On June 11, greyhounds and their owners will be out in force across New Zealand as part of the Great Global Greyhound Walk.
Trotting alongside their proud owners, the sleek, speedy dogs will take to streets, waterfronts, paths and parks to raise awareness of the breed and promote greyhound adoptions.
The walks are being organised by Greyhounds as Pets New Zealand (GAP), but are part of a global initiative of other mass-synchronised greyhound walks around the world. More than 5000 hounds took part worldwide in 2016.
GAP is a charitable trust that helps find homes for greyhounds after their time in racing. Adopting out hundreds of hounds each year, GAP has placed almost 2000 dogs since its inception about 10 years ago.
Many of the participating greyhounds will be dressed in outfits and costumes in tune with an annual theme. For this year's walk, which will help to promote GAP's re-homing programme, it is Colours of the World.