Search results

transport of dogs from Ireland to rescues in Britain is becoming more expensive (so less dogs will be rescued) due to implementation of EU regulations requiring rabies vax - even though we don't routinely rabies-vax our dogs in these rabies-free islands. Greyhound transporters are worried as...

transport of dogs from Ireland to rescues in Britain is becoming more expensive (so less dogs will be rescued) due to implementation of EU regulations requiring rabies vax - even though we dont routinely rabies-vax our dogs in these rabies-free islands. Petition to be presented to MEP & DEFRA...

Carrickfergus pound in Co Antrim received 28 dogs in one day towards the end of last week. Most were lurchers/longdogs, both puppies and adults. They are beautiful dogs and appear to be in good condition. Many of them are saluki type. The pound already had a few greyhound and greyhound type...

Northern Ireland Carrickfergus pound in Co Antrim received 28 dogs in one day towards the end of last week. Most were lurchers/longdogs, both puppies and adults. They are beautiful dogs and appear to be in good condition. Many of them are saluki type. The pound already had a few greyhound and...

I saw this recent advert on Preloved: "Desperately seeking the whereabouts of Greatcoates Pistol Pete (Jet), a black and white whippet dog, 21 inch. He will be about 6 years old now. I sold this dog at the beginning of 2010, and understand he has been rehomed since, i was told he was known to...

recent advert seen on preloved: "Desperately seeking the whereabouts of Greatcoates Pistol Pete (Jet), a black and white whippet dog, 21 inch. He will be about 6 years old now. I sold this dog at the beginning of 2010, and understand he has been rehomed since, i was told he was known to be in...

I got a 6 mo old collie who was a little pudgy but I've been feeding her fairly generously (mixture of adult and junior dry foods) as I want her to grow in height and also because she spends much of the daytime outside in the cold. She is over 9 mos old now and has just come out of her first...

Sally is a black and tan saluki X. She was rescued last month from Derry City Council pound. She's young, maybe under a year old, and medium sized (when I saw her I thought 24 in or less), friendly and good with other dogs. Adoptable from Rainbow Rehoming, Eglinton Co. Derry...

Whippet Rescue Ireland no longer functions as a rescue group, but operates a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/WhippetRescueIreland?fref=ts as a sort of clearing house listing whippets and whippet mixes in Irish pounds and rescues. Some of the personel of Sighthound Strolls were involved...

white greyhound bull terrier cross in Barnsley, on the small side http://www.ineedahome.co.uk/index.php/adopt-a-dog/1442-toto2 http://badaw.org/index.html

Millie is a white with black female greyhound type (no ear tattoo). Her owner has not been found and she is now up for adoption. Her fosterer is full of praise for Millie's temperament and she mixes well with dogs of various sizes. Lost and Found Pets Derry N Ireland...

Josh is described as being about the height of a springer spaniel http://www.ineedahome.co.uk/index.php/adopt-a-dog/1667-josh-lovely-little-lurcher-boy

"These three dogs rescued from a New Zealand animal shelter are being taught to drive in an effort to show how intelligent they are - and encourage more people to adopt abandoned pets. The three animals chosen are Monty, an 18-month-old giant schnauzer, Ginny, a one-year-old whippet cross, and...

http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/9680815.Pooches_help_to_spark_happy_memories_at_Alzheimer___s_Support_in_Devizes/ an article about two rescued whippets who are doing a great job as PAT dogs at an Alzheimer Support unit These two whippets are not highly trained assistance dogs, but there...

http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/9680815.Pooches_help_to_spark_happy_memories_at_Alzheimer___s_Support_in_Devizes/ an article about two rescued whippets who are doing a great job as PAT dogs at an Alzheimer Support unit These are not highly trained assistance dogs, but there is...

Just wondering how aware are people who are deliberately breeding lurchers that you should never breed a merle (dapple) to a merle as there is a high likelihood of having blind and/or deaf pups in the litter, sometimes pups are born with one or both eyes missing. Collie breeders normally breed...

http://www.cottagerescue.com/index_files/dogsneedinghomes.htm see Millie, Cleo and Bella This small rescue (a private home) is also currently treating an injured greyhound (cruelty case), not yet available for rehoming

Certifect is a new product which is more effective against ticks than its predecessor Frontline. I have seen a couple of postings elsewhere warning people to be careful about using the new flea and tick treatment certifect. Some animals are allergic. I saw a photo of a greyhound with a...

You have probably heard of people killing greyhounds by hitting them on the head with a hammer. Cottage Rescue in County Tipperary, Ireland is now looking after a greyhound whose injuries are thought to be the result of a failed attempt to kill her by a blow to the head; she has no other...

Dee Dee's adopter took ill, so she needed DeeDee to be trained as an assistance dog http://www.youtube.com/user/limbrooke83?feature=watch