Event Details
Sandown Park Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale VIC 3171
Starts
6 September 2026
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11:00 am
Ends
6 September 2026
,
1:00 pm
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Best Mates Adoption Day
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This Father’s Day, skip the usual socks and meet your new best mate.
Join us on Sunday 6 September for Best Mates Adoption Day, a special greyhound adoption event celebrating companionship, family and the joy of finding your perfect match.
Whether you are celebrating Dad, a special father figure, or becoming a proud greyhound dad yourself, come along and meet some wonderful greyhounds ready to find loving homes.
Adopt a greyhound and receive FREE greyhound socks for Dad!
Because it would not be Father’s Day without socks, every greyhound adopted at the event will come with a free pair of greyhound socks.
A new best mate and the socks too. We think Dad will be pretty happy with that.
What to expect:
Meet 28 beautiful greyhounds looking for loving homes, chat with the friendly GAP team and discover what makes this gentle, affectionate breed so special.
Our experienced team will be available to answer your questions, learn more about your home and lifestyle, and help you meet greyhounds who may be a suitable match.
Never met a greyhound before?
Even better.
Best Mates Adoption Day is a relaxed opportunity to meet the breed, ask questions and learn more about life with a greyhound. There is no pressure to adopt, just plenty of friendly faces, helpful advice and beautiful greyhounds to meet.
When you find the right match, the GAP team will guide you through the adoption process.
Event details:
Date
Sunday 6 September
Time
11.00am to 1.00pm
Location
Sandown Park Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale VIC 3171
Registration is required.
Please complete the form below to register your attendance. Registration is free and helps our team prepare for your visit and provide the best possible experience on the day.
Why greyhounds make best mates!
Greyhounds are known for their gentle personalities, affectionate nature and love of relaxing with their people.
Whether you are searching for a walking companion, a couch buddy or a loyal friend to share everyday life with, a greyhound could be a wonderful addition to your family.
Every greyhound available through GAP has been carefully assessed, and our team works with adopters to find a match suited to their household and lifestyle.
Ready to meet your new best mate?
Register via the form and join us at Best Mates Adoption Day.
Come for the greyhounds, find a best mate and, when you adopt at the event, take home a free pair of greyhound socks too.
Because every great dad deserves a best mate.
Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.

Whippa

Peanut

Florida ARP
Its always sunny in Florida right!? This boy will certainly bring the sunshine into your life with his sweet, gentle, affection but puppy ways. He is just a young guy who is still very new to the world so he may take some time getting use to the big wide world but once he grows in your home he will shine! We think he may suit children 10 and over and may find his confidence with another canine companion of any size.
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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Jeanie ARP
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.

Princess ARP
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.

Mandy ARP
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.

Thorn ARP
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.

Sylvie

Pearl Jam

Henry ARP
Henry might look like a mini horse but he is one of the most gentle giants you will meet. Henry is a quiet and polite young man who is theright height to nuzzle your hand for a pat, keep an eye on your pockets thoughbecause if there is something delicious in there he might just sniff it out! Wethink Henry may suit living with children 5 and over and with or withoutanother canine friend of any size (just no old or frail friends as he likes tohave a play!). Henry may be ok for full time workers.