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 […]
SPOOKY SIGHTHOUND SOCIAL DOG WALK
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🌟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 […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟 ❤ALICE❤ 6 year old Alice joined us last month and soon settled in. This lovely girl, even though she is six years of age, is very […]
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 BIRTHDAY EVIE🌟
🌟HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVIE🌟 Adopted Makants hound EVIE celebrated her 7th birthday last week. As is tradition in her household, her Dad Kevin makes birthday doggie cakes – and […]
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 […]
🌟I’M ALL EARS!🌟
🌟I’M ALL EARS!🌟 We never cease to be amazed by greyhound ears and all the crazy combinations we see in the kennel hounds. Poppy is here modelling ‘the windswept’ […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟 We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s ANGEL! Lovely ANGEL, now known as DARCY, is living […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟 Please note our kennel shop will be CLOSED on the following THURSDAYS in September/October: 18th September 25th September 2nd October Our shop will remain OPEN on […]
🌟NATIONAL BLACK DOG DAY🌟
🌟NATIONAL BLACK DOG DAY🌟 Today, 1st October, is recognised as National Black Dog Day. It’s a day to ensure that the public is widely educated about the low adoption […]
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2025🌟
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2025🌟 ❤TRIGGER ❤ D.O.B. 3.3.22 Trigger, a beautiful big lad, described by Siobhan as a ‘lovely Big Friendly Giant’ is still […]
🌟MAKANTS VOLUNTEERS REALLY ARE THE BEST!🌟
🌟MAKANTS VOLUNTEERS REALLY ARE THE BEST!🌟 Recently two established Makants volunteers have given even more of their time to us through spending their ‘Volunteer days’ at the rescue. […]
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟 Advance notice of our next clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 4th October, 11.30 to 12.30 pm. Greyhounds only please. *We would […]
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY Did you know today is National Coffee Day which honours the beloved beverage, celebrating the cultural and social significance of coffee in daily life. It is a […]
🌟GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK🌟 UPDATE
🌟GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK🌟 UPDATE Yesterday we registered 109 sighthounds on our walk at Windy Bank Woods. Some of our current kennel hounds were able to attend this walk, […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025 **JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO! ** 28th September 2025 We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟 Please note our kennel shop will be CLOSED on the following THURSDAYS in September/October: 18th September 25th September 2nd October **Our shop is also […]
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH🌟
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH🌟 🔸EXPRESS🔸 Express is our dog of the month for September. When this lad arrived with us he was a little wary and took […]
MAKANTS 2026 CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW!
MAKANTS 2026 CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW! **LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR MAKANTS CALENDAR BY POST! ** Our 2026 calendar has been selling well and we expect to sell out after the […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025 **JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO! ** 28th September 2025 We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the […]
🌟MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON🌟
🌟MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON🌟 Charlotte Winstanley, one of our dog walking volunteers, is raising money for us while running the Manchester Half Marathon on 12th October this year. We […]
🌟DOG WALKING VOLUNTEERS🌟
🌟DOG WALKING VOLUNTEERS🌟 We are currently looking for volunteer dog walkers to join our team. We are looking for applicants who are: 🔸Available week day mornings (10 am) […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
A reminder that our kennels shop is open EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We are based on Mort Lane, Tyldesley, M29 8PF with parking on site. […]
REMEMBERING JOE BRADFORD
REMEMBERING JOE BRADFORD Today we take a moment to remember our much missed volunteer and Walks Coordinator, Joe Bradford who left us suddenly on this day, 6 years ago.💗 […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
❤DUKE❤ D.O.B. 18.2.20 Five year old DUKE joined us on 26th April 2025. Having spent time in the enrichment room and had some interesting walks, he’s already […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025 **JUST 10 DAYS TO GO! ** We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK […]
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟
🌟KENNELS SHOP CLOSURE🌟 Please note our kennel shop will be CLOSED on the following THURSDAYS in September/October: 18th September 25th September 2nd October Our shop will remain […]
WHAT ‘HUMP’ DAY?
