Post by badgerbailey on Jul 10, 2008 16:24:02 GMT -5
GLWR
Greyhound and Lurcher Welfare and Rescue was set up following the closure of the Glastonbury Racetrack. We were concerned that greyhounds and lurchers which were seen by trainers as no longer "useful" might be put to sleep, and we wanted to offer a real alternative to this. We collect the unwanted dogs from the trainers and care for them until new "forever" homes can be found for them. In the beginning, we concentrated on the Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset areas, as this tends to be the catchment area for the Glastonbury Racetrack dogs. We have now expanded to include the areas around Poole, Bournemouth and Southampton.
As many of our dogs come from the racing industry, we are saddened and angered that many thousands of unwanted racing greyhounds are destroyed each year when they have finished racing. Most of these dogs are only around 3 or 4 years old, and would have most of their lives still in front of them. We, and other greyhound rescues, can save only a tiny fraction of these dogs, and we at GLWR do not therefore support the greyhound racing industry. For more information about racing greyhounds, please see [a href="www.greyhoundaction.co.uk"]www.greyhoundaction.co.uk[/a]
All our dogs are neutered, vaccinated and have been given a full dental check. We also supply one month's free pet insurance on the adoption of one of our dogs. They are housed in boarding kennels, where a full assessment of the dog can be carried out and we can decide what type of home would best suit that dog. We are also looking for experienced foster carers, who can take our dogs into their homes on a temporary basis until their forever homes can be found.
We are a team of unpaid volunteers. Most of us have jobs and families to care for, along with our own dogs and other animals. We are dependent on volunteer help to carry our rescue work, home checks, fundraising and publicity work, and all of our expenses must be met by donations.
We believe that every unwanted dog deserves a second chance in life. Most of our greyhounds and lurchers have always been "working athletes" and have never lived in a house or had a chance to form close bonds with a human family. Some of them have been well cared for, others have been neglected or abused in their past lives. All of them are desperate for a fresh start in their own home.
Greyhounds are by nature gentle and affectionate, forgiving and anxious to please, and they make wonderful pets.
Please have a look at our beautiful hounds that are currently looking for their forever homes. They are all lovely dogs and you just might find that one dog that will be special for you.
Contact Us
Phone:
In Wiltshire and surrounding counties please phone Gaby and Colin on 01793 322602.
In Poole, Bournemouth or Southampton areas, please phone Annyetta on 01590 681 030.
Please leave a message if no-one is available to take your call right away.
Email: info@glwr.org.uk or if you are contacting us about rehoming a dog, rehoming@glwr.org.uk.
Postal address:
GLWR
1 Coventry Close
Wroughton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9BB
website:[a href="www.glwr.org.uk"]www.glwr.org.uk[/a]
Greyhound and Lurcher Welfare and Rescue was set up following the closure of the Glastonbury Racetrack. We were concerned that greyhounds and lurchers which were seen by trainers as no longer "useful" might be put to sleep, and we wanted to offer a real alternative to this. We collect the unwanted dogs from the trainers and care for them until new "forever" homes can be found for them. In the beginning, we concentrated on the Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset areas, as this tends to be the catchment area for the Glastonbury Racetrack dogs. We have now expanded to include the areas around Poole, Bournemouth and Southampton.
As many of our dogs come from the racing industry, we are saddened and angered that many thousands of unwanted racing greyhounds are destroyed each year when they have finished racing. Most of these dogs are only around 3 or 4 years old, and would have most of their lives still in front of them. We, and other greyhound rescues, can save only a tiny fraction of these dogs, and we at GLWR do not therefore support the greyhound racing industry. For more information about racing greyhounds, please see [a href="www.greyhoundaction.co.uk"]www.greyhoundaction.co.uk[/a]
All our dogs are neutered, vaccinated and have been given a full dental check. We also supply one month's free pet insurance on the adoption of one of our dogs. They are housed in boarding kennels, where a full assessment of the dog can be carried out and we can decide what type of home would best suit that dog. We are also looking for experienced foster carers, who can take our dogs into their homes on a temporary basis until their forever homes can be found.
We are a team of unpaid volunteers. Most of us have jobs and families to care for, along with our own dogs and other animals. We are dependent on volunteer help to carry our rescue work, home checks, fundraising and publicity work, and all of our expenses must be met by donations.
We believe that every unwanted dog deserves a second chance in life. Most of our greyhounds and lurchers have always been "working athletes" and have never lived in a house or had a chance to form close bonds with a human family. Some of them have been well cared for, others have been neglected or abused in their past lives. All of them are desperate for a fresh start in their own home.
Greyhounds are by nature gentle and affectionate, forgiving and anxious to please, and they make wonderful pets.
Please have a look at our beautiful hounds that are currently looking for their forever homes. They are all lovely dogs and you just might find that one dog that will be special for you.
Contact Us
Phone:
In Wiltshire and surrounding counties please phone Gaby and Colin on 01793 322602.
In Poole, Bournemouth or Southampton areas, please phone Annyetta on 01590 681 030.
Please leave a message if no-one is available to take your call right away.
Email: info@glwr.org.uk or if you are contacting us about rehoming a dog, rehoming@glwr.org.uk.
Postal address:
GLWR
1 Coventry Close
Wroughton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9BB
website:[a href="www.glwr.org.uk"]www.glwr.org.uk[/a]
