HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s TOBY. Lovely TOBY only arrived with us on the 29th July […]
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GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026
Our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026 will be taking place on Sunday 27th September 2026. The walk this year is again […]
DANCER
3.5 year old DANCER joined us on the 8th June 2026 and is our dog of the month for August. DANCER is a lovely boy who walks well […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
CASH DOB July 2022 4 year old CASH arrived with us on the 22nd July 2026. Cash is a larger boy and has settled in well, showing us what a […]
AUGUST IS REMEMBRANCE MONTH AT MAKANTS
During the month of August we plan to remember the hounds we have loved and lost – and other pets no longer with us. Thanks to those of you […]
WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY!
Today, 19th August, is World Photography Day. The day aims to honour the art, craft, science, and history of photography, encouraging photographers worldwide to share their work. Our talented in […]
TONGUE OUT TUESDAY
This week we’ve chosen AL as the subject of our Tongue Out Tuesday photo. We think it’s a pretty impressive effort on his part but we’re more concerned that […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026
Our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026 will be taking place on Sunday 27th September 2026. The walk this year is again […]
HOMING NEWS
We’ve more August homing news to share with you today and this time it’s ELENA! Now known as STAR she is living in the Kirkham area with Hollie, […]
DANCER’S DAY OUT
DANCER, our dog of the month for August, was lucky to enjoy a day out at the beginning of the week (when it was cooler) with experienced volunteer Lisa. […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗SKIPPY💗 Four year old SKIPPY arrived with us on the 21st June 2026 and soon settled in. A friendly boy, SKIPPY is smaller in stature for a male […]
NAIL CLIPPING
Our next clipping session takes place at kennels on Saturday 15th August 2026, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. Greyhounds only please. *We would respectfully ask that anyone attends […]
NEW ARRIVAL
💗BRANSTON💗 Four year old BRANSTON arrived with us on the 28th July 2026. This lovely lad is settling in well and certainly hasn’t got himself into a ‘pickle’ 😂 He […]
❓THINKING OF ADOPTING A GREYHOUND❓
Makants Greyhound Rescue is a well established, volunteer led, independent and self funded rescue (founded in 2013) with over 770 greyhounds homed by us to date. If you’re […]
💗AUGUST IS REMEMBRANCE MONTH AT MAKANTS💗
During the month of August we plan to remember the hounds we have loved and lost – and other pets no longer with us. Thanks to those of […]
☀HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS☀
PLEASE do take extra care over the next few days as temperatures are set to rise once again. Greyhounds, as we know, are very sensitive to extremes in […]
NEW ARRIVAL
💗JAMES💗 DOB Nov 2020 Five year old JAMES arrived with us on the 22nd July 2026. He has settled in well and has been described as a ‘big sloth’ due […]
NAIL CLIPPING
We are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast but hope to have our next clipping session at kennels on Saturday 15th August 2026, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. […]
HOMING NEWS
We’ve more homing news to share with you today – and this time it’s BABS! Babs arrived with us in June and wasted no time finding herself a […]
KENNEL SPONSORSHIP – AN IDEAL GIFT!
Have you thought about sponsoring a kennel at Makants? It’s an ideal gift for any dog lover.💗 You can sponsor a kennel for 3 months (£15), 6 months […]
HOMING NEWS
We’ve the first of our August homings to share with you today – and this time it’s MO! MO only arrived with us in June and wasted no […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗ALICE💗 D.O.B. 24.9.19 6 year old Alice joined us in September last year and soon settled in. This lovely girl, even though she is six years of age, […]
NEW ARRIVAL
💗LEXI💗 Four year old LEXI arrived with us on the 22nd July 2026. It’s still very early days for this girl but she is settling in well. […]
REMEMBERING PATRICK
❤Today, 5th August, we remember our much loved Makants hound PATRICK who passed away on this day in 2021, having been with us in kennels for five years. […]
JULY HOMINGS
We’re pleased to say we had FIVE homings during July. Now happily in their forever homes in the Skelmersdale, Stretford, Stockport and Bury areas are: 💗ISABEL 💗LOLA now […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026
Our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026 will be taking place on Sunday 27th September 2026. The walk this year is again […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s YOGI! Lovely brindle YOGI is now living with canine pals Lucy […]
NEW ARRIVAL
Six year old LADY arrived with us on the 22nd July 2026. It’s still very early days for this girl but she is settling in well. We’ll have […]
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2026
💗DANCER💗 (DOB 1.11.22) 3.5 year old DANCER joined us on the 8th June 2026 along with his brother MO. DANCER is a lovely boy who walks well on […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗LOU (female)💗 D.O.B. 3.7.23 Three year old LOU arrived with us on the 5th July 2026. Due to the recent heatwave she hasn’t yet experienced as much of […]
KENNELS SHOP
NEW IN! Bandanas, martingale and house collars. Lots of lovely combinations, we’re just showing a small selection of the range available here. Bandanas just £5, house collars £12 […]
💗AUGUST IS REMEMBRANCE MONTH AT MAKANTS💗
❤On 5th August we will remember our much loved Makants hound PATRICK who passed away on this day in 2021, having been with us in kennels for five years. Patrick […]
NEW ARRIVAL!
