Twiggy Supports Retired Greyhound Trust

Twiggy may have posed for the cameras of the world’s top photographers since her meteoric rise to stardom in the 1960s, but no doubt her recent photo shoot with a group of photogenic Fidos will always hold a special place in the supermodel’s heart.

Proving that compassion is always in fashion, the former catwalk queen has used her star wattage to shine a spotlight on the many retired racing dogs in need of homes.

Retired Greyhound Trust– which has branches in England, Scotland and Wales– found forever families for 4,200 greyhounds last year, but there are still more than 1,000 racing dogs waiting for someone to love in their kennels across the country.

Speaking about the orphaned greyhounds, Twiggy stated: “I am devastated to hear about the Retired Greyhound Trust’s struggle with homing figures. I would urge anyone who is considering a dog to think greyhounds.

“The sooner the charity can find good homes for those in kennels then the sooner they can free up space for the many more who are on the waiting list.”

Acknowledging the ‘model’ behavior of the breed, the fashion icon revealed that “Greyhounds make fantastic pets. They undergo a transformation when they leave the track. They turn from speed machines to docile couch potatoes who love to loll around and get fussed. All they want is a loving family or owner to look after them. I hope there are families out there who can help.”

For more information regarding Retired Greyhound Trust:

• visit www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk

Photo courtesy Retired Greyhound Trust

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