A total of $10,000 was raised for Australia's drought stricken farmers following last Thursday night's Yellow Dog Makes Hay promotion.
Greyhounds Australasia, in conjunction with Greyhound Racing New South Wales, Racing Queensland, Greyhound Racing South Australia, Tasracing, Greyhound Racing Victoria, and Racing and Wagering Western Australia, combined on the night to donated $1,000 each time a dog wearing the yellow (number five) rug won an event across the country, with the funds donated to Buy a Bale to purchase hay for farmers. Buy a Bale is run by Rural Aid Australia – an Australian charity founded in 2015, which operates across Australia.
There were eight dogs at meetings at Dapto, Sandown, Mandurah, Albion Park and Angle Park, which saluted wearing the five rug, which equates to $8,000 plus a contribution of $2,000 from Greyhound Clubs Australia.
The $10,000 contribution will buy 50 tonnes of hay and feed about fifty cows for three weeks.
Greyhounds Australasia CEO Scott Parker said: "The Australian greyhound industry is proud to support farmers in their time of need. The support from each controlling authority was terrific to see."
