The sight-hounds normally live for 12 to 14 years. In Ireland, the majority of them will only live for 3 to 4 years. This is because greyhounds are just consumables here.
Every year a few thousands of greyhounds are retired from racing and coursing. No longer required, they are dumped, abused, abandoned or killed. Greyhounds are the most abused of all breeds of dogs. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find homes for them in Ireland as greyhounds are not seen as pets here.
Great Hounds In Need is trying to find new homes abroad, mostly in the Czech Republic. Their aim is to show people that sight hounds are amazing, lovely natured creatures that can make wonderful pets.
If you would like to support Great Hounds in Need, you can do it by donating to:
Great Hounds in Need, Ulster Bank, Clonmel,
A/c: 11447075
Sort Code: 985465
BIC: ULSBIE2D
IBAN: IE40ULSB98546511447075
or paypal: ireland@greathounds.eu
They are registered charity: CHY 20300
GHIN www: www.greathounds.eu/
Dogs owner is watching greyhounds being released during National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016.
Greyhound racing fans are watching dogs crossing the finish line during a dog race in Clonmel, Co. Tippeary, Ireland. 30 Dec 2016.
Dogs Feeding time at the Great Hounds In Need headquarter. From left are Lucie, Paul with their daughter Amálie, and Mila.
Bookmakers are seen during the National Coursing Meeting 03 Feb 2014.
Greyhound puppies are seen at the owner’s place. They were photographed on a day when two adult dogs were surrendered to Great Hounds In Need. Their owner hopes that these are his future champions.
Toy hares are seen on a dashboard of a car belonging to coursing passionate. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016.
One of the greyhounds is seen enjoying his life after being rescued by GHIN. 23 Jun 2016
People are enjoying the sunny weather during Nationl Coursing Meeting in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016.
Dogs €1700, Bithes €1500. National Coursing Meeting. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 31 Jan 201
GHIN resident dogs are seen saying goodbye to the dogs departing to their new homes.
A dog owner is seen waiting with his greyhound during a National Coursing Meeting. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016.
Brandon, approx. 2 years old, ex-coursing greyhound is seen being transported from the Suirside Veterinary Clinic in Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary. Brandon was one of the dogs brought to the Clinic to be put to sleep. The vet convinced the owner to save them and surrender to GHIN.
Paul, Paul, and Ian are seen with Fluffy during his last walk before a transport to the Czech Republic, where he has found a new home.
Lyrika, approx. 2 years old greyhound was taken from Wicklow dog pound. She was pregnant and she later gave birth to five lively puppies.
A dog is seen waiting for his turn during the National Coursing Meeting, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016
Some of the dogs are seen chilling at GHIN headquarter.
Greyhound puppies are seen at the owner’s place. They were photographed on a day when two adult dogs were surrendered to GHIN. However the owner agreed to keep surrendered dogs until their transport was departing to the Czech Republic.
A crowd at the National Coursing Meeting. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016.
A dog is getting ready to chase a hare. National Coursing Meeting. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. 30 Jan 2016
One of the rescued greyhounds with Lucie from GHIN.
