27/11/2025
For Whippet lovers who may be able to help with fostering 🤞👍
As we begin to reach the end of another year, things are exceptionally busy for us here at JR. We are facing unprecedented busy times and rescue figures, and sadly things are likely to get much worse in the coming months as the start of a new year is usually our busiest time.
We have a high number of Whippets already in our foster care undergoing assessment ready to be matched to the right new homes, and an ever growing list of Whippets needing our help. We are working as fast as we can, but we are currently drowning.
We receive hundreds of adoption applications each year, but as always, we are desperate for more experienced homes that can help Whippets with behavioural issues. The most common things we see are, severe separation anxiety, extreme reactivity, Whippets needing homes without children or as only pets, Whippets living in busy households / built up areas who need a quieter lifestyle, Whippets living in flats who desperately need gardens, Young Whippets living in unsuitable homes / with elderly people who can't cope with them, elderly Whippets and those that have ongoing medical conditions .... the list is endless.
Many of the Whippets needing our help do so through no fault of their own, but most of them do need help to overcome behaviourial challenges. We have a number of homes already homechecked and waiting patiently to adopt, and we have a number of Whippets looking for homes, but we pride ourselves on responsibile rehoming and we will not allow a Whippet to go to a home that isn't suitable for them. We need to know that the homes can cope with the Whippet they are taking on, which is why we are so thorough with our checks and matching process. We also offer lifetime support, but adopters have to be willing to put the time and effort into helping their rescue Whippet be the amazing pet they have the potential to be.
All animals that end up in rescue have landed there for a reason. If you are looking for an instant perfect 'unicorn' pet, then a rescue isn't for you. But if you are understanding, patient and willing, adopting a rescue could be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. To see them change and blossom into amazing pets is a beautiful journey to be part of.
As well as understanding forever homes, we are also always on he look out for EXPERIENCED foster homes who can help us with caring for the Whippets when they first come into our care. Being able to assess their needs and start them on the correct path with their training is paramount in helping us match them to the best forever home. We support all the financial needs of the Whippet while in the foster home, but foster carers must be experienced, capable and have common sense. Please understand that we can't currently except foster homes with cats or young children, and you must have a private secure garden (ideally a minimum 6ft fence as rescue Whippets can be a flight risk initially).
If you think you can offer a forever home, or foster home to a Whippet, having read all the information above, please apply by the relevant form below and one of the team will be in touch (please remember to check your spam folder and to bear with us)
Adoption Application Form - https://whippetrescue.org.uk/adoption-application/
Foster Application Form - https://whippetrescue.org.uk/get-involved/fostering-a-whippet/
If you need our help with rehoming your Whippet, please find more information and the form to fill in here - https://whippetrescue.org.uk/rehome/
We thank you all for your understanding in these very busy times.
Lisa and Katie 🐾
