HUG is a registered charity based in Ireland which aims to find loving homes for retired Irish racing greyhounds and greyhound cross-breed dogs, and promote a positive image of the breed as pets throughout Ireland. Every year, thousands of greyhounds enter the racing industry in Ireland, yet many are retired quite young due to injury or sheer lack of speed. While still healthy, vibrant dogs, they find themselves unwanted if they are not earning prize money. With a lifespan of between 12-14 years, every greyhound deserves a forever home to enjoy their retirement with comfort, dignity and companionship. In addition to homing dogs nationally we work with rescue partners outside Ireland to ensure the dogs in our care get loving homes.
HUG is a registered charity located in the Republic of Ireland which aims to find loving homes for retired racing greyhounds, and to promote a positive image of the breed as pets throughout Ireland and beyond. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers throughout the country,
Our Mission:
• To promote the care and well-being of greyhounds in Ireland, and beyond
• To improve the care and conditions in which many greyhounds in Ireland are kept and to enhance their status as companion animals
• To work towards a time when no greyhound in Ireland is destroyed for the lack of a home