Foster a Greyhound. Change a Life.
Give a retired racing greyhound a safe place to land while they learn about life as a much-loved pet and prepare for their forever home.
APPLY TO FOSTER →You don't have to adopt to change a greyhound's life.
Foster carers are a crucial part of the Hounds in Homes rehoming process. By opening your home temporarily, you give a greyhound the opportunity to rest, learn, decompress and discover what life outside racing can be like.
Foster care also allows us to understand each greyhound's personality, needs and quirks so we can work towards finding the right forever home.
A foster home can be the bridge between a greyhound's past and their future.
Foster care is about giving them time.
Many retired racing greyhounds have never experienced the everyday things we take for granted. A home, a sofa, stairs, household noises, different surfaces and being part of a family can all be new experiences.
A foster carer gives a greyhound the opportunity to experience these things in a safe and supported environment.
You don't need to know everything before you start. We learn alongside you and provide support throughout the foster journey.
It isn't always easy — and that's okay.
Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but we believe in being honest about what it involves. Every greyhound is different and some may need more patience, time and support than others.
Be patient
Some greyhounds settle quickly. Others need more time to understand their new surroundings and feel safe.
Be observant
Your observations help us understand the greyhound and make better decisions about their future home.
Be prepared
Fostering requires time, commitment and a willingness to learn. We will support you along the way.
What we provide
We don't expect our foster carers to provide everything themselves. Hounds in Homes supplies the basic equipment needed to get your foster greyhound settled.
From application to foster care
We take the time to make sure fostering is suitable for you, your household and the greyhound.
Read
Read our foster carer guidelines and greyhound fact sheet before making your decision.
Apply
Complete our foster carer application form.
Meet
Meet a greyhound so we can help make sure the match is suitable.
Home Check
We check that your home, yard and fencing provide a safe environment.
Foster
Welcome your foster greyhound and receive ongoing support from Hounds in Homes.
Start by reading our Foster Carer Guidelines
Our guidelines explain what to expect, how to prepare your home and what is involved in caring for a greyhound.
READ THE GUIDELINES →Open your home. Change a life.
If you've read the information and think fostering could be right for you, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY TO FOSTER →