Hello from your gentle girl with the softest heart
What her pawrents say:
“She is a joyful, playful companion who runs free on North Coast beaches, "helps" with the gardening and stockpiles toys across her half-acre paradise!”
Bouncy, playful and full of confidence, Agatha is living her best life since finding her forever home with Stephanie, Brian and a pack of four houndie siblings in Antrim.
This beautiful black and white girl has transformed from a shy, introverted hound into a joyful, playful companion who runs free on North Coast beaches, "helps" with the gardening and stockpiles toys across her half-acre paradise.
The moment they knew she was the one
When Stephanie and Brian came across Agatha online, they reached out straight away. They knew she was the hound for them. We couldn't have been more delighted.
When Agatha first came into our care, she was a very shy and introverted little girl. We knew she would truly flourish in a home with other dogs to help guide and reassure her. Stephanie and Brian's home could not have been more perfect. Surrounded by loving houndie siblings, endless companionship, understanding and a half-acre of space to run, play and simply be a dog, it really was the dream home we had hoped and wished for Agatha.
A weekend in the life of Agatha
Agatha's days are filled with her pack of four buddies. They play, eat and sleep together, often squeezed into one huge nest (not much room left for mammy!). She loves trips to the golden sandy beaches on the North Coast where she runs free along the seashore. Her brother Jimpsky once glided past her mid-run, leaving her absolutely astonished. She thought it was hilarious.
At home, she's conquered the stairs with confidence, finishing each climb with a big bunny hop at the top. She loves "gardening" (though she can't quite distinguish between flowers and weeds yet) and stockpiles her host of toys around the half-acre garden. Playing ball is her favourite. And when it's time to rest? Two new megalithic sofas arrived just for her and the gang to snooze on together.
Agatha loves a good reason to dress up!
Greatest achievement?
Transforming from a timid, hesitant girl into a confident hound with impressive recall who can run free on beaches and fields. That's the power of patience, love and a brilliant foster family.
Agatha says:
'Hi I'm Agatha, a bouncy, playful 19 month old pretty girl. After a long journey from Cork to Ballymena, I arrived at my new home. Whawee I received a fanfare from my new pack of 4 dogs. They have all been fantastic buddies. We play, eat and sleep together. They even let me squeeze into their huge nest from the first night, not much room left for mammy!
I've been on travels to the North Coast golden sandy beach. I even persuaded mammy to let me run free. I thought I was running fast along the seashore when all of a sudden, Jimpsky, my new brother greyhound simply glided past me. I couldn't believe it! He thought it was hilarious.
My new home has stairs which I was initially frightened to climb. By the next morning, I had a few more attempts and now I'm so fast and do a big bunny hop when I reach the top. I love gardening but as yet I can't distinguish between flowers and weeds. I've a host of toys which I stock pile around the 1/2 acre garden. Playing ball is my favourite. Yesterday 2 megalithic boxes arrived, yepee, 2 new sofas for me and my gang to snooze on together. I'm heading outside to run free over the fields. Bye for now, love Agatha.'
Thank you
A very special thank you goes to Agatha's incredible foster family, Ashleigh, Dave and their adorable houndie pack, for welcoming Agatha into your home and surrounding her with the love, patience, reassurance and care she so desperately needed.
When Agatha first arrived, she was an extremely shy and introverted little girl who needed time, understanding and gentle encouragement to help her feel safe and secure. Ashleigh and Dave poured so much dedication, compassion and commitment into helping Agatha blossom. They truly went above and beyond every single day to build her confidence, support her at her own pace and show her what it means to feel loved and safe.
Through their patience, consistency and hard work, Agatha made incredible progress in foster care, including developing such impressive recall that she can now safely enjoy freedom and adventures with confidence. That achievement is a true reflection of the time, love and effort her foster family invested in helping her thrive.
A sincere thank you also to James and Noelle for assisting with Agatha's transport from Cork to Ballymena. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts.
Why Greyhounds Make Great Pets
Irish greyhounds are often misunderstood. They're calm, gentle and surprisingly adaptable. With patience and the right environment, even the shyest hound can blossom into a confident, joyful companion.
• Two short walks, then back to the couch (or the giant nest with the pack).
• Quiet, calm and born for snuggles.
• Thrive in homes with other dogs for companionship and confidence.
• Full of personality: toy hoarders, wannabe gardeners, bunny hoppers.
• Loyal, affectionate and deeply bonded to their people.
Ready to Meet Your Future Hound?
Every greyhound at RIGHT lives in a foster home before adoption. This means they're house trained, used to home life and showing their real personality. You're not taking a chance. You're meeting a hound who's already settled into the rhythm of home.
RIGHT was founded in 2019 and is run entirely by volunteers. We're a foster-based charity, which means every hound gets the chance to decompress, learn and grow before finding their forever family. We also run regular meet and greets so you can spend time with our hounds and see if there's a connection. Learn more about our adoption process.
