Foster hound HARRY is looking for his forever home
Sweet boy HARRY joined us in November last year and has been able to spend several weeks in a local foster home with Makants volunteer Celine. Initially Harry experienced separation […]
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Foster hound TOM is looking for his forever home
Please share this post, help TOM find his forever home High energy hound TOM arrived with us back in kennels in November last year, and subsequently went into a foster […]
FOSTER HOUND TAYLOR NEEDS HIS FOREVER HOME
Having arrived with us last November handsome boy TAYLOR is our dog of the month for May. He has been lucky to spend 11 weeks so far in foster care […]
Update on rehomings 25.5.20
25.5.2020 We start the week with an update on rehomings. We are pleased to announce that, after much discussion, our Trustees have decided to restart the homing procedure to enable […]
**Kennels update – refurbishment**
We’ve some news to share of the refurbishment of the ‘overflow’ kennel block. You may remember that last year we lost two very special volunteers – Joe Bradford and Phil […]
Thank you Morrisons Swinton!
Our thanks go out today to staff and customers of the Swinton Morrisons store for their recent donation of dog food. Christine, Community Champion at the store, arranged the welcome […]
JAY IS HOMED!
We start the week the very best way with news of a homing and this time it’s … JAY! This lovely girl went into foster just before lockdown and we […]
*Technical problems*
Please be aware that we are still experiencing intermittent problems when replying to our e mails. If you’ve been in touch by e mail and not heard from us please […]
Foster girl ARK…an update
We’re pleased to share an update to share on Makants foster girl ARK today. Ark has been in foster with Makants volunteer Sue since the beginning of lockdown. She says: […]
Two new arrivals at kennels!
Today (13th May) we were pleased to welcome new arrivals WILLY and ROSE (brindle) to the rescue. We’re sure they will soon settle in, we hope to post regular updates […]
V.E. Day – 8th May
Being V.E. Day we thought today was an ideal time to share some photos featuring adopted Makants hounds looking rather patriotic. On our facebook page you can find more photos […]
Donation from Betty and Butch Pet Store
Today we send our grateful thanks to all staff and customers of the Manchester based Betty and Butch pet store. Over the Christmas period they organised pet photoshoots in store […]
ESK IS HOMED!
We have even more homing news to share with you today and this time it’s … ESK! This lovely lad went into foster care with Andrea just before the lockdown […]
BULLET IS HOMED!
We start today with more homing news and this time it’s…..Bullet! During lockdown young lad Bullet was able to go into a home with local foster carer Natalie. Earlier this […]
HOMING NEWS!
We start the week the very best way with news of a homing ….. and this time it’s PEARL! This gorgeous girl will live in the Timperley area with Margo […]
MAKANTS KENNELS IN LOCKDOWN
We’d like to share an update with you as it’s been 6 weeks now since we had to close the gates to visitors and volunteers. As you know some of […]
**DOG OF THE MONTH FOR MAY – TAYLOR **
Handsome ‘cow hound’ Taylor is our dog of the month for May. This handsome lad, full of enthusiasm and energy, arrived with us back in November last year and since […]
‘TWOPOINTSIX’ CHALLENGES
Foster hound ESK says ‘be sure to take a look at our facebook page for video evidence of the challenges we have been undertaking today!’ Many thanks to everyone who […]
*TWO POINT SIX CHALLENGE* RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY*
Our youngest fundraisers Sam and Aimee, are taking on the challenge to raise funds for the rescue and have chosen to do: 26 sit ups/press ups/star jumps/squats/lunges Run 26 laps […]
ZEUS is homed!
**Failed foster post!** Today we are pleased to announce that Makants volunteers Sue and son Oliver have now joined the ever growing ‘failed fosterers club’. They kindly offered to foster […]
Online Dog Show is a resounding success!
Our first online dog show has been a resounding success and helped raise much needed funds for the rescue. For a full list of category winners please see our facebook […]
Happy Easter Sunday
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter Sunday! Group walks being out of the question this year we thought we’d share a photo from the Easter 2018 social dog walk […]
BULLET
BULLET Lively young lad Bullet has been with us for five months now. He has settled well in kennels being popular among our volunteers, and enjoyed days out and weekend […]
PEGGY is homed!
Today we have more news of another homing to share, this time it’s ‘cuddle monster’ PEGGY! This sweet girl has found herself a home with Doreen and John in the […]
IN MEMORIAM – MARVIN
Yesterday we were devastated to receive the news that Makants hound MARVIN had passed away. Marvin arrived with us in Feburary 2017 and was adopted by Jo and Alicia in […]
MUFFIN is homed!
