Updated Rehoming Policy – Effective 1st May 2023

The updated Greyhound Rehoming Policy from the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission, will come into effect on Monday 1 May 2023.

Key changes to the policy include:

• Greyhounds cannot be rehomed to facilities, in NSW or interstate, that conduct animal research, animal plasma or blood collection.
• Greyhounds can only be rehomed to Council pounds or animal shelters with a no-euthanasia policy, unless under exceptional circumstances and with the prior approval of the Commission.
• A greyhound cannot be euthanased unless;
  • a veterinarian certifies that euthanasia is necessary for the welfare of the greyhound (medical euthanasia)
  • it has been declared a dangerous dog under s 34 of the Companion Animals Act or by court order
  • there is history of the greyhound biting a person (including medical evidence)
  • it has failed a temperament assessment by a veterinary practitioner approved by GRNSW.
• A ‘Notice of Intention to Euthanase’ is no longer required for the above circumstances.

Owners seeking to euthanase a registered greyhound outside of these circumstances may be subject to disciplinary action.

More information regarding eligibility and preconditions, and how to access a temperament assessment will be confirmed shortly.

Please contact GWIC directly on 13 49 42 regarding any questions, or visit their website at www.gwic.nsw.gov.au.