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Photo: Kirsty Harris
2012–2013
ANNUAL REPORT
Greyhounds
as pets
© Greyhounds As Pets 2013
Contents
Chair’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Programme Director’s Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programme Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Financial Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Our Sponsors & Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The GAP Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Chair’s
Greyhounds as Pets has had an interesting year.
Our focus, of course, is homing greyhounds which are no longer
suitable for racing. It is our mission and each year we have increased
the number of dogs adopted as pets.
Since GAP was created seven years ago we will have retired nearly
1000 greyhounds to live as pets.
We have introduced these wonderful pets to hundreds of owners
throughout New Zealand. Greyhounds being lead around suburban
footpaths as much loved pets, are a common sight these days.
This year saw further changes to the GAP structure. It became
clear that the move to operate the Trust from the South Island was
not working as we had hoped. Also the Amberley kennels were
closed to GAP. Accordingly we returned the core base operation to
the lower North Island, Petone, closer to, Greyhound Racing New
Zealand (GRNZ). We were then fortunate enough to re-employ our
original Programme Director, Jacqui Eyley, who returned to us after
a brief sojourn in the commercial sector.
Last year I indicated that we wished to expand our kennel network,
as our current kennel model, which is working well, is still potentially
vulnerable. We continue to have discussions with the GRNZ in
regards to this, which is still work in progress.
As mentioned last year, we have a stunning network of supporters
who continue to help GAP achieve successful outcomes. I want to
thank the trainers and owners, the regional and area co-ordinators,
the fundraisers and donors, the foster home folk and the home
checkers, the vets and the kennel owners, the GRNZ Board and
staff and the GAP Board and staff who have been singularly driven
to provide homes for retired racing greyhounds.
The Network is in good heart under Jacqui’s management and I
am confident that with increased awareness in our communities,
Greyhounds as Pets will have an exciting future.
Kerry Marshall
Chair – GAP Trust
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Programme Director’s
Overview
The programme’s success continues with adoption
numbers steadily increasing. Pet greyhounds are
now becoming a frequent sight in the community
and, with nearly 1,000 greyhounds successfully
placed, many people either know of someone
with a pet greyhound or are at least aware that
greyhounds make good pets.
However this year has been a challenging one
for the Trust with increasing adoption numbers
putting pressure on resources. In particular,
the increasing number of dogs being adopted
to homes in the Auckland region put pressure
on existing transport arrangements. Fortunately
Greyhound Racing helped us improve logistics with
additional funding for transport and kennelling.
The year also saw several changes of personnel
with Glenstar kennels taking over as our South
Island kennel base, the addition of subsidiary
kennel facilities at Shannon and changes in two
of the four Regional Co-ordinator roles.
This period of change has emphasised the risks
facing the programme and confirmed the need
for a third kennel base in the north of the country.
Overall however, the changes have been mostly
positive, and with additional funding from
Greyhound Racing, the Trust is now able to grow
into a stronger entity with an exciting future.
Promotion
GAP supporters have attended an increasing
number of dog-friendly events around the
country, including many A&P shows, lifestyle
and pet expos, street fairs and galas. We are
finding an increasing proportion of adoption
applications are coming from areas into which
a significant number of greyhounds have already
been adopted. Our focus therefore is still on
identifying opportunities where people can meet
a greyhound and learn about the breed from
people who are already smitten! To achieve this
we are working with Animates on regular Adopt
A Greyhound Days and encouraging fund-raising
events at supermarkets.
The highlight of the year however has been the
placement of television and radio commercials,
created by Saatchi & Saatchi, on community filler
lists. The combined airtime over the December to
January period was valued at over $500,000 and
the advertisements are still being played today.
This type of media advertising is generally outside
of the Trust’s budget and confirms that building
relationships with supporters can be hugely
beneficial as well as enjoyable.
This year also saw the development of a new
website and customer relationship management
software with online application forms and
improved integration with social media. Facebook
and our new email newsletter, Hounding Around
which launched in November 2012, have become
valuable tools, helping increase awareness and
encouraging involvement.
