Hundreds of rescued greyhounds are getting a new home.
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Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith recently met with Nat Panzarino and Jeremy Richman from Greyhound Rescue to discuss alternative venues.
For some months, Greyhound Rescue has been searching for a new home. This will be the third time in just a few years, and suitable properties are almost impossible to find.
This move will secure the future of hundreds of ex-racing hounds each year who would otherwise not get a second chance.
Greyhound Rescue will move from Camden to Bargo.
"I am delighted to say that they have found new premises in the Wollondilly Shire," Mr Smith said.
"This property was a commercial kennel for Greyhounds bred and trained for the racing industry. Now it will be transformed into a wonderful new rescue centre where Greyhounds will be rehabilitated in safety and comfort, before being passed on to their new owners."
The property will be renamed 'Greysland' and over the next few weeks.
Volunteers and supporters will be packing equipment, infrastructure, all the Greyhounds and their blankets, coats, bowls, and other belongings will be going to Greysland'.
"The move to Greysland is a big step for us and will be a life-saver for many unwanted Greyhounds" said Greyhound Rescue's president Nat Panzarino.
"It's no small feat to move an entire operation in a tight time-frame and COVID is making it even more difficult both logistically and financially.
"We depend almost entirely on donations and we're asking the community to dig deep to help us help the hounds."
To help with the cost of the move, Greyhound Rescue has set up a crowdfunding page at https://chuffed.org/project/greysland
"This move is an opportunity for more people to experience the feeling that comes from helping to change the lives of rescued greyhounds. Greyhound Rescue is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers and supporters to the family," Mr Smith said
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