Finding loving homes for Irish racing greyhounds

HUG is a registered charity based in Ireland which aims to find loving homes for retired Irish racing greyhounds and promote a positive image of the breed as pets throughout Ireland.

Every year, thousands of greyhounds enter the racing industry in Ireland, yet many are retired quite young due to injury or sheer lack of speed. While still healthy, vibrant dogs, they find themselves unwanted if they are not earning prize money. With a lifespan of between 12-14 years, every greyhound deserves a forever home to enjoy their retirement with comfort, dignity and companionship.

Greyhounds are calm, quiet and docile dogs who crave the comfort of a soft bed or couch almost as much as the company of their people. Affectionate and gentle natured, they soon bond with their adopted family, and easily adapt to life in a home.

HUG is run completely by a small team of dedicated volunteers who organise the day-to-day care and transport of the greyhounds, including liaising with trainers who wish to surrender dogs, arranging veterinary visits, coordinating transport logistics of dogs traveling to foster or forever homes, carrying out home visits, answering phone calls and email queries.