Greyhound adoption

NSW Greyhound News

NSW orders inquiry Into GRNSW amid explosive animal welfare allegations

documents being tabled in NSW Parliament that stem from a 54-page “handover letter” from former GRNSW Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Alex Brittan. While the documents...
NSW Greyhound News

Former chief vet claims: GRNSW concealed deaths amid ethical violations

A “handover” letter addressed to Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) by its own former Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Alex Brittan, has denounced the industry as “unsustainable”....
GRNSW Greyhound Adoption Program

GRNSW celebrates record rehoming: 2,806 greyhounds rehomed

AustralianRacingGreyhound recommends only using official greyhound adoption programs when looking for a retired greyhound. Official adoption programs can be found in each state in Australia....
GRNSW greyhound racing news

Ex-Police Chief to probe NSW greyhound racing allegations

Greyhound Racing NSW is currently under scrutiny for allegations outlined in a report authored by former GRNSW chief vet Alex Brittan. The report spanning 54...
GRNSW greyhound racing news

GWIC to investigate greyhound welfare concerns at Wyee facility

greyhounds involved in the “Aussie Mates” US rehoming initiative. The changes at the NSW GAP Wyee facility, which are part of a GRNSW push to...
Queensland Greyhound News

Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland celebrates 400 adoptions

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland, managed by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC), has reached a milestone this year by facilitating the adoption of...
GRV cut prize moneyfor 2024-2025 season

Victorian greyhounds to benefit from new digital tracking program

The Government of Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) have announced an investment of over $2 million in a Comprehensive Digital Tracking Program for greyhounds....
NSW greyhound racing

GRNSW unveils 30% expenditure cuts to tackle market challenges

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has announced a plan to tackle apparent greyhound betting revenue market challenges by cutting nearly one-third of its expenditure. The goal...

SA Greyhound Adoption Day: A Fun Family Event At Angle Park

Join the South Australian (SA) Greyhound Adoption Program of South Australia (GAPSA) for a “Cirque Du So Grey” Adoption Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024,...

Greyhounds find forever homes in Vic National Adoption Month launch

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Greyhound Racing Victoria‘s (GRV) Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) held the “Greylight Savings” event at Tullamarine, where 16 retired racing greyhounds...

Sydney’s national greyhound adoption day sets new record for GAP

NSW Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) recently had a National Adoption Day in Sydney, NSW, Australia, breaking previous records by finding new homes for 48 greyhounds....
Greyhounds As Pets adoption program

GAP Queensland celebrates adoption month with even at Albion Park

Join GAP Queensland's Homeward Hounds event in April and discover the joy of greyhound adoption. Meet available dogs, learn about greyhound care, and find your...

Greyhounds find forever homes at Dapto adoption day

The recent greyhound adoption day at the Dapto Showgrounds was a roaring success, with 15 dogs finding new homes in time for the summer holidays.

South Australian greyhound racing inquiry: Reform in two years or be banned

The South Australian (SA) independent inquiry into the governance of the SA greyhound racing industry has today handed down the full report following the inquiry....

Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland rehomes 130 retired chasers

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland has successfully found forever homes for 130 retired racing greyhounds during the four months of the 2023-24 year thanks...
Victorian greyhound racing

Unlicensed rehomer warned off for two years by Greyhound Racing Victoria

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has just released the details of a steward‘s inquiry from November 3, where it was found an unlicensed person was receiving...

Ballarat greyhound racing adoptions a resounding success

The Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club’s recent adoption event was a success, with many people attending in hopes of finding a furry companion. Among the attendees...

Queensland open the gates for Greyhound Adoption foster parents this Xmas

The McGuills, a retired couple residing in Ferny Hills, southeast Queensland, have been actively involved with the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland, fostering and caring...

Greyhound Adoption Program partners with Police Veterans Victoria

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) has partnered with Police Veterans Victoria (PVV) to provide retired greyhounds with loving homes and enrich the lives of police...

Twenty-four dogs find new homes on Greyhound Adoption Day

The Victorian Greyhound Adoption Day was a success at The Meadows on Sunday, September 24, as twenty-four greyhounds found loving homes. The event garnered interest...

Tasmanian Greyhound Adoption Program forced to hire security due to activists

The Tasmanian Greyhound Adoption Program has been forced to hire security guards to prevent illegal trespass on the property from anti-racing activists. According to reports...

Retired Queensland GAP greyhounds on show at Ekka this weekend

Greyhounds from the Queensland Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) will be looking for love at this year’s Royal Queensland Show, strutting their stuff at the Ekka...

TasRacing CEO throws support behind Interim GAP Manager Susan Gittus

TasRacing CEO Andrew Jenkins has thrown his support behind the appointment of former greyhound trainer Susan Gittus as Interim Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Manager. The...

Tamanian greyhound regulator distances itself from retired greyhounds

TasRacing has advised that the regulatory body has updated the local Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing to specifically exclude retired greyhounds from its scope of...

Retired WA greyhounds to support WA Police through new GAP partnership

Greyhounds are being welcomed into the Western Australia police force, not as working dogs, but as calming companions to provide officers with a sense of...