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Adopt a greyhound 
& change two lives

Greyhounds are becoming an increasingly popular pet option for a number of reasons and it’s easy to see why. With their gentle nature, low-maintenance lifestyle, and surprising love for lounging, greyhounds make wonderful companions for people from all walks of life odio eu

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& support greyhounds

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at GAP. Whether it’s walking greyhounds, sharing their stories in the community, or helping them settle into pet life, our volunteers make the journey from track to couch possible and unforgettable.Dolor pellentesque porta fames aliquam in adipiscing aliquam. Auctor lorem maecenas nibh elit et. Fermentum adipiscing amet sed semper. Pel

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Foster a greyhound 
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Fostering a greyhound is one of the kindest (and most rewarding) things you can do. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a little longer, your home becomes a stepping stone on their journey from racetrack to couch life.parturient sagittis duis sit odio massa dui blandit purus. Mi id sed ac at neque urna posuere. Quis ultrices nunc amet aenean viverra aliquet adip

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Come along to a GAP event and connect with fellow greyhound lovers. From local walks to community days, there’s something for everyone (especially the dogs!).Massa et tellus donec tincidunt nunc scelerisque. Fa

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All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.

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Puddles

5 years old

Puddles is not only gorgeous but after his initial enthusiasm and excitement, he settles down and is quite a chilled dog. He is a friendly boy to all he meets. Puddles loves travelling in the car and is up for many road trips with his family. Puddles may suit living with or without a canine pal of medium/large in size and children aged 10 years and older. Sorry no apartments for Puddles.
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Sparkles

4 years old

Sparkles is a gorgeous female greyhound with a bright personality to match her name. She is sweet, friendly, and wonderfully outgoing, greeting everyone she meets with confidence and charm. Sparkles is very personable and forms warm connections quickly, happily sharing her affectionate nature with those around her. Sparkles’ calm confidence means she may suit a home with full-time workers, provided she has a comfortable routine and a cozy place to rest during the day. Sparkles may also suit a family with children aged 10 years and over, thanks to her friendly and gentle approach. If you’re looking for a loving, confident greyhound who will fit beautifully into family life and shower you with affection, Sparkles could be the perfect addition to your home. Sparkles 19834 has had a possible shoulder injury prior to GAP entry. She bears weight on this limb and the shoulder is stable. The Left shoulder has minimal changes on radiographs and there is increased risk of developing osteoarthritis subsequent changes in the dog's movement or exercise tolerance in the long term.
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Posy

7 years old

Posy is a friendly, outgoing, and confident female greyhound with a wonderfully personable nature. She enjoys engaging with people and carries herself with an easy confidence that makes her a pleasure to be around. Posy has completed behavioural rehabilitation training and has shown herself to be a well-adjusted, responsive girl who is ready to settle into home life with ease. Posy is best suited to a household with adults or children aged 5 and over. She can live happily as an only dog or with a medium to large canine companion but is not suitable for homes with cats or small dogs. Due to her size and confidence, she is not recommended for homes with elderly residents. In the right home, Posy will shine as a loyal, affectionate, and engaging companion. Posy has had a metatarsal fracture repaired prior to GAP entry. She bears weight on this limb and the distal limb is stable. The metatarsal has healed and as the joints are not involved, there is no increased risk of developing osteoarthritis in this leg
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Suzie

3 years old

Meet Suzie, she is a sweet, friendly and affectionate girl. She has a puppyish charm; she likes zoomies and is excitable. There isn't a moment that her tail isn't wagging. Suzie loves people and dogs and is eager to please. Suzie would be great on her own in a home but may suit living with robust dogs of any size. She also may be suitable to live with a family with children aged 10+. Because of Suzie's enthusiastic personality she will be happiest with an active family that can take her on adventures and play with her.
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Robert

