Rehoming and Fees Update
As of 1st October, the GRNZ Great Mates Programme officially launched in all 3 rehoming kennel locations across the country (Levin, Cambridge and Rangiora).
Great Mates is now responsible for the assessment and retraining of greyhounds that are retiring as pets, and will be responsible for all greyhounds until they have been found a new home by one of our rehoming partners - GAP or Nightrave.
GRNZ has built kennel facilities in Levin, and has contracted kennels and staff in Cambridge and Rangiora to significantly increase our rehoming capacity. We will ultimately be able to rehome the retired greyhounds more quickly and reduce wait times for greyhounds coming into the programme.
A $60 entry fee will apply for each greyhound coming into the rehoming programme, and we will provide an all-inclusive service for the greyhound to ensure it has the best possible chance of finding the perfect new home. This includes:
- De-sexing
- Vet checks
- Dental care
- Temperament assessment and behaviour modification as required done by trained kennel staff
- Dogs that need extra training will receive specialised training from Nightrave
- Great Mates Prison Programme for some
We appreciate your patience in the transition and thank you for your support with participation in this programme, it is important we all ensure your greyhounds get a wonderful life after their racing career and go to good homes.