AWLQ president, Sylvana Wenderhold, said after a long association with greyhounds, she wanted to ensure the best start in their new lives. 

“Many of the former racing dogs we rehome have never had any experience with stairs, glass doors, roads, swimming pools or ever stepped inside a home,” Ms Wenderhold said.

“This program is designed to acclimatise them to household living with specifically trained foster carers.”

Foster carers interested in joining the program would receive face-to-face training, ongoing support and a 25-page support manual, which is also available online for anyone interested in fostering or adopting.

The Queensland based charity, which has rehomed more than 115,000 stray and abandoned cats and dogs over half a century, is now calling on foster carers to come forward to be part of the ‘Going Grey – ALWQ” program.

AWLQ vice president and program liaison, Sue Spencer, said they’re asking existing foster carers and other members of the community who have an interest in animal welfare to come forward.

“All our foster carers receive support from experienced rehoming staff and this program will be an extension of that,” Ms Spencer said.

“You will be making a difference to the lives of these placid, loving dogs.”

“We fully support the greyhound ban and have worked tirelessly to see it become a national reality,” Ms Wenderhold said.

“Since the ban was announced last month we’ve been delighted to see the number of people interested in specifically rehoming greyhounds increase.

“Going Grey – AWLQ will help ensure these greyhounds are prepared for life after the track.”

Anyone wishing to foster a greyhound, or any other AWLQ animals, can head to www.awlqld.com.au/going-grey