As a small rescue charity, run entirely by volunteers, we rely on the kindness and compassion of dog lovers for support. Perhaps you can help us by becoming a G.R.A.C.E foster carer, so that we can help more hounds find their forever homes.

Being a foster carer involves taking a dog into your home and providing love, affection, walks and fun, rolled in with a bit of socialising and training. It also means you will get to know your foster hound’s personality so that we can match them with the right forever home.

Greyhounds are usually bred and raised in kennels and many have never been in a home before. Things like the TV, vacuum cleaner, washing machine and stairs can be extremely daunting to some hounds, while others will take it all in their stride.

As a foster carer, the cost of food, bedding, and vet bills are all covered by G.R.A.C.E. When we bring your hound to you we will bring everything they need.  Your hound will come with a collar, an identity tag, lead, coat, raised feeder and food. Foster carers will also be provided with any medication that your hound may require.

If you can offer a temporary home to a greyhound in need, you will be rewarded by seeing these beautiful dogs gain in confidence, learn new things and give you love in return for your time.

A sense of humour is needed, along with common sense and a love of dogs. Apart from that, we will guide you through caring for a sighthound and will always be at the end of the phone to support you.

You are doing a fantastic thing opening your home and heart to a greyhound. We can’t thank you enough.

We had some very sad news recently. Lots of you will remember Johnny who came to us almost three years ago with Rosie. Both had been living in a home for several years. Unfortunately they had sustained major dental issues and their coats were not great. Johnny had lots of dental treatment and eventually made a full recovery.

Whilst he had severe arthritis he became fit and healthy and moved into foster with the lovely Harriet who loved and cared for both Rosie and Johnny. Sadly Rosie was struggling with ill health and passed away but Johnny remained a happy lad, always keen to go on his walks.

Johnny recently took a turn for the worst and after consulting the vet Harriet had to make the decision to let him go as he had sustained a stroke.

We will be forever grateful for the love and care Harriet shows our beautiful hounds, as well as caring for her own two GRACE hounds Ben and Annie. Thank you Harriet and hoping you will, in time be able to welcome another foster into your heart.

The G.R.A.C.E gang were delighted to take part in a special fundraising Halloween Walk in Redcar recently.

Organised by Belle & Beau Dog Groomimg, the event raised an amazing £825.24 to be split between G.R.A.C.E and the Lost Dog and Trapping Team.

A huge thank you from all at G.R.A.C.E to everyone who made this happen and supported this ‘greyt’ event.

Organisers have also asked for thanks to be given to:

• Nicola at Nicola’s Dog Groomimg for providing the venue to host the event.

• Platform 5 – Lisa & Chris who donated £60.

• At Home with Fran – Jeanette for baking delicious goodies and providing some gorgeous home made products.

• Sweetpea – Lisa for donations.

• Coco & Honey for the donations.

• Lauren Bell photography for the donations.

• Beauty by Becca for the donations.

• Stacie Cook at Stacie’s Groomers for helping.

• Claire Hoggard for helping and fab photos.

• Gina Cook veterinary physio for helping and photos.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to support our G.R.A,C.E stall at Northallerton Craft Fair recently and to Julie and Ali who have finally defrosted!

And a very special thank you as always to Jumping Frog Crafts for hosting us. We made an amazing £288!

Thank you to everyone who donated and attended our October meet and greet at Just Natural Dogs in Locke Park, Redcar. A ‘greyt’ time was had by all, plus we raised £91.22 in sales and donations!

We had some very sad news recently from our friend Vickie to let us know that beautiful Bea has sadly passed away after a short illness.

Vickie and family are all devastated as you can imagine, as we are here at G.R.A.C.E. Bea was a beautiful girl inside and out, and made herself at home from day one. Rest easy lovely girl.

We have new arrivals this week who will settle in then be assessed as to what type of home they are looking for.

As always we are always needing foster homes to support our hounds in their transition to their new lives. All financial outlay is covered by GRACE, you just need to provide love, TLC and walks.

We were devastated to learn that our special friend and great supporter, Tony from Just Natural Dogs in Redcar, passed away this week. Our thoughts and love go to Elli, David and family.

The shop will be closed for the foreseeable future. Instead of laying flowers at the shop, we are encouraging people to leave a stick with their dog’s name on to show the family how much Tony was loved, not only by all the dogs, but by their owners too.

[NB: Please leave your stick to the side of the shop, not in the doorway]

We’re delighted to share some happy news and gorgeous pics!

One of our G.R.A.C.E boys, Spud, was recently at his stunning Mum and Dad’s wedding and doesn’t he look ‘greyt.’

Huge congratulations to Laura and Calvin from the G.R.A.C.E family.

Wishing you many more years of happiness.

Unfortunately we have had some more really sad news. Beautiful Evie has lost her fight with lymphoma.

Evie was struggling to breathe and sadly nothing could be done. Our hearts go out to her mum Louise and fur sibling Roxi.

Sending love and hugs from all the G.R.A.C.E team. Rest easy lovely Evie. You are forever in our thoughts and hearts.