4 years old

Meet Robert, a handsome greyhound bursting with personality and joy. Outgoing and wonderfully puppyish at heart, Robert loves to let loose with enthusiastic zoomies and brings a playful spark to everything he does. He can be a bit impulsive, so he’ll thrive with confident handlers who can give him structure while embracing his fun‑loving nature. Robert is best suited to adults or families with kids aged 10 and up who can keep up with his energy and appreciate his goofy charm. Robert is looking for a home where he can be an only dog or live with a medium to large canine companion who enjoys an active lifestyle. He is not cat friendly and will do best in a home without small animals. He is not suited to apartments or homes with elderly residents, as he benefits from space to move and people who are steady on their feet. In the right home, Robert will be an endlessly entertaining, affectionate companion who fills his days with fun and enthusiasm. Robert has had a toe ligament injury prior to GAP entry. He bears weight on this limb and the wrist is stable. Although the injury doesn't bother Robert. there is increased risk of skin abrasion in that toe in the long term.
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Jerry

4 years old

Jerry is a gorgeous greyhound with a heart as big as his smile. Sweet, friendly, and happily outgoing, Jerry loves being around his people and soaks up affection like a pro. He’s a bit adorably uncoordinated and doesn’t always know where his long legs are going, which only adds to his charm. Jerry would thrive in a home with adults or confident kids aged 5+, where there’s plenty of room for him to stretch out and enjoy life. Jerry is best suited as the only dog, or with a calm, compatible dog friend who appreciates his gentle nature. Because of his size and clumsiness, he’s not suited to homes with elderly or frail people or older, delicate dogs. Jerry cannot live with cats, and apartment living isn’t a good match for him—he’ll be happiest in a secure home with space to move. If you’re looking for an affectionate, happy greyhound to share your days (and your couch), Jerry might be your perfect match.
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Zappy

5 years old

Zappy is a friendly, outgoing boy with a big personality to match. Confident and personable, he's a real "boofy" character who brings fun wherever he goes and loves being around people. Zappy would be happy as an only dog or he may be suitable to live with medium or large dogs. He may also be suitable for a home with kids 10+.
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3 years old

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Snoopy is a happy, affectionate boy with a big personality to match. He’s sweet, friendly, outgoing, and confident, always ready to say hello and lean in for some love. He can be a little boisterous and excitable at times, but that just adds to his charm. Snoopy has a quirky side and a fun nature, making him an enjoyable companion to have around. Snoopy thrives on attention and enjoys being close to his people, happily leaning into you for pats whenever he gets the chance. He has also successfully completed a behavioural rehabilitation program, which has helped him continue to grow into the wonderful dog he is today. Snoopy may suit a home as an only dog where he can soak up all the attention, or potentially with medium to large dogs. He may also be suitable to live with children 10+. Due to his excitable nature, Snoopy will need a secure, enclosed backyard set away from high levels of stimulation, where he can relax and feel comfortable. Snoopy has had a hock fracture, prior to coming into GAP. He had hardware in place, which we have removed whilst in our care.
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Julian

5 years old

Julian might not come with a crown, but he definitely has a little "King Julian" energy - just without the chaos. This quiet boy is friendly, personable, and loves a bit of affectionate, often leaning into people for comfort. While he can be a little cautious at times, he takes things at his own pace and builds trust beautifully. We think Julian will be best in a home with a canine companion; he will suit a home with medium or large dogs. He also may suit a household with children aged 10+.
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Angel ARP

4 years old

Angel is a lovely female greyhound with a sweet, friendly nature and an outlook that’s as sunny as her name suggests. She is outgoing and confident, greeting people with warmth and charm, and she adores human affection. Angel enjoys being part of the action, whether that’s following you around the house or leaning in for pats —she’s a true people-dog who thrives on connection and companionship.

Angel maybe suited to a home with adults or families with children aged 10 and over who can return her affection respectfully. She may be ok to live as an only dog, soaking up all the love, or along side a compatible medium to larger male canine companion. With her affectionate personality and easy confidence, Angel is ready to bring joy, love, and gentle fun to her forever home.

Angel is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.

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Why adopt a greyhound?

Loving and loyal

Once a Greyhound lets you in, they become incredibly loyal, forming 
deep bonds and showing affectionate devotion.

