Lakeland Trailhound Welfare » Hounds

Trailhounds looking for loving homes

grain — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:58:28 +0000

Here are some of the trailhounds currently available for adoption. We work closely with the racing owners to help find suitable retirement homes, and are able to supply a full history of each hound, e.g whether they have lived with children, cats, etc. We take in up to 40 hounds a year; many we home ourselves while some go to reputable rehoming centres. Hounds are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. We usually visit you in your home so that we can answer any questions. There is a £200 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. Although we are based in Cumbria, we home hounds throughout the country.

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

Email: sue@trailhoundwelfare.org.uk OR barbara@trailhoundwelfare.org.uk

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.

Page updated on 21/08/2026

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 CANNOT SEE ANY HOUNDS LISTED THEN CLICK ‘ADOPT A HOUND’ ON THE LINKS BAR ALONG THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

Maya, aged 3 years

Sue — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:30:44 +0000

Maya is a very friendly and exuberant 3 year old hound. She is quite small stature. Maya loves to run around and would be great fun for someone with an active lifestyle. She may be a good candidate for someone who enjoys running with their dog. Maya gets on well with other dogs. She has not really been around cats although we could cat test her if required. She could live with children who would be confident around a lively dog. Maya is currently with her owners in north Cumbria. We will be arranging neutering etc very soon. We have homed 2 of her brothers this year and they were lovely boys too.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more about her.

Instagram video HERE

Buster aged 6 years

Sue — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:36:41 +0000

Buster is a lemon/white 6 year old boy who has just retired from his racing life. He is still with his racing family in north Cumbria at the moment. As Buster recently raced, his coat is clipped. He will soon grow back his longer coat. Buster is just the loveliest boy, happy-go-lucky and friendly with everyone he meets. He could live with children who are comfortable around a bouncy, friendly dog. We could cat test him, if required. Buster would like an active home with a secure garden. He could live with another hound or on his own. We are arranging his neutering in the very near future.

If you would like more information about him, please get in touch.

Dan, aged 4, Bella aged 8 and Mo aged 7 yrs

Sue — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:51:48 +0000

Dan, Bella and Mo are currently with their racing owner in west Cumbria. We are looking for separate homes for them.

Dan is 4 years old. He is a lovely friendly boy enjoys playing ball with you. He is pictured below with Bella (he is in right in 2 pictures)

Bella is just 8 years young. She is a gentle and friendly hound. She currently lives on a farm in west Cumbria with a variety of other animals. She will make a lovely pet for someone looking for a slightly older hound. We went for a walk with her family recently and she was very good on a lead. She is pictured with Dan who is one of her friends at the farm.

Mo is 7 years old. (tri colour in photo). She is a little bit shy and may be happier living with another dog. She is a very sweet hound who would love a sofa to cuddle up on.

If you are interested in finding out about either of these girls then please get in touch with us.

Val aged 18 months

Sue — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:01:56 +0000

20/08/2026 VAL HAS AN ENQUIRY Say hello to lovely young lady Val who is just 18 months old. She has decided that racing is not for her so is looking for a 5 star home. Val gets on well with dogs and has also been happy around cats in her home. She is currently in north Cumbria. We will be arranging for Val to be neutered prior to rehoming but are taking enquiries in the meantime. We have homed 2 of Val’s brothers this year and they both had lovely temperaments too.

When we went to meet Val to get photos, she was very happy to meet us and go for a short walk. She was inquisitive in everything around her and very happy to pose for the camera. She has a calm disposition and could live with children. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Instagram video Here

Lassie, aged 6 years

Sue — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:55:20 +0000

02/08/2026 LASSIE IS RESERVED PENDING A HOME TRIAL Lassie is a very sweet 6 year old hound who is looking for her retirement home. She currently lives with her racing family in north Cumbria. Lassie has no injuries. She gets on with the other hounds that she lives with. If you would like to know more about Lassie, please get in touch.

