Volunteer with GRWE and make a real difference...
Julie Saunders, 20/07/2010
GRWE is a national charity and the largest independent greyhound and lurcher rescue organisation in the UK. We find caring, permanent homes for over 800 greyhounds and lurchers each year. However we could not do this without the support of our valued volunteers, all of whom play a central role in our rescue and rehoming work by donating their time, skills and energy to support the charity.
We currently have a number of voluntary roles throughout the UK, with lots of opportunities to build new skills, meet new people and gain valuable experience, while volunteering with a national animal welfare charity.
Please take a look at our volunteer page, and if you think you have relevant experience and time to dedicate to one of these roles please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
As a GRWE volunteer, you really will be making a difference!
Seeking volunteers!
Daisy Kay-Taylor, 16/07/2010
Volunteer with GRWE and make a real difference!
GRWE is a national charity and the largest independent greyhound and lurcher rescue organisation in the UK. We find caring, permanent homes for over 900 greyhounds and lurchers each year. However we could not do this without the support of our valued volunteers, all of whom play a central role in our rescue and rehoming work by donating their time, skills and energy to support the charity.
We currently have a number of voluntary roles throughout the UK, with lots of opportunities to build new skills, meet new people and gain valuable experience, while volunteering with a national animal welfare charity.
Please take a look at our volunteer page and, if you think you have relevant experience and time to dedicate to one of these roles, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
As a GRWE volunteer, you really will be making a difference!
Skippy update
Daisy, 11/07/2010
Skippy has seen the vet and the news is good!
He has responded well to the antibiotics, his infection has cleared up and he will make a full recovery.
This is such wonderful news. Skippy has been through so much in his short life and if left untreated his condition would have meant a certain death.
His final bill is pretty huge so a big thank you to everyone who has responded with such kindness and generosity to our appeal for help with Skippy's veterinary costs - your support is very much appreciated!
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Greyhound saves another's life
Rebecca Burns, 21/05/2010
A pair of GRWE greyhounds recently became more than just companions when one saved the other's life, highlighting how important it is to have access to life saving canine blood donations.
When Solo retired from racing, fellow GRWE hound Crystal adopted a companionship role with him and helped him to adjust to life away from the tracks. When Solo became unwell, however, Crystal ended up becoming his life line.
X-rays revealed that he had a blockage in his intestines and, after surgery to remove the obstruction, he developed a clotting complication and became critically ill - desperately needing a life-saving blood transfusion.
Help came in the form of his trusty canine friend Crystal, who was found to be a good blood match. She successfully donated 450ml of her blood to Solo - and after a few more days of intensive treatment he was well enough to return home.
Solo was lucky to have a companion with the right blood match - but not all greyhounds or other dogs are so fortunate.
Many vets are now trying to compile registers of owners who would be willing to allow their pets to become blood donors for when such emergencies arise. If you are interested, please contact your vet for further details.
A day in the life of GRWE
Belinda McCarthy, 02/02/2010
A day in the life of a GRWE volunteer…. on a GRWE transport run
On Saturday 16th January 2010, I was privileged enough to be invited along on a ‘transport run’ by Jan Lake, Chair of Trustees. On this particular day, several of the regional GRWE teams were co-ordinating a number of vehicles to collect, deliver and onward transport a large number of dogs which were in desperate need of rescue and safe kennelling – not to mention the love, care and dedication to understanding their needs and helping match them with their forever homes.
Not only was it fascinating to see the hard work, commitment and total organisation that goes into these trips, it proved to be a real eye-opener into what the GRWE teams have to deal with on a daily basis. Although I have two GRWE hounds reclining lazily at home on my sofa, Manuka and Duke (now called Sirius), nothing really brings home the reality of what the organisation has to deal with until you see it at work at the sharp end.
Not everyone, of course, has the opportunity to see GRWE at work. That’s why I thought I’d share my ‘daily diary’ to give you a feel of the sights, sounds and experiences of the day.
To read my diary of the day please click here.
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