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Adopt a greyhound 
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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

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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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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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How would you rename the greyhound?

For 30 years, we’ve seen greyhounds doing the most lovable, quirky and wonderfully unexpected things. Which got us thinking… these beautiful dogs are anything but grey.

If you could rename the greyhound, what would you call it?

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

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Summer

3 years old

Gorgeous Summer is a sweet and gentle girl who wins hearts with her kind nature and lovely manners. Quiet, polite and affectionate, she enjoys forming close bonds with her people and will often seek eye contact for reassurance and connection. While she can be a little anxious at times, Summer always tries her very best and has a genuine desire to please. Her puppyish, submissive personality makes her especially endearing, and her adorable trademark “smile” when she’s trying to appease you is guaranteed to brighten your day. Summer is a personable and loving companion who will thrive in a patient home where her confidence can continue to grow. She enjoys being part of the family and will reward kindness with plenty of affection and companionship. Summer may suit living with or without a canine friend of any size and could be a wonderful match for a family with children aged 10 years and older.
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Cotton

4 years old

Like the song says, everyone will be asking, “Where did you come from, where did you go?” when they meet Cotton! This charming greyhound is a sweet, confident and larger-than-life character who approaches every day with puppyish enthusiasm and an extroverted zest for life. Despite only having one eye, Cotton doesn't let anything slow him down and tackles life with boundless optimism, plenty of boisterous energy and an endless supply of affection. He is looking for a home with adults or dog-savvy children aged 10 years and over who are comfortable around big, energetic dogs, and is not suited to living with elderly people. Cotton would be happy as either an only dog or with a compatible canine companion, and he will need a securely fenced backyard where he can stretch his legs, play and enjoy his daily adventures. If you're searching for a fun-loving, unforgettable greyhound with a unique look and a huge personality, Cotton is ready to dance his way into your heart.
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Phoenix

8 years old

Phoenix is a quiet, gentle girl with a sweet nature and a kind heart. Affectionate and personable, she enjoys spending time with her people and forming close bonds with those she trusts. Her soft, loving personality makes her a wonderful companion for a family looking for a calm and devoted friend. While Phoenix can be a little anxious at times, she's a brave girl who always tries her best. She is eager to please and responds well to encouragement, especially when treats are involved. With patience, understanding, and plenty of positive reinforcement, Phoenix's confidence continues to grow. Phoenix is looking for a home that will support her gentle nature and help her feel safe and secure as she settles into family life. She would be best suited to a home with children aged 10 years and older who can respectfully interact with her and appreciate her sensitive personality. As Phoenix gains comfort and confidence from the company of other greyhounds, she will need to live with a compatible greyhound companion. If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate girl who wants nothing more than to love and be loved, Phoenix may be the perfect addition to your family. Phoenix has some osteoarthritis in joint that have had old injuries. We have given her arthritis injections, to help with this.
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Little Man

4 years old

Little Man is a sweet, affectionate greyhound with a charmingly quirky personality and a youthful, puppyish outlook on life. He loves spending time with his people and has a gentle, loving nature that makes him a joy to be around. While he can be playful and a little goofy at times, his affectionate side shines through in everything he does. Little Man would suit a home with children aged 10 years and over, but is not suitable for homes with elderly family members due to his enthusiasm. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation, he must not live with small dogs or cats, but could happily share his home with a medium to large canine companion or be the centre of attention as an only dog. Littleman has a mild heart murmur commonly seen in Greyhounds that currently requires no treatment. We would advise a routine check with your vet annually. He also would benefit from wearing boots when out walking due to soft paws. If you're looking for a loving, entertaining friend with plenty of character, Little Man is ready to steal your heart.
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Ollie

4 years old

Ollie is a lovely, quiet boy who can be a little shy initially but warms up quickly. He has spent some time at the Prison Pet Partnership Program where he has started building skills on how to be a pet where he has done really well! He may suit living with or without another medium or large canine companion, and may suit living in a home with full time workers. Ollie would prefer to find a home with a backyard and children aged 15 and over. Ollie is an anxious boy, who has been put on anxiety medication to help with this. He will go into his new home with these anxiety meds on board. Ollie also has hygromas on his elbows, which shouldn't be a problem in a home, with soft bedding.
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Audrea

