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When running, greyhounds spend 75% of their time in the air

About Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity

Professionally Homing Retired Racing Greyhounds
Home Run Hounds in July 24 has been granted Charity Status and is now Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity No. 1209071 currently run daily by Trustees Claire Butler and Tracey Parbery (Chair).  

Claire is calling on her experience from over 30 years with the breed including volunteering at several "homing" charities which gives her a strong basis in which to develop our new Homing centres, initially started in 2022 and assisted by many volunteers who share the same passion for Greyhounds.

Tracey has been involved with Greyhounds for several years and was also Chair of a large Charity Homing Centre for 5 years, winning an award and homing over 1,000 greyhounds with her volunteer team, in her time as Chair

Home Run Hounds now has 4 sites based in Wombourne, Stourbridge, Shenstone Nr Lichfield and Brandon in Suffolk, run by Ingrid Wright, where all the hounds under our care rely on donations to help the increasing number of retiring greyhounds it is now assisting.

Claire and Tracey are backed by dedicated volunteers who come to the sites to walk the greyhounds and take them on new "adventures" to experience new sights and sounds that they may not have experienced whilst "racing".   Ingrid Wright at Home Run Hounds Eastern Counties Greyhound Charity is currently building on her vast experience to expand the Suffolk Branch with assistance from dedicated volunteers. 

Greyhounds are still not seen by the wider "Dog Loving" public as pets although they are the most loving of breeds and from birth develop a strong connection with their human counterparts.  

Greyhounds are a "pure" breed and can very often trace their lineage back many, many years.  They are not a "designer" pet costing £1,000's but for a modest donation you can home a wonderful dog/bitch and have the full support of Home Run Hounds from adoption until it is time for them to cross Rainbow Bridge. 

Home Run Hounds offers Foster-to- Adopt which means that potential adopters, having chosen a potential new family member, can foster that hound for 2 weeks (or longer) to see if both pet and family are suited.   This has proven to be extremely successful and takes the "pressure" off both families and "hounds" who all need to settle into a new life. 

Home Run Hounds also does not discriminate on age, so will consider all ages when homing a greyhound, allowing the older generation to continue to enjoy a faithful friend's company into their older years, helping not only with loneliness, but mental stimulation as well.

Home Run Hounds also works with the Boating Community to home Greyhounds to boats as well as flats, with expert volunteers ensuring criteria are met.

Home Run Hounds is not only a Homing Centre but also works with the Community to benefit the area by involving both “homed” and “homeless” hounds in various activities that can benefit both people and hounds.    These activities include:-  

  • Working with various Care Homes in the area to visit residents with certain mental health needs as well as giving enjoyment of the visit to all who reside at the Home.
  • Visiting End-of-Life Care Homes to try and brighten up patient's last days.
  • Conducting Group Community talks for all ages.
  • Women’s Institute Evening talks with "homed"/"homeless" hounds present.
  • Supporting various “Weight Watcher” Groups by increasing weight loss through walking activities.
  • Working with the disabled to enhance their mental and physical experiences.
  • Working with Work Experience Pupils who want to work in the "homing" environment.

We believe the Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity makes a difference and from our visits and interactions so far, we are pleased to see we make a difference for people residing and working in our area.

In order for our Homing Centres to survive we need to be able to broadcast our services and get our name into the Public Arena as an alternative to the expensive Breeding options and Charities that will not home to the older generation.  If you can help in any way that would be greatly appreciated.

If you are interested in visiting Home Run Hounds Kennels or having a general chat then you can call us on 07488 253537, email us at hello@homerunhounds.co.uk,  like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HomeRunHoundsGreyhoundCharity/  or join in one of our monthly walks to discover more.
Our Philosophy

To look for "forever" homes for retired ex-racing Greyhounds, taking into account the needs of the Greyhounds and the Adopters to ensure the best experience of adopting a Greyhound is achieved, while also assisting the Community around us in a positive manner through both mental and physical interaction.

Home Run Hounds gained Charity Status in July 2024 Charity No 1209071 where all monies raised are devoted to the needs of the Greyhounds in our care. Where Welfare is paramount and the future of our Greyhounds as a pets is promoted across all ages. 

Home Run Hounds needs the kindness of you, the public, to support our new Homing Centres with donations, whatever you can m,anage.   Please donate to: https://homerunhounds.co.uk/donate