For your next pet why not adopt one of these chaps...

 

get yourself a personal trainer...

 

We would love you to find your perfect partner when you visit the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund homing sanctuary at Wortley and that is why we have a full-time home-finder.  Our team will ensure that you find a greyhound that is just right for you.  Any new relationship can be tough at first so we are there to help you in the early days and make sure that you quickly form a friendship for life.

 

 

 


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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OUR GREYHOUNDS ARE SPEYED OR NEUTERED, WORMED AND FLEA TREATED, TEETH CLEANED AND NAILS CUT. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A WALKING OUT COAT, HOUSE COLLAR, WALKING OUT COLLAR AND LEAD - AND MOST OF ALL "ALL THE BACK UP" THAT YOU MAY NEED.  

OUR DOG OF THE MONTH

JANUARY

 

 

Racing Name: Mountview Ike

Pet Name: Robbie

 

Robbie is a beautiful black dog with a heart of gold and a cheeky playful side that you will not be able to refuse. If he knows you he will be your best friend, as the staff walk past his kennel in the morning he is stood on his bed with his ears up and his head cocked in that comical greyhound way that makes him look cute, tail wagging, he is pleased to see you.

 

Robbie has been with us to long, he sees his kennel mates come and go and wonders when it will be his turn.....

 

Come up and take Robbie for a walk you will not be disappointed

 

ROBBIE IS NOT CAT FRIENDLY

 

 

 DOG OF THE MONTH  - NOVEMBER

 

Racing Name: Desert Judy

Pet Name: Judy

 

Judy has been with us for 12 months through no fault of her own,, she is a lovely dog and will make a great companion for someone,, she is grey round the chops but dont let that fool you she is still a spring chicken,,full of life and wants to be loved, shes not an in your face sort of dog, but is affectionate loves a walk and a cuddle,, someone give her a chance.... 

JUDY IS NOT CAT FRIENDLY

 

UPDATE 30/1/12 Judy is still with us and looking fo a warm sofa to call her own and someone to shower with love and affection. She can be a bit bossy and knows her own mind but don't hold this against her, when she gets to know you she will be your best friend..

Racing Name: Killough Barr

Pet Name: Barney

 

Personality: Barney is new into kennels May 2011, he is a black in colour and is showing himself to have a good temperament and barney enjoys a cuddle.

 

Update July11: Cheeky Barney has come out of his shell, he cann't wait to get out of his kennel and show you how much he loves you, he enjoys going for a walk and loves to play. If you are looking for a playful cheeky monkey then this dog is for you.

 

Update Aug 11: Barney has seen his kennel partners come and go and wonders daily when it will be his turn to leave our kennels to his new home. His tail wagging wearing his new collar and lead, ready to jump in the van and leave us behind for ever... He's a good lad with a heart of gold and is just waiting for the right person to come along to share his love and their sofa..

 

UPDATE: 30/1/12 - Barney is still with us, come into our kennels and he starts shouting as soon as you walk in. Open his kennel door and he wants to go for a walk. Barney lives for praise all he wants to hear is that he has been a good boy. If you've got the time to spend with Barney he will make a loving and loyal companion,, he is a little sweetheart..

Racing Name: Rockmount Ace

Pet Name: Ace

 

Personality: New into kennels 2011, Ace is a black dog with a shy but friendly nature. Photo coming soon...

 

UPDATE: 30/12/1 - Ace is the sort of dog that just wants an easy life, feed him walk him and cuddle him and he is happy. He does like to play but he needs a bit of time to get to know you, once that bond is there he will be your best and loyal friend. Take him for a walk give him a couple of treats and you will see what a sweetheart he is...

Racing Name: Gatelodge Diva

Pet Name: Diva

 

Personality: Diva is a small white and black bitch, new into kennels Oct 11. Diva by name and Diva by nature, only kidding she is a little sweet heart, but if you go into the kennels you have to say hello to her. Photo coming soon...

 

UPDATE: 30/1/12 - If you are looking for someone full of life with a playful nature, Diva is the dog for you, she loves people and will do anything for attention and a cuddle, she is only a little thing but loves her grub and will do anything for a treat, she loves to go for a walk and never complains how many times she goes round the field as long as you take her...If you have a love of the outdoors this is the dog for you... 

 

Racing Name: Penthouse Angel

Pet Name: Angel

 

Personality: Angel is new into kennel Sept 11, she is a white and black bitch with a loving nature.

 

UPDATE: 30/1/12 - Do'nt let the sad face in the photo fool you, Angel is a cheeky monkey, she loves a walk and a treat and would feel at home warming your sofa while watching the soaps with you, looking up at you with the big brown eyes full of love for her new owner..Give her a chance you will not be disappointed 

Racing Name: Lilchief Dingdong

Pet Name: Bing

 

Personality: New into kennels Oct 11. He is a beautiful black dog with a steady nature.

 

UPDATE: 30/1/12 - Bing is still with us, who knows why, he is such a sweet heart, he loves a cuddle and shares a kennel with the most bossy girl we have, so he has the patience of a saint. He is a steady boy to walk, enjoys food and a treat and never complains. Bing would make a great family addition or loving companion.. You will not be disappointed

Racing Name: Magna Bailey

Pet Name: Bailey

 

Personality: Bailey is new into kennels Jan 12, he is black in colour. Photo coming soon...

 

UPDATE: 30/1/12 - Bailey is a big strapping handsome black dog that just wants to have a good time. He loves to play, walk and be cuddled. He has a really good temperament, friendly and very attentive to whoever is walking him. Don't let the size put you off he will do anything to please and will make a great addition to any household.

 

Racing Name: Hurry on Blue

Pet Name: Terry

 

Personality: Terry in new into kennels Jan 12. He is a little sweet heart who is blue in colour. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Ballyquiry Spike

Pet Name: Spike

 

Personality: Spike is new into kennels Jan 12. He is a really handsome black boy. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Gerros Girl

Pet Name: Amy

 

Personality: Amy is new into kennels Jan 12. She is a nice little brindle girl. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Lady Rise

Pet Name: Lady

 

Personality: Lady is new into kennels Jan 12. She is a nice little brindle girl. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Another Becks

Pet Name: Annie

 

Personality: Annie is new into kennels Jan 12. She is a white and blue brindle lady. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Queen of the Hill

Pet Name: Holly

 

Personality: Holly is new into kennels Jan 12. She is a sweet little brindle girl. Photo coming soon...

Racing Name: Russanda Carla

Pet Name: Carla

 

Personality: Carla is new into kennels Jan12, she is white and blue in colour. Photo coming soon...

 

RESERVED

Racing Name: Kildare Eagle

Pet Name: Hawkeye Now Jasper

 

Personality: Hawkeye is new into kennels Sept 11, he is a black dog, Hawkeye enjoys a walk and will use any excuse to get out of his kennel.

 

RESERVED

 

Racing Name: Let it Rayyan

Pet Name: Shaun

 

Personality: Shaun is new into kennels Sept 11. He is a black dog with white markings, Shaun is a very handsome dog with an easy going nature.

 

Shaun is back with us, due to a change in circumstances. He adapted really well  to his new surrounding, took everything in his stride, the people who adopted Shaun were reluctant to bring him back, because he has settled so well in such a short period of time. Please consider Shaun, he has a lovely temperament and looks a bit gutted now that he is back with us in a single kennel on his own with no one to cuddle up to...

 

RESERVED

Racing Name: Johannah

Pet Name: Johannah

 

Personality: Little Jo is back with us due to a change in family circumstances, she is black in colour and a little sweet heart with a lively and fun loving nature, she is house trained and will do anything for a treat and a neck scratch.

 

Update Aug 11: Little Jo is still with us and looking for love, she is a lovley little girl with a friendly nature, all she wants is the chance to show someone how lovely she is.

