Over 2,000 greyhound litters are registered to race each year in the UK and Ireland. That is over 10,000 dogs entering the racing industry annually. Over 1,000 greyhounds last year alone were euthanised on economic or behavioural grounds. The vast number of dogs who do make it to make it to the end of their race career at around 3-5 years old means thousands of retired greyhounds face a very uncertain future. Many are abandoned, killed or exported to countries with poor welfare standards.

Forever Hounds Trust offers a crucial lifeline to retired greyhounds. This project will fund the rescue, rehabilitation and homing of ex-racers and give them the second chance at life they deserve. Many come to us with injuries, or behavioural problems caused by lack of socialisation. Our teams work extra hard to provide the special care they need to adjust to life beyond the track and prepare them for their forever homes.