We cannot thank everyone enough for such a successful weekend of WGW events. An amazing total of £2.013.62 was raised from donations and shop goods. After such a difficult year or so for us all, it was wonderful to see so many supporters again with their hounds, and those of you looking after our homeless […]
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by kind fosterer, Sophie… Cute, dinky, affectionate Annie is looking for her forever home. Overview of her from her foster: Cute homeless hound, Annie, is blossoming on a foster home away from kennels. Annie is a sweet girl, lovely temperament, fine with other dogs and has settled into a home like a fish to water.
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Tina is an adorable, black greyhound girl. When she came into us, she was already 7 years old, and had been racing up until she was 6 years old. Her history is scant as she was off the radar for 1 year until she was found running loose in Kensington & Chelsea, (for how long
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Save the date Saturday 4th December as our lovely local vicar will conduct the traditional Christmas blessing specially for the hounds on Vauxmead, 11am. This event is exclusive for all greyhounds and will be held in the Vauxmead secure field opposite St Peter’s Church on Burhill Road. You are very welcome to bring your own
Saturday, December 4th – Christmas Blessing and Party Read More »
Every bag of ‘Sweet Dionne’ sold donates £1 to Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. “Our Sweet Dionne raises money for rescue ex-racing greyhounds at Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. This coffee is named after Sanctuary’s own ‘Hersham Hound’, Dionne, who would not be with us if it were not for Carol and the team! All their Greyhounds are expertly
A bit more about my current heartthrob, drop dead gorgeous kennel hound Louie. Here he is enjoying the autumn colour at Wisley while we were out and about during his recent sleepover, where he did brilliantly. He met other breeds on the lead – interested and a bit reluctant to be steered away, but didn’t
Current Hersham resident Drew thoroughly enjoyed his outing to Painshill Park. Drew is just an adorable boy who loves going out for adventures away from the kennels. On this visit to Painshill Park he met a new labradoodle friend called Cocoa who, together with her human mum, joined us for a lovely sunny Autumn walk
Drew – looking for a quiet home Read More »
The Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare Calendar 2022 and Christmas Cards are now available to purchase from the shop. Calendars and cards will be posted on/from October 30th
Christmas Cards and Calendar Available Read More »
September is always a lovely month weather wise for the hounds – and humans! So what better way to enjoy it than take homeless hounds to the beach for the first time along with hounds who have been lucky enough to have already found their loving forever homes. Pleasant weather, wonderful sea, soft sand, a stunning
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WGW reached the beach! This event has already happened. Thank you to everyone who took part and assisted on the day. Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare’s annual Reach the Beach is on Saturday 11th September 2021 and we hope many of you will join in the fun for this jaunt to the seaside. Hounds and humans head to
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