Burhill Kennels, Turners Lane, Hersham, Surrey. KT12 4AW. Tel: 01932 224 918
Opening Times are from 11am to 2pm each dayTo get to the kennels - Google MapWimbledon Greyhound Welfare is an independent charity devoted to caring for retired racing greyhounds and finding them homes. We are self-funding and rely on the kindness and generosity of our supporters and the general public
We care for approximately 80 greyhounds at our kennels in Hersham, and the majority of these are gifted into us by their owners or trainers once their racing days are over so that they have the opportunity to experience life as a family pet. However not all greyhounds are so lucky so we do step in and help those less fortunate greyhounds who are at risk, as and when we are able.
We operate a ‘no destruction’ policy, which means that no greyhound will be put to sleep except on health grounds when there is no other option. For those greyhounds with long term medical or behavioural issues we have a sanctuary – their home for as long as they need it. We actively promote the fact that greyhounds make wonderful pets and adapt to life after racing very well.
Enjoy your trip round our website but better still come to our kennels and meet the stars of this particular show.
Latest News - May 19th
Homed: Jenny and Hayley.
Reserved: Flash, Viva and Eddie
New Events:
- Sunday 20th May - Annual Sponsored Walk - The Vyne
- Sunday 27th May - Stoneleigh Funday
Sunday 20th May 2012 - Annual sponsored walk.
This weekend @ The Vyne.
All the details and a sponsorship form on the Events page, including how to bring along a kennel hound for a great day out.
If you can't make the day but would like to sponsor the walkers then Phoenix and Yogi are bringing along Bob and Carla and you can sponsor them at JustGiving.
50 days of Dennis
Simon and Karen describe their first 50 days with Dennis.
It starts in a strangely familiar way .....
"We had never planned to get a dog, too busy, didn't want the mess, busy jobs, not fair on the dog, all the usual reasons, coupled with the fact we both have never owned a dog before either. "
Chestnut Sunday Parade
More than 10,000 people visited Bushy Park on Sunday May 13th to enjoy the Chestnut Sunday Fair and Parade.
The event was a huge public relations success for the greyhounds, made even better by the £252 raised for the kennels.
THANK YOU to everyone, dogs and humans, who spent a long day on their paws and feet championing WGW and doing wonders for the public image of our wonderful hounds.
Quiz Night in Ashford
We all must thank the organisers for a wonderful evening, which was lively and fun and a lot of work for them.
And the best of it is, it raised an impressive £700 net for the Hersham Hounds. As Julie said, “You could say it was this is our best total yet for a quiz night.”
Read the full write-up by Victoria Kingston.
In aid of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Would you like to parade your retired greyhound pet on Derby Final Night on Saturday 26th May?
In conjunction with William Hills and Sky T.V. an opportunity to parade your retired pet greyhound has arisen, before some of the televised races on Derby Finals Night.
For a donation of £20.00 to Wimbledon Retired Greyhounds you and your pet could be “stars” on the night
For further details, and to make a booking contact Paula Boswell 0208 660 1329 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Donate to WGW - the easy way
I wish to bring to your attention a great new way of donating to your favourite charity – Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. WGW has put together this great guide to show everyone how easy it is to donate to WGW when setting up an item to sell on eBay.
Cool4Hounds Collar Range
For the cool hound about town www.cool4Hounds.co.uk
All proceeds from Cool4Hounds goes to WGW (100% donation)
MadAboutGreys
A big Thank You to Liz Coleman who provides so many great photos for the WGW website.
Happy Dog Services
We offer a training and behaviour service, working on a one to one basis at the client’s home.
InDogWeTrust
A Specialist Greyhound, Sighthound and Lurcher Walking Service Based Near Hersham, Surrey