A home for the holidays – retired racing dogs foster appeal
When their racing careers are over, greyhounds are commonly adopted into loving homes by dog-lovers keen to embrace the gentle breed.
But for those not-yet-adopted, a new temporary home via fostering is the ultimate gift.
This festive season, the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland, delivered by Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, is inviting Queenslanders to “Host a Hound for the Holidays”.
Above: Ian and Liz from Bundaberg, with their special Christmas greyhound gift Sally.
Lisa Kohler, GAP Rehoming Manager said holiday fostering offers more than just a temporary home for greyhounds.
“Hosting a greyhound helps these dogs transition from racing life to a loving home environment and gives them the best possible start with their future families,” she said.
“These gentle, affectionate dogs will get a taste of family life while preparing for their forever homes, and foster carers gain a truly rewarding experience in return.
“Every year, many wonderful families and individuals open their homes to greyhounds over Christmas and thankfully during what can be an expensive period, there’s not a great expense involved.”
Ms Kohler said those fostering a greyhound over the festive period receive all necessary supplies including food, bedding, collars, leads, and veterinary care throughout.
“We’re encouraging everyone to consider welcoming a greyhound into their home for the holidays,” she said.
“People fostering greyhounds often turn their temporary arrangement into a permanent one and go on to officially adopt their greyhound for an investment of as little as GAP’s $100 adoption fee.”
More information about the “Host a Hound for the Holidays” fostering program and the adoption process can be found on the GAP website: https://gapqld.com.au/our-greyhounds/host-a-hound/.
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Media Contact: communication@qric.qld.gov.au or 0438 544 628
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About GAP Queensland
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) carefully matches retired greyhounds with loving families through a thorough assessment process. GAP greyhounds are fully prepared for their new homes, including health checks, collar, lead, behavioural assessments, desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, heartworm testing, and ongoing support. Fostering opportunities exist across South-East Queensland.
For more information on adopting or fostering a greyhound, visit https://gapqld.com.au/our-greyhounds/adopt/
GAP monthly Homeward Hounds events
To meet a greyhound or find out more from the GAP team about adopting and foster a greyhound that fits your home and lifestyle, there’s a monthly Homeward Hounds event held on the third Saturday of each month across several locations in South-East Queensland.
For details on the next event visit the GAP website https://gapqld.com.au/events/