If you'd like to meet your future hound, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Agatha is home, but there are so many others waiting to find their forever family just like her. You're not rescuing a greyhound. You're giving them the life they've always deserved. And in return? Unconditional love and a companion who'll never leave your side.
March 2026 Update from Agatha!
When Agatha arrived in foster back in December, the world felt like a very big place. She was gentle and shy, moving quietly through her days, taking her time to figure out that she was safe. Being called over was enough to make her hang back. She needed time and that's exactly what she got.
And what a difference it's made.
“Agatha loves running and romping with her sighthound pals, and she's a clever girl who takes to new games quickly. Carrots are a firm favourite treat, so ensure you have a supply at the ready!”
Agatha now trots over when called, ready for pets and treats. She greets her foster family after work with excited mouth snappies and the most adorable tippy-tappy feet. She hops on the sofa for cuddles and curls up for morning snuggles like she's always lived there. Because now, she has.
Her playful side has come alive too. She loves running and romping with her sighthound pals, and she's a clever girl who takes to new games quickly. Carrots are a firm favourite treat, should you need to know that.
Day to day, she's spotless in the house, sleeps peacefully through the night in her own bed and walks beautifully on lead. Loud noises can still give her pause, but her gentle, affectionate nature always wins out. She also has a funny little habit of collecting treasures in her bed. No resource guarding, just a girl who knows what she likes.
The biggest milestone? The trust she now shows. Cuddles, kisses and joyful greetings from a hound who once kept her distance. She's come so far and she's just getting started.
A home with another playful sighthound would be a dream for her. Could that be yours?
A greyt big hello
When Agatha first arrived into her loving foster home in December, the world felt like a very big place. A gentle and shy soul, she found comfort in having her own quiet corner and moved through her days carefully, bravely learning that she was safe and loved. Step by step and at her own pace, Aggie has been discovering what it truly means to be part of a loving home 🥰🐾. Agatha is making small but mighty steps in her new world.
Latest update from February!
This shy little sweetheart recently celebrated some big milestones 🤗! She bravely hopped up on the sofa to soak up some quality time with her foster pawrents, and she has even started playing ball 🤗🐾.
The bedroom was once her safe zone. With growing confidence, she ventured out and made an exciting discovery — THE SOFA 🙌🛋️🐶. She now happily shares this comfy spot with her foster siblings, soaking up companionship, comfort and the simple joys of home life.
Like many sensitive souls, Agatha has her braver days and her quieter days; some days she confidently hops up for cuddles, while on others she can feel a little more reserved and easily spooked. What’s lovely to see is that, no matter the day, she is always making gentle progress ❤️🐾.
Aggie’s confidence truly shines when she is with her sighthound friends. Watching her trot, gallop and play is pure magic ✨🐕. In the garden and out on walks, her playful spirit comes alive as she runs and joins in with her houndie pals. These moments show the joyful and happy hound she is becoming 🤗.
Agatha is a dream in so many ways. She is spotless in the house, sleeps peacefully through the night on her own bed, walks beautifully on the lead and is calm around traffic. Loud noises can still make her unsure, but even then her sweet and gentle temperament shines through. This clever girl is currently working on her recall on a long lead 🤓. She shows no resource guarding, just a funny little habit of collecting treasures in her bed. This sweet girl feels most settled when she has company around her, as being left alone is something she is still learning to feel comfortable with.
Perhaps the most heart-melting milestone of all is that Agatha has given her foster dad a smooch 😘. A small moment that speaks volumes about the trust she is learning to give and the confidence she is growing ❤️🐾.
Agatha has so much love waiting to be shared. With patience, understanding and kindness, she will make a truly wonderful companion. A home with another playful sighthound would be a dream for her. We know her forever family is out there waiting 💕🐾. Could that family be you 💛? If you would like to learn more about Agatha, please get in touch 🙏🐾.
Cuddlebug ALERT!
This shy little sweetheart is celebrating a huge milestone: she bravely hopped up on the sofa to soak up some quality time with her foster pawrents 🤗. For a timid girlie like Agatha, that couch cuddle is basically a mic-drop moment.
What makes Agatha so special?
💛 Gentle, shy and learning to trust at her own pace
🛋 Newly discovered sofa enthusiast
🐕 Thrives with other sighthounds and loves to play
🏡 Spotless in the house and very tidy
😴 Sleeps peacefully through the night on her own bed
🦮 Walks beautifully on the lead
🚗 Calm around traffic and everyday life
🤓 Clever girl working on recall with a long lead
💖 Sweet natured with a heart full of love to give
Agatha has so much love waiting to be shared. RIGHT is a volunteer-led, foster-based organisation dedicated to rehoming Irish greyhounds. Every greyhound in RIGHT’s care lives in a loving foster home where they experience real home life and are supported by experienced fosterers. We work closely with each foster home and potential adopter to make sure every hound finds the perfect match. A home with another playful sighthound would be a dream for Agatha. If you would like to learn more about her or arrange a meet and greet, please get in touch.
If Agatha sounds like your kind of companion, please get in touch. We would love to introduce you.
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1.5 Years
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Female
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Blue
