🌟WHAT SORT OF PEOPLE ADOPT A GREYHOUND FROM MAKANTS ?🌟
All sorts of people! People that are: SINGLE *COUPLES* FAMILIES *OLDER PEOPLE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN FLATS PEOPLE WHO WORK FULL TIME OR PART TIME PEOPLE WHO ARE […]
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🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We’ve more fabulous homing news to share with you today and this time its’ JEFFREY! Handsome JEFFREY is now living with Matt in the Halewood area. Matt tells […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We’ve homing news to share today and the lucky hound this time is ARTHUR! ARTHUR, who only arrived with us in the middle of November, is now living […]
🌟WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MAKANTS!🌟
Reggie is here to remind you that even if you aren’t in a position to adopt a greyhound, there are so many other ways you can support us: […]
KENNELS SHOP
A reminder that our kennels 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 […]
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟
As you may know we are partnered with the Pets at Home Horwich and Walkden stores and regularly receive donated items from them, and the Pets Foundation too. We […]
🌟A FOLLOW UP STORY🌟
It’s just over a year since MARTHA, our 700th greyhound, was homed and we thought you’d like to know how she’s getting on. MARTHA (formerly Jay Tee) was […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s GRANT! This lovely lad (now known as JIMMY) was adopted in […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 Our Friday Feature this week is also our dog of the month, GARETH. This handsome lad has been lucky to enjoy several days out with our […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
PRINCESS DOB 24.4.21 Stunning four year old PRINCESS joined us just before Christmas, on the 19th December 2025. PRINCESS has already spent some time in our home […]
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟 As you may know we are partnered with the Pets at Home Horwich and Walkden stores and regularly receive donated items from them, and the Pets Foundation […]
🌟DECEMBER HOMINGS🌟
Four lovely hounds found their forever homes in December and are living in the Southport, Liverpool, Bolton and Northwich areas. 💗SHELLEY 💗 💗TIGER LILY, now BAMBLE💗 💗RONNIE💗 💗THOMAS💗 […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
THOMAS, originally adopted in November, was unfortunately returned to us later that month. Through no fault of his own he found himself looking for a forever home once again. […]
🌟BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE🌟☃
🌟BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE🌟☃ That may be the case but it’s never stopped our wonderful walking volunteers from showing up! Consistently turning up for the greyhounds, no matter […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
💗ROSS💗 D.O.B. 4.1.19 (Soon to be) Seven year old ROSS arrived with us on the 9th December and is already settling in well, showing our volunteers what a […]
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2026🌟
💗GARETH💗 D.O.B. Oct 2020 5 year old GARETH arrived with us on the 10th March 2025. He was a little timid at first but settled in after a […]
*NEW YEAR’S EVE MESSAGE FROM SIOBHAN*
As we come to the end of another year I just wanted to reflect on 2025 and send my heartfelt thanks to you, our supporters. I am just so grateful […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’ve more homing news to share today – and this time it’s TIGER LILY! This lovely girl, now known as BRAMBLE, was homed before Christmas. She […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s RONNIE! This lovely lad was homed before Christmas and […]
DONATED ITEMS
Going forward into 2026 please note the items we can and cannot accept. WE CAN ACCEPT: *New, small items, suitable to be sold on our Auction page *New, or very […]
ADOPTION FOLLOW UP STORY
🌟EMMA AND SYDNEY🌟 We’ve a lovely follow up story to share with you today, our thanks to Deborah for sharing her adoption story with us. ‘After the passing […]
🌟UNWANTED GIFTS?🌟
🌟UNWANTED GIFTS?🌟 We know it’s a little sensitive but have you received any gifts which you can’t use? Would you like to re-gift them? Well why not donate them […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hounds and volunteers have been getting into the Xmas spirit this past week and we thought we’d share a few photos with you. Wishing you all a very […]
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! Our thanks to everyone who has donated treats, toys and food for the greyhounds in the run up to Xmas. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Thank you […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 We’ve a new arrival to introduce to you today, please meet ROSS.💗 Six year old ROSS arrived with us on the 9th December and is already […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟 Please note our kennels shop will be CLOSED on the following dates: Thursday 25th December Saturday 27th December Thursday 1st January Saturday 3rd January and […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 We’ve a new arrival to introduce to you today, please meet SUZY.💗 Three year old SUZY arrived with us on the 9th December and is already […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with more homing news – and this time it’s SHELLEY!💗 This sweet girl arrived with us last […]
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE🌟
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE🌟 Our sponsored ‘baubles’ appeal is running all throughout December, in memory of those loved pets no longer with us.💗 The tree is situated in our on site […]
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD🌟
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD🌟 NOTE NEW DATE OF FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER **A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HAND DRAWN PET PORTRAIT BY RENOWNED ARTIST ANGELA BANWELL** Very kindly […]
It’s our birthday today!
