Urgent appeal for G.R.A.C.E foster carers

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.