Relationship with the
Racing Industry
The programme’s relationship with GRNZ was
strengthened this year with the appointment
of the Chair of GRNZ’s Welfare Committee to
the GAP Board. Phil Green provides valuable
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knowledge and experience to the Board and acts
as a point of contact for both Boards on strategic
direction and funding.
The programme continues to have good support
from many racing owners and trainers. Users have
expressed a preference for a flexible approach
towards the waiting list, allowing trainers to
submit entry forms for dogs early in their career
and swap places between dogs entered by the
same person. However, this is under regular
review as we strive to ensure the waiting list
works equally well for all users.
Financial Summary
Funding from industry increased to nearly $176,000
this year, including the much needed additional grant
for kennelling and logistics. Meanwhile donations
from private individuals rose to over $83,000,
including nearly $20,000 from two annual street
appeals held in April 2012 and March 2013. The
programme’s regular donation scheme, Steadfast
Friends, continues to expand with $24,640 donated
in this financial year, up 12% on the previous year.
These donations are absolutely essential for covering
our daily kennelling costs and additional veterinary
treatment. Profit from the GAP shop was slightly
lower at just over $15,000. Shop profit increased
following the launch of the new online shop in
January 2013. The online shop now also accepts
credit cards. Community grants are proving difficult
to obtain with just $6,560 approved.
At the end of the year net assets held by the Trust
had increased by $23,421 to total $140,023. The
Trust is holding these reserves as a deposit on a
future purchase of a GAP owned kennel base.
Planning for the Future
The GAP Trust is working with Greyhound Racing to
reduce the numbers of greyhounds euthanized at
the end of their racing careers. The racing industry
is looking into ways in which the dogs’ useful racing
lives can be extended and researching alternative
careers for them post racing. This means the
adoption of greyhounds as pets is an increasingly
important part of the industry’s welfare strategy
and we are working towards a realistic goal of 350
adoptions each year.
In the short term, to achieve this objective, we
will need to establish a third kennel base in the
north to improve access for prospective adopters
and allow our team to focus on promotion and
adoption rather than logistics. There is great
potential to increase the number of adoptions
in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region and the
establishment of a kennel base here will help
boost numbers in this region and further north
In the long term, the Board firmly believes that
the purchase of either an industry or GAP owned
kennel base is essential to ensure the stability and
longevity of the GAP programme.
The future is looking bright for greyhounds. The
breed is becoming well known for its gentle,
affectionate and lazy nature – attributes which
make it an ideal pet for today’s busy lifestyles.
We look forward to working with Greyhound
Racing and our supporters to find more homes for
greyhounds when their racing careers have ended.
The Board would like to thank Greyhound
Racing New Zealand and all our supporters
and donors for helping our greyhounds
find new homes after racing.
Jacqui Eyley
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Programme
Greyhound Movements
Apr 2012 –
Apr 2011 –
Apr 2010 –
Mar 2013
Mar 2012
Mar 2011
INCOMING
Entered by Racing Owner/Trainer
176
185
197
20
12
2
196
197
199
– unsuccessful adoption
23
25
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– change in circumstances
19
21
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Total greyhounds returned
42
46
21
238
243
220
228
214
175
18
28
30
TOTAL
246
242
205
NET GREYHOUNDS IN HOMES
186
168
154
Welfare cases
Total greyhounds entered
Returned from adoptive home
TOTAL
OUTGOING
Adoptions Processed
Failed Temperament Assessment
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Adoptions by Area
2013
AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND
WAIKATO/BOP/TAUPO
CENTRAL
2012
Northland
3
4
Auckland
59
48
62
52
14
14
Bay of Plenty
2
5
Taupo
0
3
16
22
8
5
11
5
3
4
Horowhenua/Kapiti
14
9
Manawatu
24
10
Hutt Valley
18
12
Wellington
24
33
Wairarapa
6
8
108
86
9
8
25
31
Otago
7
7
Southland
1
6
West Coast
0
1
42
53
228
213
Waikato
Hawke’s Bay
Taranaki
Wanganui
SOUTH ISLAND
Nelson/Marlborough
Canterbury
TOTAL
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Current Location of Trainers/Licensed Persons and GAP
Owners
Trainers / Licensed Persons
Area
GAP Owners
Change on previous year
Change on previous year
Northern Districts
63
 10%
280
 19%
Central Districts
81
 9%
334
 18%
Southern Districts
43
 9%
145
 18%
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Overseas
TOTAL
187
769
350
334
300
280
250
200
150
145
100
50
63
81
10
0
43
Northern Districts
GAP Owners
0
Central Districts
Southern Districts
Overseas
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Persons
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Financial
This financial summary has been extracted from the full financial statements prepared for the GAP
Trust by Campbell Tyson and audited by Crowe Horwath.