Chaz, aged 6 years, in foster with us in north Cumbria

Sue — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:43:28 +0000

17/07/2026 CHAZ HAS A VIEWING BOOKED Meet our very sweet Chaz. She will be 7 years old in September. Chaz is in our care in north Cumbria. Chaz has settled in to living in a home and has been clean since being here. She loves people and other dogs. She will be looking for a relaxed home rather than going for big hikes. Please contact us for more details. CHAZ WILL BE NEUTURED IN MID JULY 2026. WE WOULD LOVE TO FIND A FOSTER HOME FOR HER IN THE MEANTIME WITHIN CUMBRIA. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, PLEASE CONTACT SUE at sue@trailhoundwelfare.0rg.uk

Hartley, foxhound aged 3 and half, with Salisbury Dogs Trust

Sue — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:45:11 +0000

CURRENTLY WITH SALISBURY DOGS TRUST

If you are after a big-hearted adventure buddy who brings joy (and a fair bit of laughter) everywhere he goes, Hartley might be just your lad. At three and a half years old, this Foxhound is a gorgeous blend of goofy charm, boundless curiosity and classic hound enthusiasm. If you are someone who enjoys a dog who makes friends everywhere he goes, Hartley will make your heart melt daily. He is wonderfully friendly with other dogs, leans in for fuss like the oversized teddy bear he is and treats every new person like a long-lost pal. He is endlessly curious, loves exploring new environments and is in his absolute element when he is using that incredible hound nose during tracking or scent games. Car journeys are a breeze with Hartley—he jumps straight into the boot without a second thought. You will just need a good-sized boot space to fit his impressive frame and keep him safely contained, especially as he can be a bit silly and animated with his happy tail while travelling. If you are looking for a cheerful, affectionate, slightly oversized clown who will brighten your days, keep you smiling and be a loyal companion to both you and your resident dog, Hartley might be exactly who you have been searching for.

For lots more rehoming information about Hartley and some lovely video of the big lad, please check his rehoming page on the Dogs Trust website HERE

Robbie, aged 2 years

Sue — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:49:28 +0000

12/08/2026 ROBBIE WILL SOON BE GOING ON A HOME TRIAL Robbie is a red male trailhound who is looking for a retirement home. He has been around other dogs all his life and is a friendly boy. He is confident and friendly with people. Robbie has not lived with cats. In the photos, his coat has been clipped shorter for racing. It will grow back over the next few months. Robbie would benefit from an active home, he may even enjoy running or canicross. He can be around dog-savvy children although he will need a home that will have the time to dedicate to training and exercising him. He will make a super pet.

Polly, aged 2 and half years

Sue — Sun, 31 May 2026 03:10:55 +0000

09/07/2026 POLLY IS ON A HOME TRIAL Meet Polly. She is 3 years old. Polly is a petite 20kg hound and what she lacks in size, she makes up for in energy. She loves her walks so is looking for an active home. She is a very loveable girl, and loves to cuddle up on the sofa. She is with us in foster in north Cumbria.

Polly is the sweetest little hound you could meet, and we are loving having her stay with us. She is a fun and cheeky companion who loves to play with other dogs. She adores playing with toys, and carrying them around with her.

Polly will need a secure garden in a home in a rural and quiet location. Unexpected noises bother her. She is shy of new people but really comes out of her shell once she knows you. She gets on great with other dogs of all sizes and has lived among farm animals. She could live with older children who will understand the importance of keeping gates/doors closed. Polly would love to live with an outgoing dog to help her confidence. If you would like to know more about Polly, then call us or drop us an email. Polly met a cat in a house (under supervision) and, although she wasn’t trying to hurt it, she was very excited and not listening to the cat’s signals to leave her alone, so we are not going to home her with cats.

If you enjoy jogging or canicross, Polly may be a perfect running partner. A running friend has been taking Polly on runs on the fells, and she is loving it. Check out her videos on our Facebook Facebook and INSTAGRAM

09/10/2025 New running video on Instagram HERE

#adoptpollytrailhound click photos to enlarge

POLLY’S HISTORY In case anyone wonders why Polly has been available for some time, it may help if we explain more of her history. When she was racing in 2024, she got lost on the fells. She was out for a number of days with no sightings, despite her family and friends searching daily for her. She was finally found on the 9th day. For this reason, we are being very careful of the home that we choose for her. It must meet her needs exactly.

March 2026 UPDATE Polly recently had a 2 week break in Devon to see if the home may suit her needs. Polly loved going for long country runs but was less keen on walking through the busy, and sometimes noisy, village. She loved cuddling up with the family on the sofa but was less happy in the garden which was surrounded by other cottages and their associated noises. Polly is very dog friendly but the young dog in the home was a bit too excited by her presence, and was showing no signs of calming down. Ultimately , we all agreed that it was not quite right for her, but we learnt more about her needs. We absolutely know that a perfect home is out there for her. Please contact us for a chat to find out more about Polly.