Kennel opening times
Monday - Friday:
Appointments only
Saturday & Sunday:
10.45 - 11.45am and
1.00 - 3.00pm
Crossing Cottage
Greyhound Sanctuary
Sutton On Trent,
Nr Newark,
Nottinghamshire
NG23 6QR
Telephone:
01636 822032
Mobile:
07734052659
Email:
Please use our enquiry form on the contact us page.
Welcome to Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary
We are the East Midlands and Nottinghamshire branch of the Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT), a national charity that was 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.
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.
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 the kennels and meet the dogs at first hand. You’ll be very welcome
Join us on Valentines Day for a walk in Lower Blidworth, starting from the Kirkfields’ Equestrian Centre where proprieter Mandy will ensure a warm welcome in the licensed Cafe/Bar before and after the walk. There will be two walks a long one and a short one to suit various energy levels and both walks will be escorted. Meet at Kirkfield’s Equestrian Centre at 11.00am to walk at 11.30am. Full details on our events page including how to get there, times and walks. We’ll be there hope you will too!
