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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Bobby

3 years old

Bobby is a lovely young man, just look at his beautiful light-coloured eyes, they seem to stare into your soul. Bobby is a social, friendly and affectionate boy who is keen to move into his furever home. He may suit living with or without a canine pal of similar size and children aged 10years and older.

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Mika

6 years old

Look at the beautiful Mika! How pretty can you get in a picture? She is just as pretty in real life we can assure you. She can be a bit playful at times, so won't suit living in an apartment. However, we are happy to report she walks on the lead and is easy to handle. She has successfully completed our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption! She may suit living with or without a canine brother of similar size and children in their teens. Mika has an auto immune disease called "Pannus", which affects the eyes. This is controlled with daily eye drops, ongoing.
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Dasha

2 years old

Meet the sweet dazzling Dasha! Dasha loves nothing more than treatos and will do almost anything for them! She may be easily trained with her motivation for those tasty treats. She is quite an active young girl and loves doing zoomies so she wouldn't suit living in an apartment. Dasha may suit living with or without a canine brother of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. Dasha has successfully completed some further training in our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption.
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Arrow

5 years old

Meet Arrow, this handsome boy is looking for his forever home. His loving nature and affection, he’s sure to bring joy and companionship to his family. Arrow thrives on attention and interaction, and hell reward his family with loyalty. Arrow is best suited to a household where he can be by himself, allowing him to settle in and become the beloved companion he is meant to be. He may be okay with another large or medium canine buddy. He might do well with kids 10+ who understand his boundaries and is respectful. If you are looking for a friendly, loving and confident doggo to join your family, Arrow is the perfect fit. Arrow has previously had a break in his right hand foot. This isn't causing him any trouble in his day-to-day life though!
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Hulk Smash

4 years old

Hulk is a smashing lad who is as soft on the inside as a marshmallow, we promise! The only thing he wants to crush, is your hesitation around welcoming him or one of his fellow hound heroes into your life! Hulk gets a little over exuberant at times, and needs to work on his lead skills, but this is an easy habit to overcome! If you are prepared to be patient and work with him, Hulk promises to protect and defend your heart until his last breath and beyond. He is friendly, puppyish, confident, and needs a yard to do his zoomies in and body slam those squeaky toys. He may suit living with children 10+, full time workers, and may do well on his own or with a medium or larger canine friend to take on the world with. He is a leaner, but is also independent, the perfect balance. So what are you waiting for? Come and meet him today, your love story might just be a knockout!
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Sam Iam

4 years old

Sam Iam the super sweet and social boy that just wants to please you and give you all loving that he has to give. Sam is good to walk on the lead and we think he may suit households that love to get out and about. We think he would be better in a home with a yard and no elderly or frail family members (incl. other dogs). We also think they might suit living with children 10 and above or another medium or larger dog as company. Sam has some mild Osteoarthritis which does not affect his day-to-day life
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Jeff Lebowski

3 years old

Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski is an adorable pooch, just look at that cute face! Jeff is a young boy who has lots to learn about life and even though he will be turning 4 this year, he still acts like a big puppy! He can find other breeds of dog (other than greyhounds) a little scary, but we feel with a patient owner who will help him by gradually introducing him to other breeds in the right way, he will realise that other breeds of dog are just as good as greyhounds (well almost ;) ). Jeff would like a home where all the love can be showered on him and he does not have to share with another dog. Jeff is fond of the loud noises younger children can make so a home with teenagers aged 15 years and older, we believe he will do best in a home with a backyard for him to run and play in.
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Bruiser

3 years old

Bruiser is a big puppy in an adult body! In new environments and with new people Bruiser can be a bit unsure and seems shy, but after some reassuring pats and some tasty treats, Bruiser will be an outgoing pup and your best friend in no time! Bruiser may suit living with or without another playful pup of similar size and children aged 15 years and older. We think Bruiser will do best in a home with a backyard so he can run and play in. Bruiser has successfully completed our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption! Bruiser has an old hock fracture, which doesn't affect his day-to-day life.
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Marcel Marceau

6 years old

Marcel Marceau is a mature chap who is so handsome, with his lovely white markings from his nose down to his chest. Marcel is a strong boy who doesn't realise his size and ideally will need a confident and experienced large dog owner and be willing to put some time into his loose lead skills. But with time and training Marcel will blossom into a lovely boy and will give his owner lots of love and affection. Marcel may suit living with or without a canine pal of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. Marcel would likely do best in a home with a backyard to get some of his energy out. Marcel has a cataract and microthalmia in his right eye.
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Cliff ARP

5 years old

Cliff is the friendliest boy you could ever hope to meet – his tail just never stops wagging! He adores everyone and has such a soft coat, you’ll never want to stop patting him. Cliff adores being told he is a Good Boy. This lovely dog would likely do best in a home with a robust canine playmate and children aged 10 or older, he may do best in a home with a backyard to play in.
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