KERRY GREYHOUND CONNECTION
Kerry Greyhound Connection was set up in the west of Ireland in 2002, after realising the sad fate awaiting most of these dogs when they retired from racing.
We are a small voluntary organisation based in County Kerry, Ireland and Norfolk, England and operate through a network of volunteers.
We aim to encourage the racing industry and governments to improve conditions for these dogs, and to reduce the amount of greyhounds which are bred and inevitably destroyed.
We take in, rehabilitate and find homes for unwanted Irish racing greyhounds. We also work to educate the public, and people involved in the Irish racing industry, that greyhounds make great pets.
There are some small signs of progress in Ireland, but there remains a very long way to go both with education and welfare.
We can look after approximately 35 greyhounds at any one time, in Ireland and the UK.
Each dog is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and given a full veterinary check before being adopted.
We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
We do ask for a donation towards the cost of getting the dogs ready to go to their new homes, and the transport to get them there.
We rely on public donations to enable us to carry out our work, and we are always in need of foster homes, both in Ireland and the UK. We can be contacted on 00353 87 9822695 or via PM - please do not reply on this thread.
Irish greyhounds that are listed for adoption from our Norfolk foster homes will have a UK contact phone number.
You can also visit our own website www.kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Some greyhounds have *RESERVED* against their names. This means that a home offer has been made and we are waiting for the completion of a satisfactory homecheck. Enquiries can still be made for these dogs.
We also have a dog behaviourist on our team, who is able to provide help and guidance with any issues that may arise with greys in their new homes.
Thank you
Full Version: Kerry Greyhound Connection
SPRITE
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*LONG STAY HOUND*
Large, handsome, 4 year old boy, with a lovely blue coat and striking eyes.
After living all his life in kennels, Sprite is now lucky enough to be in foster care and is coming on in leaps and bounds.
He is very affectionate and enjoys being stroked and loved by his fosterers.
His favourite trick is to wrap his arms around you and give you a great big doggie hug!
Sprite is fully housetrained, can be left alone, and would be ideal as an only dog.
Due to spending so much time in kennels, Sprite is still undergoing socialisation to get him used to the outside world.
He can get excited when he sees other dogs or cats and this needs further work.
He is a strong dog and needs someone who can continue his training, but don't let this deter you.
Sprite will make a loving and rewarding member of the family.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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*LONG STAY HOUND*
Large, handsome, 4 year old boy, with a lovely blue coat and striking eyes.
After living all his life in kennels, Sprite is now lucky enough to be in foster care and is coming on in leaps and bounds.
He is very affectionate and enjoys being stroked and loved by his fosterers.
His favourite trick is to wrap his arms around you and give you a great big doggie hug!
Sprite is fully housetrained, can be left alone, and would be ideal as an only dog.
Due to spending so much time in kennels, Sprite is still undergoing socialisation to get him used to the outside world.
He can get excited when he sees other dogs or cats and this needs further work.
He is a strong dog and needs someone who can continue his training, but don't let this deter you.
Sprite will make a loving and rewarding member of the family.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
MIKO
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*RESERVED*
Big, 5 year old, brindle boy.
Miko is one of the loveliest dogs you could ask for, walks well on the lead, and enjoys his cuddles.
Before coming to Norfolk he had not met any other dogs apart from greyhounds, and so he is getting used to other dogs.
Miko is still very active, but not too lively.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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*RESERVED*
Big, 5 year old, brindle boy.
Miko is one of the loveliest dogs you could ask for, walks well on the lead, and enjoys his cuddles.
Before coming to Norfolk he had not met any other dogs apart from greyhounds, and so he is getting used to other dogs.
Miko is still very active, but not too lively.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
BEAR & BUZBY
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*RESERVED*
2 year old boys who are best buddies.
Bear and Buzby are big dogs, but very gentle and friendly.
They love cuddles and are good on the lead.
We are looking for one home for both of them as they have lived together all their life.
They were coursing dogs, so will probably not be cat friendly!
Currently in kennels in Ireland.
CARAMEL
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*ADOPTED*
Gorgeous, 4 year old, fawn boy.
Dont let the girly name fool you, Caramel is very much a big greyhound lad!
He's huge, with lovely sticky-up ears and bright eyes.
Caramel is extremely friendly with people and gets on well with other greyhounds.
He has a tendency to rest his head on your thigh when you walk him.
Its very endearing - though it can be harder to walk when you have to lift his head with every step!
Caramel has not yet been tested with small dogs, but is not suitable to live with cats.
He is looking for a home with a very big sofa!