We know we’re only in the middle of the week, so to give you a boost and help you through the day we’re sharing this fabulous photo of GARETH. […]
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟 Sadly we are unable to take ANY car boot type donated items at the moment. Our storage areas remain completely FULL. *PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY […]
🌟NAME THE DOG CARD FUNDRAISER🌟
*WIN THIS BEAUTIFUL HOUND STATUE* Our next Name the Dog card will be taking place at 7 pm on Wednesday17th September over on our Auction facebook page. At […]
🌟MEET A GREYHOUND EVENT 🌟
Due to a cancellation we have ONE PLACE REMAINING on this Meet a Greyhound event. Taking place at kennels this Saturday, 20th September 2025 we have a time […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s NORMA! Brindle girl NORMA is now very much a family dog […]
🌟DONATED ITEMS🌟
Sadly we are unable to take ANY car boot type donated items at the moment. Our storage areas remain completely FULL. *PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY DONATED ITEMS […]
🌟GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025🌟
**JUST 16 DAYS TO GO! ** DATE FOR YOUR DIARY We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
❤ DOLLY❤ Four year old DOLLY joined us on the 12th December 2024. An affectionate, friendly girl who is always happy to see our volunteers greeting them […]
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 to date. If you’re thinking of adoption […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s MINNIE! This lovely girl arrived with us in May this year and […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025
Make sure this date is in your diary! Sunday 28th September 2025 We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND […]
MAKANTS 2026 CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW!
We’re pleased to announce our 2026 calendar is available NOW! If ordering by POST: Payment by Paypal please using this link: https://makants.uk/will-you-help-us/ Calendars are £10 each with post and packaging […]
🌟MEET A GREYHOUND EVENT 🌟
***JUST ONE PLACE REMAINING!!*** We have planned another of our ‘Meet a Greyhound’ events which will take place at kennels on: Saturday 20th September 2025 between 10.30 am […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
JACK D.O.B. November 2022 2.5 year old JACK joined us on the 11th August 2025 and has settled in well. He is a lovely boy who is easy […]
MAKANTS 2026 CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW!
We’re pleased to announce our 2026 calendar is available NOW if ordering by POST. Payment by Paypal please using this link: https://makants.uk/will-you-help-us/ Calendars are £10 each with post and packaging […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We’ve got some homing news to share with you today and the lucky hound this time is RAMBO! This lovely lad arrived with us in April and really […]
🌟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 […]
🌟MAKANTS 2026 CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW!🌟
We’re pleased to announce our 2026 calendar is available NOW if ordering by POST. Payment by Paypal please which can be found under the ‘will you help us’ button on […]
DOG OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
❤EXPRESS❤ D.O.B. 7.3.19 EXPRESS arrived with us on the 12th November 2024 and settled in well. Initially he was a little wary and took some time to get to […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
❤CEE CEE❤ Sweet 6.5 year old CEE CEE joined us on the 12th May 2025, having previously lived in a home. Cee Cee is such an affectionate girl […]
💗RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY – 28.8.25💗
Today, 28th August, is recognised as Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.🌈 At Makants we have been commemorating our much loved hound PATRICK who passed away in 2021 – and also […]
🌟MEET A GREYHOUND EVENT 🌟
We have planned another of our ‘Meet a Greyhound’ events which will take place at kennels on: Saturday 20th September 2025 between 10.30 am and 1.00 pm […]
GIFT AID
Do you know that Makants Greyhound Rescue operates a GIFT AID scheme? This scheme allows charities to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation. This is […]
🌟FUNDRAISING AT DAM HOUSE GARDEN PARTY TODAY🌟
We had a lovely day at the Dam House Garden party today, thanks to everyone who came along to our stall and to those who entered our fun dog show […]
MAKANTS CALENDAR 2026
Our calendar for 2026 is already in production and we’re pleased to say it will be on sale very soon! Thanks to our photographer Shilpa for some stunning shots of […]
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟
Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 30th August from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. *We would respectfully ask […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
We’ve another new arrival to introduce to you today, please meet 3.5 year old SAL (female) This lovely girl is the sister of current Makants hound RAMBO, I […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
We’ve a stunning new arrival to introduce to you today, please meet 2.5 year old ‘cow hound’ JACK. JACK arrived with us on the 11th August so is […]
🌟HOMING NEWS🌟