WE ARE 12! It’s hard to believe that Makants was founded by Siobhan with the first intake being just one dog and one slip lead, some 12 years ago! The […]
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD🌟
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD🌟 NOTE NEW DATE OF FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER **A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HAND DRAWN PET PORTRAIT BY RENOWNED ARTIST ANGELA BANWELL** Very kindly […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’ve more lovely homing news to share with you today and this time it’s LADY! Brindle LADY has now found her forever home with Heidi and […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s AMANDA!😍 This lovely girl only arrived with us in […]
🌟SANTA PAWS APPEAL🌟
PETS AT HOME WALKDEN AND HORWICH STORES From 1st to 24th December the Santa Paws appeal is taking place in Pets at Homes stores. Makants volunteers and hounds are […]
MAKANTS KENNEL SPONSORSHIP
AN IDEAL XMAS GIFT BE QUICK! ….Last date for posting certificates is the 16th December 2025 Struggling to think of a meaningful gift for a dog loving loved one this […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 This week we throw the spotlight on a recent new arrival in kennels, blue boy ARTHUR! This lovely three year old lad joined us on the […]
DONATIONS THE CURRENT SITUATION
🌟DONATIONS🌟 Whilst we are grateful to our supporters for donated items in the past we now find ourselves in a storage crisis at kennels. ALL our storage facilities are […]
AN IDEAL XMAS GIFT
Struggling to think of a meaningful gift for a dog loving loved one this Christmas? Have you thought about sponsoring a kennel at Makants? You can sponsor a kennel for […]
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE IN SENSORY GARDEN AT KENNELS🌟
You may remember that during August we had a sponsored ‘heart’ appeal on Patrick’s tree in our sensory garden to raise funds. At our Christmas fair we had […]
NAIL CLIPPING
Advance notice of our next clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 6th December, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. We would respectfully ask that anyone attends during this […]
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2025 🌟
💗JEFFREY💗 D.O.B. 1.9.21 Handsome four year old blue boy JEFFREY arrived with us on the 17th October, and soon settled in. This lovely lad is enjoying his walks […]
XMAS FAIR
We held another very successful Xmas fair today at Boothstown British Legion. Our thanks to everyone who came and supported us. We’re pleased to let you know that £4424.66 was […]
PETS FOUNDATION – SANTA PAWS APPEAL
We’re participating in the Pets Foundation’s Santa Paws Appeal once again this year. We’re being supported by both Horwich and Walkden Pets at Home stores. Please visit stores between 1st […]
🌟BLACK FRIDAY🌟
💗FRIDAY FEATURE💗 Today, being Black Friday, seems like an ideal opportunity to throw the spotlight on the black hounds we have in kennels. These lovely hounds are just […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟 Please note that, during preparations for our Xmas Fair, our kennels shop will be CLOSED on the following dates: Saturday 29th November 2025 AND Thursday […]
🌟DONATIONS🌟 the current situation
🌟DONATIONS🌟 Whilst we are grateful to our supporters for donated items in the past we now find ourselves in a storage crisis at kennels. ALL our storage facilities are […]
🌟CLIFFORD’S DAY OUT🌟
🌟CLIFFORD’S DAY OUT🌟 Last week recent new arrival CLIFFORD was lucky to enjoy a day out from kennels. He visited Astley Park in Chorley where he was so […]
*MAKANTS KENNEL SPONSORSHIP*
AN IDEAL XMAS GIFT Struggling to think of a meaningful gift for a dog loving loved one this Christmas? Have you thought about sponsoring a kennel at Makants? You can […]
MAKANTS CHRISTMAS FAIR 2025
MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE XMAS FAIR SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2025 **BOOTHSTOWN ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, VICTORIA STREET, WORSLEY M28 1HQ** Only a few days to go! We ‘d love to invite you […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’ve even more homing news to share with you today and this time it’s TONY! Young lad TONY, who is now known as BILLY, found a […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 The homings keep coming 🎉 and today we have news to share of the lovely CEE CEE! CEE CEE, now called LUNA, is now living in […]
MAKANTS CHRISTMAS FAIR 2025
MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE XMAS FAIR SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2025 **BOOTHSTOWN ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, VICTORIA STREET, WORSLEY M28 1HQ** Only a week to go! We ‘d love to invite you all […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