 

HOMED

Help Wanted to Re-home Cain

Cain is ginger brindle in colour, age 7

He is neutered , micro-chipped , and all up to date with his vacinations 

 the family have had a change in circumstances 

 for more details please call Louise or Gavin on 01142660927

DOGS READY FOR ADOPTION

BUT STILL LIVING WITH TRAINER

 

Racing Name: Ballycowen Lad

Pet Name: Deano

 

Deano is back with the trainers, he is still available for adoption, and we are hoping to get him a home.

He is a sly devil and needs someone who has the time to spend with him, if not he will take advantage while out walking. He is a loving dog and just wants someone who can return that love. If you are looking for a loyal companion and can give Deano the stability he needs....

 please give us a call on 0114 2888 300

See read below for a bit about Deano

 

Personality: Deano is a typical lad, enjoys his food, loves his bed and can't wait to go for a walk. He likes a cuddle and takes everything in his stride, if he could talk I'm sure he'd say "no worries"...If you are looking for a dog that is laid back and easy going look no further.....

 

Update 31/10/11 - Deano is back with us, it didn't quite work out with his new house mates. He had a bit of a fall out with the male dog in the house.  He gets on well with bitches, loves a walk, and settled well into the routine of living in a home and house training. If you are after a dog with a bit of spirit, come up and meet Deano. He's a charmer with a cheeky side..

PLEASE NOTE TO ALL TRAINERS ..... WE ONLY HAVE ROOM FOR 20 DOGS AT ONE TIME . OUR EXISTING POLICY (WHICH HAS ALWAYS APPLIED) IS TO ACCEPT ONLY DOGS THAT HAVE RACED AT SHEFFIELD.

   A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES HOMED IN 2011

Racing Name: Ems Lad

Pet Name: Laddie

 

Personality: Laddie, is new into kennels May 2011, he is a black dog and is showing himself to have a loving nature and he walks well in the lead.

 

UPDATE July 11: Laddie is just a big cuddle monster, who just wants to be your friend. He is a very handsome boy with a gentle nature and a favourite of the kennel staff. Please consider Laddie if you are looking for a loving companion. 

Photo coming soon...

 

UPDATE AUG 11: Laddie is a sweet heart who is looking for love, he will make a great addition to any family or someone that has a love of life, Laddie is the friendliest dog in I've ever known and just wants to make someone happy. If I had the room I would take him home myself he's that lovely. Please consider Laddie if you are looking for love you will not be disappointed.

 

HOMED winner !!

Racing Name: Killough Minty

Pet Name: Minty

 

Personality: Minty is new into kennel Nov 10. He is a big beautiful dog with an outgoing personality who just wants to be loved. Once he gets to know you he is a big softy, he loves going for a walk and enjoys a cuddle... UNFORTUNATLEY MINTY IS UNABLE TO BE HOMED WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

 

Update 6/4/11: Mint is a lovely big blue dog, He is getting fed up of being in kennels and just wants someone to love. He is always up for a walk, Mint will do anything for a treat. . , come up take him for a walk once out of the kennels he is a different dog,,Mint just needs someone to give him a chance.

 

Update Aug 11: Cheeky Mint is still with us, he was reserved but it fell through at the last minute due to a change in circumstances. (Gutted) He's a lovely big dog with a heart of gold. He is desperatley looking for somene to love him and love in return, he will be your best friend and once he gets to know you he has a cheeky smile...

 

HOMED  WAAAHOOO!!

 

 

Racing Name: Magna Dove

Pet Name: Dove

 

Personality: Dove is new into kennels Mar 11. She is black in colour and is showing herself to be a really nice dog.

 

Update: Dove just wants to have fun, she is friendly and loving and enjoys going for a walk.

 

HOMED

Racing Name: Tidy Up Ava

Pet Name: Ava

 

Personality: Ava was found as a stray, she has not been with us long, she has a quiet nature and is a bit nervous of her new surrounding, but she loves a cuddle and a treat..

