RWWA’s Greyhounds as Pets Adoption Day a Great Success
18 October, 2016
Greyhound
It was smiles all round on Sunday as 24 greyhounds were adopted from Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) new Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) kennel facility, setting a new adoption record in a single day for the program.
More than 27 families and couples attended the four-hour event in Southern River, in order to meet their greyhound companion and complete the transition from professional athlete to an ideal pet.
“We are so pleased to have had the pleasure to match 24 greyhounds to their forever homes and set a new record for the program,” said GAP Manager Lauren Savage.
“Greyhounds are one of the most adaptable and sweet natured dog breeds, suited to living with families, the elderly and in inner-city apartments and it’s always such a wonderful feeling when you are able to find them their perfect match.”
The GAP program runs pre-matched adoption days, which invites families and individuals who have applied to adopt a greyhound from the program to the kennel facility, to provide an opportunity for potential adoptees to meet all the dogs and to ensure that each applicant is matched with their most suitable companion.
Families and couples travelled from all areas of Western Australia to attend the event, including regional areas such as Kalgoorlie, Albany, York, Gingin and Yeerirrie. All those who attended were pleased with the outcome and applauded GAP on its efforts.
“Tamba (adopted greyhound) has settled in well, after her trip home to Bunbury. We were so pleased to meet everyone at the GAP facility. Everything was so well organised and it was a “seamless” transition from kennels to car!” said Greyhound Adoptee John Frings.
RWWA has continued to heavily invest in its GAP program, which promotes, encourages and facilitates greyhound pet ownership to the wider community through the provision of safe, healthy greyhounds to homes throughout Western Australia. The investment includes the lease of a new Southern River facility in August 2016, which has increased kennel capacity from 20 to 37, as well as the employment of a dedicated Programme Coordinator and Kennel Manager.
“RWWA is committed to ensuring that the best levels of care are given to greyhounds throughout all stages of their lives, through a program of investment, education, monitoring and regulation. When a greyhound retires from the racing industry, at any age, RWWA will aim to have every healthy and behaviourally sound greyhound re-homed,” said Greyhounds Manager Barry Hamilton.