The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) is aware of a recent Facebook Post with claims 20 greyhounds are in need of urgent rescue from a property near Thirlmere.

GWIC have since spoken to the industry participant who owns some of the greyhounds and is caring for a number of other greyhounds on behalf of their owners. The participant has confirmed that they are looking to rehome some of the greyhounds, however the situation is not desperate nor is there any urgency.

GWIC have also made contact with a Rehoming Organisation who have been in discussion with the participant regarding the greyhounds. The Rehoming Organisation did not consent to the circulation of the Facebook Post.

Enquiries so far have found no breach of the Greyhound Rehoming Policy, with the greyhounds set to be de-sexed and vaccinated prior to rehoming and the participant aware of the necessary notifications required to meet the requirements of the Policy.

No findings suggest the owner is to be incarcerated, as claimed in the Facebook post, and there are no immediate concerns for the welfare of the greyhounds. Further enquiries will be made to confirm the situation, including a scheduled kennel inspection.

No further comment will be made at this time.