AN UPDATE FROM RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN AND THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST IN RELATION TO REHOMING OF GREYHOUNDS

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Rásaíocht Con Éireann and the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust strive to rehome retired greyhounds in a timely manner in Ireland, across Europe and throughout the U.S. and Canada. As always, these organisations are ever dependent on the ability of our rehoming partners abroad to find suitable homes for Irish greyhounds. Similar to other rehoming charities and organisations, the ability to rehome animals has been greatly impacted by global events over the last number of years. 

 Rásaíocht Con Éireann and the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust wish to advise that, contrary to recent reports which it has received,  the average period of time that it takes to rehome a greyhound is approximately 12 to 14 weeks (once all pre-rehoming procedures are carried out) and waiting times can vary depending on the personality and traits of a greyhound (quality of photos and profiles submitted) and the route an owner takes in relation to rehoming.

Owners may hold their greyhound while a forever home is sought for their greyhound through reputable rehoming organisations or owners may choose to place their greyhounds into the Greyhound Care programme following preparation for rehoming. 

The Entry Fee for the Greyhound Care programme is €200 per greyhound (Cheques/Drafts/Postal Orders to be made out to The Irish retired greyhound trust). Owners may also pay electronically by contacting GRI on 0858538083 or 061-448089. Owners will be provided with a receipt for this Entry Fee. The Entry Fee is used to cover the costs of keeping the greyhound in the greyhound care programme until a forever home is identified.

 If you have a greyhound for rehoming please contact clodagh.bourke@grireland.ie or Mobile/Whats App 0858047467 or Landline: 061448089 or by emailing cassandra.pearson@grireland.ie

 The steps involved in rehoming retired greyhounds is available on www.grireland.ie/Resource/greyhound-welfare/retired-greyhound-trust/how-to-rehome-your-greyhound