We’ve more homing new to share and this time it’s MANNIE! Stunning MANNIE arrived with us in October and wasted no time in finding himself a home. He now […]
*HOMING NEWS*
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*Fundraising walk for Cancer Research 5th December*
*PAWS FOR PAM* FUNDRAISING WALK FOR CANCER RESEARCH Today’s fundraising walk for Cancer Research was a fantastic success with 51 hounds and over 100 humans in attendance. With our volunteers […]
*Fundraising 5th December*
Volunteer Dave held his end of drive sale in Tyldesley today, raising money for the rescue. It was very well attended by both human and hound and we’d like to […]
NEW ARRIVALS
Three new hounds arrived with us last week. They are: Presley (brindle), Hogan (black) and Vic (fawn). Welcome to the Makants family lads! photo credits Shilpa Grewal www.makants.uk […]
*HOMING NEWS*
Beautiful MIDNIGHT (now BEAUTY) has been homed! She will live with Makants hound BOB (was James) in the West Houghton area with Valerie and Stuart. Valerie tells us […]
Fundraising 4th December
Thanks to everyone who came along to support us at the #workerbeemarket market in Bramhall today. The weather was rather challenging but it was lovely to see local supporters join […]
Fundraising for Cancer Research
This Sunday, 5th December, a group of volunteers are holding a fundraising walk for Cancer Research with a SIGHTHOUND ONLY walk setting off from the Moorings Public House, 2 Quayside […]
*PET BLOOD BANK*
We are pleased to be hosting a Pet Blood Bank session in a mobile unit at Makants on Saturday 22nd January 2022 from 10 am. If you’d like to know […]
*THANK YOU*
Today we send out a BIG Thank You to Makants supporter Lexi and her employer Yappy.com for their recent generous donations to our rescue. As you can see we received […]
Fundraising Sunday 5th December
Makants volunteer Dave will be holding his ‘end of drive sale’ this Sunday 5th December at 13 Heathfield Drive, Tyldesley from 10 am raising funds for Makants. www.makants.uk […]
Fundraising this Saturday 4th December
We are pleased to be returning to the Worker Bee market in Bramhall this Saturday 4th December raising funds for our rescue. See attached poster for details. www.makants.uk […]
Fundraising this Saturday 4th December
FUNDRAISING UPDATE **DUE TO THE EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS FORECAST TODAY WE HAVE DECIDED NOT TO ATTEND THE GOLBORNE XMAS FAIR** www.makants.uk We are pleased to have a fundraising stall at […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to share more homing news with you today and this time it’s BONNY! BONNY arrived with us in the middle of October and wasted no time finding […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We have lovely news to share today, DIEGO has been homed! This lucky lad will now live with Ajit and Julie in the Billinge area and already has amassed a […]
*CORONAVIRUS UPDATE*
In line with Government regulations we are just reminding you that face coverings are now mandatory in our shop area during opening times on THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Disposable facemasks and […]
**XMAS FAIR ROUND UP**
What a fantastically successful Xmas Fair we had today! Thanks so much to everyone who volunteered on the day, attended, donated, created or baked – you all helped to make […]
*BLACK FRIDAY*
Today being ‘Black Friday’ we thought it was a good time to throw the spotlight on our lovely black hounds who are waiting for their forever homes. We know […]
*FUNDRAISING EVENTS*
Life is certainly getting very busy for our fundraising team in the lead up to Christmas! The team are fundraising at THREE events next weekend (27/28 November) and they are: […]
Christmas Fair – 28th November
Our Makants Christmas Fair takes places next Sunday 28th November at Boothstown British Legion from 11 am to 3 pm. New this year is our ‘Greyhounds Galore’ stall with everything […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We have great news to share with you today, LEONE has been homed! This lovely girl, now named MILLIE, will live with Carole and Stephen. They tell us that Millie […]
STORM
STORM just wants you to know how handsome he is! Our black hounds just gleam in the sunlight and, as we all know, black does go with everything! STORM arrived […]
Visitors to kennels shop
We had some lovely visitors to the onsite kennels shop today, MAX, PARKER and MARLOW are shown here modelling their new coats. Our shop is open on Thursday from 10 […]
We’re branching out!
