20/04/2026 JILLY IS ON A HOME TRIAL Two year old Jilly (birthday 10/02/2024)  has been with us since 22/02/2026 and is settling well to a completely new environment and routine.  She has bounced back from her recent spay operation and, as with most Trailhounds, it’s hard to keep her quiet during her recovery!  Jilly is slowly getting used to all the new household noises but is still not used to the TV and occasionally jumps if it’s a bit loud and sudden. She then looks at the resident Trailhound, Finn, who is generally sleeping or is unmoved and clearly wonders why he’s not reacting 😊 So Finn is showing her the ropes and routines, and they are getting on well together – even if he does steal her bed frequently!

Jilly has been clean in the house and is sleeping well in her crate overnight and, although she was a little unsettled the first night, there hasn’t been a peep from her any night since. Jilly definitely knows her name and responds very well when called, although it’s a work in progress as she can switch off her hearing if the smells are too irresistible! Jilly loves playing with tennis balls on her own in the garden and is very friendly with everyone she meets out on walk, both 2 legged and 4 legged. All the signs are that Jilly would settle as an only dog or be happy to share the sofa with another

10/03/2026 An update from Jilly herself – I love to play with tennis balls. I have been clean in the house and I ask at the door to go out. I love everybody whether they have 2 legs or 4.It took me a few days to get used to the household noises but now I love relaxing on the couch. I would be happy to live with other dogs or on my own. I am living in south Cumbria but can be rehomed anywhere in the UK. I sleep very well in my crate overnight and I’m not an early riser!

Jilly’s adventures continued with a bus/train and beach trip. See her videos on our Facebook and Instagram pages. (to be added later in day on 10th March)