Hounds

Below are some of the trailhounds currently available for adoption (we may have more that have not yet made it to the website). As we work closely with the racing owners to help find suitable retirement homes, we are able to supply a full history of each hound, e.g whether they have lived with children, cats, other dogs etc. We take in around 40 to 50 hounds a year; many we home ourselves and some go to reputable rehoming centres throughout the country. Hounds are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. We usually visit you in your home so that we can answer any questions fully. There is a £120 adoption donation. We offer 1 month free insurance with PETPLAN Insurance. If you are new to trailhounds, please carefully read our FAQ and training page to be sure that a trailhound is the right breed for you.

Initial enquiries: 01697478383 (Sue) or 07773 252350 (Sue) or 07958 517366 (Barbara)

Email: trailhoundwelfare@hotmail.co.uk

Most pictures are thumbnails. Click on picture to enlarge. Page updated on 30/11/2023

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? –  Contact us and we will send you a pre adoption form. Once we know what you are looking for, we can see if we have a match.

If you are interested in a hound listed below that is in another rehoming centre, contact the centre directly to register interest – their own homing criteria will apply.

HOUND TRAILERS – Please ring Sue or Barbara if you have a hound you wish to rehome.
We can offer the following options:
* We can find a home privately for your hound (either with it staying with you until adopted OR for it to come into our care until adopted).
* We can send your hound to a trusted external rehoming centre, in which case they take over sole responsibility for it. We have been lucky to be supported by these centres for many years, and they find fantastic homes.
* If you decide to find a retirement home yourselves without our input, we are still happy to pay for neutering, and to assist with home checks, if you require it.
* If you have a hound that needs to come in urgently, we are always happy to try and help without a long wait.
* If you have a hound with a racing injury, please get in touch. We have previously found great homes for hounds, including amputees, once we have had their vet work done. We are happy to cover vet costs.
PLEASE RING US FOR A CHAT.

IF YOU CAME TO THIS PAGE VIA GOOGLE AND CANNOT SEE ANY HOUNDS LISTED THEN CLICK ‘ADOPT A HOUND’ ON THE LINKS BAR ALONG THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

We have the following hounds looking for homes. They are currently with their racing owner in south west Cumbria. Do get in touch for more details about any one that you may be interested in, and we can tell you more. They have lived with children, dogs, cats and farm animals. You will need to travel to Cumbria to meet them. They will be neutered and health checked prior to rehoming.

Toby aged 4. Playful and lively boy, loves to play ball on the beach. Potential to have good recall. Prefers females to male dogs.

Mary, aged 5. Loves to race around on the beach, playing ball. Small girl.

CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE TO SEE THESE GUYS ON THE BEACH. HERE

Billy is an adorable 8 year old Trailhound, currently at Wingletang in Devon. Check out their website for more details. HERE

BEN IS CURRENTLY IN THE CARE OF OAK TREE ANIMALS CHARITY IN CARLISLE

Ben is a very shy boy until he gets to know someone. Once he know you, he loves kisses and cuddles! He loves other dogs and would be much happier living with a confident dog. Check out his homing requirements on the Oak Tree website. Their homing requirements apply. Click here to see  BEN AT OAK TREE   See Ben on Instagram HERE

Jack has gone on a home trial. Jack aged 4 years. He is in our care in north Cumbria and is clean in the house. He is very sweet, friendly and outgoing, and will make a lovely pet. Jack loves to play with other dogs. Jack is currently recuperating from a leg operation. Click on photos to enlarge or check out our Instagram page HERE

30/11/2023 We have had a number of enquiries for Sasha and she is going on a home trial very soon. 
We have just taken in a very sweet 6 month old trailhound called Sasha. She is a wee little thing so may be perfect for someone looking for a smaller hound. We are preferably looking for someone who has, (or previously has had a trailhound), and is known to us as Sasha is currently too young to be speyed. It will need to be done in around 6 to 9 months (at our cost). Due to her young age, Sasha will need plenty of input and time spend with her. She gets on with dogs and may benefit from a big brother or sister to show her the ropes. Sasha has met a cat and was quite happy around it.

Please email trailhoundwelfare@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

Check out Sasha on our Instagram page  HERE

SAM HAS BEEN ADOPTED Sam has recently come into our care. Sam had a long racing career and is now looking to enjoy a long retirement. He may be 8 and a half but he is a lively boy who enjoys being out and about. Sam walks really well on a lead, he is dog friendly and loves people. He is calm and relaxed in the house and has been clean since arriving.  Keep an eye on our Instagram page as we often add videos there of the hounds that are looking for a home. HERE

REX IS RESERVED CURRENTLY WITH Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter, Deblins Green, Malvern, Worcs

Meet lovely lad Rex, aged 2 and half who is at WARS near Malvern Worcestershire. He is a lovely boy.

Contact WARS for more details. Tel: 01905 831651 Visit their website to read more. REX DETAILS HERE

Although we primarily promote trailhounds looking for homes (and love them so much that we want you to adopt one!), we also like to support other organisations so occasionally list different hounds on this page. Here are some organisations that home other hound breeds and hound crosses.

Dogs Trust – national organisation with rehoming centres all over the UK. Use their drop down menu to find a hound breed, usually listed as trailhound, beagle, harrier or foxhound.

Beagle Welfare – rehomimg centre at Burton 0n Trent. Also have beagles in foster homes throughout the country.

Foxhound Welfare UK – based in the North East near Newcastle but homes throughout the country. Has variety of hound breeds for adoption.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home – has occasional hound type dogs in need of a home. Based in south east UK. Click link to look at available dogs.