💗CASH💗 We’ve a new arrival to introduce to you today, handsome 4 year old white and black boy CASH, who arrived with us on the 22nd July 2026. […]
TONGUE OUT TUESDAY
DANCER is our Tongue Out Tuesday photo this week. However, he’s more bothered that someone seems to have stolen his ears! He was sure he unpacked them, please […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s LUNA! Now known as IDGIE (explanation coming later) she is living […]
GREYHOUND MYTHS
MYTH: ‘a commonly believed but false idea’ We thought we’d bring attention to a commonly believed myth that greyhounds aren’t suitable to live with children. Greyhounds are actually […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗REGGIE💗 D.O.B. 5.1.20 Now 6 years old, REGGIE arrived with us in April 2024. REGGIE is a very loving dog and we’ve found him to be a very […]
FUNDRAISING TOTAL
You may remember a group of Makants volunteers and friends recently climbed Snowdon raising funds for the rescue. We’re pleased to announce that just under £3,000 (£2,986) has […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s DIVO! DIVO has been adopted by Eleanor and Joe who live […]
GREYHOUND MYTHS
MYTH: ‘a commonly believed but false idea’ We thought we’d bring attention to a commonly believed myth that greyhounds ‘need a lot of exercise’ when in fact nothing […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗SKIPPY💗 (male) D.O.B. 12.5.22 Four year old SKIPPY arrived with us on the 21st June 2026. SKIPPY is on the smaller side for a male, and is an […]
FUNDRAISING FOR MAKANTS
Makants volunteer Bex is certainly undertaking an impressive challenge to raise funds for her chosen charities – Makants and Sjogren’s UK. Starting on 26th July Bex is cycling from […]
NEW ARRIVAL
💗LOU (female)💗 Three year old LOU arrived with us on the 5th July 2026. Due to arriving in the midst of the heatwave she hasn’t really been out on […]
DONATION FROM BURGESS PET CARE
As winners of the Burgess Greyhound and Lurcher takeover promotion earlier this year we were delighted to receive two pallets of dog food last week. Once unloading was […]
CANCELLED EVENT
Please note that, due to the current heatwave, we have cancelled our planned event at Pets at Home, Walkden this Sunday 19th July. This is due to the high temperatures […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s LOLA! Lovely Lola is now known as Silky and is living […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
DANCER DOB 1.11.22 3.5 year old DANCER joined us on the 8th June 2026. He’s the brother of new arrival MO. DANCER is a lovely boy who walks well on […]
MEET A GREYHOUND EVENT
We have planned another of our ‘Meet a Greyhound’ events which will take place at kennels on: Saturday 1st August 2026 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm […]
JUNE ADOPTIONS
June was a great month for adoptions with SIX hounds finding their forever homes in the Stockport, Northenden, Bolton, Liverpool, and Denton areas. 💗SWALLOW, now WILLOW 💗JOEL 💗DAN […]
RESIDENTIAL HOME VISIT
Last week Sharon, one of our volunteers, visited Lakeview residential home in Leigh along with her adopted Makants hound, Gilly. Sharon says: ‘Gilly worked his magic being gentle […]
HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS
PLEASE do take extra care over the next few days as temperatures are set to rise once again. Greyhounds, as we know, are very sensitive to extremes in temperature. […]
SNOWDON FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE
A team of 20 Makants volunteers will be tackling Snowdon this coming Sunday 12th July. Adopted Makants hound Millie has been in training for this event over the […]
TONGUE OUT TUESDAY
💗AL💗 Here’s AL this Tongue Out Tuesday, looking a little goofy too!🤪 AL is our dog of the month and is such a gorgeous lad who is […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s ISABEL! ISABEL is now living with Rik and fellow hound Wilbur […]
ATTENTION PLEASE
Due to the forecasted hot weather next weekend we have decided to CANCEL Saturday’s nail clipping session (11th July). We hope to reschedule for the 18th July and […]
