Hounds

Listed below are some of the trailhounds currently available for adoption. 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 60 hounds a year; some we home ourselves and some go to reputable rehoming centres throughout the country. We ensure hounds are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and visit you in your home so that we can answer any questions fully. There is a £90 adoption donation. We have teamed up with PETPLAN Insurance and offer 1 month free insurance when you adopt a hound from us. If you are new to trailhounds, please carefully read our FAQ and training page to be sure that a trailhound is the right type of breed for you.

Initial enquiries: 01697478383 or 07773 25235 or 07958 517366  Email: trailhoundwelfare@hotmail.co.uk

Most pictures below are thumbnails. Click on picture to enlarge. Page updated on 22/12/2019

Meet Florence who will be 2 in Spring 2020.  She loved taking part in hound trail races a little bit too much – when she came in at the end of the race she would take off and race it again and again! Given that Florence is such a driven hound, we feel she needs an active home that will meet her exuberant needs. We will be testing her in harness soon to see if she may be a canicross prospect. She would suit someone who spends plenty of time with their dogs outdoors.
Florence is dog friendly but has not met cats. She will need good fencing, approx 6 foot. She needs an experienced home with someone who will be around most of the time. She is friendly and affectionate. Florence has poor recall due to her excitement at going off to explore so needs an owner that will have somewhere safe to allow her offlead time. She will be a very rewarding companion in the right home.
Florence is in Cumbria with her racing family and prospective adopters will need to come and meet her up here.

We are indebted to Dogs Trust who take some of our trailhounds for rehoming. It gives people the opportunity to meet and adopt from all parts of the country. Please note that once a hound is in their care then their homing procedures and policies apply. We are always happy to talk to you about your hound but Dogs Trust make their own assessments when the hound is in their care. Various Dogs Trust kennels throughout the country take our hounds (mainly Leeds, Harefield and Canterbury) so please revisit this page regularly for updates.

Harefield Dogs Trust

Sandy is a handsome 3 year old boy who can be a little nervous of new or unfamiliar situations. He walks well on the lead and responds well to being called but further recall training will be needed to ensure it is secure. Sandy is a very friendly boy who got on well with all the dogs he met and he was clean in the kennel.  Sandy may take a little time to settle into his retirement life but his new family will be rewarded with a very loving friend. Preferably looking for a home with Nell.

Nell, is a sweet and friendly young girl who lives to be around people. She would like a home with someone around most of the time. She currently shares a kennel with Sandy and if possible, would like to be homed with him.

Danny is a lovely young boy who can be a bit shy in some situations. He will benefit from living with an outgoing dog who will help him to gain confidence. He would prefer a quiet home with owners who will be around most of the time.

HAS INTEREST 
Ben is a gorgeous 2 and half year old hound who has come into our care after sustaining a leg injury. Ben saw a specialist vet in November and we can discuss with a potential adopter  the outcome of the referral. He is currently on fairly light exercise to give his leg time to continue healing.

Ben is a quiet and well behaved boy in the house and has been clean from the start. He gets on with the 2 other Trailhounds he is staying with. He is a very affectionate hound although he can be quite strong on a lead. He is quite independent and will need a secure garden and to be taught recall.

For an informal chat about Ben, please ring Sue, evenings only. 01697 478383

WARS regularly take trailhounds on our behalf. Why not ring them for a chat or call in and see them, to register your interest in a trailhound. They will keep you informed when a suitable hound goes there. They often have a waiting list for trailhounds as they ate Very popular in the area.

Contact WARS for more details. Tel: 01905 831651 Visit their website to see available hounds  WARS WEBSITE

CHAS – lovely 5 and half year old boy who will make a great companion. RESERVED

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.