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ROLLING Stones drummer Charlie Watts has found satisfaction by taking in an abandoned greyhound.
Charlie, 78, and his wife Shirley, 81, have adopted the five-year-old named Suzie.
She was rescued from the racing industry by Forever Hounds Trust, who have since been looking for Suzie’s for ever home.
Shirley is an honorary friend and supporter of the trust.
Now she and Charlie have taken on one of the rescue dogs themselves.
Jan Lake, chair of trustees for the Oxford-based trust, said: “It’s a really difficult time for everyone at the moment and that includes animal rescue charities.
“There are still so many
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dogs that need our help but due to the extra precautions we have to take in the coronavirus pandemic, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming a dog is a much lengthier process than it has been previously.
“We are still able to home dogs, but we can only do it in certain circumstances.
“Luckily Shirley and Charlie are well known to the charity and we were able to find the right dog for their family.”
Staff at Forever Hounds Trust research potential owners to make sure the dogs are going to the right homes.
They said this has become more complicated with the coronavirus measures in place. But the team are working tirelessly to find homes for the dogs in their care.
Jan added: “It’s so important that we keep working to rescue dogs throughout this period.
“There is no let-up in the number of dogs needing our help.
“As soon as we find a home for one, there is another needing the space in our kennels and foster homes.”
Forever Hounds Trust are appealing for donations to help them to continue their work, as Covid-19 has had an impact on their ability to raise funds.
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