TYLDESLEY CARNIVAL DOG SHOW
We had a lovely time at Tyldesley carnival today and are pleased to announce the winners of our dog show: BEST IN SHOW: HOLLY, Crossbreed RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: MAGGIE, […]
YOUR ATTENTION …. AND A DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
We’re so pleased to announce the total raised at our Summer Fair and Dog Show Last Sunday was: 🎉£5637.36 🎉 What an amazing amount! We’d like to […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗MO💗 D.O.B.1.11.22 3.5 year old MO joined us on the 8th June 2026. He’s a lovely boy who is quiet in kennels, walks well on the lead and […]
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
AL💗 Handsome 3.5 year old AL arrived with us on the 9th May 2026. AL loves to see the volunteer walkers and walks well on the lead. […]
DONATED ITEMS
JUST A REMINDER … As you may know we are partnered with the Pets at Home Horwich and Walkden stores and regularly receive donated items from them, and […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s LACY! Now known as PENNY, she is living with Makants volunteer […]
MAKANTS SUMMER FAIR AND DOG SHOW
Wow, what an afternoon! Thanks so much to EVERYONE who came along to our event this afternoon on Mosley Common. The weather was just perfect for a dog show and […]
*MAKANTS SUMMER FAIR AND DOG SHOW 2026*
Express is here to remind you! *MAKANTS SUMMER FAIR AND DOG SHOW 2026* SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 2026 Sponsored by Travall and Gary and Kirsty Lowden Being held […]
HOMING NEWS
We’ve more homing news to share with you and this time it’s BOYO! BOYO was adopted at the weekend and is now living with Lurcher pal Reevo and his […]
WHAT SORT OF PEOPLE ADOPT A GREYHOUND FROM MAKANTS?
All sorts of people that’s what! People that are: SINGLE *COUPLES* FAMILIES *OLDER PEOPLE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN FLATS PEOPLE WHO WORK FULL TIME OR […]
HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS
PLEASE do take extra care over the next few days as temperatures are set to soar to unprecedented levels! Greyhounds, as we know, are very sensitive to extremes in temperature. […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s ANGEL! Having been returned to us earlier this year due to […]
TONGUE OUT TUESDAY
This week it’s REGGIE who is doing his best Tongue Out Tuesday impression. Quite an impressive tongue, we think the hot weather had something to do with it! ☀ […]
*MAKANTS SUMMER FAIR AND DOG SHOW 2026* NEXT SUNDAY!
Sponsored by Travall and Gary and Kirsty Lowden Being held once again on Mosley common – M29 8PR – on Sunday 28th June from 11 am to 4 pm […]
WILL YOUR DOG WIN BEST IN SHOW AT OUR UPCOMING MAKANTS DOG SHOW?
📍SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026 – Mosley common – M29 8PR – from 11 am to 4 pm with the dog show starting at 12 noon 📍DOG SHOW DETAILS: […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
This week we are throwing the spotlight onto not one, but four of our greyhounds, looking for homes. 🔸AL 🔸TED 🔸DIVO 🔸ISABEL Arriving with us during April and […]
NEW ARRIVALS!
We’ve two new arrivals to introduce to you today, brothers DANCER and MO.💗 These 3.5 year old lads arrived with us on the 8th June and are settling […]
MAY HOMINGS
Last month three of our hounds – Ruby, Marshall and Otto – found their forever homes 😍 RUBY – is now living in Ripponden Yorkshire with Yvonne and […]
MAKANTS DOG SHOW AND SUMMER FAIR – 28 JUNE 2026
*Sponsored by TRAVALL and Gary and Kirsty Lowden* Being held once again on Mosley common – M29 8PR – on Sunday 28th June from 11 am to 4 […]
TONGUE OUT TUESDAY
Here’s ISABEL getting your attention with her best ‘Tongue Out Tuesday’ look! This lovely girl, who arrived with us in April, is looking for her forever home. You […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s DAN! Young lad DAN is now living with Tracy in the […]
BOTTLE BAGS NEEDED!
