Whippet Rescue UK

12/11/2024

IUPDATE - ITS GOOD NEWS! UPDATE PROVIDED IN COMMENTS.

Whippet Rescue UK "Norman Bates"

Norman Bates is no ordinary Whippet, he is lucky to be alive!

Firstly, Norman and Whippet Rescue UK are eternally grateful to St Peters Vets in Petersfield whose Team dedicated themselves to saving Norman's life over the weekend.

We received the news that Norman had become lost on a walk at 8.15 am on Saturday 9th November 2024 whilst our Volunteers where on the way to take him and Mabel into our care.

Norman was found later that day at around 2pm and we arranged for him to be taken to and treated as an emergency at St Peters Veterinary Hospital. At the time of his arrival, Norman was almost at end of life. Norman had lost a considerable about of blood from the degloving injury that he sustained to his paw/digits of his right front leg and he was diagnosed with Hypovolemic Shock.

It was obvious to the Team at St Peters Vets that Norman had suffered a break to his left front leg but there was uncertainty about his right front leg and the damage caused to his digits by the degloving injury. Aided by the Team at St Peters Vets, Norman fought for his life throughout the remainder of the day and Sunday whilst they treated him for Hypovolemic Shock.

By Sunday afternoon, St Peters Vets confirmed that Norman had stabilised and was strong enough to be placed under General Anaesthetic in order that they could investigate and repair the damage to his digits caused by the degloving injuring and take x-rays of both front legs.

We awaited on tenterhooks. Late Sunday evening, St Peters Vets telephoned to confirm that only Norman's left front leg was broken, that is was a clean break that they were confident could be repaired by a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons.

However, there was still uncertainty about the degloving injury to Norman's right front digits. Whilst the Team at St Peters had worked hard to remove the damage skin and suture what they could, much would depend on whether the sutures would hold to enable the wounds to start to heal and the opinion of a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Again, we all suffered a sleepless night whilst we awaited news. Throughout his stay at St Peters Vets, Norman had been reciprocal to their treatment of him; he seemed to know they were trying to help him and Norman responded, he wasn't ready to give up his fight.

On Monday morning St Peters advised that Norman's sutures had held and that they had found a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon who he could be transferred to that morning. Our Volunteer dropped everything to collect him from St Peters and drive him to the Orthopaedic Surgeon, including, untacking and returning a much bemused Horse who had been ready for its morning hack to it's Stable!

We knew that Norman still had a long way to go and much would depend on the continued healing of the degloving injury and the Orthopaedic Surgeon's opinion as to whether it would be strong enough for Norman to cope with the rehabilitation of his left front leg. Again, we awaited the call that would enable us to provide an update.

A third sleepless night, the Orthopaedic Surgeon telephoned this morning (Tuesday 12th November 2024) to confirm that Norman's sutures remained intact and that the healing of the wound had improved and that surgery to the breaks to his left front leg would take place.

Norman is currently in Surgery now and we will provide another update later today when we here from the Orthopaedic Specialist. In the meantime, there is the matter of the cost of saving Norman's life. Cost of living charges, markets etc have seen Veterinary Fees almost double and our estimation that we would see very little change from £10,000.00 wasn't wrong.

The breakdown of the costs are £1.5 - £2000.00 emergency treatment, £4.500 for Surgery and a further £1 - £1.500.00 for the continued treatment of the degloving injury whilst Norman remains hospitalised for the next few days.

We are very fortunate that Norman's Foster Home has experience of dealing with major injuries and that they are about an hours drive from the Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Norman really is lucky to be alive. Please help us to raise funds for his Veterinary treatment by sharing this post. We will be setting up a Fund Raiser through the Paypal Giving Fund, it is one of few that doesn't make charges. In the meantime any donation no matter how small can be made to our Paypal account the email for much is [email protected]

Thankyou!

09/11/2024

UPDATE - FOUND INJURED ON WAY TO VETS

Whippet Rescue UK "Norman Bates" (Blue & White Whippet)

LOST/MISSING PO9 - ROWLANDS PARK ESTATE/STANSTEAD PARK - PORTSMOUTH

Bolted at 8.15 am today (Saturday 9th November 2024) on the Bridle Way off Emsworth Country Road that leads to Woodberry Lane this is PO9 area and the nearest postcode is PO10 8QN, Emsworth

Please call 07789 260207 or 01270 767228

06/11/2024

THE BOND GIRLS - Bonded Pair of Sphynx Cats available for adoption - Home Counties and The South East

Aged 2 and 4 years Ursula and Susan are House Cats. The girls are high sociable; they enjoy human interaction and are seeking a quiet child and pet free home where they can be adorned with love and attention by their human slaves!

The Girls are partial to the odd bath and adore sunbathing outside (in moderation of course!) They enjoy sunning themselves on the window ledge whilst looking out of the window and watching the world go by, then snuggling up together under a fluffy blanket on a soft bed.