 

We have limited information as to Ava's background. She is fully vaccinated, wormed and flead, teeth cleaned and nails clipped as with all our Greyhounds

 

HOMED 

 

 

Racing Name: Lissycasey Punch

Pet Name: Punch

 

Personality: Punch is new into kennels Sept 10, He's a big beautiful black dog that is showing himself to have a friendly and loving nature.

 

Update 22/11/10: Punch is a really nice dog, the longer he is with us the softer he gets. He loves a cuddle and enjoys a walk. As you enter the kennels he's one of the first dogs that will come to the door of his kennel to see who you are and if he recognises you his tail goes ten to the dozen. He will make a great addition to any family, he's a big softy...

 

Update 6/4/11:  I can't really add anything to Punch that could make him more endearing, the kennel staff are surprised that he is still with us. Ok so he is a big dog and can jump in the air from standing which he does when you enter the kennels to say look at me take me for a walk. He is a good lad who will listen to you and will do anything for a treat, give the big lad a chance, he's a sweet heart..

 

HOMED

Racing Name: Picture Play

Pet Name: Lizzy

 

Personality: Lizzy is new into kennels Jan 11. She is showing herself to be a really nice lady.

 

Update: Lizzy is a lovely little girl, she is good with kids, walks well on the lead, and has an easy going personality. Lizzy loves a cuddle, she would make the perfect addition to any family. 

 

HOMED 

 

Racing Name: Turnmoss Jamie

Pet Name: Jamie

 

Personality: Jamie is a new into kennels March 11. He is showing himself to be a really nice boy, with an easy going and affectionate nature, who walks well on the lead.

 

Update 6/4/11: Jamie is a big lad with a big soft heart, he loves a cuddle, a treat and is a steady dog to walk on the lead. Give the big guy a chance you will not be disappointed.

 

HOMED 

Racing Name: Johannah

Pet Name: Johannah

 

Personality: Johannah is new into kennels Nov 10. She is showing herself to be a sweet little girl with a cheeky side, that is irresistible. Jo walks well on the lead and is always first for a cuddle.

 

Update 6/4/11: Cheeky Jo is still with us, she is a bundle of fun that just wants to play, she is a always up for a cuddle and a treat, she will make a great adition to any family.

 

HOMED

Racing Name: Another Port

Pet Name: Port

 

Personality: Port is new into kennels Nov 10. He enjoys any excuse for a cuddle or a tummy rub. He loves his food and walks well on the lead. Give him a chance and you won't be disppointed.

 

HOMED

Racing Name: Big White Dude

Pet Name: Dude

 

Personality: Dude is new into kennels Nov 10. He's a lovely boy with a friendly and loving personality. He loves his food and enjoys a walk and if given the chance will be your best friend.

 

HOMED

Racing Name: Missus Meg

Pet Name: Meg

 

Personality: Due to a change in family circumstances, Meg is still with her owner at the moment but is due to come back to kennels shortly. She is a sweet little lady with a loving personality, she walks well on the lead and is house trained. If you are interested in getting to know Meg please let us know...  Now back in kennels

 

Update 27/10/10 : Unfortunatley sweet little Meg is with us.

 

She is coping well in kennels but has been with us for too long.  Kennel hands and volunteer walkers all have a soft spot for her and would love to see her get a new home.  She loves to be out walking and has boundless energy, she can also be very loving and affectionate. If you have the same love for life and have cuddles to spare Meg is the ideal dog for you. 

 

HOMED - WAAAHOOO!!

We have an old guy in the kennels at the moment called Benny. He is a sweet old man that has come back to the us because his owner can no longer look after him.

 

If you have been up to the kennels recently you may have seen him wandering around, trying to sneak through the gate with you as you go for a walk round the field. He is fit and healthy with a cracking personality, Benny is always up for a cuddle and if you are in the kitchen having a cup of tea Benny will not be far away. He is a steady dog and walks well on the lead, he is house trained and looking for a warm bed and companionship. Benny is coping well in the kennels but the kennel staff would love to find him a home.

 

If you are interested please either pop up, give us a call on 0114 2888300 or send us an email for more information..

 

HOMED