TROOPER
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*ADOPTED*
Big, soft, white & black, 2 year old male.
He has a very pretty spotty coat and a black patch over his left eye.
Trooper has just recovered from a broken hock, and is now ready to go to a loving home.
He is a very easy dog, good on the lead and with other dogs, and loves cuddles!
Trooper has had lots of human contact so is well used to being handled and fussed over.
He can sometimes be a bit shy with strangers at first, but is extra friendly once he gets to know you!
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*RESERVED*
2 year old boys who are best buddies.
Bear and Buzby are big dogs, but very gentle and friendly.
They love cuddles and are good on the lead.
We are looking for one home for both of them as they have lived together all their life.
They were coursing dogs, so will probably not be cat friendly!
Currently in kennels in Ireland.
CARAMEL
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*ADOPTED*
Gorgeous, 4 year old, fawn boy.
Dont let the girly name fool you, Caramel is very much a big greyhound lad!
He's huge, with lovely sticky-up ears and bright eyes.
Caramel is extremely friendly with people and gets on well with other greyhounds.
He has a tendency to rest his head on your thigh when you walk him.
Its very endearing - though it can be harder to walk when you have to lift his head with every step!
Caramel has not yet been tested with small dogs, but is not suitable to live with cats.
He is looking for a home with a very big sofa!
TROOPER
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*ADOPTED*
Big, soft, white & black, 2 year old male.
He has a very pretty spotty coat and a black patch over his left eye.
Trooper has just recovered from a broken hock, and is now ready to go to a loving home.
He is a very easy dog, good on the lead and with other dogs, and loves cuddles!
Trooper has had lots of human contact so is well used to being handled and fussed over.
He can sometimes be a bit shy with strangers at first, but is extra friendly once he gets to know you!
They are all lovely, but MIKO oh he is so cute 
What a sad face though 
What a sad face though
MYLIE
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Small, black girl, who has just turned 2 years old.
Mylie is very friendly with people and other dogs, including small dogs.
She is not suitable for a home with cats.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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Small, black girl, who has just turned 2 years old.
Mylie is very friendly with people and other dogs, including small dogs.
She is not suitable for a home with cats.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
MATTHEW
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*RESERVED*
Affectionate, 2 year old, black lurcher, who is very much like a greyhound.
Matthew was originally found as a stray in Ireland earlier this year.
He would be best homed with an experienced owner, or with someone who is happy to continue his training, as he can get excitable when he meets other dogs.
This is improving already and Matthew will make a lovely companion.
He is now in a foster home with another dog, and he is cat friendly.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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*RESERVED*
Affectionate, 2 year old, black lurcher, who is very much like a greyhound.
Matthew was originally found as a stray in Ireland earlier this year.
He would be best homed with an experienced owner, or with someone who is happy to continue his training, as he can get excitable when he meets other dogs.
This is improving already and Matthew will make a lovely companion.
He is now in a foster home with another dog, and he is cat friendly.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
IVAN
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4 year old, black boy, with a distinguished, greying face.
Ivan had a successful racing life and has been well looked after throughout his career.
We would now like to find him the retirement home he deserves after all his hard work.
Ivan is very friendly, loves being around people, and is used to small children.
He is good on the lead and walks well in busy areas and near traffic.
Unfortunately, Ivan will not be able to live with cats or small dogs.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
FLURRY
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3 year old, white & black boy, with lovely markings and soulful eyes.
Flurry is a very friendly, calm and quiet boy, who adores attention and tends to take things in his stride.
He gets on well with other dogs around his size and walks beautifully on the lead.
Flurry would be a very easy going boy for someone thinking of taking on a greyhound.
He has not yet lived in a home environment, but with some time and patience he will soon learn what a sofa is for!
Currently in kennels in Ireland.
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4 year old, black boy, with a distinguished, greying face.
Ivan had a successful racing life and has been well looked after throughout his career.
We would now like to find him the retirement home he deserves after all his hard work.
Ivan is very friendly, loves being around people, and is used to small children.
He is good on the lead and walks well in busy areas and near traffic.
Unfortunately, Ivan will not be able to live with cats or small dogs.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
FLURRY
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3 year old, white & black boy, with lovely markings and soulful eyes.
Flurry is a very friendly, calm and quiet boy, who adores attention and tends to take things in his stride.
He gets on well with other dogs around his size and walks beautifully on the lead.
Flurry would be a very easy going boy for someone thinking of taking on a greyhound.
He has not yet lived in a home environment, but with some time and patience he will soon learn what a sofa is for!
