Greyhounds As Pets (GAPNSW) has completed the most successful event in the history of the organisation, with new homes found for 61 greyhounds through its Winter Adoption Day.
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The day, hosted by GAPNSW ambassador and Australian football legend Tim Cahill, was held at Earlwood in Sydney on August 13, the night after the Matildas won their thrilling quarter final game against France in a penalty shootout.
Cahill spent some of his day talking all things Matildas. He also met with adopters, and those considering adopting to chat about the breed and the joys of greyhound ownership.
"I don't come home to Australia often and it's great to be home and go and visit my greyhound on my parents' farm, to see the Matildas, and also for causes like this that are close to my heart," he said.
"To see how far Greyhounds As Pets has come since I started with the organisation four years ago is just amazing."
30 greyhounds went home with new owners on the day, adding to the 12 dogs which were adopted prior to the event, and another 19 applications for adoptions lodged on the day.
"It was so great to see so many people come out to the day, not only to adopt a dog, but to pat a dog and find out more about the breed," GRNSW CEO Mr Rob Macaulay said.
"To be able to unite so many people with a new pet for their home is so fulfilling for all of our staff who know what wonderful pets greyhounds make."
This article was produced as part of an ACM partnership with Greyhound Racing NSW.
