Aussies show off their rescued greyhounds on social media, as adoptions surge
In response to a damning report by ABC's Four Corners exposing horrific circumstances and live-baiting practices in greyhound racing, a surge in greyhound adoptions has spread across the nation, and the obligatory adoption Instagram accounts have appeared with them.
The Four Corner's expose of illegal live baiting (animals being used as bait) in greyhound racing has lead to mass reforms in the industry, with some states moving to ban greyhound racing all together.
In an exemplary show of love and care for the cool canines, greyhound adoption has risen, with the northern state of Queensland reporting a 300 percent rise in adoptions.
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Most states have their own adoption association, such as The Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland, with a central mission to "find suitable, loving, long term homes for racing greyhounds whose careers have come to an end."
The Australians who've recently adopted the adorable, lanky dogs have taken to Instagram to document the heartwarming transition from racing dog to family pet and chill best friend.
If you're interested in adopting a former racing dog for your very own, depending on which state you're in, there is a donation fee of AU $300 (US $228) which includes de-sexing, vaccinations, worming and a warm coat (for fashion reasons, obviously.)