As a new venture we have selected hand knitted coats and craft items in two garden centres in the Leyland and Haydock areas. The venues are Clipsley Pets & […]
*FRIDAY FACE* *JACK*
Gentle Jack joined us at the beginning of September and has settled in well. On his walks he’s met many different breeds of dog without any problems at all […]
*THANK YOU*
Today we’d love to send out a MASSIVE ‘Thank You’ to artist Angela Banwell. Recently, Angela donated the most wonderful piece of art which we were able to use […]
*PET BLOOD BANK*
We are pleased to be hosting a Pet Blood Bank session in a mobile unit at Makants on Saturday 22nd January 2022 from 10 am. If you’d like […]
*Fundraising for Cancer Research*
*Fundraising for Cancer Research* In a change to our usual fundraising, this time we are raising funds for Cancer Research as a way of showing support to our dear […]
GOTCHA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Today, 14th November, marks the first ‘gotcha’ day for stunning friendly boy Robbie. Robbie was with us in kennels for two years before finding his forever home with Kevin, […]
LONG TERM FOSTER HOUND *KING* UPDATE
KING an older lad arrived with us, having spent his entire life in kennels, at the age of 10 in September last year. He soon after went into foster […]
KENNEL SPONSORSHIPS
A Kennel Sponsorship would make someone an ideal Christmas gift! Full details can be found on our website or on this link: Kennel Sponsorship – Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W […]
GIFTED ARTWORK
As you may remember very sadly our long term kennel hound PATRICK passed away in August this year. In September we received, as a complete surprise, this wonderful artwork […]
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Our Christmas Fair takes place this month on Saturday 28th November at the British Legion in Boothstown. We will have many different stalls including: crafts, home made cakes, doggie deli, […]
*A WEEK IN THE MAKANTS WORLD*
You may wonder what goes on behind the scenes at kennels and in the wider Makants world so we thought we’d do a little ’round up’ of last week, just […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to share homing news with you today, and this time it’s DENNIS! This lovely lad who arrived with us during the Summer is now living with Lisa […]
*AUCTION OF ORIGINAL PAINTING BY ANGELA BANWELL*
A reminder that an Auction is underway over on our dedicated Auction facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187151075121472/ We have an amazing original painting donated by Angela Banwell currently on offer on […]
*THANK YOU*
Today we send our thanks to staff and customers of the Pets at Home, Horwich store. They very kindly filled the instore donation bin – again! Thanks to all […]
WINNIE
Beautiful WINNIE arrived with us earlier this year and is sadly still looking for her forever home. Winnie is a very friendly and affectionate girl who absolutely loves people, […]
*EVE*
We’ve great news to share regarding foster hound EVE. EVE went to live with Chris and Anna Marie and their two hounds Otis and Nadia a year ago. Having […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to let you know that JEAN has been homed! Jean arrived with us at the end of August and has now found herself a lovely home with Ann […]
*UPDATE ON FLASH*
You may remember kennel hound FLASH recently underwent surgery on a blocked salivary gland. We’re pleased to update you and let you know that Flash is recovering well and […]
*CHRISTMAS FAIR*
Now Halloween is over it’s officially not too early to talk about Christmas! Our Christmas Fair takes place this month on Saturday 28th November at the British Legion in […]
*THANK YOU*
Today we send our thanks to the Pets at Home Foundation and the staff and customers of the Pets at Home Walkden store. This weekend we were able to […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We have great news to share with you today – LILY has been homed! This lovely girl arrived with us in late September and wasted no time in finding […]
*Planned car boot sale*
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the unfavourable weather conditions forecast for tomorrow morning (Sunday 31st October) we are not now attending the car boot sale at Morley’s Hall Farm. […]
OVER ON OUR FACEBOOK AUCTION PAGE
Coming up very soon on our Auction page, another of Angela Banwell’s original paintings will be for sale! Once again Angela has very kindly donated an original painting to […]
*HALLOWEEN HAMPER WINNER*
Makants supporter Fiona Buckthorpe was delighted to pick up her winning Halloween hamper today! Thanks to everyone who took part in this Halloween event, raising much needed funds for […]
*KENNEL HOUND FLASH*
For a while now FLASH has been having investigative procedures and tests show he has a blocked salivary duct. The only way to rectify this is surgery and he […]
KENNELS SHOP OPENING HOURS
We’d like to remind you that our kennels shop is OPEN on both; THURSDAYS from 10 am to 3 pm and SATURDAYS from 10 am until 12.30 pm We […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’ve fabulous homing news to share of an older girl who came into our care in August. The lovely DAISY has now found herself a home where she can put […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to share some homing news today, and this time it’s FRANCE! FRANCE only arrived in our care in September and wasted no time securing himself a lovely […]
**SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT**
Lovely lad TY arrived with us on the 5th February. He quickly settled in, walks well on the lead and is a very friendly lad who just loves people (adults). […]
AUCTION OF ORIGINAL PAINTING BY ANGELA BANWELL
Coming up very soon on our Auction page, another of Angela Banwell’s original paintings will be for sale! Once again Angela has very kindly donated an original painting to […]
*IN MEMORIAM*
*RONNIE* Earlier this week we were saddened to hear that adopted Makants hound RONNIE, adopted in the Autumn of 2016, had passed away. Many of us at the […]
**HAND KNITTED GREYHOUND COATS**
Head over to our facebook Auction page where we’re selling these unique hand knitted hound coats. In sizes 24-32 inch, there’s lots to choose from and all money raised helps […]
Can you help?
