Retired Greyhound Trust East Midlands
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary
Adopt
A Greyhound
We are the Retired Greyhound Trust East Midlands a local charity that has been established to ensure the long-term welfare of greyhounds after retirement from racing. Every year between eight and nine thousand greyhounds, aged from 2 to 6 years, retire from racing and, thanks to the efforts of the RGT, many of them are found new homes with families.
Getting Involved
Help us make a difference
Adopting a greyhound
Greyhounds make wonderful family pets. They are intelligent, lovable, fun-loving, gentle creatures and make loyal companions for people of all ages. Many people think that greyhounds need lots of exercise. But the truth is they are sprinters rather than long distance runners. Two 20-minute walks every day is enough to satisfy them, although they are also happy to go on longer walks.
Sponosrship
Not everyone can give one our dogs a home, but we still need your help.
We have a range of sponsorship opportunities that can really help us to help more retired greyhounds.
Looking after greyhounds while they are with us is an expensive business and sponsorship makes it possible to help even more greyhounds.
Sponsorship is also the perfect gift for the animal lover close to you. You can give sponsorship in someone’s name for as little as £2.50 per month
Visit Our shop
Help us to look after our greyhounds and keep finding them new homes by buying something from our shop
Visit Us
Opening Times
Sat, Sun 10.00am til 12.00pm
Anyone wishing to visit the kennels out of these times should contact us to make an appointment.
Come along and get information about greyhounds, chat to current greyhound owners, meet the greyhounds and take one for a walk.
If you would rather visit during the week you could visit the same times Tuesday to Friday or if you wish to come later please call for an appointment 01636 822032
What We do
Finding homes
Our job is to find the right homes for our charges. The dogs we have available can be seen on this site. Come along and get information about greyhounds, chat to current greyhound owners, meet the greyhounds and take one for a walk.
Fundraising
We know not everyone can adopt a greyhound, but you can still help us look after these lovely dogs, by taking part in fundraising activities. If you have an idea to raise money you can get in touch with us.
Greyhound Care
We have a complete guide on how to care for your greyhound, from when you take them home all the way through to house training, feeding, and what to do as they get older.
Adoption Process
We want to make sure you get the right dog, and the dogs get the right owner. We’ll walk you through the entire process of adopting a greyhound, including introductions and home checks.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our job is to find the right homes for our charges. The dogs we have available can be seen on this site and there is also lots of information about greyhounds and how to look after them. Have a look and then give us a call – or better still come to to the kennels and meet the dogs.
You can follow Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sacntuary on Facebook to find out the latest news from the kennels.
Get Involved
If you’d like to get involved with Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, we are always looking for people to help. From helping to care for our residents, or helping to organise events, or to help with fundraising.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Fayre and Open Day
November 17th
Thoresby Park at Thoresby Hall
23rd & 24th November
Newark Market
24th November, 14th and 15th December
Annual Boxing Day Walk at Crossing Cottage Kennels
26th December
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Featured Dogs
Rocky
Rocky Age: 3.8. 2015 (5 years old) Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White and Black House Trained: No Personality: He is confident but does have ‘lots of laid back’ moments. Rocky is a large to medium, very gentle, gorgeous, handsome, white and black young man. Rocky...
Dougie
Dougie Age: 4.08.14 (five years old) Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black House Trained: Yes Personality: Dougie appears quite confident but he can have his timid and shy moments. He also has his ‘super chilled’ moments. Dougie is a medium size, wonderful, black,...
Henri
Henri Age: January 2015 (5 years old) Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White & Black House Trained: No Personality: He is very confident but does have ‘occasional laid back’ moments. Henri is a big majestic stunning, handsome, white and black young man. Henri is...
Blossom
Blossom Age: 19.01.17 – 3 years old Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black House Trained: No Personality: Blossom is confident but is not overly so and likes her quiet times. Blossom is a small, very pretty, black young lady who is very special and she three years...
Flossie
Flossie Age: 04.04.17 (nearly three) Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Blue House Trained: No Personality: Flossie is quite confident and bouncy Flossie is a small, very beautiful, blue young lady and she is two and a half years old. Flossie is a very pretty young...
Brogan
Brogan Age: September 2016 -3 years old Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black House Trained: No Personality: Brogan is a confident young lady. Brogan is a small, very pretty, black young lady who is very special and she three years old. Brogan has a lovely...