Lurchers (Greyhound X Something else) come in all shapes and sizes so detailed pictures are included
CAUTIONARY TALE WHEN OUT "WALKIES"
THREE GREYHOUND WELFARE FOSTER DOGS, ONE GREYHOUND, TWO LURCHERS, WERE INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT WHICH IS WHY WE WERE STUCK WITH THE BILL.
Partially sighted boy Nelson was off lead with other dogs, well known to him, in a local field when he allegedly "started" a fighting episode that ultimately involved 6 OR 7 dogs. The most badly bitten, a cross breed called Tess, has received treatment and recovered. Greyhound Welfare offered to foot the bills.
UPDATE (6.4.09) Bill for Tess is under £300.00 and Nelson £56.00 odd, however ... the incident raises several important points. Nelson's distraught carers were roundly criticised by various people for:-
1. not muzzling him 2. letting him off his lead.
Charity advice is ... muzzle if in doubt and when off lead ... there is no legal requirement to do so;
Keep on lead unless area is ultra secure. Again no legal requirement for any dog, anywhere, to be on a lead, only to be under the control of his/her handler. (South Wales RGT / Greyhound Welfare)
UPDATE 15.6.09. Tess all ok but another "bill" has surfaced, paid by her owners ... over £700.00 !! from
an "Emergency Treatment Vet." We are asking questions in the appropriate places, mostly where has this invoice been, why was payment demanded from the owners, why couldn't vet number one do the work. Incident happened during the afternoon, vet report states "standing but weak" at 7.30pm, bet she was!
SPARXS IN THE PONTYPOOL AREA NOW HAS FEMALE COMPANY IN THE FORM OF GRW GIRL STACEY. More pics to hand. Tel 01633 892846 email enquiries@greyhoundwelfare.org.uk
LURCHER BOY BLUE, ON ARRIVAL AND AS HE IS NOW 6 MONTHS LATER.
HOUSE-TRAINED AND READY TO GO
Last day of January 2009 ... complete surprise for GW.
Buster ... now ... MUSTARD (no response to name Buster)
Black-faced fawn,15 mths whippet/greyhound, house-trained
Grace
Reluctantly
surrendered
by her owner.
Aug 09
HOME FOUND FOR GRACIE
MUSTARD STILL WAITING
Assessment for Mustard. The size of a small female greyhound. Would suit almost any family prepared to put up with his "young dog" playfulness and "MITHERING" when not entertained.. ie toys please or shoes and other munchables will suffer. Clean in the house and good recall.
Please compare with Amber, Left, a 7/8 greyhound/saluki rehomed by Many Tears in 2008.
Update August 2009. Now has a buddy, his saving grace ... and called ... Gracie.
She is around 18 mths and is happy to play with him whenever he's bored.
UPDATE OCTOBER. Now happier apart. Gracie rehomed in Newbridge.
Mustard still in foster care in the Kingswood area of Bristol, still waiting a home
Simba's Story (3/4 greyhound/saluki)
The "history" we got on arrival. Adopted at 6 mths from RSPCA ... one of a litter of 12 found in a box.
Change of circumstances meant a "shift" between family members and then a final admission of defeat. He was then 4 yrs old and went into permanent foster care with Greyhound Welfare volunteers.
UPDATE 13.12.08
After 8 months in foster care, and apparently, at the peak of health and vigour, he suddenly collapsed in the family garden ... the last time he had freedom of movement. X-rays taken on the following day showed the last three discs in his spine had fused and others were crumbling.
A previously undetectale "time bomb" that had been waiting to take away the use of his back legs.
Many, many thanks to Dave and Julie for all the love and care he enjoyed for too brief a time. R.I.P.
Greyhound Welfare. Tel 01633 892846 email enquiries@greyhoundwelfare.org.uk
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