Summary of Financial Performance
2013
2012
OPERATING REVENUE
Entry & Adoption Fees
80,451
78,462
Other Sales
59,538
54,023
139,988
132,485
37,215
29,000
Kennelling
74,608
69,110
Veterinary Costs
67,783
65,601
3,946
2,958
29,675
26,516
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
176,012
164,185
GROSS OPERATING LOSS
-73,239
-60,700
LESS OVERHEAD EXPENSES
183,290
155,052
175,984
166,900
6,560
15,100
83,555
50,386
Sales of Donated Goods
7,840
8,321
Interest
6,011
2,410
279,950
243,117
23,421
27,365
TOTAL INCOME
LESS COST OF SALES
LESS DIRECT COSTS
Registration
Assessment & Matching Fees
OTHER INCOME
Grants – GRNZ
Grants – General
Donations
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
NET SURPLUS
The GAP Trust is focused on building a capital reserve for the purchase of a kennel base.
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Summary of Financial Position
2013
Current Assets
Non-Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
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166,593
149,049
33,427
16,900
200,020
165,949
60,003
49,346
140,017
116,603
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Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors for their ongoing support:
• Greyhound Racing New Zealand
• Petware Ltd for the supply of Nutrience Original and Active premium dog food to all greyhounds
going through the programme and the donation of Welcome Packs for sale to our new owners.
• Campbell Tyson for accountancy services
• Crowe Horwath for auditing services
• PC Insurance for donating Public Liability insurance
Community Trusts
Thank you to the following community trusts for their support:
• Pharazyn Trust for funding of $3,000.00 for general purposes.
• Pelorus Trust for grants of $2,000 and $1,000 towards printing.
• Lion Foundation for funding of $760 for banners.
Our Kennel sponsors
• Cei Kelly
• Paul Wieland
Our Steadfast Friends
Anne Betham
Billie McLeod
Bob Rose
Bobi Munro
Brian & Lindsay McPhun
Bronwyn Johnson
Carolyn & Mike Hodgson
Cathy Davidson
Charley Fleischmann
Christine Miller
Clare & Andrew Ward
Colleen Russo
Dallas Greensill-Fieldhouse
Ernie Needham
Falyn Edlin
Gary Harrison
George Mason
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Gerald Bowden
Grace Cole
Hayat Abadeeah
Helen Jones
Jacqui Eyley
Janine Begg
Jayne Carkeek
Dave Cunningham
Jodi Irving
John & Ann Pilkington
John & Jill Drew
John & Jo Rusk
John Roberts
John Wilson
Julie Bosma
Shaun Morgan
Kaye Bollam-Gullery
Keely Hewitt
Lee Harris-Royal
Leigh Sturgiss
Linda Nash
Liz Anderson
Liz Price
Maree & Stephen Piercy
Marion Fletcher
Mary Fox
Maxine Hurley
Michelle McCormick
Molly Gamble
Nathan Callaghan
Noel Sperry
Bridget Borlase
Owen Marron
Pam & Andy Smith
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Penny Warning
Peter Seabourne
Polly Yeung
Rachel & Michael Conner
Richard Wilde
Robyn Bowry
Rowan Hall
Sally Lees
Sally Ritchie
Sarah Warren
Sharon Exley
Shirley Birt
Tricia & Vince Indo
Vivienne Jarvis
Wendy Sullivan
