James

James

May 1, 2020 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Lurcher
Sex: Male

About Me

“It was May 2018 when they threw me out of a van in Doncaster. I remember it was blazing hot and I was running in the fields for what seemed like days.”

“Three days I slept when I came to Tia, three whole days. You said you didn’t know if I was going to make it. I did hear you even though I couldn’t keep my eyes open. I took your tablets and ate the food. The vet room is a lovely quiet place.”

“So, you’ve rehomed me 4 times now. Which bit of I want to live at Tia don’t you understand?!”

“So this is the thing….do not rehome me again. I want to be one of those sponsor dogs….”

Oh James…. welcome to the fold!

Nearly 5 years James has now been under the care of Tia. He is showing his age and has given us a scare recently. He is a lovely old boy, no bother. He loves his safe life and the fresh Scottish air.

James and Kiah, although they have their own kennels are inseparable…

Hubble

Hubble

Feb 2, 2019 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Greyhound
Sex: Male

About Me

I’m Freaking Out    dob   15.9.16
Three trials at Nottingham where he did not exactly impress.

A real dark Knight

We have had Hubble since January 2019. Despite numerous offers of a home, Hubble has never managed to get himself a home. He is still as keen as mustard. A recent trip to Brodie Castle only reinforced that fact.  He is a lovely, lovely dog but just doesn’t like other breeds. He is coming up seven years old, he could be rehomed to an experienced home but I think Tinkerbell would be mortified. They are like an old married couple.

Logan

Logan

Feb 19, 2020 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Greyhound
Sex: Male

About me

Santro Knows          dob  26.10.2015

Fetched £1600 as a mere stripling. Never raced a GBGB track just on the Independent circuit. He was given to Tia at just over 3 years old. A very, very nervous dog who won’t go anywhere, other than the paddocks.

He is a stunning dog who many have admired but he isn’t having any of it.

I’m alright where I am thanks….Lovely Logan

Maha

Maha

Aug 14, 2019 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Greyhound
Sex: Female

Russander Capri        dob  01/03/2015

When Maha arrived at Tia rescue in October 2017 she was afraid of life, needing to spend her paddock time on a lead as catching her was a morning’s work. Her confidence has grown and now she loves the kennel staff. She also loves Woody, her kennel mate; she sleeps on him, snuggles up, hides behind him, chases and plays with him. He is her rock.

She remains frightened of people, especially men. Barking from a distance, with Woody at her side.

Maha has just gone 8 years old and is happy with her lot. She goes on frequent diets as this beauty has the waistline of a labrador.

Langley

Langley

May 31, 2019 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Greyhound
Sex: Male

About me

My Way Longley.       dob 1.9.2012

Langley raced at Belle Vue until he was nearly four years old. He wasn’t really very good, just an honest card filler. When he was no longer of any use his owner left him at the trainers with the instruction “put him to sleep” and promptly stopped paying the kennel bill. That happens more often than you think.

Fortunately the trainer and a “greyhound friend” arranged for him to come here one evening. Another black dog, slowly making his way down to the sponsor end of the kennel block like so many others here,

This older lad has been here for some years, he is a big gentle black hound with mesmerising eyes. Langley is settled and happy. Nobody ever chose him to go and put his feet up, he also remains as keen as mustard towards all things small.

Langley is coming up 11 years old. He is going grey and getting wobbly but he still loves going for a stroll around the big grass paddock. He has been a pleasure all these years.

Kiah

Kiah

Apr 10, 2019 | Dogs for Sponsor

Breed: Lurcher
Sex: Female

About Me

Kiah came to under our wing in March 2015; a stray from Hampole in Doncaster, she was filthy, thin and a nervous wreck. Fortune smiled upon her for once and Kiah went to live with an elderly lady with a cat. She was very happy in her new home but the old lady fell ill and Kiah had to return to the fold. She has made no attempt to be rehomed again and pins herself at the back of her kennel so no one can see her.

Kiah is head over heels in love with James, they are never apart.

She must be coming up 10 years old now, she is  blissfully happy with her guy.