Who Are We

We are a West Midlands based charity specialising in finding homes for retired Greyhounds.

NOT FOR PROFIT

Home Run Hounds is currently a "Not for Profit" company run by Claire Butler and Tracey Parbery.  In 2024 Home Run Hounds is working with the Charity Commission to change from a CIC to a Charity based CIO giving the 3 sites even more opportunities to help the Greyhounds. 

Claire is calling on her experience from over 30 years with the breed including volunteering at several "homing" charities which gives her a strong basis in which to develop this new Homing centre which was started in 2022 and is assisted by many volunteers who enjoy the same passion.

Tracey has been involved with Greyhounds for several years and was also Chair of a large Charity Homing Centre for 5 years winning an award and homing over 1000 greyhounds with the volunteer team in her time as Chair

Home Run Hounds now has 3 sites based in Wombourne, Stourbridge and Shenstone Nr Lichfield and all the hounds under its care rely on donations to help the increasing number of greyhounds it is now assisting.

Claire and Tracey are backed by dedicated volunteers who come to the sites to walk the greyhounds and take them on new "adventures" to experience new sights and sounds that they may not have come across whilst "racing". 

Greyhounds are still not seen by the wider "Dog Loving" public as a "pet" although they are the most loving of breeds and from birth develop a strong connection with their human counterparts.  

Greyhounds are a "pure" breed and can very often chase their lineage back many many years.  They are not a "designer" pet that costs £1000's but for a sensible donation you can home a wonderful dog/bitch and have the full support of Home Run Hounds from adoption until it is time for them to chase a Rainbow. 

Home Run Hounds offers Foster To Adopt which means that potential adopters having chosen a potential new family member can foster that hound for 2 weeks to see if both pet and family are suited.   This has proven extremely successful and takes the "pressure" of both families and "hounds" who all need to settle in to a new life. 

 

Home Run Hounds also does not discriminate on age so will consider all ages when homing a greyhound allowing the older generation to continue to enjoy a faithful friends company into their elder years helping not only with loneliness but mental stimulation as well.

Home Run Hounds is not only a Homing Centre but also works with the Community to benefit the area by involving both “homed” and “homeless” hounds in various activities which can benefit both the people and the hounds.    These activities include:-  

• Working with various Care Homes in the area to visit residents with certain mental health needs as well as the enjoyment of the visit for all who reside at the Home.

• Visiting End of Life Care Homes to brighten up patients last days.

• Conducting Group Community talks to all ages

• Women’s Institute Evening talks with the presence of “homed” hounds

• Supporting various “Weight Watcher” Groups re increasing weight loss through walking activities.

• Working with the disabled to enhance their mental and physical experiences.

• Working with Work Experience Pupils who want to work in the "homing" environment

We believe Home Run Hounds makes a difference and from our visits and interactions so far we are pleased that we can make a difference to people residing and working in the area.

In order for this Homing Centre to survive we need to be able to advertise our services and get our name into the Public Arena as an alternative to expensive Breeding options and Charities that will not home to the older generation, if you can help in any way that would be appreciated.

If you are interested in visiting Home Run Hounds Kennels or having a general chat then you can call us, email us on hello@homerunhounds.co.uk,  like us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/HomeRunHoundsCIC or join in one of our monthly walks to find out more.

Our Philosophy

To look for "forever" homes for retired ex-racing Greyhounds taking into account the needs of the Greyhound and the Adopters to ensure that the best experience of adopting a Greyhound is achieved whilst assisting the Community around us in a positive manner through both mental and physical interactions.