It’s only Tuesday and we have news of another homing to share, this time it’s MUFFIN! This sweet girl has found herself a home with Rebecca in the Stockport area. […]
TULLY is homed!
The best way to start the week is with news of an adoption and today we’re pleased to share news of TULLY! This lovely lad will now live with Katherine, […]
KENNELS UPDATE 5.4.20
UPDATE 5.4.20 Our kennels remain closed to volunteers at the moment. The majority of dogs (9 in total) are now being cared for in foster homes with trusted volunteers. All […]
ONLINE DOG SHOW
The kennel hounds have heard about the online dog show! Here’s Charlie with Siobhan today working together on his entries for the show …. I wonder what category they’re going […]
*ONLINE DOG SHOW * STARTS TODAY!
I think we can all agree that we all need a bit of a break from the crazy world we have found ourselves living in. We also need to raise […]
HOUNDS IN FOSTER CARE – REG
Foster carer Celine is feeling the benefit of daily walks with REG, it’s also helping him with new experiences in the big, wide world. Thank you Celine. www.makants.uk […]
HOUNDS IN FOSTER CARE – ZEUS
Kennel hound Zeus is settling well living with foster carers Sue and Oliver. Sue tells us he’s settled down into a routine, is enjoying his walks and going on lots […]
JACK has been homed!
We’ve some fabulous news to bring a smile to your face today – JACK has been homed! The lovely lad will live with Linton, Jill and Ashleigh in the Westhoughton […]
BILLY – IN MEMORIAM
Today we have very sad news to share of the loss of adopted Makants hound BILLY. Billy was fostered and then subsequently adopted in January 2017 by Kay and Roy, […]
Successful online Easter sale
Today we send out a very BIG ‘Thank You’ to everyone who took part in our recent online Easter sale. We’re so pleased to announce that the total raised was […]
HOUNDS ON FOSTER
As kennels is currently CLOSED to all visitors nine of our hounds have recently moved into foster care. Please see our facebook page for daily updates as they experience the […]
*KENNEL HOUNDS DAY SIX*
Harry has been showing his mischievous side by stealing toys today while Charlie looked on not overly impressed! Bullet discovered the best toy in the whole wide world – an […]
*KENNEL HOUNDS DAY FOUR*
We’re pleased to let you know another hound – HILLY – has gone into foster with regular volunteer Andy. This leaves 7 hounds in the kennels with Siobhan and Heather. […]
*KENNEL HOUNDS – DAY THREE*
Siobhan reports that all is well and here she is having a cuddle with Hilly and Pat (with lots of washing in the background!) www.makants.uk […]
*KENNEL HOUNDS – DAY TWO*
Siobhan tells us the kennel hounds went out three times today, and they made sure Alfie got his cuddles (with Heather). A difficult time for us all but at least […]
KENNEL HOUNDS UPDATE
Our thanks go out today to the many people who have come forward and offered foster homes for our kennel hounds. We have now placed ALL the hounds who we […]
Kennels update 23.3.20
We are so grateful to everyone who has kindly offered to foster a greyhound for us. We’re hoping to share photos of the hounds with you as often as we […]
Upcoming Easter sale
Our volunteers are working hard behind the scenes to bring you events to help keep us all connected whilst also raising much needed funds for the rescue. Our first event […]
Homing news!
We’ve something to lift your spirits, some fabulous homing news! This time it’s DAISY who will now live in the Burnley area with Wendy and John and canine companions Tilly […]
**NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF KENNELS**
**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – NOTICE OF CLOSURE** Well, we knew this day was coming but it was something we were desperately trying to avoid. Today we have to let you know […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Today we’re recognising all the hard working mothers out there – both human and hound. We thought we would share a photo of a very hard working hound Mum, JANET, […]
Kennels update 19.3.20
We’re all living in difficult times and at times like these the Makants volunteers always come up trumps. Our fundraising team, who are not able to raise funds face to […]
Kennels shop
Unfortunately our kennels shop is now CLOSED for the forseeable future. Please note we also cannot accept visitors to our kennels site, apart from our prearranged walking volunteers. Many thanks […]
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – CORONAVIRUS** PLEASE READ **
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – CORONAVIRUS** PLEASE READ ** It has been brought to our attention that two regular volunteer walkers are self isolating, having recently been in touch with others who […]
Fundraising at Haigh Woodland Artisan market
We had a good day fundraising at Haigh Hall today. It was quieter than usual but we’re glad people still came along to support us. Thanks to everyone who came […]
Fundraising in Farnworth town centre
Our fundraisers took over Farnworth town centre today and even managed to pop in and see Makants supporter Jess at Stroke of Genius too! Thanks to all our volunteers – […]
First Volunteer Information session
Today we held our first Volunteer Information session which was well attended. Thanks to volunteers Pat and Jo for running the session and to all those who attended – who […]
COCO is homed!
