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22 October 2023
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GAP leaves its paw print in Ballarat
First time adopters Ana Tenedora and Eman Kubwange (above) could barely contain their excitement at Saturday’s adoption event in Ballarat.
Having made the trip from their home in Bonbeach, they departed with a four-legged friend, stunning four-year-old Kylie.
“She’s our first greyhound,” Ana said proudly. “There were three or four greyhounds here today that we really liked.”
“We spent quite a bit of time interacting with them all and then we had a deep discussion about which one we thought would best suit our lifestyle, and we settled on Kylie.”
Eman said the couple is looking forward to daily walks along their local beach with their new addition.
“There are quite a few greyhounds in our neighbourhood so hopefully Kylie will make a few greyhound friends in the local area. I’m sure she will.”
In excess of 50 people attended the Ballarat event with seven of the 16 greyhounds available for adoption finding loving new homes on the day.
“We spent quite a bit of time interacting with them all and then we had a deep discussion about which one we thought would best suit our lifestyle, and we settled on Kylie.”
Most of the crowd were local, with some making the leap to adopt, while others were very inquisitive, spending quality time with the dogs and asking plenty of questions with a view to potentially adopting in the future.
The greyhounds were all on their best behaviour, showcasing their friendly and docile nature which created a welcoming vibe.
“This is something we’d like to do more often,” said Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club Manager, Jodie Faralla.
“We had plenty of promotion in the local media and as a result a lot of people came along today simply to learn more about the breed.
“Many were meeting greyhounds for the first time and I wouldn’t be surprised if a few more of them end up adopting in the near future.”
Among the other greyhounds to find homes on the day were Fuzzy, Arthur, Bic, Scarlett and Piglett.
Thinking about adopting a greyhound? Head to our Tullamarine facility – located at 444 Melrose Drive. We’re open from 9.00am to 2.00pm every day except Sundays. No appointment necessary.
Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Rudy ARP
Rudy is a handsome greyhound with a larger-than-life personality! Friendly, outgoing and full of confidence, he loves being around people and isn't shy about asking for attention. This affectionate boy is a real character, with a boofy nature and plenty of enthusiasm for life. Rudy is looking for an active home with a secure backyard where he can stretch his legs and enjoy regular exercise. He may be suitable to live as an only dog or with a medium to large canine companion. He may also be suitable to live with children aged 15 years and over.
This greyhound is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). Through this program, greyhounds stay with their current owners while they wait to find their perfect forever home. If you're interested in adopting this dog, we'll arrange for them to come into GAP specifically for you to meet and complete the adoption process. Since the dogis being brought into the program based on your interest, we ask that applicants be reasonably confident this is the greyhound they'd like to welcome into their family. Unlike our standard adoption process, you won't be able to meet multiple dogs at the same time however our team will share lots of information about this greyhound to help you determine if they're the perfect match for your family.
Virginia ARP
Virginia is a sweet, quiet girl with a gentle and soft nature. Very pretty, with beautiful light-colored eyes and an elegant Roman nose, she has a lovely personable temperament and enjoys spending time with her people. Affectionate without being overly demanding, Virginia will often seek eye contact and loves feeling connected to those around her. She has a playful, puppyish side and a submissive nature that makes her an easy companion to have around. Virginia may suit a home on her own or with confident small, medium or large dogs. She may also be suitable to live with children aged 10 years and older. Virginia is not suited to apartment living and would love a home where she has room to relax, play and thrive.
This greyhound is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). Through this program, greyhounds stay with their current owners while they wait to find their perfect forever home. If you're interested in adopting this dog, we'll arrange for them to come into GAP specifically for you to meet and complete the adoption process. Since the dog is being brought into the program based on your interest, we ask that applicants be reasonably confident this is the greyhound they'd like to welcome into their family. Unlike our standard adoption process, you won't be able to meet multiple dogs at the same time however our team will share lots of information about this greyhound to help you determine if they're the perfect match for your family.
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