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Kerry Greyhound Connection rehomes unwanted Irish racing greyhounds, and works through a network of kennels and fosterers in both Ireland and the UK. Any of our dogs can be transported from Ireland to the UK if required. If you have an adoption enquiry, please either email us at tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk, or telephone Amanda (for Ireland) at 087 982 2695 or Jill (for the UK) at 075000 62648. Our dogs can be both cat and small dog tested if needed.

Disco – 2 year old male Greyhound


Disco is a 2 year old Greyhound lad. He is a big, pretty boy with a lovely black and white coat. Disco is a lively, playful boy who greatly enjoys being out and about, seeing the world. He loves his cuddles and always has a big waggy tail for you. He gets very excited for his walks and does pull on the lead initially. However after a short while he calms down and we feel that once he is settled in a home environment with regular walks, he will settle down considerably and become your typical greyhound.

Lovely Disco gets on great with the other greyhounds in our kennels and with a bit of work he should be good to live with small dogs or cats as he has never raced. He will be tested with cats shortly and we will update with more info.

*Update*

One of our volunteers has found out that Disco absolutely ADORES children! He just wants to kiss them to death but is so gentle while doing it. As he is a big boy and still a bit of a puppy, we wouldnt like to home him with tiny toddlers as he may knock them over in a moment of madness, but Disco would definitely make a fantastic family dog and would relish sharing his home with some kiddies who could teach him the joys of a squeaky ball.

Disco has been tested with cats and has proven to be fine with dog savvy cats. He is currently in a foster home with cats, children and other dogs and is getting on fabulously with everyone.

Big boy Disco is currently in Norfolk, UK where he will very soon be placed in a foster home with a cat to see how he gets on with felines. This will also be his first time in a home environment and we’re sure he will quickly learn to relish the home comforts! He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

17Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Gracie – 2 year old female Lurcher


Gracie is a gorgeous Lurcher girl who is around 2 years old. She was found straying in Ireland during the bitterly cold winter and got her name from the Garda officer that saved her. She was in very poor condition when she was found and had a severe cut across her front left paw. This is now completely healed and Gracie is coming on in leaps and bounds. She is putting on weight and her coat is slowly improving too.

Gracie is currently in a foster home in Ireland, and is very grateful for the home comforts. She adores her people and soaks up all the attention you give her. She is a very easy girl who after a quick run around is content to sleep away in her bed, and is now fully housetrained. Gracie also gets on well with the 5 other dogs in the foster home which include a Great Dane cross and a blind Terrier. She loves going to the local forest in the car with the other dogs, but likes to be lifted in and out. Her fosterer thinks its because she sees two of the older dogs getting lifted in and wants the same treatment! She is very well behaved in the house, her only weakness being toilet paper – she thinks she is the Andrex Puppy and will run all over the house with it if given the chance!

This little gem of a dog is currently in a foster home in Ireland, but can be transported to the UK if a suitable home offer comes up. All transport costs will be very generously paid by her fosterer. Gracie is a special girl who has had a tough life so far and now really deserves her forever sofa. She is sure to be a delightful, rewarding member of the family.

12Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Betty – 1 year old female Greyhound


Betty is a 1 year old female Greyhound. She is a small little girl but is in lovely condition with a gorgeous, shiny black coat. Betty is new to the kennels and is still getting used to things. She is a quiet but affectionate girl who is very much a ‘her people’ dog and relishes her one to one attention. She is good on the lead and gets on with the other greyhounds in the kennels.

This little poppet is currently in kennels in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs.

She is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

12Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Harrison – 3 year old male Greyhound


Harrison is a year 3 old Greyhound boy. There is only word for Harrison and thats ‘handsome’! He has stunning white markings that offset his lovely brindle coat. Before coming to us Harrison had injured the tendons in one of his legs and had to have an operation to correct it. He is now fully recovered though no longer fast enough for the track and this is how he came to us.

Harrison has only just arrived at the kennels so we are still getting to know him but so far he is proving to be a perfect gent. He loves cuddles and is very well mannered with the other greyhounds in the kennels. We dont expect that given Harrison’s movie star looks (yes we did name him after THAT Harrison) he will be in kennels for long. He will not be cat friendly.

This lovely fella will be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before going to his new home, and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. He is currently in kennels in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs.

12Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Miller – 4 year old male Greyhound


Miller is a 4 year old Greyhound lad. He is quite a big boy and has a soft black coat that needs to gain some condition now that he’s retired from the racing life. Despite his size, Miller is quiet and laid back, tending to take things in his stride. He gets on good with other greyhounds, but has not yet seen much of the world outside of kennels. New owners will need to be aware of this when introducing him to new dog breeds as it is likely he has never seen non-greyhound shaped dogs before! He has been around children before and behaved very well with them. He is not cat friendly.

Miller is best pals with his friend Blackie, another 4 year old black boy. They have spent their entire lives together so ideally we would love to find them a home together as they would help each other adjust to the home life. They balance each other out beautifully – Miller being quiet and calm while Blackie is more outgoing and playful. We will rehome them separately if the right homes come along, however.

Miller is currently in kennels with Blackie in Norfolk, UK. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. After 4 years of racing, both these boys really deserve their retirement sofas now.

11Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Blackie – 4 year old male Greyhound


Blackie is a 4 year old male Greyhound. He is a large black boy with a distinguished, silvery muzzle and kind eyes. Blackie is a lovely, friendly boy who enjoys a playful romp around with the other greyhounds in the kennels. He is good with children and we are sure once he learns what a squeaky toy is for it will be his new obsession! Blackie has not yet seen much of the world outside of kennels and has not been in a home before, so new owners will need to give him some settling in time when he first arrives. Blackie is not cat friendly, and care will be needed when introducing him to other dog breeds as he has likely never seen anything other than greyhounds before.

Blackie’s best friend in the world is Miller, another 4 year old black boy. They have spent their entire lives together so ideally we would love to find them a home together as they would help each other adjust to the home life. They balance each other out beautifully – Blackie being outgoing and playful and Miller being more calm and laid back. We will rehome them separately if the right homes come along, however.

Blackie is currently in kennels with Miller in Norfolk, UK. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. After 4 years of racing, both these boys really deserve their retirement sofas now.

11Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Linford – 2 year old male Greyhound


Linford is a 2 year old Greyhound lad. He is a VERY handsome, leggy fellow with a gorgeous white and brindle coat. He has piercing amber eyes and lovely big, floppy ears.

Linford has been with us for only a couple of days thus far, so we are still getting to know him. He is adjusting to the different routine of our kennels and is getting used to all the fuss and attention. He has not been tested with cats or small dogs yet, but this can be carried out prior to adoption if needed.

This very striking lad is currently in kennels in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. Gorgeous Linford is sure to be a real eyecatcher when trotting along beside you!

11Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Heidi – 14 month old female Greyhound


Heidi is a 14 month old Greyhound girl. At just 26 inches, Heidi is a very petite lass and has a beautifully soft, deep black coat that makes her very striking. Heidi is still just a puppy at heart, and loves romping around with the other greyhounds in the kennels. She has not yet experienced the joys of a home life, but once she discovers squeaky toys she is going to be in seventh heaven!

Heidi would do well with another young dog for company so they can drain each others energy by romping in the garden. She has not been tested with cats or small dogs yet, but these can be carried out prior to adoption if needed. She loves getting attention from her people, and will do anything for a cuddle.

This very pretty girl is currently in kennels in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. She is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. We have a feeling that with her stunning looks and playful nature, this little poppet wont be waiting too long for her forever home!

11Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Elsie – 6 year old female Greyhound


Elsie is a 6 year old lady Greyhound who is now finished with the racing life and is definitely looking for her retirement home. She is a tall, striking girl with a slender face and smooth coat. Elsie has not been with us long yet, so we are still getting to know her. So far she is proving to be a real sweetheart, good with the other greyhounds and a delight to walk on the lead. She has not been tested with cats or small dogs yet, but these can be carried out prior to adoption if necessary.

Pretty Elsie is currently in kennels in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. She is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

10Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE

Joy – 8 year old female Greyhound


Joy is an 8 year old Greyhound lady that has finally been retired from breeding. She has a lovely brindle coat and is in good condition despite her age. Joy definitely lives up to her name, and is a real pleasure to be around. She is a calm, contented lady who would happily stand and be petted all day if she could. She loves being around both people and other greyhounds, and walks beautifully on the lead. She is a no-hassle sort of girl who is content with the simple things in life.. and lots of cuddles, of course!

Joy is currently in a foster home in Ireland, and can be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe if a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. She has not been tested with cats or small dogs yet, but these can be carried out prior to adoption if necessary. She is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

10Mar2010 | Kerry Greyhound Connection | READ MORE