"A year or so after losing both our beloved greyhound and lurcher we finally felt ready enough to offer another dog a home. We rang the national phone line and we were put in touch with Sandra Morris. Almost immediately Sandra told us of a lurcher bitch that had been recently found and impounded. Sandra had already been to see this girl at the pound to assess both her physical condition and temperament. The photo and Sandra's description of her temperament sealed the deal of not only a dog needing a home but a beautiful animal that needed stability in her life. From our past experiences with 'dumped' dogs we knew that with care and affection, patience and the help of GRW, she could, quite deservedly be given a good life and become a great pet.

'Tyger' as we named her, was understandably nervous when she first arrived at our house and it took a day or two for her to realise that this home was indeed hers and that she was a welcome part of this new pack. A couple of minor incidents like trying to look over (escape?) the 6 foot boundary wall, though nothing serious and she began to accept us and her new surroundings. She is a very clean girl so no real problems on that score. Her health was obviously of some small concern, she had worms, fleas, ear mites and slightly underweight. She also needed spaying which thanks to GRW was of no expense to us.

A week or so of basic non expensive treatment and good feeding saw her come on in leaps and bounds, literally a different dog entirely. The sad eyes have disappeared, the tail has come out from between her legs and she's smiling. She's a great pleasure to walk with, walk that is if we can manage to without someone stopping us and asking all about her, she's a real head turner now.