Our thanks to everyone who has donated bottles for our fundraising stall at our Summer Fair. Due to your generosity we now have all that we need. However, […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
TED our dog of the month for June is here to remind you he’s still on the look out for his forever home. 🔸Suitable for first time greyhound […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’ve more homing news to share with you today and this time it’s JOEL! JOEL is now living in the Northenden area with Michael, Tracey and Liv. They tell us: […]
*HOMING NEWS*
SWALLOW, now known as WILLOW has been adopted and is living with Gemma, Richard, Eva and Joseph in the Stockport area. The family tell us that ‘she is settling so […]
KENELS SHOP
Our shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We are based on Mort Lane, Tyldesley, M29 […]
World Pet Memorial Day
*WORLD PET MEMORIAL DAY* The second Tuesday in June is widely recognised as World Pet Memorial Day. It’s a day to honour and celebrate the lives of those […]
SOUL AND MOTOWN FUNDRAISER
Friday 26th June 2026 Makants supporter – and dog lover – Linda Tonge has organised several Soul and Motown fundraising nights this year taking place at Boothstown British Legion. […]
NEW ARRIVAL
4 year old blue girl LOLA joined us on the 23rd May 2026. Already showing herself to be an affectionate girl who walks well on the lead, she […]
WorkerBee Market dog show
We’re pleased to announce the winners of our recent dog show, held in Reddish on 30th May: Best in Show – WINSTON Reserve Best in Show – BUFFY Prettiest Girl […]
NAIL CLIPPING – Saturday 6th June 2026
Advance notice of our next clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 6th June 2026, 11.30 to 12.30 pm at kennels. Greyhounds only please. *We would […]
Dog of the month for June 2026
❤TED ❤ 5 year old TED arrived with us on the 9th May 2026. He has settled in well and is showing us already what a gentle and […]
NAME THE DOG CARD FUNDRAISER
Our next Name the Dog card will be taking place at 7 pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 over on our Auction facebook page. At only £5 per guess […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
❤AL❤ Handsome 4 year old AL arrived with us on the 9th May 2026. AL loves to see the volunteer walkers and walks well on the lead. He […]
CAN YOU HELP?
With our Summer Fair and Dog Show less than 5 weeks away we are now looking for your help with some donated items. We are asking for bottles […]
MORE HOMING NEWS
We’re pleased to share more homing news with you and this time it’s OTTO! Otto, now known as Otis is living with John and Kirsten and their greyhound Duke […]
HOMING NEWS!
We’ve some lovely homing news to share with you this Bank Holiday Monday, and this time it’s MARSHALL. Marshall was adopted on Saturday and will live with Makants […]
WORKER BEE MARKET AND DOG SHOW
Next Saturday, 30th May, why not come along to the Worker Bee event at the Houldsworth Arms, Broadstone Road, Reddish? (SK5 7AE) Promising to be a great day […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
❤YOGI❤ 4 year YOGI joined us on the 23rd April 2026. A timid boy, he walks well on the lead when out with our walking volunteers. He […]
MAKANTS DOG SHOW AND SUMMER FAIR – 28 JUNE 2026
*Sponsored by TRAVALL and Gary and Kirsty Lowden* Being held once again on Mosley common – M29 8PR – on Sunday 28th June from 11 am to 4 pm […]
MAKANTS DOG SHOW AND SUMMER FAIR
ADVANCE NOTICE! Sunday 28th June 2026 – 11 am to 4 pm on Mosley common, M29 8PR Sponsored by Travall and Gary and Kirsty Lowden Fun Dog Show event with […]
🐾RESCUE DOG DAY🐾
Today, 20th May is National Rescue Dog Day, a day to highlight the incredible value of rescue dogs and the joy they bring to our lives. We caught […]
🌹SENSORY GARDEN🌷
Work continues on our on site Sensory Garden and we send our thanks to volunteer Martin for completing the flagged area recently, which we know was very hard work. […]
CAN YOU HELP?
With our Summer Fair and Dog Show less than 6 weeks away we are now looking for your help with some donated items. We are asking for bottles of any […]
NEW ARRIVAL
We’ve another new arrival to introduce to you today – on Tongue Out Tuesday – black and white lad AL! Four year old AL arrived with us on the 9th […]