Quiet companions

Greyhounds are quiet and reserved, making them excellent neighbors 
in shared living spaces.

Independent thinkers

Greyhounds are obedient yet independent, combining problem-solving skills with a self-assured nature.

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Only a $100 adoption fee

For this you get:

Pedigree, purebred dog

Desexed

Vaccinated

Microchipped

Wormed

Flea treated

Temperament assessed

Suitability matched

Coat, collar and lead

Lifetime support

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Christina & Zack

Christina & Zack

We were so excited to foster Zack and see if he could be a good companion for our staffy, Phoebe.

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Mandy & Elley

Mandy & Elley

She fit in very quickly in the family. For the first week or so, she was a little unsure, and it took about that long for her personality to start shining through.

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Lisa & Sunny

Lisa & Sunny

I just wanted to let you know that Sunny our beautiful greyhound has been the most wonderful addition to our family.

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Courtney & Bont

Courtney & Bont

Bont came to me during covid, just before his 2nd birthday, I was unprepared for the love and safeness he brought to me and I gave to him.

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Zoe, Joel & Pants

Zoe, Joel & Pants

It's been just over a year since we adopted our silly guy Pants (formerly known as Shadow).

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Glen, Bronwyn & Sabi

Glen, Bronwyn & Sabi

Almost 13 years ago, we adopted a very sweet greyhound that was called Emma.

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Holly & Daphne

Holly & Daphne

I've always loved sight hounds. When my now husband and I were discussing getting our first dog together and suggested a greyhound, I was over the moon.

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Thalia, Todd & Alby

Thalia, Todd & Alby

We adopted Taurus on the 12th of July 2025, The moment we arrived at GAP and saw that sweet little face we just new he was the little baby for us.

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Kris & Felicity

Kris & Felicity

We are at the 9 month mark of having Felicity a.k.a Flick in our lives and our hearts have never felt so full.

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Xavier, Jacqueline & Cardi

Xavier, Jacqueline & Cardi

Cardi came into our lives in January 2024. We arrived at GAP having recently lost our rescue dog Kimchi a month earlier.

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Dave & Brian

Dave & Brian

We welcomed Brian (original name Ironman!) into our lives two and a half years ago, following the untimely death of our whippet.

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Keziah & Buzz

Keziah & Buzz

I asked GAP if I may have a greyhound at my house, they invited me to come and look at Buzz and I brought him home.

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Adele, Alita & Sunny

Adele, Alita & Sunny

Thank you GAP for the most magical pairing ever!! We adopted Alita and Sunshine/ Sunny 12 months ago.

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Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

This is a little love story - one that began with heartbreak and ended with hope, healing, and a big black greyhound called Dollar aka Back Pay.

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Megan & Romeo

Megan & Romeo

Romeo came into our lives at the end of January after things hadn’t quite worked out in a previous home. We were told he just needed a chance, and a bit of time, and those words couldn’t have been more true.

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Steph & Shiraz

Steph & Shiraz

Shiraz entered GAP back in May of 2023. When she entered, I fell in love with her immediately!

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Tracey & Gabby

Tracey & Gabby

We adopted Gabby 6 weeks ago and she started as a very unsure girl who wouldn’t leave the corner.

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Leigh & Swifty & Aussie

Leigh & Swifty & Aussie

What an amazing pair of pooches! They've taken to their new digs with a gusto.

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Tegan & Iris

Tegan & Iris

Iris, Lady, Miss Ma'am! Iris has been with us for nearly 6 weeks, and its like she's always been here!

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Alison & Buddy

Alison & Buddy

Buddy is the sweetest boy but is the goofiest craziest mini horse/giraffe!

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Lisa & Nellie

Lisa & Nellie

We adopted Nellie (formerly Neptune) back in mid March and she has very quickly settled into pet life.

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Since 1996, we’ve been dedicated to giving retired racing greyhounds a new beginning as much-loved pets. Behind every adoption is a passionate team working to support greyhounds and their new families every step of the way. Learn more about our story, our mission, and the people who make it all happen.

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