We’ve news of another homing ….. and this time it’s COCO! This lovely girl will live in the Blackpool area with Shirley, Chris and children. We send them our congratulations […]
new lad TULLY
This lovely lad, who only arrived with us at the end of February, was lucky to have a sleepover last weekend with local foster carers Claire and Chris. They tell […]
Mother’s Day gift idea
It’s now nearly two years since Siobhan and the ‘Makants Nine’ pups mum Janet spent several weeks together. They surely must qualify as two of the most hardworking mums you […]
Homing Number 400!
We’ve another homing to share with you today ….. and this one is extra special as it’s homing number 400! The hound in question is Max and he will live […]
CORONA VIRUS
*Coronavirus outbreak* In line with many other rescue establishments we would kindly ask that, if you are due to volunteer at the kennels, that you take responsibility for your own […]
Cheque presentation from Natwest Bolton Parklands staff
Last week we were visited by a group of staff from the Natwest Bolton Parklands centre. You may remember that during February they held a raffle for us as well […]
new girl ARK
It’s been so busy at kennels recently we’re not sure if we’ve introduced all our new hounds to you. Since the middle of February we’ve had MUFFIN, ZEUS, PEGGY, ARK […]
Fundraising in Leigh Town Centre
We had a fundraising team in Leigh Town centre today at the monthly Craft Fair. Many thanks to all our hardworking fundraisers and all those who came to see us, […]
New girl PEGGY
*We’ve got a cuddler in kennels!* New girl PEGGY, who arrived with us late February, loves to share cuddles with our volunteers as they’ve been finding out this week! If […]
BIRDY is homed!
We’re pleased to share some more homing news today… and this time it’s BIRDY! BIRDY, now known as LUCY, will live with fellow hound Eddie plus humans Barry and Janice. […]
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH – ROBBIE
Stunning brindle and white four year old kennel hound Robbie has been in our care since the summer of 2018. Robbie has recently successfully spent some weeks in a family […]
PADDY is homed!
We start the week with some great homing news … and this time it’s PADDY! PADDY now SANTOS will live in the Wigan area with humans Ian and Maria. He […]
Bents Garden centre event
If you’re visiting Bents Garden Centre this weekend (29 Feb/1 March) make sure you look out for us! We’re there both days with our fundraising stall with mountains of hand […]
Queen is homed!
This Friday we’ve news of a homing and this time it’s QUEEN! This lovely girl, know known as FLEUR, has found a home with Ute and Peter and three canine […]
Staff from Allianz to the rescue!
Some staff from Allianz answered our urgent call for more walking volunteers today. Here’s David, Damian, Suzanne and Matt with hounds Dylan Taylor Chuck. Many thanks to them all for […]
** FOSTER CARERS NEEDED**
** PLEASE SHARE** Could you be a foster carer for Makants? In order to help even more hounds into homes we are currently looking for foster carers to join our […]
Walkers visit on ‘charity’ days
We occasionally have companies contacting us requesting to walk the greyhounds on their ‘charity’ days. We’re always pleased to receive these enquiries as it gives us an opportunity to let […]
Indoor market success
Today we held a new fundraising event – our Indoor Market – and we’re pleased to say it was a resounding success! We send our thanks to Jan and Ken […]
NADIA IS HOMED!
We’ve some lovely homing news to share today … and this time it’s NADIA! This lovely girl, who only arrived just before Christmas, took no time at all charming our […]
BADGER – an update
Today we share an update on adopted Makants hound BADGER, who’s been in his forever home with Gina and Russ and canine companions Tara and Bud for four years now. […]
PARTY FOR PHEBY AND EMILY
This past weekend has seen a very special celebration for adopted Makants hound PHEBY. As you may remember Pheby (was Fire) arrived with us on the 16th February last year […]
BONGO has a home!