The GAP
TRUSTEES
Kerry Marshall (Chair)
Malcolm Jansen
Owen Marron*
Liz Price (April to June)
Jacqui Eyley (April to August)
Phil Green* (January to March)
*Phil Green took over from Owen Marron as GRNZ’s representative to the Board
on his appointment in January.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Fiona O’Neill (April to July)
Jacqui Eyley (September to March)
KENNEL MANAGERS
Sonja Bright & Irene Bessem at Creature
Comforts Pet Lodge, Sanson
Julie Collett & Richard White at A Country
Home, Amberley (April to July)
Desiree Hanson at Glenstar Kennels,
Kaiapoi (November to March)
Danielle Irving (Subsidiary kennelling January to March)
REGIONAL CO-ORDINATORS
Auckland & Northland
– Julie Welton (April to June)
– Karen & Steve Keene (July to March)
Waikato/BOP/Taupo
– Victoria Munro
Central
– Robyn Bowry
South Island
– Grenville Williams (April to July)
– Anthony Stone (Acting RC October to March)
ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION Brenda Goddard
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Our many volunteers including:
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Shop Manager
Sheila Duke
Foster Co-ordinator
Rachel Conner
Publications Designer
Christine Miller, Christine’s Creative Design
FastFriends Co-ordinator
Lauren Pringle
Trade Me Advertising
Kirsty Harris
Greyhound Blog
Tania Harris
Area Co-ordinators
Auckland:
• Anne Van Endhoven Plas
• Lindy De Bruin
• Fiona Corley
• Michelle Stephens
Waikato/BoP/Taupo:
• Jacquie Kidd
Central:
• Sally Lees
• Bobi Munro
• Rebecca Conole
• Shirley Birt
• Denis Putt
• Anthony Stone
• Tania Hariss
South Island:
• Lauren Dougherty
• Robyn Clementson
• Angela Wilson
• Myranda Van Oldenmark
Foster Carers
Auckland:
• Margaret Judd
• Linda Nash
• Clare Ward
• Sarah Cruickshank
Waikato/BoP/Taupo:
• Jacquie Kidd
• Linda Mitchell
Central:
• Danielle Irving
• Tony Bengree & Janet Sykes
• Cynthia Creswell
• Rebecca Conole
• Christina Whittle
• Robin Hinde
• Fatima Avdic
• Gabriel Losch
• Frank Vickers
• Sarah Jackson
• John & Ann Pilkington
• Ray Yates
• Julia Hansen
• Jaimee Allerby
South Island:
• Karina Marshall
• Bob Dedman
• Bono Beeler
• Gwenda Woodward
• Sheryl Thorn
• Marion Chevean
• Sarah Davis
Home checkers
Auckland:
• Margaret Judd
• Anne Van Endhoven Plas
• Linda Nash
• Lindy De Bruin
• Michelle Stephens
Waikato/BoP/Taupo:
• Gary Harrison (Home
Check Coordinator)
• Jacquie Kidd
• Luci Carter
• Joy Foot
• Kirstie Mcgrail
• Steve Warner
• Crystal Loh
• Jan Curran
• Anne Betham
• Oriel Reed
• Sharon Neumark-Payne
• Karen Morgan
• Stephanie Kennedy
• Kim Maitland
Central:
• Shirley Birt
• Denis Putt
• Tracey Lynn
• Cynthia Cresswell
• Maxine Hurley
• Sally Lees
• Leigh Sturgiss
• Tania Harris
• Robin Hinde
• Annabelle Hawkes
• Christine Miller
• Bobi Munro
South Island:
• Steve Walker
• Charley Fleischmann
• Lauren Dougherty
• Angela Wilson
• Jennifer & Brent Jordan
• Cynthia Cresswell
• Maxine Hurley
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