FIFTY SHADES OF GREYHOUND The creation of the Greyhound Rehoming Association NT (GRANT) Eileen Fletcher El Presidente
FIFTY SHADES OF GREYHOUND WHY GREYHOUNDS? HISTORY OF GRANT THE DOGS FOSTER CARERS ACTIVITIES WHY DO WE DO IT THE FUTURE JOE-A CASE STUDY
WHY GREYHOUNDS? “Of the 7,500 greyhounds born [in Victoria each year], approximately only 1,000 will live a full life span .” Covering Letter to Honourable Rob Hulls MP, Minister for Racing, Victoria 1 August 2008 in Judge G D Lewis AM, A Report on Integrity Assurance in Victoria’s Racing Industry (2008), 5.
WHY GREYHOUNDS? 3,300 litters per year are registered with Greyhounds Australasia 13,300 greyhounds named (registered for racing) 3,300 x 6 (average numbers of puppies in a litter) =19,800 19800-13,300 = 6500 puppies unaccounted for per year Lethal injuries sustained on the track while racing Very little provision for life after racing Figures courtesy of Greyhounds Australasia
HISTORY OF GRANT Set up as a Not for Profit February 2012 Find some professionals for the committee Press releases and a unique angle Don’t be frightened to ask for help
HISTORY OF GRANT It helps to have some experience or expertise or access to someone with experience or expertise
THE DOGS HOT PIE – our first dog – adopted May 2012 living in Katherine NT
THE DOGS MISS MANDY – on trial in her new home as of last week
THE DOGS EMMA – adopted June 2013
THE DOGS ROCKET – broke a toe in a trial – 24 hours to live when we took him in, now living with a family of 5
THE DOGS STRIPEY JOE – currently in foster with 2 dogs, 2 cats and a possum
THE DOGS HARLEY – dropped off at the vet for euthanasia February 2013, adopted May, living with 3 children and another greyhound
THE DOGS CRICKET – another drop off at the vets, now living with 3 cats and another greyhound
THE DOGS BEAU – broke a leg at the track – rehomed June 2012 with a cat and a family of 3
THE DOGS DANNY – Currently in foster with a chihuahua, guinea pigs, chickens and pit bull
FOSTER CARERS Nurture them! Inform and educate, but try not to criticise, thing will go wrong Understand when they fall in love with their dogs Try to involve them in the rehoming process – they have insight and experience too
FOSTER CARERS Have structured activities for them eg monthly walks Don’t wear them out Don’t focus on what they cant do - appreciate what they can
ACTIVITIES Get out and get seen Attend any event you can and ask for a free stand Don’t force your volunteers to do too much Don’t be afraid to point out that you rely on fundraising and donations
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THE FUTURE GRANT - An expanded committee and a new president – and commitment to continue, the opportunity to source kennels An appointment with the Chief Steward and Minister for Racing For greyhounds Australia-wide – the spotlight on GRNSW- http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/greyhoundr acing
TAKE HOME MESSAGES Greyhounds can make great pets As a society, we need to all take responsibility for the industries that exploit animals for entertainment, we have a voice and can make a change So, how do we G2Z with Greyhounds?
JOE
JOE – A CASE STUDY 150 starts in his career Nearly 7 years old Highly predatory – neither cat nor small dog safe, also interested in chasing cars and other moving objects Noise reactive – barks at other dogs barking, cars pulling up etc Thunder phobia Resource guarder around other dogs Toilet training a little iffy – PTS is concrete Loves to fence fight with other dogs
FIFTY SHADES OF GREYHOUND What would you do with him?
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