Lara Grey Handmade

13/09/2025

Beautiful Killian looking for a home if anyone has a Greyhound sized space on their sofaxx

Killian arrived in July 2024 and went off to a fabulous couple.
It's a very sad situation, and we ask you be respectful with your comments.

Killian ( d.o.b 01/03/21 )
He is a smaller boy at only 22"

His current owner, Sally has been battling cancer, and her health now means she is no longer able to provide Killian with the exercise, routine, and support he needs to thrive.

This has been an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking decision, but one made with Killian’s best interests at heart.
Killian is a bright, affectionate, and playful dog who has overcome a difficult start in life.
He is intelligent, learns quickly, and enjoys the company of other dogs.
Killian, when he arrived had a delicate tummy and Sally currently feeds him on Hills prescription food. But, Sally thinks that it would be easy to wean him off with another grain free, easy on the tummy kibble.
Killian is a happy and loving companion who brings joy and energy to those around him.
Sally/Mum wants nothing more than to see Killian settled with the right family who can offer him the structure, activity, and affection he deserves.
( If required his veterinary history, insurance details, and current management plan are all available to ensure a smooth transition into his new home. )
We hope you will be able to help us find the right place for Killian to continue his journey.
With Mums health being so delicate we are keen to help in whatever way to facilitate this but we are concerned about time.
If you can offer this lovely lad a forever home, please call us on 07470 931758
www.norfolkgreyhoundrescue.co.uk
Full rescue back up.

30/08/2025

🐕💨 New Print Alert!
Because let’s be honest – your greyhound has absolutely ZERO concept of personal space or bathroom privacy.

Whether you’re brushing your teeth, taking a shower, or… well, anything else in there 🚽👀 … your speedy shadow will be right there with those big soulful eyes like:
“Oh, are we doing bathroom things together now? Cool, I’m in!”

This print celebrates the universal greyhound truth: they may be the fastest dogs on earth, but they’re also the fastest to follow you into the loo. Every. Single. Time.

✨ Perfect for any dog parent who’s long since given up on bathroom solitude!

🖼 Available now – link in comments 👇

29/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 (𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!) 🐕‍🦺
Picture this: You're wrapped in your favourite jumper, sipping tea by the radiator, and your greyhound walks past looking like a shivering supermodel who's forgotten their jacket. Welcome to life with the world's fastest couch potato!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ☔
Here's the thing about our beloved sighthounds – they're basically living proof that you CAN be too skinny! With skin thinner than a politician's promises and about as much body fat as a supermarket receipt is long, greyhounds are the equivalent of that friend who's ALWAYS cold (you know the one).

Originally bred for speed in warmer climates, these magnificent noodle horses arrived in Britain and immediately thought: "Blimey, where's the central heating?"

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁 (𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!) 🧬
Greyhounds have:
• Single-layer coats (think summer dress, not winter duffle coat)
• Minimal body fat (typically 16% compared to other breeds' 20-25%)
• Thin skin that's more delicate than your gran's best china
• Low metabolisms when not zooming at 45mph

Basically, Mother Nature designed the perfect sprinter but forgot to include the winter survival pack!

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 👗

The "Will They Actually Wear It?" Test:
Some greyhounds embrace coats like they're auditioning for Fashion Week. Others perform an Oscar-worthy drama of "the coat is lava" every time you approach with it.

What Makes a Good Greyhound Coat:
• Proper fit – should cover from neck to base of tail
• Belly coverage – those tummies need love too
• Easy on/off – nobody has time for a 6am wrestling match
• Weatherproof – British weather waits for no hound
• Machine washable – because they'll ALWAYS find the muddy puddle

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘁? 🤔

Signs Your Greyhound Loves Their Coat:
• Prances like they're on a catwalk
• Gives you "grateful eyes" instead of "betrayed eyes"
• Actually comes TO you when they see the coat
• Sleeps in it (yes, indoors too!)