💗RONNIE💗 DOB 1.7.22 New arrival RONNIE is our Friday Feature this week. Three year old RONNIE arrived with us on the 12th November 2025. A lovely friendly […]
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY
Today, 19th November, is widely recognised as International Men’s Day. It is a day to highlight the challenges faced by boys and men at all stages of life, including issues […]
🌟Why adopt a greyhound through our rescue?🌟
🌟Why adopt a greyhound through our rescue?🌟 Makants Greyhound Rescue is a well established, independent and self funded rescue (founded in 2013) with over 700 greyhounds homed by us […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way with homing news, and this time it’s TRIGGER! Gentle giant TRIGGER, now known as FRED, has found his […]
RAISING AWARENESS EVENTS
Our thanks to everyone who came along to Jollye’s in Bolton or the Artisan Fayre in Walkden at the weekend. We really appreciate your support. Thanks to our hard working […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 💗CLIFFORD💗 Four year old handsome ‘red’ hound CLIFFORD joined us on the 4th November 2025. A playful boy, Clifford is settling in well and showing […]
*MAKANTS KENNEL SPONSORSHIP*
*MAKANTS KENNEL SPONSORSHIP* 🎄AN IDEAL XMAS GIFT🎄 Struggling to think of a meaningful gift for a dog loving loved one this Christmas? Have you thought about sponsoring a […]
🌟GARETH ENJOYS A DAY OUT🌟
🌟GARETH ENJOYS A DAY OUT🌟 Last week Gareth was lucky to enjoy a day out away from kennels with our volunteer Chris. They visited Astley Park in Chorley […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’ve even more homing news to share with you today, and this time it’s DYLAN! DYLAN only joined us in the middle of October and wasted […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’re starting the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s DOLLY! Now named DOTTIE ‘BOBBERS’ she is living in […]
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD FUNDRAISER🌟
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD FUNDRAISER🌟 Our next Name the Dog card will be taking place at 7 pm on Wednesday 12th November over on our facebook Auction facebook page. […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
A reminder that our kennels shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We are based […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 💗ALICE💗 6 year old Alice joined us in September and soon settled in. This lovely girl, even though she is six years old, is very fit […]
🌟HOMINGS DURING OCTOBER🌟
🌟HOMINGS DURING OCTOBER🌟 We’re pleased to let you know that SIX greyhounds were homed by us last month. It seems that word is getting out about greyhounds and what […]
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟 With our Christmas Fair only weeks away (30th November) we really need your help with donations! We are looking for donations of: 🔸CHOCOLATE […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We’ve more homing news to share this week and this time it’s QUEENIE! Lovely QUEENIE travelled to the Isle of Man for her forever home and […]
MAKANTS CHRISTMAS FAIR
🎄SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2025🎄 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! **BOOTHSTOWN ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, VICTORIA STREET, WORSLEY M28 1HQ** We ‘d love to invite you all to our Christmas Fair, […]
🌟TRUSTEES’ WEEK 3 -7 NOVEMBER 2025 🌟
🌟TRUSTEES’ WEEK 3 -7 NOVEMBER 2025 🌟 Makants Greyhound Rescue Registered charity No. 1161079 (Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales) This week is Trustees’ Week and […]
NAIL CLIPPING
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟 Advance notice of our next clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 8th November, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. Greyhounds only please. *We would […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s POPPY! POPPY only arrived with us in the middle […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
A reminder that our kennels shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We are based […]
🌟DUKE – DOG OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2025🌟
DUKE – DOG OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2025 Five year old DUKE joined us on 26th April 2025 and soon settled in. He enjoys his daily walks with our […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟 A reminder that our kennels shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We […]
😈👻💀HAPPY ‘HOWL A WEEN’!😈👻💀
