Lakeland Trailhound Welfare

Trailhounds looking for loving homes

grain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:18:28 +0000

Below are some of the trailhounds currently available for adoption (there may be more hounds that we have not yet listed). 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 23/04/2026

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.

Danny, aged 15 months

Sue — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:58:57 +0000

Meet handsome Danny. He is 15 months old and is brother to lovely Teddy who we homed recently. Danny is living currently with his racing family in north Cumbria. Although he lives in a kennel, he does spend a bit of time in his owners house. He is used to cats and other dogs in the home. Danny is lively young boy who would love an active home so if you would like to know more then drop us an email or ring us.

Martha aged 7 years, with us in foster in north Cumbria

Sue — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:16:53 +0000

Lovely Martha, almost 7 years old, has come to stay with us in north Cumbria while we prepare her for adoption. Martha is a sweet girl. She gets on with the other dogs and hounds that she meets. She has lived on a farm with horses and farm animals. She travels well in the car and has immediately taken to living in the house. She has been clean inside since being with us. Martha has good recall once she has got used to her new person.

Martha loves going out on walks yet is quiet and calm in the home. Martha is now neutered and fully vaccinated so is looking to start her new adventures in life. Recently Martha went for a long run on the fells, along with Polly. She has also been going for hikes on the fells with some of our friends and has been enjoying that too.

Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook page for updates.

Video of Martha on Instagram HERE and HERE and HERE

#adoptmarthatrailhound – use hashtag to find posts about Martha on Facebook and Instagram

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Polly, aged 2 and half years, in foster with us in north Cumbria

Sue — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:59:55 +0000

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 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.

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.

Bella, aged 8 yrs

Sue — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:51:48 +0000

Here we have Bella, who is just 8 years young. Bella 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 the other day and she was very good on lead She is pictured with Dan who is one of her friends at the farm. For more details about Bella, please call or email us.

Sue aged 5 at Wingletang in Devon

Sue — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:27 +0000

Meet sweet Sue aged 5 years. She has gone to a lovely homing centre in Devon that supports us. Please read her homing information, and contact them for adoption details.
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SUE is at Wingletang, Margaret Green Animal Rescue in Devon INFO HERE includes video

Glen, aged 13 months

Sue — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:47:39 +0000

22/04/2026 We are following up with an enquiry for Glen. Glen is a handsome 13 month old boy who is looking for an active home. He is staying with us in foster in north Cumbria and his manners in the house have been perfect. He has been clean at all times.

Glen gets on well with all other dogs that he meets, and can be cat tested. Glen is enjoying playing with the other hounds here. He is a playful hound who also has a calm side. He walks fairly well on a lead and is happy to meet new people and dogs when out. Glen is a very large hound weighing in at almost 30kg. Most boys can be roughly around 25kg as a comparison, although weights and size do vary.

Glen is super affectionate and loves having a cuddle on the sofa. We have been practicing recall in a secure area, which is going well. He travels well and is happy to sit in the car and relax. Glen is going to be a super companion for someone.

Murphy aged 4

Sue — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:42:34 +0000

Murphy is a handsome 4-year-old Trailhound bursting with love and personality. He is incredibly affectionate and adores people, he has grown up around a young child. Murphy would suit being an only dog in a rural, active or sporting home with someone who is dog savvy or has rehomed a Trailhound before and can give him the attention and structure he thrives on. A secure garden would be needed. He is very confident around new people and loves to love. He can be very enthusiastic around people and he is very food orientated.

Murphy will be staying with his racing owners in North Cumbria until his perfect home is found. Please email initial enquiries to us at trailhoundwelfare@hotmail.co.uk If you would like to chat about Murphy then please ring 07824739710

Teddy aged 14 months

Sue — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:39:41 +0000

22/04/2026 TEDDY HAS BEEN ADOPTED Sweet Teddy is an adorable 14 month old boy who would rather spend his time playing than racing on an aniseed trail. He is a petite hound who travels well in the car. He loves his walks and is a very friendly hound. Teddy is good with dogs and cats, and has been around children. He is currently with his racing family in north Cumbria.

Mo aged 7

Sue — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:58:04 +0000

Mo is in west Cumbria with her racing family. Please contact us for more details about her homing needs.

Mo, aged 7 (tri colour). She is a little bit shy and may be happier living with another dog.

20/11/2025 2 more hounds from the same honey will be added here soon. Watch this space!

If you are interested in Mo, please contact us so that we can discuss her needs with you. Click pics to enlarge. Keep an eye on our Instagram page as we often post extra photos on there.