We’re pleased to start the week with news of a homing….and this time it’s BONGO! This lovely lad wasted no time bagging himself a lovely home with Makants hound GENT […]
INDOOR MARKET – 23 FEBRUARY – BOOTHSTOWN BRITISH LEGION
Next Sunday (23rd February) we will be holding our first Indoor Market at Boothstown British Legion from 12 noon. Entry is free and we can guarantee there are many bargains […]
HOUNDS LOOKING FOR HOMES
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Today we’re featuring all our hounds who are waiting for a home of their own this Valentine’s day. If you are looking for your soul mate we’d […]
TAYLOR is our featured hound this Valentine’s Day
Black and white ‘cow hound’ TAYLOR has been with us since November last year and last weekend he was lucky to spend time with local foster carers Claire and Chris. […]
FAMILY REUNION
We had a reunion at kennels last weekend involving BIRDY meeting a new arrival – which was in fact her daughter DAISY! You can see BIRDY checking out if it […]
IN MEMORIAM – ALBIE (was DAVID)
Last month we were deeply saddened to hear that eight year old adopted Makants hound Albie had sadly passed away, having suffered with osteosarcoma. His owner Elizabeth, a great supporter […]
Homing news
We’ve got some lovely homing news to share today… and this time it’s RORY! This striking lad, now known as ARNIE, only arrived with us at the beginning of January […]
INDOOR MARKET – 23.2.20 – BOOTHSTOWN BRITISH LEGION
Announcing an exciting new event and definitely a date for your diary! At our indoor market on the 23rd February we will have a fabulous selection of Men’s and Ladies […]
SOCIAL DOG WALK – CANCELLED
Due to the adverse weather conditions expected on Sunday (9.2.20) we have decided to cancel the Social Dog Walk for health and safety reasons. We will inform you of the […]
*This lad ‘nose’ he’s onto a good thing!*
We’ve homing news to share with you today … and this time it’s ZANE! This lovely lad, now called DAVE, has been homed in the Oldham area and will live […]
**GIVE THE GIFT OF KENNEL SPONSORSHIP**
Psst….it’s nearly February, that means it’s not long until Valentine’s Day! Have you thought about sponsoring a kennel here at Makants as a gift for your loved one? We have […]
Joe has a home!
We’ve some very special homing news to share today and this time it’s JOE! Joe, now known as ‘Jo Jo’ is living with failed fosterers Angela and Ian in the […]
REG dog of the month for FEBRUARY
Reg, who arrived with us on 17th January, is a friendly lad who has already had a weekend sleepover with local foster carers. They tell us he loves being cuddled […]
Visit from Jilly
On Saturday we met Jilly who is the Volunteer Organiser for the Student Union at Manchester Metropolitan University. Jilly is hoping to raise awareness for us at the University and […]
FUNDRAISING AT LEIGH CRAFT FAIR
We had a team of fundraisers in Leigh Town Centre today. Despite the blustery weather we had several customers to our stall and people interested in hearing more about greyhounds […]
Lottie has a home!
We’re pleased to share more homing news with you this morning and this time it’s LOTTIE! This sweet girl only arrived with us just before Christmas and wasted no time […]
Marsha has a home!
We’ve homing news to share this morning and this time it’s Marsha! Marsha, now Ivy, will live with Amanda and Jack Russell companion Milo in the Wigan area. We send […]
Social Dog Walk
Not long now until our next social dog walk which takes place on Sunday 9th February. Full details can be found on the poster, please note this walk is for […]
Upcoming Indoor Market
We’re holding our first Indoor Market on Sunday 23rd February at Boothstown British Legion, Victoria Street, M28 1HQ. The market starts at 12 midday until 4 pm and we’ll have […]
BULLET needs a home
Two year old friendly lad BULLET is still looking for his forever home. Since arriving in November this lucky boy has even enjoyed a sleepover and a day out with […]
ROSA is homed!
We start the week with news of a homing and this time it’s ROSA! This lovely girl, now known as PEGGY, will live with greyhound friend Syd and human Adele […]
FRIDAY FEATURE – CHUCK
Affectionate black boy Chuck arrived with us in September last year. Since Chuck has been with us he has really settled well in kennels and is always so affectionate towards […]
DEREK HAS A HOME!
We’ve some homing news to share with you today and this time it’s DEREK! This lovely hound, with the rather expressive ears, will now live with Nicola and Makants hound […]
SKYE now DELLA has a home!
We start the week and the new year with news of a homing and this time it’s SKYE! This lovely girl now lives with Margaret in the Worlsey area. SKYE […]
INDOOR MARKET – 23.2.20 – BOOTHSTOWN BRITISH LEGION
An exciting new event and definitely a date for your diary! At our indoor market on the 23rd February we will have a fabulous selection of Men’s and Ladies clothing […]
FRIDAY FEATURE – NADIA’S DAY OUT
New arrival, kennel hound NADIA, was lucky to enjoy a lovely day out earlier this week courtesy of our regular volunteers Julian and Justine. Even though it was a cloudy […]
JACK NEEDS A HOME
‘Cow hound’ Jackie, now known as Jack, is our young gentle giant who has been in a foster home two months now with David and his two dogs. During this […]