Tag Archives: Fostering dogs

The New Puppy

Posted on August 26, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

This little whippet puppy came into my life three weeks ago. I’ve called her Lyra, after Philip Pullman’s main character in Northern Lights – as a potential Storyhound, she should have the name of a strong female character who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Dog training, Dogs, Fostering dogs, Pets, Puppies, Stories, Whippets, Writing | 14 Comments

A Lucky Lurcher finds his Forever Home

Posted on June 17, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

A forever home has finally been found for Keith, the dog I’ve been fostering since the first lockdown last year. It’s exactly the sort of home we’ve been looking for, with a massive garden (3/4 acres) where he can run … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Adopting dogs, Blogging, Dog shelters, Dog theft, Dogs, Fostering dogs, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Lurchers, Pets, Publishing, Rescue dogs, Writing | 14 Comments

Bull Breeds are not Bullies

Posted on July 29, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Some of you might know that I’m fostering a dog for Greyhound Rescue Wales. He’s a bull lurcher, which means he’s a greyhound crossed with some kind of bull breed – most probably a Staffy. Bull breeds get a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Bull breeds, Dogs, Fostering dogs, Greyhound Rescue, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Lurchers, Pets, Rescue dogs | 20 Comments

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Lurcher

Posted on May 6, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Keith here! I love my foster home – with its wide open spaces and rabbit-infested thickets, it’s the perfect place for a dog to spend the lockdown. There’s a big beach, and a massive golf course with no golfers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Dogs, Fostering dogs, Greyhound Rescue, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Lurchers, Missing dogs, Pets, Writing | 23 Comments

Guest Post from Keith the Lurcher

Posted on March 20, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, I’m Keith! I’m a four-year-old Lurcher and I’m staying with Annabelle while Greyhound Rescue Wales sorts me out a forever home. Annabelle has asked me to tell you a bit about myself, so here goes… I’m a mixture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Coronavirus, Dogs, Fostering dogs, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Lurchers, Pets, Self isolation, Social distancing | 19 Comments

A Fairy House and a Computer Eater

Posted on July 12, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

This new build has recently appeared on Sandy Lane. We actually watched the fairies move in. They’re quite happy to appear in the daytime now – no more hiding away in woods and hedgerows. They know the humans who live here … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Blogging, Computers, Dogs, Fairies, Fostering dogs, Greyhounds, Humour, Lurchers, Pets | 16 Comments

The Mad Mounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

At this time of year, my thoughts turn to Alfie, a brindle lurcher Annabelle fostered in the autumn of 2008. I have happy memories of Alfie. He was a complete nutter and a good laugh. He looked gorgeous as well, … Continue reading →