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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
& support greyhounds

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 
& make a difference

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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Puddles

5 years old

Puddles is not only gorgeous but after his initial enthusiasm and excitement, he settles down and is quite a chilled dog. He is a friendly boy to all he meets. Puddles loves travelling in the car and is up for many road trips with his family. Puddles may suit living with or without a canine pal of medium/large in size and children aged 10 years and older. Sorry no apartments for Puddles.
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Stella

4 years old

Meet the gorgeous Stella! Stella came into GAP with her sister Lumens and are both looking for their forever homes. Stella is not only gorgeous on the outside, but she is just as beautiful on the inside too! Her favourite thing are treats but her close favourite thing is her people, she shows her love for people by putting her paws up on your chest for a cuddle. Stunning Stella is looking for a home with or without a canine pal of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. Due to her active nature, she wouldn't be suitable to live in an apartment. Stella was noted to have inflammation of the sclera in her right eye. Her tear production in this eye was significantly reduced. She was started on medication to improve tear production. The tear production was recently measured as being normal
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Marley ARP

5 years old

Marley is super sweet, friendly, and outgoing, and has all the love to give. Marley may be happiest in a home with children 10 years and over, and might suit living with full time workers. Marley has a low-grade heart murmur, which doesn't require medicating, or affect her day-to-day life.
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Prosper

5 years old

Meet the introverted and quiet boy, Prosper. Prosper is quite the lazy hound, after a short stroll around the block he is happy to sleep the day away. He has got a lovely shiny coat that looks glossy in the sun, just like you can see in his picture. He may be best in a home with children aged 10 years and older and may suit living with or without a canine pal of any size. He would do best in a home with a yard of any size, and we are happy to report that he can already walk up and down stairs, which some greyhound cannot.
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Pickle

10 years old

Pickle's race name was "Golden Sunrise" but he hopes he can share his golden sunset years with you. He is a lovely, quiet, gentle old man who is perfect on lead and easy to manage. He wants to please everyone he meets and will look up at you and straight into your soul with his big brown eyes. Pickle may be happy to live in a home with children aged 5 years + as long as they are gentle with this old boy. He may suit living with or without another medium or large canine companion and full time workers. If you are looking for the perfect, experienced, and quiet boy, don't overlook Pickle!
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Ballerina ARP

5 years old

Meet the gorgeous Ballerina! She is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and is cute as a button. Ballerina can be a little unsure and nervous at times, but she will flourish with an understanding owner that will give her reassuring pats to help her confidence. She is a bit of an introvert and likes the quiet lifestyle. Ballerina would like a child free home. She may suit living with or without a canine companion of any size and we feel she will do best in a home with a yard and a quiet neighbourhood.
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Prince

4 years old

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Between his white gloves and fancy dance (zoomie) moves, this guy definitely is in the running as the PRINCE of pop! Prince is a bundle of joy and love, he has a heart of gold with a goofy personality to match it. Prince loves few things more than a playtime that ends in a cuddle sesh. This boy may enjoy having a medium or large canine backup dancer, or to be the star of the show as a solo act in his forever home. Prince has recently undertaken some extra lessons to learn how to dance nicely with other dogs and is ready to hit the stage! Due to his energetic act Prince needs a home with an active lifestyle and backyard so he can show off all his favourite moves. His higher energy also means he may be best suited to a home with children 10 and over. Is your home the stage Prince has been looking for?
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King

5 years old

This is King, an outgoing greyhound with a quirky personality. This affectionate boy's enthusiastic about life, always up for an adventure, and not afraid to show his enthusiastic side. King's a great fit for an active household where he can get plenty of attention and exercise. King may suit households with kids 10+ or adults who can keep up with his playful energy – no small dogs, cats, or old/frail people please! A backyard to stretch his legs and a robust dog companion (medium to large) may be best suited if he's not the only dog. If you're looking for a fun-loving, loyal companion who's always up for a laugh, King's your guy!
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Thomas ARP

4 years old

Thomas (known as Tommy to his friends) is a calm and easy-going boy. He is outgoing without being overwhelming, he is affectionate and friendly.  Thomas may be suitable to live with children aged 10+, and he may be suitable to live with small, medium or large dogs. If your looking for a calm, affectionate boy, Thomas could be the PAWfect addition to your family.

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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Opal

4 years old

Meet Opal, an outgoing greyhound with a playful, puppyish energy that's infectious 😊. This active boy's always up for a game and loves to get moving – he's a great fit for an active household. Opal's made great progress after completing behavioural rehabilitation training and is ready for a forever home. Opal suits households with kids 10+ or adults who can keep up with his energetic vibe – no apartments or elderly people, please! He'd love to be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog who shares his playful energy. No small dogs or cats, thanks! If you're looking for a fun-loving companion who's always up for an adventure, Opal's your guy! Opal entered GAP with a history of previous carpal injury or has been assessed as having a prior injury on examination. He bears weight on this limb but without restriction or discomfort on full movement of the wrist.
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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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GAP 30th Anniversary Celebration

Heritage Lawn - Abbotsford Convent

16 March 2026

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Celebrate an incredible 30 years of GAP! Whether you’ve adopted, fostered, volunteered, or followed our journey from afar, this is for you!

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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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