GPNL Responds to CFIA Import Ban

CFIA Bans Import of Dogs from over 100 Countries The new measure from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will prohibit the entry of dogs for adoption and fostering from more than 100 countries on September 28, 2022, including Qatar and China. Rescues, like GPNL, were not consulted on the plans, and this news came as a huge shock; it is devastating to the many volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to saving lives. The list of countries affected […]

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Whippets & Salukis Available for Adoption

GPNL is working with Paws Rescue Qatar, Candy’s Hound Rescue International, and Motorcity Greyhound Rescue to transport rescued Salukis and Whippets to Newfoundland prior to the CFIA import ban on dogs from 100 countries, coming into effect on September, 28, 2022. Bios on these amazing hounds can be found on our Available to Adopt page. In order to bring these hounds into Canada, we will require adoptive or foster homes, as well as funds for transportation. If you wish to […]

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Got the Luck of the Irish?

WIN 1 of 5 amazing prizes from NL artists in our St. Patrick’s Day Block Draw Prizes include: An East Coast Glow Gift Basket Two Logy Made Granny Pillows Custom Nesting Doll Set by Peggy Taylor Art A Ruby Rope Designs Rope Bowl A custom Dog Bowl Stand (handcrafted by Rick Button) + Gift Card by Island Design & Gifts Blocks are just $5.00 each. Contact us at info@gpnl.ca to purchase. Draw Date is March 17. Thank you to our […]

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Happy Holidays!

2021 at a Glance We faced many challenges in 2021, from availability of dogs and COVID border restrictions to getting XL kennels on the flights to Newfoundland. But despite it all we were able to successfully place 19 dogs into forever homes in the province, including: Gonzo (Greyhound/US) Zara (Wadi Dog/United Arab Emirates) Rohan (Saluki/Qatar) Prim (Whippet/China) Indy (Greyhound/China) River (Greyhound/China) Baby Merlin (Greyhound/China) Helen (Greyhound/China) Eleven (Greyhound/China) Lucy (Whippet/China) Cache (Greyhound/China) Anning (Whippet/China) Luka (Whippet/China) Luna (Greyhound/China) Geisha (Greyhound/China) […]

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Buy a Block Fundraiser in Support of Candy Cane Dogs

Congratulations to Thom Gillis, the lucky winner of a custom pet portrait in our Buy a Block Fundraiser! Win a custom 12”x16” painting of YOUR pet!   Local artist, Wendy Thistle, has graciously donated a custom pet painting to help us offset costs associated with our rescue of greyhounds and whippets from China through Candy Cane Rescue.   There will only be 200 blocks available at $10 per block. Draw date will be October 19, or earlier if all blocks […]

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GPNL Relaunch Lottery!

Congratulations to Amber Dillon, the lucky winner of a Daikin mini-split in GPNL’s Relaunch Lottery Draw!   Proceeds raised help offset the costs of placing international sighthounds in loving homes in Newfoundland. In September, we will be welcoming 5 Middle Eastern Salukis to Newfoundland and our GPNL family.    Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and a  very special thanks to Mechanical Components Limited for this amazing prize!           

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Help Wanted! Meet & Greet Coordinator

Greyhound Pets NL is seeking an energetic and outgoing Meet & Greet Coordinator to join our team! We are a non-profit, volunteer-run registered charity that relies on Meet & Greets and other special events to promote our organization and to fundraise. As such, the Meet & Greet Coordinator is a volunteer position on our Executive Board that organizes, coordinates, and manages all Meet & Greets and special events.  Responsibilities include: Coordinating Meet & Greet and other special events in St. […]

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Great Global Greyhound Walk 2021

On September 19, 2021, GPNL will join 10,000 other sighthounds and their owners from around the world in the Great Global Greyhound Walk 2021!   The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) is an annual dog-walking event that celebrates greyhounds and other sighthounds, raises awareness of hounds in need, and promotes sighthounds as wonderful and loving pets.    There will be prizes and swag for the doggos and we will draw a winner for our Relaunch Lottery.   This year’s theme […]

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Help Wanted! Fundraising Coordinator

Greyhound Pets NL is seeking a fun and creative Fundraising Coordinator to join our team! We are a non-profit, volunteer-run registered charity that relies on fundraising to offset the high costs associated with pre-adoption and travel costs. As such, the Fundraising Coordinator is a volunteer position on our Executive that organizes, coordinates, and manages all fundraising ideas and events.  Responsibilities include: Developing GPNL’s fundraising and corporate donations strategy Coordinating fundraiser activities and events (e.g. ticket draws, Pet Expo, Christmas at […]

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