The Girls do like to venture outside into the Garden so in addition to a window ledge with a view, must haves to cater for their needs and protect them from wandering off is a "Catio" and one that can be adapted to protect them from suffering sunburn.

Ursuala & Susan are both neutered and up to date with their vaccinations and free from any health conditions. In order to minimise their stress during the rehoming process, in the first instance we are restricting applications to the South East and the Home Counties.

We have already reached out to the Sphynx Cat Welfare Association for help with finding them a home, however, we know that we have many followers and supporters who are Cat Lovers so please share this post.

All applications need to be made by email to the address below. Please ensure that the email includes your full name/s, address, telephone numbers and a brief outline of your home/work life balance together with the size of your current "Catio"

[email protected]

01/11/2024

Whippet Rescue UK "Bandit & Fudge" available for Adoption - Cheshire and surrounding Counties

1/2 year old Bonded pair of Lady and Gentleman Whippet crosses who are family dogs used to young children.

They need an active couple/family who can meet their exercise needs. You will need a secure well fenced garden and access to a secure dog field because they will give chase to small furries when off lead.

Applications restricted to Cheshire and surrounding counties in the first instance but we will consider those from outside this area that may be suitable for other Sighthounds/Lurchers that we and other Rescues currently have.

Please apply by email only to the address below. Please ensure that the email includes your full name/s, address, telephone number and brief outline of your home/work life and family members

[email protected]

01/11/2024

URGENT - Greater Manchester and surrounding Counties

Bonded Pair of 7/8 year old Gentleman Whippets available for Adoption

They need a pet and child free home with a retired/work from home couple, who, preferably have experience of Sighthounds. Unfortunately, they aren't suitable for first time Dog owners as one of them is reactive towards other dogs that can lead to provoking the other.

All applications need to be made by email to the address below. Please ensure that the email includes your full names, address and telephone number/s together with a brief outline of your experience and home/work life balance.

[email protected]

29/10/2024

Update - Mabel has been adopted. Norman Bates the Whippet is currently being treated by a Vets.

Bonded Pair - Hampshire - available for Adoption

3 year old Blue Whippet and 1 year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel

Over the years we have had many unusual combinations but this is a first!

Both are good with other Dogs and have lived with young children and are used to travelling. Neither have any health conditions, save for Blue Whippet having little if any recall, they are both happy, easy going dogs.

Applications need to be made by email and are restricted to Hampshire and surrounding Counties in the first instance. Those from outside of these areas but within the UK will be considered providing that applicants are prepared to travel to meet with and spend time getting to know the Dogs on at least two occasions.

Please ensure that the email includes your full name/s, address, telephone number and a brief outline of your home/work life balance.

[email protected]

29/10/2024

UPDATE - Application for Adoption in Progress

URGENT - GREATER MANCHESTER

See Updated Post - now available for Adoption

Bonded pair of 8 year old gentleman Whippets seeking long term Foster/Respite Care.

They aren't used to young children or being left alone for long periods and having been attacked by another dog they are reactionary to other dogs.

Their needs would be best met by retired/work from home couples preferably in Greater Manchester or surrounding Counties.

Applications by email that should include your full name/s address, telephone numbers/s together with a brief outline or your home/work life balance.

[email protected]

26/06/2024

UPDATE - 27TH JUNE 2024 - Lancashire Lady

At 11.56 am today, the Veterinary Practice telephone us advise that having reviewed Lancashire Lady, there were medical reasons why they needed to PTS her.

We thank everyone for their kind offers, we have spoken personally to one of the people who had offered her a home and of course to the Home checker, other rescues who helped with the processes involved.

RIP - Lancashire Lady

ANCASHIRE - 14 year old Whippet due to be PTS tomorrow Thursday 27th June 2024) at 11.00 am - no homes available.

The owner has sadly passed and Whippet is home alone but being attended to by callers.

Used to elderly lady only and has lived as an only dog and not used to travel.

Believed to be in good health, last seen by Vet in 2023 and no health conditions reported and full vet history will be available.

Likely to have SA, possibly reactive/nervous of other dogs. Needs a home with retired lady/couple close to Blackpool as not used to travelling. Subject to Vet's opinion as to current health etc, may be able to prescribe a mild sedative for longer journey.

Please note that the photographs used in this Post is not the one of the Whippet in question

20/04/2024

UPDATE - REHOMED directly by the owner

****URGENT****
Whippet Rescue UK "Bruno" - 9 week old 7.47 Kg Whippet cross puppy available for Adoption - Somerset

In view of the urgency, applications are restricted to Somerset and neighbouring Counties and to those who benefit from experience of young Sighthounds.

Very little is known about Bruno's past; since he was born he has had at least 3 previous homes. Given that Bruno has already endured a considerable amount of displacement, it would be better for him if we can secure him a permanent home rather than a temporary one, that is needed by Monday.

