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Over
£800 raised for Greyhound charity
A
race night at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium has raised over £800
for the newly created branch of leading dog charity the Retired
Greyhound Trust.
The event - a first for Perry Barr Retired Greyhound Trust –
featured the auction of a framed print of Derby champion Rapid
Ranger, a raffle and several donation boxes. The funds raised
will contribute towards the welfare and upkeep of greyhounds
in the Trust's care while it finds them suitable homes.
Perry Barr Retired Greyhound Tru
st was set up in March 2003 by Alison Bandurak. It helps meet
the ongoing need to find homes for these dogs once their racing
days have ended and has already homed over 20 greyhounds.
As racing careers are short – with the majority of greyhounds
retiring at the age of three or four – these dogs can live
for up to 10 years in retirement. Contrary to popular perceptions,
their needs are the same as the average breed. Greyhounds make
extremely loyal pets for both individuals and families of all
ages, are gentle and adaptable and in terms of exercise will
be happy with a couple of short walks a day.
Those wishing to find out more about Perry Barr Retired Greyhound
Trust or providing a home for a greyhound should call Perry
Barr Greyhound Stadium on 0121 356 2324, homefinder Nicola on
01902 569 670, homefinder John on 01922 412 140. Alternatively,
the Retired Greyhound Trust cam be contacted on 0870 444 0673
or by visiting www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk.
The Retired Greyhound Trust was established in 1975 and since
then has found homes for nearly 25,000 dogs - formerly involved
in greyhound racing - across the UK.
For further editorial information or images please contact Daisy
Loyd / Graeme Buck at Camargue on 020 7636 7366.
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