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.

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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Milky Bar

4 years old

Meet Milky Bar – a striking male greyhound with a beautiful white coat adorned with eye-catching brindle patches. As sweet as his name suggests, Milky Bar is a friendly, outgoing boy who approaches life with confidence and enthusiasm. He’s incredibly affectionate and loves spending time with his people, happily soaking up attention and always ready to charm you—especially if treats are involved! His bright personality and loving nature make him a wonderful companion for someone looking for a dog who is both fun and loyal. Milky Bar is best suited to a home with adults or children aged 10 and over who can appreciate his energy and respect his boundaries. He would thrive as the only dog or potentially with a compatible medium to large canine companion, but he is not suitable for homes with small dogs or cats. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation training, Milky Bar is ready for a committed adopter who will continue to support his progress and provide a structured, caring environment. He is not suitable for elderly owners, but in the right home, He has a previous hock injury on his right hind leg, which is stable. He would benefit from joint supplements in his future and regular checks with his vet. Milky Bar will be an affectionate, engaging and rewarding addition to the family.
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Spense ARP

3 years old

Spence is a pretty female greyhound with a sweet, affectionate nature and a playful, puppyish energy that shines through in everything she does. She’s full of life,excitable in the best way, and loves to have fun, whether it’s zooming aroundthe yard, playing games, or soaking up attention from her favourite people.Spence forms strong bonds and enjoys being part of an active household where she can express her joyful personality.

Spence is best suited to a home with children aged 10 and over or adults who can match her lively spirit and provide appropriate guidance. She would do well as the only dog or with a robust medium to large canine companion, but she isn’t suited to living with cats or frail, older dogs or people due to her enthusiasm. Spence will thrive in a home with a backyard where she can burn off energy and play. With the right environment, she’ll grow into a wonderfully loving and entertaining companion. Spence 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, atwhich 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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Sophie

5 years old

Sweet Sophie is looking for her forever home and she hopes it can be you! She is friendly, outgoing and very affectionate. She is a calm, placid girl that may be ok for an apartment type home and with children 5 and over. She has spent some time at GAP learning how to interact with other dogs of different sizes and is ready to show her skill in the real world. She may be ok to live with another medium or larger canine buddy in her new home or try her as an only dog.
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Rigger ARP

3 years old

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Don't be fooled by his photo, he is just showing you how goofy Greyhounds can be! Rigger is a stunning blue boy that is full of personality and loves people. We think Rigger may suit living with another medium or larger play buddy and children in their teens as he sometimes doesn't understand his size (in the goofy way!). We also think he may suit a home with a yard to play in whilst you are 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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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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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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