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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

Greyhounds as pets
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Become a volunteer
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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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Hershey

2 years old

Meet Hershey, a sweet and handsome fawn greyhound with a penchant for zoomies 😊. This cautious boy's got a playful streak and loves to get active, but he needs time to warm up to new things. Hershey's a great fit for an active household where he can get plenty of exercise and attention. Hershey suits households with kids 10+ or adults who can keep up with his energetic vibe – no elderly or apartments, please! He needs a backyard to stretch his legs and a medium to large dog companion if he's not the only dog. No cats, thanks! If you're looking for a fun-loving, loyal companion who's always up for a chocolatey good time, Hershey's your guy!
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Bingo

2 years old

Meet Bingo, a sweet and social greyhound who's still a big puppy at heart 😊. This playful girl's enthusiastic about life, always up for a game, and not afraid to show her impulsive side. Bingo's a great fit for an active household where she can get plenty of attention and exercise. Bingo suits households with kids 10+ or adults who can keep up with her bouncy energy – no elderly or apartments, please! She needs a backyard to stretch her legs and a robust dog companion (medium to large) if she's not the only dog. Sorry, no cats! If you're looking for a fun-loving, loyal companion who's always up for a laugh, Bingo's your girl! THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.
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Passionfruit

6 years old

Passionfruit is just as adorable as her name is. She is unique in that she was born with a shorter tail than most of her greyhound pals. She is sweet, friendly and can act like a puppy at times even though she is 6 years old. She does settle down after her initial excitement. Passionfruit may suit living with or without a robust canine brother of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. Whilst in our care, Passionfruit had an infected vulva which we have treated with antibiotics, and the infection cleared up.
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Jigsaw ARP

4 years old

Jigsaw ARP is a lovely white and black boy who can be shy when you first meet him but warms up quickly. He is very polite, gentle and sweet, as well as having the cutest pointy ears! Jigsaw may suit a home with children aged 10 years or older, and might even suit living with full time workers. He would prefer not to live in apartment, but may suit a unit.

This dog 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 not other dogs currently in our care.

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Blaze ARP

2 years old

Meet the young Blaze. He is just as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze is a friendly and outgoing boy who loves meeting everyone and anyone and loves affection. Blaze may suit living with or without a fellow playful pooch of similar size and children aged 5 years and older.

This dog 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 not other dogs currently in our care.

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Pocket ARP

6 years old

Pocket is just as cute as her name is. Even though she is a mature age, she still acts like a puppy and is quite playful and active. She isa happy girl and will no doubt make you smile from ear to ear. She enjoys playing with toys and receiving and giving cuddles with her people. Pocket may suit living with or without a playful and robust canine brother and children aged 10 years and older. Pocket will require a home with a backyard to let her energy out.

This dog 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 not other dogs currently in our care.

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Denise

2 years old

Denise is a quiet little soul with a sweet and gentle nature. This pretty girl is sensible, soft hearted and very endearing. While she can be a little anxious and cautious at first, Denise truly tries her best and often seeks out eye contact for reassurance. She is an introverted lady who prefers calm over chaos. Denise may be shy in new environments, but with patience and kindness she will blossom within the household. Denise would thrive in a quiet home and a quiet neighbourhood where she can relax and feel secure. She may be suitable to live with small, medium or large dogs and may also be suitable to live with kids 10+.
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Amber
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Amber

6 years old

Meet Amber, a sweet and puppyish greyhound with a gentle spirit 😊. This affectionate girl loves people and is always up for a snuggle, but she's a bit of a homebody – no kids, please. Amber's happy to be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog who shares her gentle vibe. Poor Amber's got a broken heart, literally – she's got subaortic stenosis and needs meds for life, but don't let that scare you! 😔 She's a low-maintenance girl who just needs her Atenolol twice daily (it's inexpensive, btw). No long walks for this lady, just chill time and snuggles. Despite her condition, Amber's a loving companion who'll bring joy to your life – she's worth it, trust us! 🐾 If you're looking for a sweet friend, Amber's the one.
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Lizzy ARP

2 years old

Meet the adorable and sweet Lizzy! Lizzy is such a delight who will gently give you kisses if you let her to show her love to you. For a young lady, she is fairly calm and quiet, but at times does have her playful moments, especially with other dogs. Lizzy may suit living with or without a canine brother of any size and children 10 years and older. Due to her placid nature, she may be suitable to live in an apartment!
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Yuki

3 years old

Meet Yuki, an extremely friendly and affectionate greyhound with a handsome face 😊. This charming boy's a people person who loves treats and is always up for a good time. Yuki's made great progress in his behavioural rehabilitation training and is ready for a loving home. Yuki suits households with kids 10+ or adults who can give him the attention he craves – no small dogs, cats, or elderly people, please! He'd love to be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog who shares his friendly vibe. If you're looking for a loyal companion who's always up for a good time, Yuki's your guy!
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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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21

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Greyhound Adoption Day - RSPCA Burwood

RSPCA Burwood - 3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East

21 February 2026

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Want to meet your new best friend? Just looking for more information at this stage? Join us at RSPCA Burwood for a special adoption event!

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Greyhound
Adoption Program

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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