There wasn’t a party this year, or a community day with a cast of thousands, but the 24th anniversary of the founding of Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program was still a significant milestone for the welfare of former racing greyhounds.
‘Love affair’ continues with 148 adoptions in three days
And that’s a wrap! The Greyhound Adoption Program’s annual three-day adoption event has come to an end for another year.
Fostering greyhounds; why, what and how?
One of the reasons Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is the most successful greyhound adoption organisation in the world is the attention paid to transitioning the former racing dog from kennel life to domestic life, through the fostering program.
Twilight adoption session
The Greyhound Adoption Program is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first ever twilight Adoption Session on Friday 8 November.
400th greyhound enters Pet Prison Partnership
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) and Corrections Victoria are celebrating the 400th greyhound to be fostered at HM Tarrengower Prison.
Show sparks adoption frenzy
More than 300 people attended today’s Adoption Day at the Sandown GRC in Springvale, in what was yet another successful event for Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program.
Stars of the Show Meet Stars of the Show
For most who make the annual pilgrimage to the Royal Melbourne Show, it’s an adrenalin-filled atmosphere full of noise, colour, screaming, fairy floss and showbags. People everywhere, offers of everything from blow-up hammers to mattresses designed by nuclear physicists; it’s all go, go, go.
Kate Stevenson signs on as GAP Ambassador
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and its popular Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) are pleased to announce that media personality Kate Stevenson has signed on as the new GAP ambassador.
34 find homes at Meadows Adoption Day
Over 200 people braved Melbourne’s cold weather today in hope of finding an extra addition to share the couch with this winter.
500th Greyhound Graduates through Dhurringile’s Pet Prison Partnership
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) and Corrections Victoria are celebrating the 500th greyhound to complete foster care through the Pet Prison Partnership at HM Dhurringile Prison.