Who we are
Houndy Helpers is a volunteer-led community organisation of passionate greyhound pawrents and admirers.
We use our collective skills and enthusiasm to find loving homes for retired greyhounds and show the world what amazing companions they are. Creating innovative events and online activities, we put greyhounds front and centre while strengthening a supportive community for greyhound families, both new and established.
With so many hounds looking for homes after the end of greyhound racing, we're committed to making sure every greyhound gets the retirement they deserve.
Houndy Helpers' main goals are:
- Matching retired greyhounds with loving forever homes through a careful adoption and fostering programme
- To show people, especially those living in urban areas, what perfect companions greyhounds can be
- Maintaining a welcoming community of humans and greyhounds with support and inclusion at its heart.
With everyone’s help, we can make sure gentle, quirky greyhounds are front of mind for anyone thinking of adoption.
Want to know what going on near you? Head over to our Events & Projects page!
Our people
As well as the many volunteers, greyhound owners, and admirers which form the Houndy Helpers community, we have a core team of Trustees (and their greyhounds) which help make everything happen behind the scenes:
- Alastair Donald (Piggy, Alba)
- Dawn Glover (Henry, Angie)
- Aimée Hopwood (Thommo)
- Michelle Impey (Harmony)
- Caroline Jeffreys (Nei Nei)
- Campbell Parker (Agnes)
But most importantly, our work is made
possible by a dedicated team of volunteers who share a passion for ensuring every greyhound has the opportunity to enjoy a safe, happy retirement.
Our partners
Nuts & bolts
Houndy Helpers Charitable Trust is a New Zealand charitable trust dedicated to supporting retired racing greyhounds through adoption, fostering, education and community engagement.
The Trust is incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act and is a registered New Zealand charity, registration number CC64625.
Our volunteers agree to operate under a Code of Conduct which can be downloaded here.
Houndy Helpers Charitable Trust owns and operates houndyhelpers.org.nz as its official online presence. This website is used to support our charitable activities, community engagement, volunteer recruitment, and greyhound adoption programmes.
Full Governance & Tranparency information may be found here.