Signs They Merely Tolerate It:
• Thousand-yard stare of resignation
• Walking like they're made of cardboard
• Freezing mid-stride hoping you’ll notice
• The dramatic sigh that could power a small wind farm

𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁! 🌡️
Even if your greyhound gives you the cold shoulder (pun intended), they genuinely need a coat when temps drop below 15°C. Think of it as safety gear – not glamorous, but absolutely necessary for British weather adventures!

So, greyhound parents – what's your experience? 🐾
Does your hound strut their stuff in style, or do they treat coat-time like a personal tragedy?

Share your photos & stories below – we’d love to see your sighthound’s winter fashion choices (willing or otherwise)! 📸

Because every greyhound deserves to be warm, even if they’re not entirely convinced about the whole "wearing clothes" concept! 💚

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29/08/2025

28/08/2025

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑶𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘

There's something sacred about the way a greyhound sleeps – that perfect curl, the gentle rise and fall of breath, the complete surrender to peace. In those quiet moments, bathed in golden sunlight streaming through a window, time seems to stand still.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔 – 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 – they represent every beloved companion who has graced our beds, our hearts, our lives. Each brushstroke carries the weight of love, the whisper of memory, the eternal bond that death cannot break.

𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓. Oil on canvas style became a language for the unspeakable – how a house feels different when paws no longer click across the floor, how sunbeams still fall on favorite sleeping spots, how love transforms but never truly leaves.

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔, these paintings hold space for both grief and gratitude. They're not just art – they're altars to love, windows into forever, reminders that beauty persists even in our deepest sorrow.

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒔, to know we're not alone in cherishing these irreplaceable bonds.

✨ 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 ✨

Brindle: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4359939302/brindle-greyhound-sleeping-art-print-o

Fawn: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4359935971/fawn-greyhound-sleeping-art-print-o

Black: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4359857995/greyhound-sleeping-in-sunlight-art-print

23/08/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 💙☕

There’s something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning, isn’t there? But imagine holding a piece of art in your hands – a soft watercolour portrait of the gentle soul who fills your days with unconditional love.

This isn’t just a mug.
It’s a daily reminder of devotion, calm, and pure heart.

Every morning, as you wrap your fingers around this beautiful 11oz greyhound mug, you’ll be greeted by dreamy watercolour strokes that capture everything we adore about this incredible breed: the graceful lines, the noble profile, and those soulful eyes that seem to meet your own.

Whether it’s your first coffee of the day, an evening tea, or a quiet moment with your greyhound curled up nearby, this mug transforms an everyday ritual into something special — a celebration of the love that lives in every greyhound parent’s heart.

✨ Perfect for:
• Greyhound parents who want their love on display
• Anyone touched by the gentle magic of sighthounds
• A thoughtful gift for the dog lover in your life
• Cosy mornings that deserve a touch of beauty

The watercolour design has that dreamlike, ethereal quality that makes greyhounds so enchanting — part dog, part poetry, all heart.

Because your morning coffee should be as beautiful as the love your greyhound gives you every single day. 💙

Some people collect mugs. Greyhound people collect love stories — and this one starts with every sip.

👉 Ready to add some watercolour magic to your mornings?

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4353634389/greyhound-mug-11oz-watercolour-dog-lover

Comes in 9 different colours!

🐾 Tag a greyhound lover who would treasure this!

This Mugs item is sold by ADiscoveryofInk. Dispatched from United Kingdom. Listed on 17 Aug, 2025

23/08/2025

Has anyone got a Ray shaped space available in their heart and home? He's 5 years old.

UPDATE: Ray has found his forever home! Thank you everyone for sharing.
PLEASE HELP. Ray has found himself in a heartbreaking situation where his owner that loved him dearly has heartbreakingly gone into a hospice. We cannot express our sorrow for both after they had finally found each other.
Ray is heartbroken and not doing well in kennels.
Please has anyone got a settee and lots of love to give this boy a home. He is perfect in the house and with people but please note he will kill cats and can’t be trusted with small dogs when left alone. So a home as the only dog or a large dog of his size is preferable. He is perfect meeting other dogs. He has to be muzzled when out due to his high prey drive. Anyone with experience of ex racing greyhounds that can offer a forever home will not regret taking him on.
Please share to help Ray find his forever home and give his mum piece of mind that’s he has found a safe loving home 💔 [email protected] for more info.

