you'll see what we mean. She also donates a percentage of her profits to us.
http://www.cherryhoggcollars.co.uk
BAREFOOT LEATHER
If you are looking for a hand made leather hound collar, bag, hand crafted leather belt or custom made leather guitar strap made by an old fashioned Shropshire craftsman then you have reached the right place.
Hand-rolled waxed linen threads, solid brass buckles and finest quality leathers combined with attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship mean years of reliable service. Items can be personalised with initials or a name and hand dyed in a range of colours to suit your requirements. Although Ray's workshop is in Ludlow, Shropshire, he operates a busy mail order service and sends his leather goods worldwide.
Visit Ray's website www.barefootleather.co.uk
CAROL BRACE CERAMIC SCULPTURES
Carol sculpts animals in clay and is known mainly for her stunning sculptures of sighthounds, especially greyhounds, whippets and lurchers.
It's easy to see just how much Carol loves the beauty of these dogs and endeavours to capture the essence of the brees' attitude and grace using her own interpretation.
Carol is a regular supporter of a number of sighthound rescues so why not pop along to her website and feast your eyes on her amazing creations
www.carolbracesculpture.co.uk
NUTTY ART
"I adore all animals and my aim is to produce a beautiful and lifelike painting for you which truly captures the spirit and individuality of your pet."
http://www.nuttyart.co.uk/
DOGS TOGZ
For beautiful made-to-measure dog clothes: fleece pajamas and fleece jumpers to keep those skinny greyhounds and lurchers warm on chilly days and winter nights. A friendly helpful service with reasonable prices.
http://dogstogz.co.uk/default.aspx
"Please take a look at my web site for
Hand made quality leather hound collars. made to measure coats and P.J.s
If you have some thing special in mind and can't see it on the web site please contact me for some thing special. Lots of new designs and ideas to be added soon."
http://www.flash-hounds.co.uk/
KITSCH COLLARS
Custom made collars and coats for dogs. Will really make your dog stand out in a crowd!
http://www.kitschcollars.com/
GREYHOUND MUSES
Stories and poems about "the king of all dogs, the magnificent Greyhound." Poems "to make you laugh and some to make you cry. I hope they all will make you think, and consider having a Greyhound when you are next looking for a pet dog."
www.greyhoundmuses.com
KRIS OWEN
Kris has also published a fantastic doggy cookbook and a donation is made from every book sold to variety of different Sighthound charities. Why not pop along to our web shop and have a look!
And here's the link to her fabulous cookbook!
http://www.ianspetportraits.co.uk/
SPORTRAITS
Terry specialises in sports photography but has taken some beautiful portraits of greyhounds and is happpy to attend events. He will bring the printing equipment with him so photographs can be taken home on the day.
www.sportraits.org
ATK PHOTOGRAPHY
Alex Kennedy is a creative and natural family portrait, pet and wedding photographer covering Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Bath and Bristol.
Pet photography - Understanding the importance of people's pets, I am a pet photographer who aims to provide photographs that capture some of the animal's true character.
http://www.atkphoto.com/