We need more stock for our upcoming Christmas fair and currently need donations of: Bottles – alcohol, soft drinks, cordial etc Chocolates, all types but not advent calendars […]
HOMING NEWS!
We’ve homing news to share with you today and this time it’s KYE. KYE, now known as WALTER, will live with Tim in the Clitheroe area. Tim tells us […]
FUNDRAISING ROUND UP
Wow, what a fantastic fundraising weekend! Yesterday we had teams in Tyldesley and Leigh and today we had a team fundraising at the Haigh Woodland Artisan market at Haigh Hall. […]
Haigh Woodland Artisan market
Sunday 17th October sees our fundraising team at the very popular Haigh Woodland Artisan market at Haigh Hall. The market opens at 10 am and runs until 4 pm, […]
Fundraising in Tyldesley and Leigh
Thanks to everyone who came along to our fundraisers today in Leigh and Tyldesley town centre. It was lovely to meet all our local supporters and we enjoyed raising much […]
**Makants volunteer Hannah celebrates!**
Hannah, Makants supporter and volunteer, is shown here proudly displaying her Zumba instructors license. Hannah started doing online Zumba during the lock down and then live Zumba after. Mum […]
*FRIDAY FACE* *DENNIS*
Our Friday Face this week is DENNIS. DENNIS arrived with us this Summer and settled in well. He is easy to walk on the lead although initially was reactive […]
RADIO LEYLAND
Makants will be featured on the Breakfast show tomorrow morning, Thursday 14th October between 8 and 9 am. You will be able to listen online or use the ‘listen […]
FUNDRAISING NEXT WEEKEND 16/17 OCTOBER
We’ve no less than three fundraising events next weekend! Here’s where you can find us: Saturday 16th October, we’ll have a stall at Tyldesley craft fair in the town centre […]
*NATIONAL POETRY DAY* 7th October 2021
Greyhounds Grow on you by Fiona Hughes People asks us ‘is it true that greyhounds really grow on you?’ We reply give one a home and you will see It […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’ve homing news to share today and this time it’s KANSAS! This lovely girl will now live with Ann and David in the Westhoughton area along with canine friends […]
RADIO LEYLAND VISIT
Today we were pleased to welcome Linda from community radio station – Radio Leyland – who came along to find out more about the rescue. Several of our volunteers were […]
*SEPTEMBER ADOPTIONS*
September saw six adoptions to areas such as: Queensferry, Bolton, Middleton, Chorley, Blackburn and Wilmslow. Word is certainly spreading about what wonderful pets greyhounds make! We’re so pleased our […]
*HOMING NEWS*
The lovely MIKEY has been homed and will live with Debra and family in the Worlsey area. We wish them all every happiness for their future life together.😍 www.makants.uk […]
CAR BOOT SALE
We’ve a fundraising stall at the ever popular Car Boot sale at Middlebrook, Horwich this coming Sunday 3rd October. We’re up bright and early and there from 7 am, hope […]
* NATIONAL BLACK DOG DAY*
Today we’re highlighting some of our black hounds in kennels who are waiting for their forever homes. It seems black hounds are often the last to be adopted and we […]
*Dog of the month for October – KYE*
Two year old KYE arrived with us in August this year and settled in well. He’s a lovely dog who is nice to walk and very friendly. KYE, at […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to let you know that DREAMER has been homed! This lovely lad will now be called RONNIE and will live with Simon and Cassie in the Wilmslow area. […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’re pleased to share more homing news today – and this time it’s BILLY! Lucky Billy is now living in the Blackburn area with Eric and daughter Alexandra. Happy […]
*HOMING NEWS*
The lovely TILLY has found her forever home living with Tracey, Lucy, Edward and canine pal Scrappy in the Chorley area. Tracey tells us that Tilly and Scrappy have […]
*CAN YOU HELP?*
We need to replenish our stocks of items for our upcoming tombolas and for our Christmas Fair. Would you be able to donate any of the following? Bottles (of […]
FUNDRAISING EVENTS – Sunday 26th September 2021
This Sunday, 26th September, we are fundraising at a new venue for us – Avant Garden Centre, Leyland PR25 5XW We’ve got some fabulous new and hand knitted dog coats […]
*PHOENIX – ONE YEAR ON*
Do you remember the lovely PHOENIX who came into our care in June last year with a wrist injury? She underwent surgery and convalesced in Siobhan’s front room for several […]