23/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 💙

There's something almost mystical about the way a greyhound looks at you. Those deep, soulful eyes seem to see straight through to your heart, past all the walls you've built, past all the pain you're trying to hide. They don't judge. They don't ask questions. They simply... know.

When the world feels like it's crashing down around you, when anxiety grips your chest so tight you can barely breathe, when grief feels like it might swallow you whole – that's when you'll find your greyhound quietly padding over to you. Not with fanfare or fuss, but with the gentle wisdom of a creature who understands that sometimes, the most powerful medicine is simply presence.

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

They are the masters of the sacred art of just being there.

While other dogs might bark at your tears or try to distract you with play, your greyhound will lower their elegant frame beside you, rest that noble head on your lap, and become your anchor in the storm. Their warmth seeps through your skin and straight into your soul. Their steady breathing becomes yours. Their calm becomes your calm.

These gentle giants, who once ran like the wind on racetracks, now choose to run toward our broken hearts instead. They trade their speed for stillness, their racing glory for the quiet heroism of healing human hearts, one gentle nuzzle at a time.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲

In a world that never stops moving, greyhounds teach us the power of pause.

They show us that love doesn't always roar – sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it's a soft paw placed gently on your arm when you're crying. Sometimes it's those wise, amber eyes that seem to say, "I see your pain, and I'm not going anywhere."

Your greyhound doesn't need to understand why you're hurting. They don't need to fix you or change you or rush you through your healing. They offer something far more precious – unconditional presence. They become your shadow when you need companionship, your silence when you need peace, your heartbeat when yours feels too heavy to bear alone.

𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘀

Every greyhound parent knows this magic. We've felt it in 3 AM moments when nightmares wake us, and gentle paws somehow find their way to our trembling hands. We've experienced it in the way they seem to absorb our anxiety like emotional sponges, taking it into their serene spirits and somehow making it lighter.

They are living, breathing proof that angels sometimes have four legs and racing hearts that beat in perfect rhythm with ours.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻

Has your greyhound helped you through a tough time? Share your story in the comments below. Your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. 💙

Because sometimes, the most beautiful love stories aren't between two people – they're between a human heart and a gentle soul who chose to heal it, one quiet moment at a time

18/08/2025

🐾✨ LIFE GOAL: Pet all the greyhounds! ✨🐾

If you’re anything like me, greyhounds have completely stolen your heart. This tee is for every sighthound lover who knows there’s no such thing as too many greyhound cuddles.

Designed with a retro vibe and lots of love, it’s comfy, soft, and perfect for dog walks, lounging at home, or showing the world your true life goal. 🐕💛

Available now in my Etsy shop 👉 https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4352501551/life-goal-pet-all-the-greyhounds-t-shirt

Do you live with a greyhound (or two… or three)? Drop a photo below — I’d love to see your long-nosed friends! 🥰

18/08/2025

🐕 Greyhound Mythbusters: Are They Really Lazy? 🐕

Spoiler alert: Your couch potato might have some explaining to do!

Let's be honest – when most people think "greyhound," they picture a sleek speed demon tearing around a racetrack at 45mph. But mention adopting one, and suddenly everyone becomes a canine expert with "helpful" advice like "Oh, they need SO much exercise" or "Those dogs are basically furry torpedoes that'll destroy your house!"

Well, grab your detective hat because we're about to bust some myths wider than a greyhound's smile after finding the perfect sunny spot! 🕵️‍♀️

MYTH #1: "Greyhounds are hyperactive energy machines!"
❌ BUSTED!