Even though he’s far too lovely to ever be scary, here is GRANT trying his best this ‘Howl a ween’! Five year old GRANT joined us earlier in […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 The last of our new arrivals to introduce to you is blue girl AMANDA. AMANDA is four years old and joined us on the 18th October. […]
MAKANTS CHRISTMAS FAIR
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2025 **BOOTHSTOWN ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, VICTORIA STREET, WORSLEY M28 1HQ** We ‘d love to invite you all to our Christmas Fair, being held on Sunday 30th November […]
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟 With our Christmas Fair only weeks away (30th November) we really need your help with donations! We are looking for donations of: 🔸CHOCOLATE […]
NAIL CLIPPING
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟 Advance notice of our next clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 8th November, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. Greyhounds only please. *We would […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 A great way to start the week is with homing news – and this time it’s JACK! Lovely JACK is now living in the Urmston area […]
SPOOKY SIGHTHOUND SOCIAL DOG WALK
There were some really spooky happenings in Woodbank Park, Offerton this morning! Our social dog walk saw some spooktacular outfits, lots of humans and 46 hounds! Despite the soggy weather […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 We’ve another new arrival to introduce to you today, please meet TONY! This lovely lad, only two years of age, is the litter brother of Pele, […]
🌟SAFETY ADVICE🌟
🌟SAFETY ADVICE🌟 With the end of British Summer time at 2 am tomorrow, and with the dark nights ahead of us, we thought it was a good time to […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 In the spotlight for this week’s Friday Feature is recent new arrival, LADY. Four year old brindle LADY arrived with us on the 5th October and […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟 A reminder that our kennels shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 We’ve recently welcomed FIVE more new arrivals to Makants and today we’d like to introduce you to JEFFREY. Handsome blue boy JEFFREY arrived with us on […]
SIGHTHOUND SOCIAL DOG WALK
Please join us for a sighthound social dog walk being held in Woodbank Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport SK1 4JR Walk details:Date: Sunday 26th October 2025Time: Meet at 9.30 am […]
🌟VISIT FROM LOCAL COUNCILLORS🌟
🌟VISIT FROM LOCAL COUNCILLORS🌟 This weekend we were pleased to facilitate a visit from local councillors Jess Eastoe (Tyldesley/Mosley Common) and Chris Ready (Cabinet member, Communities and Neighbourhoods) They were […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 We’ve recently welcomed FIVE more new arrivals to Makants and today we’d like to introduce you to DYLAN. At only 2.5 years of age, sweet lad […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s SAL! This lovely girl, now named MAGGIE, is living […]
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟
🌟CHRISTMAS FAIR – DONATIONS NEEDED!🌟 With our Christmas Fair only weeks away (30th November) we really need your help with donations! We are looking for donations of: […]
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2025 **BOOTHSTOWN ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, VICTORIA STREET, WORSLEY M28 1HQ** We ‘d love to invite you all to our Christmas Fair, being held on Sunday 30th November […]
🌟WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MAKANTS!🌟
🌟WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MAKANTS!🌟 Makants supporter Moira was delighted to win this fabulous greyhound statue on our recent ‘Name the dog card’ event. These events are held at […]
🌟ADOPTED HOUND UPDATE🌟
🌟ADOPTED HOUND UPDATE🌟 ❤TY❤ Those supporters who have been following us a while will remember lovely big black lad TY. TY had an extended stay at the […]
NEW ARRIVAL
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟 Please welcome new arrival GRANT to Makants. This lovely five year old lad arrived with us on the 5th October and is doing well. He’s had […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way, with homing news, and this time it’s JOHN! This lovely lad is now living in the Warrington area […]
SIGHTHOUND SOCIAL DOG WALK
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Please join us for a sighthound social dog walk being held in Woodbank Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport SK1 4JR Walk details: Date: Sunday 26th October […]
RAISING AWARENESS THIS WEEKEND
RAISING AWARENESS THIS WEEKEND This weekend you can find our volunteers at THREE events taking place on Saturday 11th October: Chorley Market, Fazakerly Street, Chorley, craft stall from 10 am […]