Remembering Joe Bradford
Today we remember the anniversary of the passing of a very special man, and dedicated Makants volunteer, Joe Bradford. Joe volunteered for the rescue for several years in his official […]
*GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK*
We had a great turn out for the Great Global Greyhound Walk this morning. The weather stayed fine and a grand total of 136 greyhounds plus their owners enjoyed a […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 19 SEPTEMBER
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*HARRY* In the spotlight
HARRY joined us in November 2019 and was able to spend several weeks during the initial lockdown in a local foster home with Makants volunteer Celine. Since returning to kennels, […]
*WINNIE* In the spotlight
Two year old WINNIE arrived with us on the 8th February and has enjoyed lots of new experiences in the big wide world. She’s a very friendly and affectionate […]
*HOMING NEWS*
We’ve got some great news to share with you today – TREVOR has been homed! TREVOR, now known as TOBY, will live with Steve and Charlotte and hound sister […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
More details can be found on this link: https://fb.me/e/ze9riX53 Please ensure you have this walk in your diary as it’s not long now! There will be parking at Bents Garden […]
*ALFIE – In memoriam*
Earlier this week we were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Makants hound ALFIE (was Wolfie) who lived with Makants volunteers Pauline and David. Alfie was adopted in […]
*IN MEMORIAM – RAVEN*
This week we were saddened to hear of the passing of a Makants hound, the lovely RAVEN. RAVEN was a long stay hound at Makants and many of our […]
*HOMING FEE INCREASE*
Due to increased costs we will shortly be increasing our homing fee to £150. This fee is in line with many other rescues and, I am sure you will agree, […]
*CRAFTS AUCTION*
Starting on 10th September at 7 pm we have our upcoming Craft Auction raising funds for Makants. You will need to join the group in advance, further details on our […]
Great Global Greyhound Walk – 19th September 2021
More details can be found on this link: https://fb.me/e/ze9riX53 Please ensure you have this walk in your diary as it’s not long now! There will be parking at Bents Garden […]
*CAR BOOT FUNDRAISING*
Our volunteers had a great morning at the Morley’s Hall car boot. Thanks to everyone who came along to visit our stall, helping us to raise much needed funds. Thanks […]
NIGEL is homed!
We’ve got some great homing news to share with you today and this time it’s NIGEL! This lovely lad will be living with the Sweeney family in the Bolton […]
*FLASH’S DAY OUT*
Flash recently enjoyed a day out with fellow adopted Makants hounds Derek and Falcon and volunteer Jackie. Flash enjoyed his day spent walking near Rivington and was especially interested […]
*Thank you*
Siobhan was recently gifted this beautiful portrait of Patrick, our recently departed and much loved long stay hound. Today we send our thanks to artist Matthew Gett for this […]
*DENNIS* DOG OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Dennis arrived with us on the 12th June this year. He is an easy lad to walk and initially was quite reactive to other breeds of dog. Through daily exposure […]
*500th HOUND HOMED*
I hope you saw the fantastic news of our 500th homing earlier today where Ella now Lilly has found her forever home. We’d now like to take this opportunity […]
**500th HOUND HOMED**!
Yes, it’s official we are proud to announce we have now homed 500 hounds with our latest homing being ELLA, now known as LILLY. LILLY is living in Queensferry […]
*BILLY’S BANK HOLIDAY DAY OUT*
Kennel hound Billy enjoyed a day out at Rivington this Bank Holiday Monday with regular volunteers Jutta and Hannah. They tell us he had a great time and was ‘an […]
**BANK HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING**
We had two fantastic days of fundraising and raising awareness at the Makers Market at the Lancashire Mining Museum. It certainly was a wonderful community event, the weather stayed fine […]
*Fundraising this Bank Holiday weekend*
You can find us with a fundraising stall at the Makers Market at the Lancashire Mining Museum this coming Sunday and Morning. We’re there from 10 am to 4 pm […]
NATIONAL DOG DAY – 26 AUGUST
The mission of National Dog Day is a day to celebrate all dogs and bring to the attention of the general public the numbers of dogs that need to be […]