Ange

Ange has been part of the GAP family for over 20 years, starting her journey back in 2003 with her first “foster fail” – the legendary Roger.

What’s your name, how do you volunteer with GAP, and when did you first start volunteering with us?

Ange Hamilton - Community engagement volunteer. First foster dog failure Roger in 2003 Lochie 2nd foster fail  & then decided it was clear I couldn't send foster dogs back !  and instead decided to do community engagement as it was safer ! with my girls Dash, Miss Mo and now Maisie who have all been / are GAP volunteer girls !

What made you decide to become a GAP volunteer?

Wanted to be a part of showing  how great our Greyhounds are as pets and helping create awareness of the breed and what they have to offer also the GAP program and all it does to re-home & match the right Greyhound to the right forever family

What’s your favourite part of being a GAP volunteer?

Watching them get their shiny new green collars on adoption days - it's a brilliant feeling !!

What’s your best story or memory from your time volunteering with us?

The best moments are the kids at events meeting our dogs & the many kids over the years that have been scared of dogs in general & the first dog they end up patting is one of our Greyhounds and  that's it - they only have eyes for Greyhounds !! 

What would you say to anyone thinking of volunteering with GAP?

Volunteering is one of my loves and I'll talk Greyhounds all day to anyone who's interested and wants to hear about the dogs and the GAP program ! The friendships we've made along the way with other volunteers are awesome and very special. From the foster carers to us handling  dogs up for adoption or our own dogs at events - so many people are involved with every dog along the way to find them the right fit for their new home - it's a great feeling to be apart of !

Christina & Zack

Christina & Zack

We were so excited to foster Zack and see if he could be a good companion for our staffy, Phoebe.

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Mandy & Elley

Mandy & Elley

She fit in very quickly in the family. For the first week or so, she was a little unsure, and it took about that long for her personality to start shining through.

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Lisa & Sunny

Lisa & Sunny

I just wanted to let you know that Sunny our beautiful greyhound has been the most wonderful addition to our family.

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Courtney & Bont

Courtney & Bont

Bont came to me during covid, just before his 2nd birthday, I was unprepared for the love and safeness he brought to me and I gave to him.

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Marian & Quinn

Marian & Quinn

The handsome “Quinn” was my 14th foster and the excitement, challenge and reward of the experience is exactly the same with every foster I have had.

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Joy & Livia

Joy & Livia

I have been fostering Livia for six days, with the hope of adoption.

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Jessica

Jessica

I have been a foster carer with GAP for several years and just recently celebrated having my 10th foster, which is a milestone I’m so proud of.

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Pamela & Alex

Pamela & Alex

My husband Alex & I started fostering in December 2008 after attending a Christmas party at the GAP Seymour kennels, & I believe it to be one of the best decisions of our lives.

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Pam

Pam

Pam is one of our amazing foster carers and community engagement volunteers.

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Kym

Kym

Kym joined the GAP volunteer crew in 2022 after retiring, but her connection with greyhounds goes way back.

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Claire

Claire

Claire helps out at our Seymour location as an enrichment volunteer.

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Ruth

Ruth

Ruth has joined GAP at our Tullamarine kennels through enrichment volunteering, she’s fostered a few GAP greys, and is always ready to handle a hound at our adoption events.

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

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Berlin

4 years old

Berlin is a quiet and thoughtful greyhound with a cautious, independent nature. He can be a little aloof at first, preferring to observe the world from a comfortable distance while he builds trust in his own time. Berlin isn’t demanding of attention, but he appreciates calm companionship and a predictable routine. His gentle presence makes him well suited to a peaceful home environment. Berlin would thrive in a home with adults or children aged 10+ who understand and respect his need for space. He would be happiest as an only dog or living with a calm canine companion, and he is not cat friendly. With patience and understanding, Berlin will reward his adopters with quiet loyalty and the special bond that comes from earning the trust of a reserved soul.
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Roxie ARP

