During May G.R.A.C.E supporter David – along with his sisters Julie and Kim, and brother in law George – completed the West Highland Way over 8 days in memory of two beautiful people, Gillian and Billy who sadly left us in 2024.

The ‘awesome foursome’ raised an amazing £3,000 which was shared between two charities which mean a lot to the family: Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement and G.R.A.C.E.

It was such a long way to walk, especially over such rough terrain. So thank you so much for walking in Gillian and Billy’s memory and raising an amazing amount of money for charity.

And thank you to everyone who made such generous donations to help spur them on.

Some of you may remember Romeo, our elderly hound who came to us last year. Romeo is in long term foster care. Sadly he has had some problems with his eyes and recently had to have his eye removed due to a burst and ulceration behind his eyelid.

Although he had another recent scare with his remaining eye, he is back at his foster carers home and recovering well.

As you can see, he loves being snuggled in his bed and pottering around the garden, bless him.

A huge thank you to his amazing foster carers who are giving him all the love and care he needs. And a ‘greyt’ big thank you to everyone who has donated towards Romeo’s big veterinary bill.

A ‘greyt’ big G.R.A.C.E thank you to Dane and Sam who are regular supporters at our monthly stall in Northallerton. They staggered in recently with a sweetie tub and carrier bag full of copper which amounted to £38.77!

We had some really sad news recently. Harriet’s lovely boy Ben had been struggling with his hind legs and was struggling to get up. Ben had been to see the vet several times and was given pain relief but sadly he was unable to manage the pain.

It was unfair on him, with everything he has been through, surviving cancer. Ben had recently welcomed new boy Ollie and fostered him showing him the ropes. Ben will sadly be missed. Lots of love to Harriet and Annie, Ben’s sister. Rest easy lovely Ben.

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.