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1 March 2025
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Ultimate Greyhound Survival Guide
So, you’ve adopted (or are thinking of adopting) a greyhound. Congratulations! Here’s what you really need to know for survival in your new greyhound-controlled household.
Rule #1: The Couch is Theirs Now.
Don’t fight it. Just accept that your greyhound will claim the best seat in the house. Bonus points if they let you sit on their couch too.
Rule #2: Your Food is Their Food (In Their Mind).
Greyhounds are experts in the ancient art of the “long-nose sneak.” Watch out for counter surfing—it only takes a second for a snack to disappear!
Rule #3: Personal Space? Never Heard of It.
Greyhounds will follow you everywhere. Bathroom trips? Not solo anymore. Going to bed? Expect a cold nose on your pillow at some point.
Rule #4: Walks May Include Sudden Stops.
If your greyhound freezes mid-walk, they are not broken. They are simply processing life. Give them a moment. Maybe offer a treat. Then try again.
Rule #5: Fetch is a Human Sport.
Throw a ball, and your greyhound will watch it go. Maybe once, for fun. Then they’ll expect you to fetch it. Adjust expectations accordingly.
Bonus Rule: They Will Steal Your Heart.
You might think you’re adopting a greyhound, but the truth is—they’re adopting you. Get ready for the most loving, quirky, and couch-hogging companion you’ve ever had!
Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Bingo
Sage ARP
Patrick
Luca
Bronte
Harry ARP
Handsome Harry is just as lovely on the inside as he is on the outside. He is a fairly quiet boy for a 3year old and is very personable and affectionate, he looks up lovingly into his persons eyes. He is a happy chappy, often wagging his tail. He has the cutest big floppy ears. This lovely pup may suit living with or without a canine friend of similar size and children aged 5 years and older. Due to his calm nature, he may suit living in an apartment.
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 not other dogs currently in our care.
George ARP
Sweet boy George is looking for his road tripping loving family, as George thoroughly enjoys car rides! George is a handsome boy and even more so in real life than in his photo! He is a friendly, happy go lucky boy that takes everything in his stride. He may suit living with or without a canine pal of medium or large dog and children aged 10 years +. Sorry no apartments for George.
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 not other dogs currently in our care.
Preston
Warrah