Earlier this year, Martin & I became foster carers for our local greyhound rehoming charity, Gracehounds. It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride, but worth every second as, 9 months on, both our foster dogs, Torres & Tar, are happily settled in their forever homes!
foster dogs, Torres (left) & Tar (right)
2 year old male ex-racer, Torres, lived with us for 6 months. He came to us in poor shape, with painful corns on his paws & a lot of anxiety issues. In conjunction with our local vets & dog behaviourist, we helped rehabilitate Torres, with particular focus on his separation anxiety. Because of difficulties encountered with our cat, Torres spent his final 2 months in foster care at another home, but he left us a much happier & healthier dog & we’re just glad we could help him in the journey towards his happy ending.
Torres & I
Torres is now happily settled with the Rees family in Peebles, along with his new companion, Holly, the family’s staffie-X. He loves all the attention he gets from the children in the household, & keeps them entertained with his mischievous ways! The boys say they “love Torres because he is very naughty!” – I guess some things never change… 
Torres with his new family
7 year old Tar lived with us for only a month whilst waiting for his forever home, but was a joy to foster! Having already been a well-looked-after pet for several years, Tar arrived in much better condition than Torres. An extremely easy going dog, Tar’s tail never stopped wagging during his stay with us, & he fitted right in with our own 2 dogs, Max & Molly.
Tar, asleep on my knee
It didn’t take long to find a home for laid-back Tar & he is now happily settled in his new home in Temple with owner, Sara, along with Tigger the terrier-X, Hutch the collie, 2 cats & a fish! Tar is more than happy to share the sofa with his new adoptive siblings, & animal lover, Sara, thinks Tar is “perfect & makes the family complete!”
Tar with his new family
Tar might not be living with us any more, but I still get to see him (& his adoptive siblings, Tigger & Hutch) at least twice a week, as Sara’s new dog walker! It’s heart warming to see the smile on Tar’s face & his “taggy wail” (as Sara puts it!) every time I collect him for his walks – I have no doubts that he couldn’t have gone to a better home.
Tigger, Tar & Hutch eagerly await their walk!
Still waiting for their own happy endings are Gracehounds‘ current foster dogs, Roddy, Marcus & Jackson. & I’m sure it won’t be too long before Martin & I welcome another dog into our home whilst they wait for theirs…
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It’s wonderful to hear of these happy endings! Drew and I are going to give Greyhound fostering a go. Should be interesting!!!
That’s great news Kristina – can’t wait to read all about it
congratulations Jane on a job well done!!
sending a cuddle to Max and Molly xxx