How we assess dogs at Forever Hounds Trust

Forever Hounds Trust has a duty of care not only to the dogs we take in, but to the families we adopt those dogs out to, as well as the general public and their pets. We need to be sure that we’re not putting anyone at risk when we place a dog in their new home. The...

Why most sighthounds cannot live with cats

Most sighthounds cannot safely live with cats. This comes down to prey drive – a natural instinct that has nothing to do with aggression or training. Why cats trigger prey drive Racing greyhounds spend their lives around other greyhounds and chasing lures. They may...

Prey drive: why greyhounds often wear a muzzle

You might see a greyhound or lurcher wearing a muzzle on a walk and wonder why. The dog seems calm, friendly, well-behaved – so what is the muzzle for? The answer often comes down to prey drive, a natural instinct that has nothing to do with aggression. At Forever...

Muzzle Myth Buster: Rio’s Take

Sometimes, when we post a photo of a greyhound wearing a muzzle, we get people questioning the reasoning why, therefore, we would like to provide some insight as to why this is sometimes necessary. Take Rio (pictured). He is an affectionate boy, who really enjoys...