We arranged for Bruno to be assessed by a Vet who described him as "shy". Other than a low body score due to being underweight, they weren't able to detect any health conditions.

Bruno's history of displacement at such a young tender age is likely to have an impact on his current and future behaviour. In so far as other Dogs and young Children are concerned, Bruno's play has already been deemed too much for the small dogs and children in his current temporary home.

Bruno may benefit from the companionship of another young (2-3 years) Sighthound but applicants need to have experience of socialisation training and a home/work life balance that can provide for Bruno's current and future needs.

Applications by email only. Please include your full name/s, address, telephone numbers together with a brief outline of your experience, home/work life balance.

[email protected]

17/03/2024

UPDATE - BEING ASSESSED IN KENNELS in West Yorkshire - Refer to Lurcher Link in the post below who have many dogs that are in need of homes

Sorry, no children or visiting children, Cats or small Furries. Applications limited to calm/quiet homes with Retirees or Homeworkers who benefit from experience with Sighthounds.

Bambi is a 23" tts 7 month old lady Saluki x Whippet. Whilst Bambi has lived as an only Dog, she hasn't shown any reactivity to Dogs during the initial assessment and would probably benefit from the companionship of a steady calm dog who can help with her education. Bambi can be quite vocal when she is left alone, hence applications are restricted to Retirees or Homeworkers.

If you can meet the above criteria and can offer Bambi either a temporary or permanent home, then please complete the application form using the link below or you can rest a hard copy by sending an email

https://www.lurcher-link.org/preadoption-questionnaire

[email protected]

14/03/2024

UPDATE - Thank you everyone. There has been a terrific response to Willow's post, Kathryn, started to answer the emails at 6 am this morning and has over 200 of them!

We are pleased to report that Willow's owners have decided to accept our help and keep Willow. Whilst this may be disappointing to those who have applied, it is actually great news for other Whippets and Whippet crosses because Willow's post has helped to generate enquiries/homes for other Dogs that we and other Rescues are desperate to find homes for.

Its ironic but perhaps provides people of an understanding of why we (particularly Kathryn) have been proactively involved in reporting unlicensed Breeders, regardless of whether they are registered as "Assured" with a Breeders Club.

Willow is related (cousin) to a 19 week old puppy who we rehomed a few weeks ago who wasn't advertised on our Page. Willow's Mother, a Breeding Bitch, who had served her purpose, had been sold by the same Breeder of the 19 week old puppy to a member of the public who had surrendered her to one of the Blue Cross Branches when, after a few weeks of having her she unexpectedly had a litter of 3 puppies.

Willow's Mother was already emaciated, she hadn't been socialised, with Humans or other Dogs and she was so ill that that the Blue Cross Branch had no option but to put her to sleep when Willow and her siblings were 4 weeks old.

We have lost count of the number of Whippets that have congenital defects, inherent behavioural problems or those that have developed as a result of being sold to homes that aren't suitable for them that have found their way to us from the same Breeder and the Breeder concerned is one of many.

Rescues are not against Breeding, we want Breeders to Breed Whippets and other Breeds in order that the longevity of the Breeds can be preserved. However, good Breeders are in a minority, like Rescues, when they place a Dog in a home, they want to ensure that the Dog is going to remain in that home for the rest of its life.

The Pandemic only served to highlight the problem. Rescues were already overwhelmed with Dogs before it happened and we knew that the Pandemic would cause an explosion of breeding which Local Authorities disregarded.

Arguably, Rescues, have become nothing more than litter pickers and this is not what we want or exist for. The position will not change unless Local Authorities who are responsible for controlling Breeding take enforcement action against unlicensed Breeders and members of the public stop buying Puppies from them.

URGENT - Whippet Rescue UK "Willow" 1 year old lady Whippet- West Midlands and surrounding counties

Willow is a tiny (11kg) Whippet who will be one on Sunday 17th March. Willow is an "active" young Whippet who needs a home that will be able to provide her with the attention that she needs. Willow has lived as an only Dog but has been socialised with other Dogs. Willow is housetrained and walks well on the lead. However, having been removed from her Mum at 4 weeks old, Willow has Separation Anxiety and needs a home with a retired couple/home workers.

All applications/enquiries need to be made by email. Please include your full names, address, telephone numbers and provide a brief outline of your homework life balance and we will telephone you.

[email protected]

15/02/2024

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12/02/2024

*****UPDATE***** REHOMED

BEYOND URGENT - TILLY 3-YEAR-OLD 22/23" tts BROKEN COATED BRINDLE LURCHER - NORFOLK and surrounding Counties *****UPDATE - REHOMED*****

Tilly urgently needs an adult only, Cat and small furry free Foster Home, preferably as an only Dog with Foster Carers who are either retired or homeworkers who have knowledge of Sighthounds.

