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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George

3 years old

Gorgeous George! Is there anything better than a hound named George? We are smitten with this loveable lad, he is sweet, affectionate, loves looking up at you with his beautiful eyes and asking for just one more chin scratch please! He is quite an unusual Red Brindle as he has minimal stripes on his coat, just another quirky thing to love about him! We think George may suit living with another Greyhound friend and an active home that will keep up to his enthusiasm for life. George has been living as a pet for the past year and is ready to find his perfect home! George has a low-grade heart murmur, which doesn't affect him or require medicating. He also has Pannus, which is an auto immune disease of the eyes, which is controlled by daily eye drops.
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Pixie

4 years old

Pixie is a sweet and gentle girl with a calm, quiet nature that makes her a joy to be around. Pretty, polite, and sensible, she takes life in her stride and loves spending time with her people. Affectionate and personable, Pixie has a puppyish, submissive charm and is always happy to share a few gentle kisses with those she loves. She also enjoys treats. Pixie may suit a home on her own or with small, medium, or large canine companions. She may also be suitable to live with children aged 10 years and older.
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Duck

3 years old

This little Duck is personality PLUS! She is fun, affectionate, puppyish and playful. She likes treats and will look up at you with her puppy dog eyes until she gets her way. This girl will have you in fits of laughter all the time and we can't wait to see her blossom in her forever home. We think she may suit living with or without another male canine companion and children 10 and over that are happy to be around a bouncy, playful pup. A house with a yard would be ideal for this girl so she can do her daily zoomies and play time.
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Hercules

4 years old

True to his name, Hercules is a handsome 4-year-old black greyhound with a striking appearance and a heart full of love. With his big white chest and ever-so-slight Roman nose, this charming boy has a unique look that only adds to his appeal. Hercules is a friendly, confident and affectionate greyhound who genuinely enjoys spending time with people. He quickly forms bonds with those around him and loves leaning into his handler for attention, pats and companionship. Sweet-natured and eager to please, he's happiest when he's included in family life and receiving plenty of affection. This playful boy has an enthusiastic side and can become excited when meeting people or enjoying fun activities. His excitement may sometimes see him jumping up in his greetings, but it quickly subsides into a calm companion once he settles. With guidance and consistency, Hercules will relax and enjoy being close to his people. Full of personality and charm, Hercules combines confidence with a loving disposition, making him a wonderful companion for an active family looking for a dog who loves human connection. Hercules would be best suited to a home with children aged 10 years and over. If you're looking for a handsome, affectionate greyhound who will happily lean on you for cuddles and companionship, Hercules is ready to become your loyal sidekick. Hercules has a sensitive trachea, so is required to be walked with a harness.
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Cowboy

4 years old

Cowboy is a handsome boy with a big heart and an even bigger zest for life. Sweet, friendly, and full of personality, he is an outgoing and confident boy who loves spending time with his people. Cowboy is affectionate, playful, and delightfully puppyish at times, often seeking eye contact and looking for ways to engage with those around him. He is eager to please and thrives on attention, especially when it comes in the form of a full-body scratch. When he's feeling excited, Cowboy has a quirky habit of gently mouthing hands as a way of expressing his enthusiasm. It's a playful and endearing behaviour, never intended to be rough or aggressive. Cowboy has experience living indoors and comes crate trained and toilet trained, making him well prepared for life in a home. He can be enthusiastic when heading out for a walk, but once his initial excitement has passed, he settles nicely and walks well on lead. Cowboy may suit a home with or without a canine companion of a similar size and would likely enjoy living with older children in their teenage years. With his loving nature, happy outlook, and entertaining personality, Cowboy is sure to bring plenty of smiles to his future family.
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Crippa

4 years old

Crippa is a handsome black boy with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. Sweet, friendly, and affectionate, he thrives on human companionship and will happily seek out eye contact, eager to connect with those around him. His puppyish enthusiasm and desire to please make him a fun and engaging companion who is always ready for attention, affection, or an adventure by your side. Crippa absolutely adores people and enjoys being involved in whatever his family is doing. He would suit a home with children aged 10 years and over who can appreciate his cheerful and affectionate nature. Crippa is best suited to being the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself. With his loving personality, striking looks, and devotion to his people, Crippa is sure to make a wonderful addition to a lucky family.
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Brasi

4 years old

Brasi is a bold and boisterous four-year-old boy who approaches life with boundless enthusiasm and a zest that is truly infectious. This confident, outgoing extrovert loves nothing more than launching into a set of zoomies, and his excitable, impulsive nature means there is never a dull moment when he is around. Brasi is a treat and toy enthusiast, and his friendly, energetic personality makes him an absolute joy to be around for those who can match his lively spirit. Brasi would thrive in an active home with a confident owner who can provide calm, consistent guidance — particularly on lead, where he can be a little erratic when excited. He may suit life as an only dog or alongside a similarly-sized canine companion and could potentially share his home with children aged 10 and older. One thing is non-negotiable though: Brasi needs a secure backyard where he can stretch those long legs, tear around to his heart’s content, and truly be himself.
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Atom ARP

5 years old

Atom is a stunning blue boy who is the sweetest, friendly, and affectionate boy you'll ever meet! He has his bags packed and can't wait for his forever home. Atom may suit living in a home with or without another medium or large canine companion and children aged 10 years and over. He may even suit living with full time workers, and should fit into most households easily.

This greyhound is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). Through this program, greyhounds stay with their current owners while they wait to find their perfect forever home.

If you're interested in adopting this dog, we'll arrange for them to come into GAP specifically for you to meet and complete the adoption process. Since the dog is being brought into the program based on your interest, we ask that applicants be reasonably confident this is the greyhound they'd like to welcome into their family. Unlike our standard adoption process, you won't be able to meet multiple dogs at the same time however our team will share lots of information about this greyhound to help you determine if they're the perfect match for your family.

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Yaku

4 years old

Yaku is a sweet, friendly girl with a big personality and an even bigger love for people! Outgoing, confident, affectionate, and full of enthusiasm, she loves being involved in whatever her humans are doing. Whether she's soaking up attention, making new friends, or simply spending time by your side, Yaku is happiest when she's with her people. This lovable girl may suit a home on her own or with small, medium, or large canine companions. She may also be suitable to live with children aged 5 years and older.
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Marlowe

4 years old

Meet Marlowe, a confident and outgoing greyhound with a big personality and an even bigger love of treats! This handsome boy thrives on human interaction, often seeking eye contact to connect with his people and let you know he's ready for his next adventure. Marlowe would love an active home where he can be included in daily activities and enjoy plenty of enrichment and companionship. Best suited to a family with children aged 10+ or adults, he is not appropriate for apartment living or homes with elderly residents due to his enthusiasm and energy. Marlowe would be happiest as either an only dog soaking up all the attention or living with a compatible medium to large canine companion. If you're looking for a loyal, engaging, and confident best friend, Marlowe could be the perfect match. Marlow has an auto immune disease, called "Pannus". This affects his eyes, and is controlled with daily eye drops, which he is such a good boy to get!
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