Currently in kennels in Ireland.
BRANDON
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*ADOPTED*
Beautifully marked, 2 year old male, with a light brindle coat and very striking eyes.
Named after a Kerry mountain, Brandon is a large, well mannered boy who is used to being handled and walks well on the lead.
Though only a young lad, he sometimes looks as if he has the world on his shoulders.
We are certain that once in a loving home environment, Brandon will lose his world weary look and learn how to relax.
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*ADOPTED*
Beautifully marked, 2 year old male, with a light brindle coat and very striking eyes.
Named after a Kerry mountain, Brandon is a large, well mannered boy who is used to being handled and walks well on the lead.
Though only a young lad, he sometimes looks as if he has the world on his shoulders.
We are certain that once in a loving home environment, Brandon will lose his world weary look and learn how to relax.
PATCH
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16 month old, white & black female.
Patch is a quiet, slightly timid girl who hasn't yet seen much of the world outside of kennels.
Once she knows you she is very affectionate and loves her cuddles.
Her nervousness will decrease with time, socialisation and a reassuring owner.
Patch was trained for racing (racing name "Kidology") but didnt make the grade and has never actually run a race.
She is also suitable to live with small dogs and cats.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
MATTIE
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*RESERVED FOR BELGIUM*
Handsome, 2 year old, light brindle boy.
Mattie is a quiet soul who is very well mannered and walks perfectly on the lead.
He really loves his head rubs, gets on well with other dogs, and is cat friendly.
Lovely Mattie hasn't yet lived in a home environment, but it shouldn't take him too long to figure out the joys of sofa roaching!
BESS
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Gorgeous, black female, approx 16 months old.
Her race name is "Has She Gone", but she has never raced.
Bess is a shy girl who is timid of strangers, but sweet and affectionate once she gets to know you.
She is looking for a calm, understanding owner who is willing to work on building her confidence.
Bess is both cat and small dog friendly.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
DOTTIE
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Fabulous, 4 year old, white & black girl, who has pretty little spots all over her body!
Dottie is a quiet girl and she loves nothing more than curling up in a soft, warm bed.
She is a little shy of new situations and people, but this will disappear once her confidence grows.
Dottie raced 14 times and never won any, she is fine with small dogs and cats.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
BONNY
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3 year old, fawn female.
Bonny is a lively, friendly girl, who gets on well with other greyhounds.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
EARTH
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Sweet, 2 year old, black boy.
Earth is a dainty lad and smaller than your average male greyhound.
He had damaged his front left leg before coming to us, and it has healed in a slightly misaligned fashion.
This former injury doesn't hamper Earth in anyway and he loves going for walks with the rest of his canine friends.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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16 month old, white & black female.
Patch is a quiet, slightly timid girl who hasn't yet seen much of the world outside of kennels.
Once she knows you she is very affectionate and loves her cuddles.
Her nervousness will decrease with time, socialisation and a reassuring owner.
Patch was trained for racing (racing name "Kidology") but didnt make the grade and has never actually run a race.
She is also suitable to live with small dogs and cats.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
MATTIE
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*RESERVED FOR BELGIUM*
Handsome, 2 year old, light brindle boy.
Mattie is a quiet soul who is very well mannered and walks perfectly on the lead.
He really loves his head rubs, gets on well with other dogs, and is cat friendly.
Lovely Mattie hasn't yet lived in a home environment, but it shouldn't take him too long to figure out the joys of sofa roaching!
BESS
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Gorgeous, black female, approx 16 months old.
Her race name is "Has She Gone", but she has never raced.
Bess is a shy girl who is timid of strangers, but sweet and affectionate once she gets to know you.
She is looking for a calm, understanding owner who is willing to work on building her confidence.
Bess is both cat and small dog friendly.
Currently in kennels in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
DOTTIE
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Fabulous, 4 year old, white & black girl, who has pretty little spots all over her body!
Dottie is a quiet girl and she loves nothing more than curling up in a soft, warm bed.
She is a little shy of new situations and people, but this will disappear once her confidence grows.
Dottie raced 14 times and never won any, she is fine with small dogs and cats.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
BONNY
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3 year old, fawn female.
Bonny is a lively, friendly girl, who gets on well with other greyhounds.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
EARTH
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Sweet, 2 year old, black boy.
Earth is a dainty lad and smaller than your average male greyhound.
He had damaged his front left leg before coming to us, and it has healed in a slightly misaligned fashion.
This former injury doesn't hamper Earth in anyway and he loves going for walks with the rest of his canine friends.
