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NEW ARRIVAL
Please welcome 5 year old beautiful fawn girl AUDREY to Makants. This lovely girl arrived with us on the 11th September and is settling in well. We’ll share more information […]
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 […]
REMEMBERING WITH LOVE
Today, 19th September, we remember Makants volunteer Joe Bradford who sadly passed away in 2019. Joe was dedicated to the rescue and his fondness for all the hounds really shone […]
KENNELS SHOP
📌STOP PRESS! Our 2027 calendar is now available in our shop, priced at just £10. We have limited stocks of these. Calendars are also available at our events and […]
NEW ARRIVAL🐍
Please welcome our latest new arrival, three year old blue girl NAGINI.💗 So much nicer than the snake that is Voldemort’s companion (Harry Potter connection) We did some […]
MAKANTS CALENDAR 2027 – available now!
Adopted Makants hound JOHNNY couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw he’s dog of the month for January 2027! 👀 Priced at just £10 the calendar is available, […]
HOMING NEWS
We’ve more homing news to share with you today and this time it’s LADY!💗 Lovely LADY, now known as NANCY, is living with Anne and Tony in the […]
NEW ARRIVAL
Please welcome 2.5 year old handsome brindle boy BRODI to Makants.💗 This lovely lad arrived with us on the 8th September and is settling in well. More information […]
HOMING NEWS
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s LEXI! Lovely LEXIE (she now has an extra E) arrived with […]
DONATED ITEMS
Whilst we are grateful for donated items we do have very restricted storage space at kennels which we need to manage. Here’s the items we CAN and CANNOT accept: WE […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2026
*ONLY TWO WEEKS TO GO!** 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 […]
NAIL CLIPPING AT KENNELS
There were lots of good boys and girls at our nail clipping session at kennels on Saturday. Our shop was very busy too with lots of dog coats sold and […]
HELLO FRIEND!
AL enjoyed time spent in our on site sensory garden this week and is looking forward to spending the weekend with his new friend!😍😂 photo Lauren Jones […]
VISIT FROM LUMI
Adopted Makants hound LUMI (was LADY) visited with her owner Emily at the weekend. LUMI has been in a home for over 6 months now and we’re told […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADDIE!
Today, 10th September, our lovely LADDIE celebrates his 7th birthday. As one of our longest staying residents he has built up quite a fan club over the years […]
NEW ARRIVAL
We’re pleased to introduce a new arrival to you today, please meet four year old DARVER (female) 💗 This lovely brindle girl arrived with us on the 3rd […]
MAKANTS 2027 CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Priced at just £10 the calendar is hot off the press and available, IN PERSON, from our kennels shop. Our address is: Makants Farm, Mort Lane, Tyldesley M29 8PF. The […]
NAIL CLIPPING
Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 12th September from11.30 am to 12.30 pm *We would respectfully ask that anyone attends […]
NEW ARRIVAL
We’re pleased to introduce a new arrival to you today, please meet three year old TY.💗 This lovely lad arrived with us on the 3rd September and has already […]
ATTENTION PLEASE!
REGGIE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT THE MAKANTS 2027 CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE! Priced at just £10 the calendar is hot off the press and available, IN […]
NEW ARRIVAL
We’ve a new arrival at kennels, please meet FLO who arrived with us on the 24th August 2026.😍 FLO is settling in well, is easy to walk and […]
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 PART TIME […]
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
💗LOU💗 Three year old LOU arrived with us on the 5th July 2026. Described by Siobhan as ‘really sweet’, LOU is a lovely friendly girl who is ready […]
NAIL CLIPPING – ADVANCE NOTICE
Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 12th September from11.30 am to 12.30 pm *We would respectfully ask that anyone attends […]
DANCER
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 3.5 year old DANCER joined us on the 8th June 2026 and has been our dog of the month for August. DANCER […]
28.8.26 RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY
This Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day we remember Patrick who passed away on 5th August 2021 and Gareth who passed away while still in our care, having been diagnosed with […]
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 […]
FRIDAY FEATURE
💗BRANSTON💗 4 year old BRANSTON arrived with us on the 28th July and has settled in well. BRANSTON spent some time in a home prior to arriving with […]
💗Lovely LOU💗
LOU is trying to get your attention! Three year old LOU arrived with us on the 5th July 2026. Described by Siobhan as ‘really sweet’, LOU is a […]
NATIONAL DOG DAY – 26TH AUGUST
Big lad TY was adopted in November 2023 having spent two years with us. Ty now lives with Rosemary and Bob in the Blackpool area – and wants for nothing! […]
NATIONAL DOG DAY – 26TH AUGUST
Today, being National Dog Day we are happy to share an adoption story (or two) with you. Our thanks to Christina who along with Richard, Oliver and Luke, adopted […]
SOUL AND MOTOWN FUNDRAISER
Friday 28th August 2026 Makants supporter – and dog lover – Linda Tonge has organised several Soul and Motown fundraising nights this year taking place at Boothstown British Legion. […]
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 […]
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 […]