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24 March 2023

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Our kennels are bursting at the seams!

Our Christmas Foster campaign was so successful, we thought Easter might be another good time to ask you to open your homes to one of our lovely greyhounds so they can spend Easter in a home instead of our kennels.

The Easter holiday is a time for relaxation and fun, spent with family and friends. Our mission is to place as many of our greyhounds into homes for the holiday season to be a part of a family. Can you help?

We’re looking for all types of homes; full time workers, part time workers, families, medium/large dogs, or no other dogs. Unfortunately, we will not have greyhounds who are suitable to be living with cats, small dogs or in apartments.

We have our regular Melbourne foster runs happening every Wednesday and Saturday in April, with the last pick-up day being Wednesday 5th April from Sandown or Easter Saturday 8th April from Tullamarine.

Returns will need to be organised for the first week after Easter from the 15th April with the last return date being 22nd April.

Specific pick-up options are:

• Saturday 1st April, Sandown Greyhound Club, View Road Car Park, Springvale from 10:30am-11.00am
• Saturday 1st April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 1pm-1.30pm
• Wednesday 5th April, Sandown Greyhound Club, View Road Car Park, Springvale from 11.15am -11.45am
• Wednesday 5th April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 1pm-1.30pm
• Saturday 8th April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 10am-3.30pm

Specific return options are:

• Saturday 15th April, Sandown Greyhound Club, View Road Car Park, Springvale from 10:30am -11.00am
• Saturday 15th April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 1pm-1.30pm
• Wednesday 19th April, Sandown Greyhound Club, View Road Car Park, Springvale from 11.15am -11.45am
• Wednesday 19th April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 1pm-1.30pm
• Saturday 22nd April, Sandown Greyhound Club, View Road Car Park, Springvale from 10:30am -11.00am
• Saturday 22nd April, GAP Tullamarine, 444 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine from 1pm-1.30pm
• GAP Seymour, 298 Goulburn Valley Highway Seymour or Tullamarine by appointment Monday to Saturday 9am-3.45pm (if you choose this option, please let us know in the email your preferred date and time).

If you would like to help us out on our mission, please get in contact Christine at fostercare@grv.org.au and we’ll send you an Easter Foster Care Agreement to sign which contains a few questions to help us match you with the perfect Easter Egg-noodle dog.

All dogs going out to non-foster care volunteers and public will have passed their GAP assessments and will be ready for adoption.

How many fosters can we get into homes over Easter?

Let’s do this, friends!

Meet our dogs ready for adoption

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

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Jett

4 years old

This boy is ready to Jett his way into your heart and onto your couch! Sweet Jett is an incredibly friendly and outgoing boy with a puppy like nature and loves nothing more than a cuddle and play! Due to his excitement towards life Jett would be best in a home with a family who is experienced with large breed dogs! He may suit a home with another medium or large canine companion who likes to play as much as he does. He may be best suited to a home with children 10+ who can also keep up with him!
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Sheila

3 years old

Meet Sheila, a bubbly and affectionate greyhound who's full of life and energy! This puppyish girl is excitable and impulsive, always ready to burst into action and bring a smile to her owners' faces. With her loving nature, Sheila's sure to form strong bonds with her family. Sheila's looking for a household with or without kids aged 15+, where she can be the centre of attention as the only dog. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation training, Sheila's gained valuable skills and confidence. If you're an experienced owner looking for a fun-loving and loyal companion who'll bring excitement and joy to your life, Sheila might be the perfect match!
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Clancy

6 years old

Isn't Clancy handsome? We certainly think so! He is a gentle boy who can be very worried in new situations. Clancy has lived in home for 3 years and came back to us through no fault of his, He's very much a home body. Once he comes out of his shell he adores playing and would love a home with a backyard he can run around in. He is fine with fulltime workers and would be ok in a home with older kids 15+
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Ducky

5 years old

Lovely Ducky has been living as a pet for the last three years and has been returned to our care through no fault of her own. In her previous home, Ducky was able to spend 8+ hours home alone by herself, so she may be great for full time workers! She has also been noted to love canine company, and we think she may be great in a home with another medium or large sized dog, or fine on her own! Ducky has a sensitive throat, so needs to be walked with a harness. As she can be a little excitable, we think she would be best in a home without any elderly, and would be ok with children aged 10 or older.
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River

3 years old

River is a quiet lady with a bit of an introverted nature. She is friendly but is more than happy doing her own thing and seems quite independent. River may suit living with or without a canine companion of medium or large in size and due to her gentle nature, she may suit living with children as young as 5 years old.
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Barty

3 years old

Meet Barty, a sweet and social ace who's ready to serve up love and affection in her forever home! This puppyish girl is a ball of energy, always seeking eye contact and enthusiastic about meeting new people. With her charming personality, Barty's sure to charm her way into your heart. Barty's looking for a household with or without kids aged 10+, where she can be the star player as the only dog or paired with a medium to large dog. She'll need a backyard to run around in and burn off her excess energy. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation, Barty's not suited to homes with small dogs or cats, but she's ready to ace her way into your life with love and enthusiasm. If you're looking for a lively and loving companion, Barty might be the perfect match!
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Conrad

4 years old

Meet the handsome Conrad! He is very friendly and thinks he is a big puppy at times. He is very affectionate and if he could he would climb on to your lap for cuddles. Conrad would best suit living with a canine companion of any size and due to his OTT love of people he would likely do better in a home with children in their teenage years.
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Chase

4 years old

Meet our tall, dark and handsome, Chase! If you don't fall in love with his lovable personality, you will surely fall in love with him once you look into his beautiful lighted coloured eyes. Chase adores everyone and anyone! In fact, his two favourite things are people and treats! He may suit living with or without a canine pal of medium/large in size and children aged 10 years and older. This playful pup is likely not suitable to live in an apartment. Chase has an old Hock fracture which has mild Arthritis. This doesn't affect his day-to-day life.
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Harriet

2 years old

Harriet is a lovely young girl who has the most beautiful soft ebony coat. She is so sweet, polite, and affectionate, and she should fit into most households with ease! She may be happy to live with school aged children and full-time workers. Due to her lovely nature, she may be happy living with or without another canine companion of any size. 

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Liquorice

1 years old

Meet Liquorice, a sweet treat with a spicy personality! This puppyish and playful girl is full of enthusiasm and energy, always ready to brighten up your day. With her impulsive nature, Liquorice needs an experienced owner who's ready to work on her manners and help her become the best version of herself. Liquorice is looking for a household with or without kids aged 15+, where she can be the centre of attention or share the spotlight with a medium to large dog. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation training, Liquorice has made great progress, but she's not suitable for small dogs or cats. If you're a seasoned dog owner looking for a fun and feisty companion, Liquorice might be the perfect fit - just be prepared for a life full of laughter, excitement, and maybe a few sticky situations! Liquorice is currently in foster care learning about pet life and will be available soon.
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