We’ve had some devastating news today. Gypsy, a beautiful little lurcher girl, who was adopted by Olivia and Alison, has sadly passed away. 

Gypsy was an oldie when they gave her a home and she’s been so adored by them both as you can tell from these beautiful photos.  To say that Alison and Olivia are heartbroken is an understatement.

Some of you might remember seeing Gypsy at our fundraising event and dog show in December, when she was delighted to meet Santa Paws.

Gypsy didn’t have a bad bone in her body and was so gentle and loving. She’s left a massive hole in their hearts.

Loved until the very end and beyond. This is what it truly means to love a dog.

We have some sad news about former GRACE dog Fudge, who has left for his journey over the rainbow bridge.

Fudge had developed osteosarcoma. We would like to send all our love to Paul, Catherine and Fudge’s furry family who we know will really miss this beautiful and sweet natured boy. 

Don’t forget to pop along to our G.R.A.C.E Christmas Fayre & Dog Show on Sunday 2^nd December (10am – 4pm). It’s being held at: Smoggie Doggie Daycare, Sotherby Road, Middlesbrough TS3 8BS.

Admission is £1 per dog – well behaved humans are free!

As well as a tombola and Christmas stalls, there will be a raffle, dog gift stall, homemade soup, scones, cakes and other light refreshments. There will also be stalls from Dogs in Distress, Sheylagh’s doggy treats, handmade cards and crafts, Santa Paws (have your dog’s photo taken with Santa Paws), plus lots more.

Not only that but we are having a fun Dog Show, organised and judged by Mrs P Hogg.

Classes include :  loveliest girl, handsome boy, junior handler, fancy dress, senior citizen, in the face of adversity, plus reserve and best in show. Rosettes to 4^th place. Class entry £1 per dog per class, with lots of special prizes to be won.

Please wrap up warm (including dogs) as there will be no heating in the building. Also thank you to Smoggie Doggie Day Care for the use of their facilities.

Thank you to everyone who came to volunteer at, or support, our stall and tombola at Peterlee Show this weekend. Nadia even scooped a prize in the fun dog show!

Quite a few of our G.R.A.C.E dogs have found wonderful loving homes in Jersey, with the help of Gail Hickmott and Greyhound Rescue Jersey.

Last week Becky, who has fostered many of our dogs who have been rehomed to Jersey, had the opportunity to go there. As well as spending the week dog sitting, she met up with lots of her ex-fosters.

She had a fabulous time and loved spending time with all of the greys: Billy, Cole, Duke, Penny, Robyn, Sylvester and Mac.

We had a photo shoot with some of our hounds that have found their forever homes. They were modelling coats that we are selling to raise funds for G.R.A.C.E and don’t they all look stunning? The supermodels of the dog world!

We have sizes: 22” 28” 30” & 32” in green, black or red. [NB: These are limited edition coats, good quality and are small fitting so we advise you go up a size i.e. if you normally order a 26” order a 28”]. Priced at £15 each.

Please contact us via our Facebook page or text Tracy on 07840 771583 to place an order.

Joy survived hell. Let’s show her how good life can be.  We rescued Joy from terrible circumstances. She came to the rescue with Hansel who was also starved, but thankfully he recovered too and is now adored in his new home. The vet wasn’t confident that Joy would make it…….

…..but with a lot of care and regular small meals she did and what a beauty she is!

Joy is in a foster home at the minute but she needs her forever home. She is better as an only dog but may be able to live with another in the right circumstances. Joy isn’t cat or small furry friendly. She’s only young so can get quite excitable at times, therefore she’d be better with older children. An active family would be great for Joy.

She’s been through such a lot in her short life. So let’s push to find her that forever home where she’ll know nothing but complete love and devotion.

A huge thank you to Debbie Nellist and Westmoor View Nursing Home for inviting us to their summer fete.

Our GRACE stall and tombola raised 0ver £130.

It was a lovely trip out for new boys Frankie and Blake too!

Frankie even ‘helped’ to set up the stall.

We had some very sad news. Unfortunately one of our extra special G.R.A.C.E boys Warren passed away recently.

Warren had many admirers over the years and our condolences go to Sylvia and Steve who gave him so much love and a wonderful home.

Here’s a photo of Warren wallowing in the pond!