🌟KENNELS 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 8PF – opposite Tyldesley distribution – with parking on site. Visit us for raincoats and fleeces, harnesses, martingale and house collars, treats and much more!
**UPCOMING EVENTS*
💗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 was very dear to us and much loved by all our volunteers who remember him fondly.
❤Also, this year we take time to remember sweet boy GARETH who passed away while still in our care, having been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, on the 23rd April.
❤On 28th August it is also Rainbow Bridge Remembrance day – a day to remember all those pets who we have loved and lost.
During the month of August we plan to remember the hounds we have lost – and other pets no longer with us – and would like to invite you to get involved.
📍Would you sponsor a hanging ‘winged greyhound heart’ (as shown) which will be displayed in the garden for the month of August? If you let us know if it is for Patrick or Gareth- or another much loved and missed pet – we can share your details on our social media channels. We will also share photos as the memorial hearts are added to the tree in Patrick’s Patch. (Please note we only have a limited number of hearts and unfortunately cannot offer any colour preference).
📍In order to take part in our Remembrance month we’d ask you to make a donation to the rescue (suggested amount £10) via our Paypal, the link can be found on our website – www.makants.uk – or via this link :https://makants.uk/will-you-help-us/
*If you’d prefer to pay a different way please send us an e mail to admin@makants.uk for our bank details.*
Thanks so much for your continued support, let’s fill Patrick’s tree with hearts this Remembrance month. 💗
Photos of Patrick and Gareth, photo credit Shilpa Grewal, Patrick’s tree photo, Jo Maxwell
Saturday 8th August 2026 – We are pleased to be attending the Dam House Summer Party on Saturday 8th August, from 10am to 4pm.We will be running a Fun dog show on the day from 11am to 12.30pm. The entrance fee is only £2 per dog per class, pay on entry to the ring. We will have rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class.
*Also prizes for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show* Will your dog win Best in Show? We look forward to seeing you!
Saturday 15th August 2026 – 🌟NAIL CLIPPING🌟
We will have craft and dog related items for sale and greyhounds for you to meet. Please do stop and chat with our volunteers and find out what wonderful pets greyhounds make.
Saturday 29th August 2026 – 10 am to 4 pm – We are pleased to have a stall at Firs Park festival on the 29th August. We will have hand made crafts for sale along with dog coats and pet accessories. We also should have some greyhounds for you to meet too! Please come along, enjoy a great day out – and support your local greyhound rescue too.
We are pleased to return to the ASDA store, Clayton Le Woods near Chorley. We’ll have hand made crafts for sale, a tombola and greyhounds for you to meet. If you’ve ever wondered about adopting a greyhound come along for a chat with our volunteers and find out what wonderful dogs they are!
Saturday 12th September 2026 – 10 am to 3 pm – We’re pleased to have a stall at this event being held in Bramhall village square. We’ll have a stall selling hand-knitted dog coats, natural dog treats and handmade crafts. We also hope to have some greyhounds for you to meet. Please come along and find out more about these placid and gentle dogs.
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 taking place at Windy Bank Woods, adjacent to Bents Garden centre, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington WA3 5NT
Walk details Meeting for 10 am with the walk to set off at 10.30 am, the walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours with a 40 minute short walk route available.
Voluntary donation of £2 per hound
Merchandise available to purchase – coats, collars, treats, Makants calendar – after the walk.
The theme this year is ‘Mythical Mutts’
Last year we had 109 hounds attending, let’s see if we can beat that this year!
* *Note this is a social dog walking event organised by Makants Greyhound Rescue. You are responsible for yourself and your dog(s). Please muzzle your dog if they may be reactive. Suitable footwear and clothing is advised**
Note the walk is for SIGHTHOUNDS ONLY