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
STEWIE
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*ADOPTED*
Handsome, 4 year old, black boy.
Stewie has been in our kennels for over 6 months, and was due to go to a home in the New Year.
Sadly, due to personal reasons, his home offer has now fallen through.
He is quite a big boy, but very friendly, and Stewie loves to be around people and receive affection.
Unfortunately, he will not be able to live in a home with cats.
Please consider offering Stewie his forever sofa - he is patiently waiting to be loved.
CHARLIE
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*ADOPTED*
3 year old, female with a lovely dark brindle coat.
Charlie is a quiet, laid back girl who gets on well with the other greyhounds.
She didnt make the grade for a racer, but was used for breeding and has had a litter of pups in the past.
She is quite big for a female, but isn't boisterous - just a very sweet girl who enjoys being around people.
TOFFEE & FUDGE
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*RESERVED FOR BELGIUM*
Toffee is a gorgeous, 2 year old, fawn girl with a lovely manner.
She is sharing her kennel with a beautiful fawn boy called Fudge, who is the same age.
Together they make a striking pair, although they can be adopted separately.
Neither has yet been cat tested.
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*ADOPTED*
Handsome, 4 year old, black boy.
Stewie has been in our kennels for over 6 months, and was due to go to a home in the New Year.
Sadly, due to personal reasons, his home offer has now fallen through.
He is quite a big boy, but very friendly, and Stewie loves to be around people and receive affection.
Unfortunately, he will not be able to live in a home with cats.
Please consider offering Stewie his forever sofa - he is patiently waiting to be loved.
CHARLIE
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*ADOPTED*
3 year old, female with a lovely dark brindle coat.
Charlie is a quiet, laid back girl who gets on well with the other greyhounds.
She didnt make the grade for a racer, but was used for breeding and has had a litter of pups in the past.
She is quite big for a female, but isn't boisterous - just a very sweet girl who enjoys being around people.
TOFFEE & FUDGE
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*RESERVED FOR BELGIUM*
Toffee is a gorgeous, 2 year old, fawn girl with a lovely manner.
She is sharing her kennel with a beautiful fawn boy called Fudge, who is the same age.
Together they make a striking pair, although they can be adopted separately.
Neither has yet been cat tested.
I fell in love with Miko when I first saw his pic, and tried to persuade a local lady to consider him for her monther. Alas, the lady has decided she will wait a while before adopting a dog. I'm sorry to see he's still in kennels.
If only my house and garden were bigger!
RUBY
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*ADOPTED*
Gentle, 2 year old, black female.
Ruby was originally bought as a racer, but was found to be too nervous for the track.
Her owner then kept her in a shed with another greyhound and provided little socialisation or affection.
When Ruby went to foster care she was very timid and unused to the outside world.
It is now felt that 6 months on Ruby is ready to make the move to her forever home.
She currently lives as part of a family with small children and other dogs.
Ruby has bonded with her female fosterer, but is still very wary of men.
She will need to go to a home with a strong female presence, that has the time and patience to understand her.
Ruby is a beautiful, happy dog now, and ready for the next step in her life.
Unfortunately, she is not cat friendly.
STARS
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Quiet, 4 year old, blue brindle male.
Stars has been returned to Kerry Greyhounds as his owner sadly died suddenly.
He's a lovely boy who swings his tail round in big silly circles when he's excited.
Stars is a bit shy, but gives the biggest toothiest grins you've ever seen.
He gave the local hairdresser quite a turn when he treated her to his best smile last week!
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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*ADOPTED*
Gentle, 2 year old, black female.
Ruby was originally bought as a racer, but was found to be too nervous for the track.
Her owner then kept her in a shed with another greyhound and provided little socialisation or affection.
When Ruby went to foster care she was very timid and unused to the outside world.
It is now felt that 6 months on Ruby is ready to make the move to her forever home.
She currently lives as part of a family with small children and other dogs.
Ruby has bonded with her female fosterer, but is still very wary of men.
She will need to go to a home with a strong female presence, that has the time and patience to understand her.
Ruby is a beautiful, happy dog now, and ready for the next step in her life.
Unfortunately, she is not cat friendly.
STARS
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Quiet, 4 year old, blue brindle male.
Stars has been returned to Kerry Greyhounds as his owner sadly died suddenly.
He's a lovely boy who swings his tail round in big silly circles when he's excited.
Stars is a bit shy, but gives the biggest toothiest grins you've ever seen.
He gave the local hairdresser quite a turn when he treated her to his best smile last week!
Currently in foster care in Norfolk.
Contact: jill@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Tel: 075000 62648
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