Message received Sunday 11th February 8.30 am

"Please please can you help me.
I'm looking for help for my neighbour's lurcher Tilly. My neighbour is an alcoholic and been taken to hospital and Tilly is home alone. and has Separation Anxiety.

My neighbour's family tried to help Tilly but their Dog didn't get on with Tilly. Tilly was too boisterous for him but then my neighbour hasn't done any training with Tilly, he can't walk.

Boarding Kennels won't take Tilly because she is not vaccinated and all Rescues are full. My neighbour hasn't been well for a long time; his home is full of excrement from Tilly and several feral Cats that he also has. The Cats live on top of the Kitchen Table because Tilly chases them.

Poor Tilly cries all night shut in the house alone in awful conditions, we are so desperate. Please can you help."

Message received Monday 12th February 1.27 am

"Please help me I'm really struggling here, cant sleep, trying to work instead but Tilly's howling is relentless. Now worried how its affecting my own Dog. This is a nightmare."

Tilly has Separation Anxiety. Tilly hasn't been socialised with other Dogs. Tilly's play is boisterous. Tilly has some lead training.. Tilly is described as a lovely dog.......

Can you help us to help Tilly? Can you meet Tilly's needs? Are you the type of home that Tilly needs?

Please send an email. to the address below. Please include your full names, address and telephone numbers in order that we can telephone you.

[email protected]

11/02/2024

URGENT - FOSTER HOMES REQUIRED IN ENGLAND AND WALES FOR WHIPPETS, LURCHERS AND OTHER SIGHTHOUND BREEDS

Whippet Rescue UK and other Rescues have an urgent need for Foster Homes throughout England and Wales

We specifically need Dog, Child, Cat (and smally furry) free homes with Retired couples or Home workers for Dogs suffering from Separation Anxiety or those with behavioural problems that are directly attributable to lack of/insufficient training, such as reactivity towards other Dogs.

If you can help please send an email containing your full names, address, telephone numbers together with a brief outline of your experience to the address below and we will telephone you.

[email protected]



reactivity to other Dogs.

knowledgeable and experienced with Dogs that those who works from home.

06/02/2024

Lurcher Link have many Lurchers and Whippet x dogs who are urgently in need of homes

Lots more young dogs needing homes just posted in the LL Other Homeless Hounds section of the forum ( including some cat friendlies).
Check out our website for pics and links : https://www.lurcher-link.org/dogs

05/02/2024

URGENT - Whippet Rescue UK "Meath" - 8 month old Whippet - Cheshire East

"Meath" is in urgent need of a Foster Home. He is housetrained, vaccinated and has no health conditions that we are aware of.

"Meath" is approximately 20" tts, whilst he isn't reactive to other dogs, his play is best described as being "a little over enthusiastic!"

"Meath" isn't used to young children thus any Foster Home would need to be adult only or with older children who benefit from some experience of puppies. "Meath" has lived with another dog and may well benefit from the companionship of a slightly older Whippet or Lurcher, who can help to teach him boundaries.

"Meath" isn't used to being left alone for long periods applications are therefore restricted to either retirees or homeworkers who would be in a position to adopt Meath at a later date.

Due to the urgency of Meath's situation, we are limiting applications to Cheshire and surrounding Counties and you must be prepared to travel to meet Meath in Cheshire East.

All enquiries need to be made by email to the address below and should include your full name/s, address, telephone numbers, brief outline of your home/work life balance and age of your existing Dog.

[email protected]

03/02/2024

REHOMED - Whippet Rescue UK "Zippy" - Staffordshire/Midlands - URGENT!

Zippy is a 5 year old gentle gentleman Whippet who is seeking a Whippet/Sighthound companion in a quiet home with a retired couple.

Zippy is neutered, vaccinated and has no health conditions that we are aware of. Zippy has lived in his present home since he was a puppy and until recently, he lived with another male dog who he now misses.

Zippy is good with other Dogs, he isn't used to young children or being left alone for long periods of time. The home in which Zippy currently lives is quite rural hence we are seeking an adult only home with another Dog in a quiet village with a retired couple.

All applications should be made by email to the address below and should include your full name/s, address, telephone number.

[email protected]

17/01/2024

REHOMED - Whippet Rescue UK "Blue Boy - Staffordshire

This 8 year old gentile gentleman Whippet enjoys his runs but typical of any Whippet, his passion is snuggling up to humans or sleeping in his bed.

Blue Boy suffers from some anxiety and doesn't like noise. Thus, Blue Boy needs a pet free adult only quiet home that is in also in a small rural village.

Blue Boy has no health issues and would make an ideal companion to a retired active couple who have very few visitors to their home.

Applications by email to the address below. Please include your full name/s, address and contact telephone numbers

[email protected]

*Please note that the photograph is a stock photo