Dolly's Fund Giveaway

VOTING NOW OPEN!

Dolly's Fund was never meant to sit still.


Before Festival of the Hound tops it back up, we're sending a little Dolly magic out into the rescue world.

7,200Heading back into the rescue community
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VOTE NOW

The Dolly's Fund grants

That's $7,200 heading straight back into the rescue community.

×2
2,000
AUD grants

$4,000 total

×2
1,000
AUD grants

$2,000 total

×2
600
AUD grants

$1,200 total

How it works

  1. 1
    Now – 2nd August

    Nominate

    Nominations are open until Sunday 2nd August 2026, 11:59pm AEST.

  2. 2
    5 - 16 August

    Vote

    Community voting runs Wednesday 5th August until Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:59pm AEST.

  3. 3
    18 Aug

    Winners

    Grant recipients announced Tuesday 18th August 2026 via Hound-Tees social media & email.

Dolly got her second chance thanks to rescue.

This is our way of helping more hounds find theirs. If you're a rescue organisation, share this and rally your followers, we'd love to hear your story.

Dolly got her second chance thanks to rescue.

The fine print

Read the terms & conditions
  • Nominations are open from now until Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
  • Voting / community support runs from Wed 5 August 2026 until 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
  • Grant recipients will be announced on Tuesday 18 August 2026 via Hound-Tees social media & email.
  • Grants available: 2 x $2,000 AUD, 2 x $1,000 AUD and 2 x $600 AUD.
  • Rescue organisations may be based in Australia or internationally, provided they actively support sighthounds / greyhounds / lurchers or related breeds in need.
  • Nominations must be submitted via the official Dolly's Fund nomination page. One nomination / vote per person. Duplicate, spam or fraudulent entries may be removed.
  • Community nominations and visible support will be taken into consideration; however, final grant recipients will be selected by Dolly's Fund / Hound-Tees at its discretion, taking into account community support, rescue impact and demonstrated need.
  • Dolly's Fund reserves the right to verify nominated organisations, request further information, and determine eligibility.
  • Grant funds are intended to support rescue-related costs such as veterinary care, transport, rehabilitation, foster care, enrichment, desexing, adoption support or other essential welfare expenses.
  • Grants are awarded in Australian Dollars (AUD). Any currency conversion, bank or transfer fees are the responsibility of the recipient where applicable.
  • If a selected organisation is unable to accept the grant, does not respond within a reasonable timeframe, or is found to be ineligible, Dolly's Fund reserves the right to select an alternative recipient.
  • By participating, nominees and supporters acknowledge that Dolly's Fund / Hound-Tees may share the names of nominated organisations and successful recipients across its marketing channels.
  • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVE ORGANISATION

Voting begins Wed 5 August 2026 and run until Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Only 1 vote per person will count!

VOTE NOW