3 years old

Meet Roxie. Roxie is a quiet, gentle girl with a calm and beautiful nature. She is polite, sweet and affectionate, and while she can be a little cautious at first, she will warm up with a little love and patience. Roxie may suit a home with children aged 10+, and she may be suitable to live with calm and respectful dogs of any size. Because of her calm and polite nature she also may suit an elderly owner.
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Boofa

4 years old

Boofa is a sweet, handsome brindle boy who wins hearts wherever he goes. He’s a social and affectionate greyhound who enjoys being part of the action and spending time with his people. Boofa has a gentle nature, loves attention, and is happiest when he’s included as a true family member. Like many greyhounds, he’s still building confidence on slippery floors, so rugs or mats in key areas will help him feel secure as he settles in. Boofa would suit a home with children aged 5+ or adults, where his calm and friendly personality can really shine. He’s best placed as an only dog or with a medium to large canine companion, and he’s not suitable for a home with cats. With the right setup and a loving household, Boofa will return your kindness with endless affection and quiet companionship.
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Croc ARP

6 years old

Meet Croc! He is enthusiastic and happy about everything and anything! He takes everything in his stride and will happily fit in to most homes. Croc may suit living with or without a canine pal of any size or breed and children aged 10 years and older. Sorry no apartments for his active boy.

Croc 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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Chandler ARP

3 years old

Meet Chandler, no he isn't like the Chandler from friends, he is quite the oposite really. He is an introvert and enjoys the quiet life. He finds new people and new environments a bit scary and takes a hot minute to warm up to people, then he becomes friendly and personable. Chandler may suit living with or without a canine friend of any size or breed and children aged 10 years and older, he may find the smallest children too scary. A quiet home will be best for this Chandler.

Chandler 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 wil be adopting this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.

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Dancer

3 years old

Meet the gorgeous lady, Dancer! Don't let her name full you, she isn't that Dancer on the podium up the front, she is the shy and cautious dancer at the back. Yes, this Dancer is an introvert and even more so when other breeds of dogs are around- she is quite scared by them. We feel with time and the correct exposure she will gain some confidence with other dog breeds. She may suit living with or without a calm/placid dog of similar size (preferably a greyhound) and children aged 10 years and older. Sorry no apartments for this lovely lady.
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Dizzy ARP

2 years old

Meet Dizzy, she is quite the introvert and can be cautious and anxious of new people and environments. She will require a quiet home and understanding owner to give her time and patience to guide her into pet life and help find her inner confidence. Once she warms up to you, she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, just look at those gorgeous eyes, once she trusts you she is very sweet and personable. Dizzy may suit living with or without a canine friend of any size or breed and may do best in a home with older children aged 10 years and above as he may little people a bit scary.

Dizzy is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We havebehavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain withtheir racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they arebrought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adoptingthis dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you willbe adopting this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.

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Kensi ARP

8 years old

Beautiful Kensi is quite big for a female greyhound; she weighs well over 30kg! Don't let her size deter you, she is as sweet and friendly as they come, and we even think she may be OK to live with children as young as 5 years old. She may also be OK to live with or without a canine brother of any size and breed.

Kensi 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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Molly Moo ARP

7 years old

Meet the sweetest girl, Molly Moo! She is a bit of an introvert and can be a bit cautious and anxious of new people and environments, but she tries really hard to be brave. Once she trusts, you are welcome into her 'circle' with her gentle friendly nature. She is easy to handle and walks well on the lead. With her puppy years long behind her, she is longing for her own plushy bed for her to sleep for hours on end! She may suit living with or without a confident canine companion of any size and children aged 10 years and older. Due to her gentle nature she may suit living with the elderly.

Molly Moo 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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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Harrison ARP

5 years old

Meet handsome Harrison or Harry for short, he is a lovely fawn boy who is at the perfect age for adoption, he will likely happily sleep for hours and only wake up for walks and food! Harry is looking for a home with or without a canine friend of similar size and children aged 10 years and older.

Harrison 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 no other dogs currently in our care.

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