We start the week the very best way – with homing news – and this time it’s LEXI! Lovely Lexi arrived with us back in April and soon […]
UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AT PRESENT
Poor Dave, he’s getting surrounded by your donations! Whilst we are so grateful for your generosity, we CANNOT accept any more donations for the time being due to space restrictions. […]
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE IN SENSORY GARDEN AT KENNELS🌟
We’ve had a really good response to our sponsored ‘hearts’ appeal in memory of much missed hound Patrick and those loved pets no longer with us. We send […]
NAIL CLIPPING
Please note, our nail clipping session planned for Saturday 16th August has been P O S T P O N E D due to the hot weather conditions. Our next […]
🌟HOMING UPDATE🌟
We know you like to hear how our adopted greyhounds are getting on in their forever homes, so here’s a little update on APOLLO, was Ezra. Apollo was […]
AUGUST IS REMEMBRANCE MONTH AT MAKANTS
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE IN SENSORY GARDEN AT KENNELS🌟 We’ve had a really good response to our sponsored ‘hearts’ appeal in memory of much missed hound Patrick and those loved […]
🌟VISITORS TO KENNELS🌟
Last week we were pleased to welcome Makants supporter – and former local Rugby League star – Tony Cottrell to kennels. He came along with his grandson and spent […]
HELP US GET MORE HOUNDS INTO HOMES
Supporters, we need your help. In line with most other rescues, homing is at the lowest we’ve ever known. Our homing rates have really dropped this year. We understand […]
🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS NEXT SATURDAY!** Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 16th August […]
MAKANTS DOG SHOW AT LANCASHIRE MINING MUSEUM
Many thanks to everyone who came along to see us at the Mining Museum today. We had an amazing 98 entries into our dog show! Our thanks to Rose Mockridge […]
🌟HOMING UPDATE🌟
We know you like to hear how our adopted greyhounds are getting on in their forever homes, so here’s a little update on RALPH was SAMMY. RALPH was […]
🌟GREYHOUND MYTH🌟
‘Many people believe greyhounds are too big for a small house’. Greyhounds do range in size with females generally being smaller. Some females are no larger than a large […]
🌟REMEMBRANCE TREE IN SENSORY GARDEN AT KENNELS🌟
We’ve had a really good start to our sponsored ‘hearts’ appeal in memory of much missed hound Patrick and those loved pets no longer with us. We send […]
❤REMEMBERING PATRICK❤
Today, 5th August, we take some time to remember much loved greyhound PATRICK who was part of our rescue for five years from 2015 – 2021. Although Patrick, […]
🌟PLAQUES NOW IN PLACE IN SENSORY GARDEN🌟
We’re another step nearer completing the sensory garden as we have now attached plaques to all the beds with details of their sponsors. We send our grateful thanks […]
HOUNDS LOOKING FOR HOMES!
All of our 15 hounds in kennels currently looking for a home! Thomas, Duke, Cee Cee, Express, John, Trigger, Queenie, Laddie, Dolly, Minnie, Norma, Reggie, Storm, Gareth and Angel […]
🌟DOG OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST🌟
THOMAS❤ 6 year old brindle and white THOMAS joined us on the 5th July 2025 and has settled in well. THOMAS is a lovely and very affectionate lad. […]
SOCIAL DOG WALK
We have another sighthound social dog walk organised which will take place on Sunday 3rd August, details as follows: Venue: Orrell Water ParkMeet at: 10.00 am for 10.30 am startWalk […]
🌟TRIGGER DOG OF THE MONTH FOR JULY🌟
🌟TRIGGER DOG OF THE MONTH FOR JULY🌟 Our lovely ‘BFG’ Trigger has been our dog of the month for July and sadly is still looking for his forever home.❤ […]
🌟NEW ARRIVAL🌟
The last of our new arrivals is three year old QUEENIE here who arrived with us on the 5th July 2025.❤ QUEENIE is a beautiful young girl who […]
GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025
Sunday 28th September 2025 We are pleased to announce our own local *sighthound only* walk as part of the GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2025. Taking place at Windy Bank Woods, […]
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 […]
🌟FRIDAY FEATURE🌟
JOHN (DOB 16.9.21) While we’re looking for a home for a bonded pair of greyhounds – Minnie (4 years) and John (3.5 years) – we would be prepared to […]
NO MORE DONATIONS FOR THE TIME BEING PLEASE
Poor Dave, he’s getting surrounded by your donations! Whilst we are so grateful for your generosity, we CANNOT accept any more donations for the time being due to space restrictions. […]
🌟ROBIN (was BOCKO)🌟
We know you like to hear how our adopted hounds are settling into their forever homes and today we’ve an update to share on ROBIN (was BOCKO). ROBIN who […]
🌟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 to date. If you’re thinking of adoption […]
🌟GREYHOUND MYTH🌟
‘THEY CAN’T LIVE WITH CHILDREN’ It’s often believed that greyhounds can’t live with children. Greyhounds are good pets to have around children since they are generally of […]
💦FLOOD AT KENNELS!💦
Last Sunday afternoon we had a short episode of heavy rain which flooded Mort Lane in Tyldesley, the road outside kennels. Unfortunately the water also entered the kennels land […]
JOHN and MINNIE
We thought we’d get in on the ‘kiss cam’ trend! Here’s John and Minnie who do belong together and don’t mind who knows it! We’ve not had any applications to […]