Standard Rearing/Spelling Agreement
Issued: 1 January 2011
Greyhound Racing NSW
Building B (Ground Floor)
1 Homebush Bay Drive
Rhodes NSW 2138
Correspondence
PO Box 170
Concord West NSW 2138
Phone 02 8767 0500
Fax 02 9764 6244
www.thedogs.com.au
This standard form of agreement is a guide prepared by Greyhound Racing NSW and is not legal advice. The form is provided
for the assistance of participants and may not be appropriate for use in relation to any particular arrangement. Greyhound Racing
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Standard Rearing/Spelling Agreement
NSW GREYHOUND REARING/SPELLING AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made ……………………………day of……….………..……….20…….……. between
Rearer’s name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….
Facility Address…………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
Contact Phone (h) …………………………..………..(m) ……………………………...Email………………………………………………
OzChase ID ……………………… (“the Rearer”)
And
Greyhound Owner(s) name(s)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………….
Contact Phone (h)………………………..………….. (m)…………………….…………Email…………………………….…………………
OzChase ID ……………………… (“the Owner”)
Definitions
Controlling Body:
The legislated body having control of greyhound racing, in New South
Wales – Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW).
Greyhound:
A dog or a bitch registered or licensed pursuant to the Rules of GRNSW.
Greyhound Progeny (litter):
Offspring (litter) of a greyhound prior to identification by the Controlling
Body
Greyhound Racing Rules:
1 or more of the whole of the Greyhound Australasia Rules of greyhound
racing which together with the Local GRNSW Rules form and are the
Rules of greyhound racing for a controlling body.
Lien:
The right to hold the property of another as security for the payment of
a debt.
Owner:
The registered owner of the greyhound – (in the sense of being the
owner of the greyhound as personal property).
When the greyhound is owned by a syndicate or partnership the
managing owner is the authorised to act on behalf of each and all the
owners of the greyhound.
Rear:
To provide for the upbringing of a greyhound including:
i.
Care and Welfare
ii
Feeding and watering
iii
Protection from distress or injury caused by other animals or
people
iv
Clean and hygienic facility compliant with applicable Codes
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Rearer:
A person registered or approved by GRNSW to breed, rear or spell
greyhound for a purpose pursuant to the Greyhound Racing Rules and
the NSW Animal Welfare Code of Practice.
Rearing or Spelling Facility:
Any approved place or premises used for accommodation for the
purpose of rearing and spelling of a greyhound by the Rearer and
includes any vehicle used for the transportation of greyhounds.
Spell:
To provide relief for a greyhound from its normal racing kennel
environment.
Agreement
Whereby the Rearer agrees to rear the Owner’s greyhound or greyhounds identified below (‘the
greyhound”) at the Rearing property at address…………………………………………………………on the conditions
set out below:
1. The Owner agrees to pay the Rearer, all Rearing and other charges as detailed below which will
be rendered and payable monthly. Interest at ……..% is payable on accounts overdue 30 days.
2. The greyhound(s) is at the Owner’s risk at all times. It is the Owner’s responsibility to insure the
greyhound and any progeny against risks while they are at the Rearers property or being
transported to and from the property. The Rearer shall not be responsible for any disease,
accident, illness or injury however caused or arising to the greyhound(s) whilst transporting to
or from the Rearing property, or at the property.
3. The Rearer must notify the Owner immediately the Rearer becomes aware that the greyhound
has suffered and injury or has been in contact with any significant canine disease. Emergency
veterinary services to relieve pain, suffering and distress for the greyhound and or progeny may
be provided at the discretion of the Rearer in consultation with the Rearers veterinarian at the
Owner’s expense.
4. Any ongoing veterinary care is to be agreed in consultation between the Rearer and Owner with
the Owner to pay all agreed veterinary and other charges incurred while the greyhound(s) is at
the Rearing property.
5. The Owner gives the Rearer a lien over the greyhound(s) and progeny for payment of the
rearing fees and all other charges that the Owner is required to pay under this Agreement. This
means the Owner may not remove the greyhound(s) or progeny from the property while any
part of this Agreement is NOT fulfilled. In the event that the Owner fails to pay any invoice for
charges within 60 days of the Rearer sending the invoice, the Rearer may, after providing 7 days’
written notice to the Owner, enforce his lien by selling the greyhound(s) or progeny, For the
purpose of enforcing the lien:
a. the Rearer may, subject to the approval of the Controlling Body, transfer or sell the
greyhound(s) and/or progeny at auction or by public sale to recover any monies as
defined in this agreement
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b. the Owner irrevocably appoints the Rearer as the Owner’s attorney with power to sell
the greyhound(s) and/or progeny and to sign all transfers and other documents and do
everything necessary to effect and complete the sale and to receive the purchase price
and credit it towards the cost of sale and payment of all monies owning, with any
surplus to be paid to the Owner.
6. The Rearer’s lien is unenforceable where:
a. the Rearer has been suspended or disqualified for a breach of the Greyhound Racing
Rules
b. directed otherwise by the Controlling Body
c. neglect on the part of the Rearer is proven to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Controlling Body.
d. The Rearer has failed to comply with all enforceable provisions of the NSW Animal
Welfare Code of Practice, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 or any other
legislation.
7. Fees and Charges:
a. Rearing Fee/rate is …………… per…………
b. Payment Method
I.
Direct Deposit
II.
Other
c. Additional Conditions
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Greyhound Details - Please provide additional list if more than 2 greyhounds
Greyhound Name:
Sire:
Dam:
Ear Brands:
Microchip:
Colour:
Distinguishing Features:
Greyhound Name:
Sire:
Dam:
Ear Brands:
Microchip:
Colour:
Distinguishing Features:
Litter Details - Please provide additional list if more than one litter
Litter Number:
Date Whelped:
Sire:
Dam:
No. of Dogs:
No. of Bitches:
………………………………………….…………….
Owner’s Signature
……………………………………..………..
Name (print)
………...……….
Date
……………………………………………..…………
Rearer’s Signature
……………………….………………………
Name (print)
…………….…….
Date
………………………………………………………..
Witness Signature
……………………………………………….
Name (print)
………..………..
Date
Rearer Initials…………… Owner Initials …………….