Every greyhound deserves a loving forever home.

Help greyhounds from the racetrack find new homes as pets.
Man with greyhound

Our mission

With greyhound racing ending, we’re leading one of the most important animal welfare missions in New Zealand.
Racing industry greyhounds need to find new homes and new lives as pets. The Greyhound Rehoming Project is a coordinated, nationwide effort to match these special greyhounds with forever homes.

We bring the resources and the organisation. We partner with greyhound rehoming preparation experts and trusted greyhound adoption agencies – the people who know the dogs best. 

But we need your help – by adopting, fostering, volunteering, sponsoring or just spreading the world. 

Help us find loving homes for these loving dogs. Together, we can achieve something remarkable.

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Why adopt a greyhound?

They're gentle, loyal, and make great companions.

They're calm homebodies

We know them as champion athletes, but greyhounds are also champion loungers. They’re sprinters, not marathon runners. A couple of short walks a day, a bit of play, and they're happy to snooze for hours.

They're gentle and affectionate

Don’t let the supermodel exterior fool you. Inside that elegant frame is a creature who just wants to be close to you. They’re loving dogs who enjoy cuddles, form deep, lasting bonds, and don’t ask for much.

They suit a wide range of homes and lifestyles

Greyhounds rarely bark and take up surprisingly little real estate. They can live happily in smaller homes and apartments. Singles, couples or families – they adapt to life around them and are generally delightful with children.

They're already trained

Retired racers are professionals, ready for new careers as pets. They know routines, handling, leads and kennels. Clean, sensitive, intelligent and eager to please – they’re surprisingly easy to settle into a home.

Ready to adopt?

Meet your new best friend. 
There are racing industry greyhounds waiting to meet you right now.
Get in touch with one of our trusted adoption agencies.

Get involved

We are on a mission to find all racing industry greyhounds a loving home.
Anyone can help us achieve our goal, whether it’s adopting, fostering, volunteering, sponsoring, donating or just spreading the word. Contact us to get involved today.