THE GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE

Helping to rehome beautiful greyhounds in Ireland

How To Rehome Your Greyhound

1. Contact the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust

Place your greyhounds name on the IRGT Rehoming List by contacting on 085 8047467 or 061 448089

2. Photograph your Greyhound

Whatsapp or email 3 good quality photographs of your greyhound. Please ensure that the greyhound is full length, side view, unmuzzled and any other manner in which you feel would display what a great pet your greyhound would make.

3. Provide some key details on your greyhound

Race name:

Pet Name:

Earmark:

Height (cm - ground to top of shoulder):

Weight (kg):

General description of temperament/personality:

Temperament around/ interacting with children:

Temperament around small and large breeds of dog:

4. Visit your Vet for rehoming procedures

Greyhounds will need to be taken to your chosen Veterinary Surgeon for pre-rehoming procedures:

(a) Neutering/Spaying

(b) Pet Passport

(c) 7 in 1 Booster

(d) Rabies Shot

(e) Vaccination for Kennel Cough

RCÉ and IRGT will pay €130 towards the above procedures

5. 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 Centre following preparation for rehoming. The Entry Fee for the Greyhound Care Centre 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 085 8047467 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 Care Centre until a forever home is identified.

If you have a greyhound for rehoming please contact irgt@grireland.ie or Mobile/Whats App 085 8047467 or Landline: 061 448089