About this episode

The episode discusses the surge in greyhound adoptions in New Zealand following a ban on racing, highlighting the overwhelming demand and need for foster homes.

Families across New Zealand are eager to adopt greyhounds after racing was made illegal last month. Agencies say the demand for adoptions is overwhelming, but they're desperate for foster homes to get the dogs used to life as a pet. Felix Walton reports.

People in this episode

Guest: Felix Walton

Topics covered

• greyhound adoption
• racing ban
• pet fostering
• animal welfare
• New Zealand news

Keywords

• greyhound
• adoption
• racing ban
• foster homes
• New Zealand

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Organizations: RNZ

Places: New Zealand

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