Hersham Hounds

Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare

Burhill Kennels, Turners Lane, Hersham, Surrey. KT12 4AW

Tel: 01932 224 918

Opening Times are from 11am to 2pm each day

To get to the kennels - Google Map

At our kennels in Hersham, Surrey, we care for 80 plus greyhounds, all of whom are for looking for their forever home. And in August 2008 "The Sanctuary" was opened to provide a special home for long term residents.

When a greyhound retires from racing its future lies in the hands of its owner. Many are simply put to sleep, or meet much worse fates. At Hersham Hounds there is a place of safety for retired greyhounds whilst they wait for their special home. These are not 'rescue dogs' in the accepted sense as most are handed over by the trainer, on behalf of their owners, with the express intention of finding them a good retirement homes.

Hersham Hounds actively promote the fact that Greyhounds make wonderful pets and adapt to life outside of the kennels very well. A 'No Destruction' policy is operated, which means that no dog will be put to sleep except on health grounds, when there is no other option. Come along to the kennels or one of the many exciting Summer Events to meet the greyhounds and see for yourselves what wonderful pets they make.

Latest News

As you may have noticed, there have been some changes with the web site recently. Hopefully you like the new layout but if you have any comments then please use the Contact Us form (Email Web Site Editor) and let us have some feedback in what you like, what new items you would like to see and where you think it can be improved. We've already had some great new ideas!

We are really looking to get a lot more photographs on the site and set up a hounds rogues gallery so if you have photos that you would like to see in the gallery then again, please use the Contact Us form (Email Web Site Editor) and we can provide you with details on how to submit the photos.

Help

Please look at the Future Events and Contact Us if you can spare some time to help out. Maybe a couple of hours at a Meet and Greet? Or manning a stall at an event?

We would really appreciate it.

And more importantly so would the Hounds!!

Re-homing News

Daisy Annie

New Write-ups: Ellie, Jack and Kermit

Homed Hounds: Goody, Charlie, Marg and Venus

Reserved: Becker, Madge, Seraphina, Tara, Flash and fawn Angel

Reports From Home: Stoic and Jake

Janie Jumps ....

Janie Jumps

A HUGE THANK-YOU!

The online fund raising page has now closed and I have broken the last knee caps to collect money promised and the grand total is… (drum-roll please) £1,525

For those who may be thinking of doing it in the future themselves, it really isn’t scary, despite our altometer in the plane being on the blink and when the door was slid open 6 inches from my leg, the professional leaning out, looking down 13,000 (more or less) feet and asking “Where are we?”!.

To all those who supported me, both financially and psychologically, may I say thank you from the bottom of the dogs’ hearts.

Foster Report - Stoic

Stoic

On walks Stoic is eager & enthusiastic, he loves to explore new places. Stoic is not used to other breeds of dog, especially those that are smaller, and he does need more socializing. Over time he could be very good.

In the house Stoic is flawlessly clean and gets on well with other greyhounds. He is not territorial and accepts and allows other dogs happily into the house with out a fuss.

Over all, Stoic is a playful and well matured dog who deserves a fantastic home. I think that he would best settle in with a family. It was a pleasure having him.

Read the FULL FOSTER REPORT

Patron: Annette Crosbie OBE

Annette Crosbie

The greyhounds that reach WGW are lucky. The people who support and subsidise the kennels, with admirable generosity, are what make it possible.

There are still thousands of dogs that will not be so lucky and deserve our continued harrassment of our MPs.

Secure Donation via PayPal

FUTURE EVENTS

Sunday 12th September, 2010 Painshill Park, Sponsored Walk

Saturday 18th September, 2010 Wimbledon Stadium "Greyhounds make great pets"

Saturday 25th September, 2010 Meet and Greet, Staines

Sunday 26th September, 2010 End of Season Party and Book Launch at Kennels

Sunday 17th October, 2010 Meet and Greet, Kempton Racecourse

Sunday 28th November, 2010 Xmas Lights Party

All the details

Cool4Hounds Collar Range

See what the cool hound about town is wearing this season : www.cool4Hounds.co.uk

All proceeds from Cool4Hounds goes to Hersham Hounds.

Look good, Feel good.

Mad About Greys

A big Thank You to Liz Coleman who provides so many great photos for the WGW website: