How to adopt

Greyhound adoption made easy

GAP is committed to ensuring that all of its greyhounds are adopted into homes that are well suited to the greyhound and the new owners. Our dedicated and experienced team guide you through every step of the process to ensure that we find the paw-fect match!

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Ready to meet your new best mate?

There’s nothing quite like the bond between a person and their greyhound, it’s gentle, loyal, and full of quiet moments that make your heart smile. At GAP, we believe every greyhound deserves a loving home, and every home deserves the joy of a greyhound. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner, a seasoned pet lover, or just beginning to explore adoption, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Adopting a greyhound is a simple, supportive process designed to find the best match for you and your lifestyle. We take the time to get to know you, introduce you to some wonderful greyhounds, and provide all the guidance and information you need to feel confident and ready.

From your first enquiry to the day you welcome your greyhound home - and well beyond - our team will be there to offer advice, answer questions, and cheer you on. Here’s what the journey looks like, and how to take the first step toward finding your new best friend.

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Why adopt through GAP?

Expert matching

We take the time to get to know you and your lifestyle, so we can match you with a greyhound that’s the perfect fit.

Temperament-tested greyhounds

Every greyhound in our program is assessed for personality, behaviour, and sociability - so you can adopt with confidence.

Desexed, vaccinated and vet-checked

All GAP greyhounds come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and with a full health check - ready to settle straight into home life.

Already started on life beyond the track

Our greyhounds are well on their way to becoming fantastic family pets, with many having lived in foster homes or gone through transitional training.

Ongoing support from a caring team

We’re here for the long haul, with advice and support available throughout your greyhound’s life - because you’re part of the GAP family now.

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Adoption process

Step 1 - Reach out

Get in touch with the GAP team — we're here to help you get started on your adoption journey.

Step 2 - Information gathering

We'll have a friendly chat to learn more about your lifestyle, preferences, and what you're looking for in a greyhound.

Step 3 - Meet the greyhounds

Visit one of our adoption centres to meet the greyhounds and spend time finding the right match for you.

Step 4 - Welcoming your greyhound home

Once approved, you’ll bring your new greyhound home with helpful info on their care and medical history.

Step 5 - Ongoing support

Our support doesn’t end at adoption — we’re here for you and your greyhound every step of the way.

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Meet our dogs ready for adoption

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

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Delta ARP

4 years old

Darling Delta is ready take flight onto finding her new home! She is sweet, puppyish and personable but she can be a little shy at first so a home thats able to let her settle in at her pace will be the best home for her. We think she may suit living with or without another male companion of any size and children 10 years and over.

This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.

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Barney ARP

2 years old

Just like his friendly counterpart, Barney, is a happy, friendly, affectionate and sweet boy that melts your heart when he looks up at you lovingly. He will be a family favourite and everyone will love hanging out with Barney! We think he may suit living with another companion medium in size or larger and children 5 and over.

This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.

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Penny ARP

3 years old

As pretty as a shiny Penny, this girl is beaming with joy to find her new home. She is sweet, polite, quiet and personable.  Penny may suit living with another male companion of any size and children 5 and over. She may also suit living in an apartment type setting due to her sensible nature.

This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.

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Mango ARP

6 years old

Meet Mango,the sweetest little fruit you’ll ever meet. This little girl is quiet, gentle and incredibly affectionate, with the cutest grey face that will melt your heart. She loves being close to people, seeks eye contact, leans in for cuddles and is always eager to please. Mango likes the occasional burst of zoomies but is mostly a calm and easy-going girl. She can confidently manage stairs and maybe suitable for apartment living. Mango may thrive as an only dog or may be suitable to live with any sized dogs; she also may be suitable to live with children aged 5+.

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This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.

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Scallywag

3 years old

Meet Scallywag — a strikingly handsome male greyhound with a heart full of affection and a playful spark that shines through in everything he does. He loves making eye contact and quickly forms meaningful connections with his people, always eager to be close and share gentle moments. Scallywag is the kind of dog who truly wants to please; he thrives on companionship, positive interaction, and being part of his family’s daily life. Scallywag would suit a home with adults or families with children aged 5+, where his playful yet sensitive nature will be understood and appreciated. He is best placed as an only dog or alongside a calm medium to large dog, following the completion of his successful behavioural rehabilitation training. Due to his history, he cannot live with small dogs or cats. Scallywag has an old hock injury that has developed some arthritis, his joint is stable, but he would benefit from joint supplements & vet checks throughout his life. With the right home, Scallywag will reward his people with loyalty, affection, and a joyful presence that’s impossible not to love.
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Bella

4 years old

Bella is a pretty girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Friendly, outgoing, and confident, she loves meeting new people and has a wonderfully personable nature that makes her easy to adore. Bella approaches life with enthusiasm and isn’t shy about showing it—especially if treats are involved! She has a fun, quirky side that adds plenty of smiles to everyday life, and her happy, cheerful energy makes her a joy to have around. Along with her playful spirit, Bella is also affectionate and enjoys spending quality time with her people. Bella may suit a home with full-time workers, as she’s content to relax during the day once her needs are met. She may also be well suited to a family with children aged 10 years and over. If you’re looking for a confident, treat-loving greyhound with a spark of fun and lots of love to give, Bella could be the perfect match. Bella has had a previous hock injury and is now stable, she will benefit from having join supplements in her future.
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Salma

4 years old

Salma is a delightful four-year-old girl who has blossomed into a confident, happy girl since beginning her journey through GAP (she has been in the program for around 200 days). After thriving in foster care home alongside her best greyhound buddy, Spyro, Salma has shown just how far she’s come—embracing life with enthusiasm and charm. Sweet, friendly, and wonderfully personable, she adores human connection, often seeking out eye contact and affection, and has a playful, puppyish spirit that’s impossible to resist. Whether she’s zooming around with excitement, “boot scooting” in sheer joy, or squeaking her favourite soft and rubber toys, Salma brings fun and warmth wherever she goes. In her day-to-day life, Salma is both practical and adaptable—she’s crate trained, toilet trained, and confidently navigates stairs and car trips, happily jumping in and out with ease. While she may start walks with a burst of excitement, she soon settles into a lovely rhythm on the lead. Salma would flourish in a home with a backyard and a canine companion of similar size—ideally her beloved Spyro, as their bond is truly special. With her affectionate nature and playful energy, she would be best suited to a home with teenage children who can match her lively spirit while giving her the love and companionship she deserves. Salma has completed some extra training in our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program (BRP) and is now ready for adoption!
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Wriggles

4 years old

Meet Wriggles — a gentle, laidback greyhound who has mastered the art of taking life easy. This friendly boy is happiest when he’s lounging nearby, soaking up the calm, and occasionally wandering over to lean affectionately into his favourite people. Wriggles has a relaxed, easygoing nature and a soft, sweet presence that makes him a joy to be around. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation training, he’s developed into a well-mannered companion who thrives in a peaceful, predictable environment where he can simply be himself (preferably somewhere comfy). Wriggles would suit a home with kids aged 5+ or adults who appreciate his quiet, “lazy Sunday” approach to life. He can happily live as an only dog or with a medium-to-large canine companion who shares his calm energy, but he isn’t suitable for homes with small dogs or cats. Due to his size and tendency to lean in close for affection, he’s not suited to living with elderly individuals. If you’re looking for a friendly, low-key companion who will happily keep you company and remind you to slow down and enjoy the simple things, Wriggles might just be your perfect match.
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Elsie

3 years old

Elsie is a petite greyhound with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This affectionate, bouncy girl lives for fun—whether she’s bursting into joyful zoomies in the yard or gently nudging you for her favourite treats. Her quirky charm and enthusiastic spirit make her impossible not to love, and she thrives on companionship and routine. Elsie is best suited to a home with children aged 10+ or adults, where her lively nature and playful energy can truly shine. Elsie is looking for a home with space to stretch her legs, so no apartments please—she’ll be happiest with a secure yard where she can zoom to her heart’s content. She would do well as an only dog so she can soak up all the attention, or alongside a compatible medium to large dog. She is not cat-friendly and must go to a cat-free home. Due to her energetic nature, she isn’t suited to homes with elderly residents. She has had a previous injury to her right hock, and it is stable. She will benefit from some supplements for joints in her future. If you’re after a sweet, spirited companion who will keep you smiling every day, Elsie might just be your perfect match.
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Angel

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 has had a previous injury to her left hock, it is stable and she will benefit from joint supplements in her future. 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.
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