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

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Dakota
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Dakota

6 years old

Sweet, affectionate and full of joyful enthusiasm, Dakota is a beautiful 6-year-old black greyhound who greets life with a wag, a smile and a ready-for-anything attitude. Friendly and outgoing, she's a people-loving girl who enjoys making new friends and sharing her happy spirit with everyone she meets. Dakota thrives on human connection and is always eager to please, making her a delightful companion both at home and out on adventures. With her playful, puppyish nature, Dakota brings plenty of fun wherever she goes. She loves a good zoomie session and approaches the world with an infectious excitement that is impossible not to smile at. Her enthusiasm can sometimes make her a little impulsive, but it's all part of her charming personality. Beneath that energetic exterior is a sweet and affectionate girl who simply loves being included and spending time with her people. Dakota is generally good on lead and enjoys getting out and about, exploring her surroundings with curiosity and confidence. While she can be a little underconfident around some dogs, she looks to her trusted humans for guidance and reassurance, and her desire to please shines through in everything she does. Dakota is searching for a family who will embrace her happy, playful spirit and give her all the love and companionship she deserves. Suitable for a home with children aged 10 years and older, this lovable girl is ready to fill her forever home with laughter, affection and plenty of unforgettable zoomies.
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Bond
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Bond

5 years old

Bond is licensed to thrill! This handsome greyhound is a friendly, outgoing boy with a larger-than-life personality and a mission to keep life exciting. Bond loves meeting people, launching into spectacular zoomie sessions, and bringing his signature puppyish enthusiasm to everything he does. Impulsive, excitable, and always ready for his next adventure, he's the kind of dog who turns every walk into an action-packed outing. Whether he's dashing around the yard or charming his admirers, Bond approaches life with all the confidence and energy of a secret agent on assignment. Bond is seeking an active home with children aged 5 years and over, or adults who can appreciate his exuberant nature. Due to his enthusiastic greeting style and tendency to get carried away in the excitement of the moment, a home with elderly people would not be suitable. Bond would be happiest as an only dog where he can be the star of the show, but he may also suit a home with a medium to large canine companion who can match his playful energy. Bond is not suitable to live with cats and will need a feline-free home. If you're looking for a loyal partner with a licence for fun, Agent Bond is ready to accept his next mission – and it could be with you. When Bond had his dental done in August 2026 areas of gum thickening were noted and biopsies taken. Results showed fibrous gingival hyperplasia, with is a benign thickening of the gums.
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Charles
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Charles

4 years old

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If happiness had four legs, it would probably look a lot like Charles! This handsome 4-year-old black greyhound is a big, chunky boy with an upbeat personality and an infectious enthusiasm for life. Always happy and ready to greet the world with a wag, Charles is the kind of dog who brings joy wherever he goes. Friendly, social and outgoing, Charles loves spending time with people and thrives on human interaction. He's a confident and personable boy who enjoys making new friends and quickly wins hearts with his affectionate nature. Charles loves seeking eye contact with his handlers and is always looking for ways to connect, often leaning in for pats and cuddles whenever the opportunity arises. Charles is eager to please and genuinely tries his best. While he can be boisterous, enthusiastic and a little impulsive when excited, his sweet nature shines through in everything he does. He may jump up to say hello when he's particularly happy, but it's all part of his fun-loving personality and zest for life. Due to his size, enthusiasm and tendency to jump up when excited, Charles would be best suited to a home with robust children aged 10 years and over who can confidently enjoy all the love this big boy has to offer. If you're looking for a cheerful, affectionate companion with a huge heart and an even bigger personality, Charles might just be your perfect match.
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Peanut
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Peanut

7 years old

Peanut is a beautiful white and black girl with striking markings and an even more beautiful personality. Sweet, friendly, and full of confidence, she approaches life with a happy, outgoing attitude and loves being involved in whatever is happening around her. This affectionate young lady thrives on human companionship and is always eager to connect with the people around her. Peanut has a wonderful habit of seeking eye contact, as if she's checking in to make sure she's doing the right thing. Her desire to please and her personable nature make her a delight to spend time with and an easy dog to fall in love with. Confident without being overbearing, Peanut enjoys attention and happily returns it with plenty of affection. Whether she's joining you for a walk, relaxing by your side, or simply gazing up at you with her expressive eyes, she's always looking for ways to be part of the family. With her cute markings, loving personality, and endless charm, Peanut is ready to bring joy, companionship, and plenty of cuddles to her forever home. If you're looking for a greyhound who is both affectionate and engaging, Peanut could be the perfect addition to your family.
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Jeanie ARP
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Jeanie ARP

