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