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Is there any room at your ‘Inn’ this Christmas?

Is there any room at your ‘Inn’ this Christmas?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From mid-December, you have the opportunity to see what it’s like to have a beautiful greyhound in your home and experience the breed firsthand!

We have over sixty greyhounds looking for short term foster care for Christmas.

At Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program, we absolutely love our dogs, but we can’t take them all home over Christmas. Can you help?

We would love to find as many foster carers as possible for four to six weeks over the Holidays to provide some love and education to our retired racing dogs, who just want to retire and spread their own special brand of love.

These dogs are keen to learn about life in a domestic home, with people, other pets, noises, and experiences we humans take for granted. Many of them have grown up in a quite different environment.

It’s a bit like us – we’ve worked most of our lives, and the time comes to put our feet up. In a greyhound’s case, all four of them!

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

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Tiger

6 years old

Oh Sweet Tiger, you are such a gentle soul that wants nothing more than a patient home and lifetime supply of twiggy sticks and ear rubs. Tiger has come a long way since starting his GAP journey and recently came back from foster care where he learnt a lot of new things and found some confidence in his time. Tiger has come back with a newfound confidence, and we are so thrilled how far he has come, whilst he still has times where he is unsure, he tries his very best. We think Tiger may suit living in a home with or without another dog medium or larger and children 15 and over. He will do best in a home with a backyard in a nice quiet area as loud noises and lots of traffic are still very scary for him. Tiger may suit living with full time workers. Tiger has anxiety and is on medication to help with this.
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Michael

3 years old

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Michael is a handsome greyhound with a gentle soul and a loving heart. Sweet, affectionate, and playful, he enjoys spending time with his people and is happiest when sharing quiet moments or a bit of fun together. Once he knows and trusts you, Michael's loving nature shines through, and he forms strong bonds with his family. He can be a little cautious at times and is touch sensitive, so he appreciates patient, understanding people who will let him build confidence at his own pace and respect his personal space when needed. Michael is looking for an adult-only home, as he is not suited to living with children, or elderly residents. He could happily live as an only dog, enjoying all the attention for himself, or with a calm medium to large canine companion. Apartment living would not be the right fit for Michael, and he would thrive in a home with space to stretch out, relax, and enjoy a predictable routine. For the right family, this sweet boy will be a loyal and affectionate companion whose trust and friendship are truly rewarding to earn.
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Ben ARP

2 years old

Ben is a super sweet, highly intelligent, and gentle soul who is looking for a quiet, patient home where he can truly come out of his shell. He is a shy and anxious boy who is cautious around new people and slow to bond, but for the right person, the reward is immeasurable — once he trusts you, he is deeply affectionate, loving, and playful. His foster carer describes him nuzzling in for cuddles, licking hands, and snuggling close. He does best with a calm, consistent presence and will need an owner (or owners) who are gentle and willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe. He would likely suit a quiet home with older, teenage children, and is happy to live with a calm, polite dog of any size, having bonded beautifully with his foster carer’s small older dog. Once Ben feels secure, his personality truly blossoms. He loves squeaky toys, adores a big plush toy to cuddle up with, and will happily do zoomies around the backyard or chase a toy when he’s comfortable in your company. He is a fast learner — picking up toilet boundaries quickly with gentle guidance — and he settled well with a dedicated safe space of his own, like a large pen, which he never soiled and always retreated to happily. He sleeps through the night and will let you know when he needs to go outside. He is a strong dog on the lead, so a physically confident walker is ideal. He is not a fussy eater but eats best when he feels relaxed and safe. Ben is a truly special dog, and the right patient, gentle home will be so lucky to have him.
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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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Crippa

4 years old

Crippa is a handsome black boy with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. Sweet, friendly, and affectionate, he thrives on human companionship and will happily seek out eye contact, eager to connect with those around him. His puppyish enthusiasm and desire to please make him a fun and engaging companion who is always ready for attention, affection, or an adventure by your side. Crippa absolutely adores people and enjoys being involved in whatever his family is doing. He would suit a home with children aged 10 years and over who can appreciate his cheerful and affectionate nature. Crippa is best suited to being the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself. With his loving personality, striking looks, and devotion to his people, Crippa is sure to make a wonderful addition to a lucky family.
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Scooby

6 years old

Everyone needs a Scooby-doo in their life! He is fun-loving, happy, bouncy extrovert that is ready to Scooby doo-bee-do! We think this handsome boy would be ok with a family with children 15 and over and ready to play and also another medium or larger canine friend. No apartments for this boy as he cant wait to show you his zoomies and play in the yard. No elderly or frail dogs or people either as he is still learning how to control his enthusiasm to life.
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Moro

5 years old

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Moro is a friendly, outgoing greyhound who approaches life with confidence and curiosity. He enjoys meeting new people, taking in his surroundings, and being part of the daily routine, while still maintaining the independent nature that greyhounds are known for. Moro is a relaxed and self-assured boy who is happy to spend time with his family but is equally content entertaining himself and enjoying some quiet downtime. Moro is seeking an adult-only home where he can continue to thrive and enjoy a stable lifestyle. He is not suited to living with children or elderly residents. Moro could be placed as an only dog, where he can enjoy all the attention to himself, or with a compatible medium to large dog following a successful introduction. Having successfully completed behavioural rehabilitation, Moro is ready for a fresh start with an adopter who understands his needs and will support his ongoing progress. Due to his history, he cannot live with small dogs, cats, or other small animals. With the right home, Moro will make a loyal and rewarding companion.
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Maui

5 years old

Maui is a confident, outgoing boy who is personable and affectionate. Maui has been a pet before but unfortunately came back to us through no fault of his own. Maui would love to be back in a lovely home again to live out the rest of his years. He would be happiest in an only dog home, and would even suit apartment living! Maui would likely be ok with children 10+ years old. Maui has dry eyes, and is on daily eye drops to help with this.
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Kelli

6 years old

Kelli is a sweet, friendly and outgoing girl with a playful, puppyish personality. She loves people, enjoys affection, and is always ready to brighten your day with her happy nature. Whether she's having a burst of zoomies or soaking up attention, Kelli is a fun and lovable companion. Kelli may suit a home on her own or with a medium to large dog companion. She may be suitable to live with children aged 10+ and may be suitable for apartment living, provided she receives regular exercise and enrichment. Her friendly nature could also make her a lovely match for an active elderly owner looking for a affectionate and fun-loving friend. Kelli has a low-grade Heart murmur, which doesn't require medication or affect her day-to-day lfe.
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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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