Reality check: Greyhounds are basically professional nappers who moonlight as occasional sprinters. These "45mph couch potatoes" will sprint around your garden for about 3 minutes, then collapse dramatically like they've just completed a marathon. They sleep 18-20 hours a day – making them the perfect wingman for your Netflix binges!

Fun fact: They're called "45mph couch potatoes" for a reason. The maths checks out! 🧮

MYTH #2: "They need hours of exercise daily!"
❌ DOUBLE BUSTED!

Truth bomb: A 20-30 minute daily walk and maybe a quick zoomie session in the back garden? That's it! That's the tweet! Your average Labrador probably needs more exercise than these retired athletes. They're sprinters, not marathon runners – think Usain Bolt, not Forrest Gump.

Have you ever seen a greyhound after a 5-minute play session? They look at you like, "Well, that was fun, but where's my bed?" 😴

MYTH #3: "Greyhounds aren't affectionate or cuddly!"
❌ MEGA BUSTED!

This might be the biggest myth of all! Greyhounds are basically 70-pound lap dogs who haven't gotten the memo about their size. They're nicknamed "velcro dogs" because they'll follow you everywhere – bathroom trips included (sorry, no privacy for you!).

They lean on you for affection, steal your spot on the couch, and give the most gentle, soul-melting kisses.

Warning: May cause severe case of "greyhound lean" addiction. Side effects include never sitting alone again! 🥰

MYTH #4: "They can't live with small pets!"
❌ SITUATIONALLY BUSTED!

While some greyhounds do have a strong prey drive, many live happily with cats and small dogs! It depends on the individual dog and proper introduction. Many rescue organizations even "cat-test" their greyhounds. Some greys are so gentle they let hamsters walk on them (though we don't recommend testing this theory without supervision!).

MYTH #5: "They're not good family dogs!"
❌ COMPLETELY BUSTED!

Greyhounds are often called "gentle giants" for a reason. They're typically calm, patient with children, and have the temperament of a wise, zen monk who occasionally gets the zoomies. Plus, they're quiet – no excessive barking to annoy the neighbours!

THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT GREYHOUNDS:

-They're basically cats in dog suits (independent but loving)
-They require minimal grooming (that short coat is a blessing!)
-They're apartment-friendly (if you can fit a dog bed, you can fit a greyhound)
-They make excellent therapy dogs
-They're professional food critics (picky eaters who judge your kibble choices)
-They invented the art of the "dramatic sigh" 🎭

SO, WHICH MYTH DID YOU BELIEVE BEFORE YOU MET ONE? 🤔

Did you think they were hyperactive speed demons? Antisocial athletes? Or maybe you believed they needed a mansion with a racetrack in the backyard?

Drop a comment below and tell us:

-What surprised you most about greyhounds?
-Which myth fooled you?
-If you have a greyhound, what's their funniest lazy moment?
-What questions do YOU get asked about your noodle horse? 🐎

Share your greyhound photos too! We love seeing these majestic couch ornaments in their natural habitat (spoiler: it's always a comfortable sleeping position that defies physics).

P.S. – Still not convinced they're lazy? Try waking up a greyhound from their afternoon nap. We dare you! 😂

17/08/2025

11am start.

16/03/2024

🐾 Join us in making a difference for our furry friends in need! We've added some special items to this auction to support the rescuing of dogs in Serbia at Vladan Vujanic's shelter.

Helping Hands for Vladan's Shelter

On the page meet 'Salami,' a dear little blind dog who has suffered the hardships of life on the streets but now needs our help. Salami, along with over 40 other dogs under Vladan's care, requires veterinary treatment, food, and healthcare.

Every bid and donation counts toward providing these precious pups with the care and support they deserve. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and give these dogs a chance at a better life.

Join us in bidding generously and spreading the word to support Vladan Vujanic's shelter and the dogs in their care. Your contribution can change lives and bring hope to those who need it most. Let's show Salami and his furry friends that they're not alone - they have a community of caring hearts standing by their side. 🐾