Hi all - I received this email from the people who we adopted Billy from. They have had a sad few weeks; lots of dogs being returned, some through illness in the family, some through the ongoing effects of the recession. 
The situation has become desperate, as you can see. They are a lovely, diligent kennels who are really careful who they rehome to and would rather take a dog back than have them stay with an owner who isn't coping or sent to a less loving institution. So pass this on to whoever might be interested. Thanks. 
Whittingham Kennels
Dear all,
Apologies for another group email. We realise that many of you on this list are already doing more than enough for greyhounds (so apologies that you will receive this all-encompassing email, but it will take me hours to go through the list to eliminate emails!). We wanted to send out an email appeal to our supporters and adopters in the hope that either you, or someone you know, may be able to help us. If you could spread the word we would be most grateful.
The kennels is totally full at the moment and there are some very needy dogs looking for homes. The situation has reached the point where we wanted to send an appeal.
The following are particularly desperate:
Last night, we had a very unexpected email to say that two of the holiday dogs are having to be returned permanently through absolutely no fault of their own. (The owners' daughter is returning home to live with them and they do not feel there will be space for her and the two greyhounds!!). This latter case is particularly distressing as the two dogs in question are Denny and Nina. Nina has only just been rehomed after several months waiting in kennels (for no good reason whatsoever) and Denny (formerly known as Randy) was with us for a very long time (again through no fault of his own) before he was rehomed about 2yrs ago. Denny will be 9yrs old in August - Nina is 5yrs. Both are housetrained and Denny especially has never even had one accident indoors. He is a beautiful and lovely dog who doesn't deserve to be back in kennels when he thought he had found his forever home. Nina is black. Denny is black and white.
We also have brindle Emma who is 9yrs and been brought in because the family have had a baby - she has lived with children before without any problems. She is good with other breeds and a very affectionate girl. In addition there is Sam who was returned after 2yrs in a home and who loves playing with tennis balls and is a very beautiful boy.
We are also having to take back an elderly girl aged 10yrs (fawn) on Sunday and more details can be provided on her when we have assessed her properly.
Of course, even if you do not know anyone who could offer these particularly needy dogs a home, we also have a kennel full of other beautiful boys and girls. We are sending this out as we also have a waiting list of ex-racers due to come in and we have totally run out of space. So any dog homed (to loving homes only!) would be wonderful! You can see all pictures on the website.
If you know of anyone who is thinking of adopting a greyhound, please would you be kind enough to give them our details - this email or Johanna's phone number below.