3 years old

Audrea is a beautiful 3-year-old greyhound with a gentle, sweet nature. She’s playful, low energy, and loves the comfort of a familiar routine. While she can be a little shy and anxious when meeting new people, with patience, kindness, and reassurance, Audrea’s lovely personality begins to shine through. Audrea is looking for a patient and understanding home that will give her the time she needs to settle in, build trust, and grow in confidence. Having another friendly greyhound in the home is essential for her, as she takes great comfort from canine companionship and thrives with a confident greyhound friend by her side. Sometimes Audrea may bark when she’s feeling unsure or seeking reassurance, but it’s simply her way of communicating and is never threatening. Once she feels safe and secure, she is a calm and affectionate companion who enjoys being part of the family. If you’re looking for a gentle soul to nurture and watch blossom, Audrea could be the perfect addition to your home. With love, patience, and a greyhound buddy, she is sure to reward you with endless loyalty and companionship. Due to her timidity, she is not suitable to a home with children or in an apartment. Audrea is blind in one eye.
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Sonny ARP

3 years old

Sonny is a most dashing and spirited gentleman of the greyhound world. Handsome, charming, and impossible to ignore, Sonny carries himself with the confidence of a true gentleman while still embracing a delightfully puppyish enthusiasm for life. Friendly and outgoing, he seeks connection with eager eye contact and a desire to please that is most endearing. Known to be quite the conversationalist, Sonny enjoys "speaking his mind" with cheerful chatter, all while his signature waggy "helicopter" tail ensures no entrance goes unnoticed.

With his lively and excitable nature, Sonny would be best suited to a home that can indulge his active spirit and zest for play. His enthusiasm can make him a little erratic on the lead at times, but with guidance and patience, he will shine as the perfect companion. Sonny may suit living with or without a canine friend of similar size and would do well with children aged 10 years and older. A home with a backyard would suit him splendidly, offering the space he needs to frolic and burn off his boundless energy.

Sonny 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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Belle

5 years old

Meet Belle, a pretty greyhound with a gentle heart and beautifully polite manners. Quiet, sweet, and affectionate, Belle is the kind of companion who brings a calm and comforting presence to the home. She enjoys spending time with her people and is happiest when she can share in the simple things, whether that's a leisurely stroll, relaxing nearby, or enjoying a gentle pat and some affection. Her kind nature and graceful personality make her a pleasure to be around. Belle is looking for a loving home with children aged 5 years and over, adults, or elderly adopters who are seeking a calm and devoted companion. She could thrive as an only dog, soaking up all the attention, or happily share her home with a suitable medium to large canine friend. With her easy-going temperament, Belle may also be suited to apartment living provided her exercise and companionship needs are met. If you're looking for a sweet, gentle soul to complete your family, Belle could be the perfect match.
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Lombardo

6 years old

Meet Lombardo, a super-long sweetheart with a heart to match his impressively long nose! This handsome boy is outgoing, affectionate, and loves nothing more than making a connection with his people, often seeking eye contact and looking to you for guidance and approval. Eager to please and always ready for companionship, Lombardo thrives on human interaction and will happily become your loyal shadow. He is best suited to a home with children aged 10 years and over or adults only, and would prefer to be either the only dog in the home or share with a medium to large canine companion. Having successfully completed behavioural rehabilitation training, Lombardo has done the hard work and is ready for his fresh start. Due to his history, he cannot live with small dogs, cats, or other small animals. If you're looking for an affectionate best friend with plenty of love to give, Lombardo could be the perfect addition to your family.
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Bear

5 years old

Bear is a friendly, outgoing greyhound with a confident and affectionate nature. He loves being around people, seeks eye contact, and enjoys leaning into his handler for attention and cuddles. Bear is eager to please and forms strong bonds with those around him, making him a wonderful companion. Bear is looking for a home with another greyhound for company preferably but may be suitable to live with calm medium to large dogs. He may be suited to live with children aged 10 years and over.
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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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