There is nothing Steve Lanesbury wants more than the best future for his dogs.
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That’s why the Curlewis owner, breeder and trainer was rehoming one, sending others off to be trained elsewhere and looking to sell another.
Regulations dictate he must seek written permission from authorities before transferring the dog’s care to another party, in this case adoption agency Greyhounds as Pets (GAP).
But he was concerned the number of dog beds available would not meet the demand which could be nearly 20,000 early next year.
“Everyone will be looking for homes for their dogs but getting one for them all, it’s not going to happen,” Mr Lanesbury said.
Another of his pups will be ready to race in a few weeks. He hoped to sell her to an interstate buyer where racing was still permitted past NSW’s July 1 racing ban deadline.
“She will have a future but I feel sorry for the people with 20-30 dogs, what are they going to do?” he questioned.
“We’re not giving up yet, we’re still hopeful,” he said. “And we’re keeping what dogs we can.”
GAP was one avenue for adoption. The process involved an initial questionnaire about the prospective owner. The new owner was then paired with a suitable dog which was desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, vet checked and registered.
Each greyhound comes with information on its history and a 14-day settling in period.
GAP lists benefits of greyhound ownership to include a low upkeep, loyal nature and great companion for the elderly tending to their placid personality.