4 years old

Jeanie is a playful, happy, social girl that loves treats and toy time and will fill her new home with so much joy! She is the beam of sunshine you have been looking for in your new companion! We think Jeanie may suit living with children 10 and over and another medium or larger male canine companion. She would love an outside area to play in in her new home! 

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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Princess ARP
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Princess ARP

5 years old

We all might think that the little girls in our life are Princesses, but this girl truly is one, in the best kind of way! She is graceful, gentle, softly spoken, friendly, affectionate and boy does she have the best smile! She just wants to love and be loved! Princess may suit a home with children 10 and over and another medium or larger Prince in the palace. She may be ok for full-time workers too! 

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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Mandy ARP
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Mandy ARP

2 years old

Mandy is as sweet, affectionate and gentle as they come. Whilst she might not be the life of the party, Mandy has the best qualities that everyone would want in a Greyhound. We think that Mandy may suit living in many homes and even ones with children 5 and over and another male canine companion to snooze the day away with or join her sniffari's in the neighborhood. We think she may also suit living with full time workers.

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 intoGAP. 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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Thorn ARP
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Thorn ARP

3 years old

Looking for a tall, handsome, friendly and affectionate young man in your life? Well, we have just the guy for you! Thorn wont be the prick you are expecting, he will sweep you off your feet with the most charming eyes and willingness to please. He just asks for the best ear scratches in return as these are his favourite. We think he may suit many homes including those with children 5 and over and maybe even with some fellow roommates of any size. Thorn may even be ok if you let him be a stay at home couch potato whilst you are out earning more treato money!

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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Sylvie
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Sylvie

3 years old

Sylvie is a sweet, friendly and affectionate girl who brings joy wherever she goes. Often described as a true ball of happiness, she has a playful, puppyish nature and loves being involved in whatever her people are doing. She seeks eye contact, enjoys human company and is eager to please, making her a lovely companion to spend time with. Sylvie adores pats and attention, walks nicely on lead, and is always ready to head off on a new adventure. Sylvie has a low-grade heart murmur, which doesn't require any medication or affect her day-to-day life. Full of energy and enthusiasm, Sylvie loves a good sniffari, a playful romp with other dogs, and a refreshing paddle in the water on a hot day. One of her favourite pastimes is digging in the garden before bursting into an excited zoomie around the yard. She may suit a home with or without a canine companion of a similar size and could happily live with children aged five years and older. With her active and playful nature, Sylvie will likely thrive in a home with a secure backyard where she can stretch her legs, explore, and continue spreading her happiness every day. Sylvie has successfully completed some further training in our onsite behavioural rehabilitation program and is now ready for adoption!
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Pearl Jam
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Pearl Jam

5 years old

Meet Pearl Jam, a quiet and sweet greyhound with a pretty soul. She's outgoing in her own way, loving treats and affection on her terms - like the song "Even Flow", she's got her own rhythm. Pearl Jam's a gentle companion who'll bring beauty to the right home. Pearl Jam suits households with kids 10+ or adults who appreciate her laid-back vibe – no elderly people, may be suitable for apartments without stairs, please! She'd love to be the only dog or live with a gentle medium to large dog who shares her calm energy. "Alive" with love and connection is what Pearl Jam's looking for. If you're looking for a lovely greyhound "Daughter" who's a bit of a treasure, Pearl Jam's your girl! Pearl Jam has had a previous fracture prior to coming into our care. Her hock had hardware implanted, which we removed when she came into our care. She had had a course of arthritis injections to help with it.
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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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Upcoming events

6

Sep

Best Mates Adoption Day

Sandown Park Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale VIC 3171

6 September 2026

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11:00 am

This Father’s Day, skip the usual socks and meet your new best mate.

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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.