Kym
Kym joined the GAP volunteer crew in 2022 after retiring, but her connection with greyhounds goes way back.
Kym adopted her first grey 18 years ago and is now proudly on greyhound number three! Since coming on board, Kym has been a bit of a volunteer all-rounder, helping out with enrichment at Seymour, supporting adoption events, playing concierge at our Tullamarine centre and even joining us for corporate visits to spread the greyhound love.
What’s your name, how do you volunteer with GAP, and when did you first start volunteering with us?
Kym Forrest. I started volunteering in 2022 when I retired. It was something I always planned to do once I retired .I do a variety of volunteer roles including greyhound enrichment on site at GAP, adoption events, adoption concierge at Tullamarine and have been involved in a corporate visit to help greyhounds as pets
What made you decide to become a GAP volunteer?
I adopted my first greyhound from GAP 18 years ago and my current grey is my third. They are such beautiful dogs, full of so much love and bring a constant smile to your face with some of their antics . I became a volunteer at GAP so I could help greyhounds transition into their new life and provide cuddles , support and encouragement as they waited for their new homes .
What’s your favourite part of being a GAP volunteer?
Lots of different favourite parts to being a volunteer.
- The start of a shift going into the kennels and seeing all the beautiful faces.
- Talking to potential adopters at adoption events and seeing the dogs go off to a new home .
- Seeing the shy , timid ones start to come out of their shell
- The endless cuddles of course
- Feeling part of a team and working with the GAP staff to make a difference in the lives of these beautiful dogs.
What’s your best story or memory from your time volunteering with us?
Not sure I have a best story , each shift is different and can be special in its own way depending on the dogs I interact with . I do remember getting very excited one shift at Seymour when I was asked to focus my time with a 11 week old greyhound puppy as part of its activity plan and enrichment for the day . I learnt very quickly that although cute , greyhound puppies are very mischevious , do not stay still , bounce like a tennis ball and love tangling themselves in the lead and like playing chasy in the pen when you are trying to catch them .I went home exhausted
What would you say to anyone thinking of volunteering with GAP?
Just do it , each shift will make you smile and laugh , the GAP team are there to support and most importantly you can make a huge difference to a greys day .
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All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Pedro is a friendly, outgoing and confident greyhound with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Affectionate and personable, he loves spending time with his people and is always happy to make new friends. One of Pedro’s favourite things in the world is a good butt scratch, and he'll happily lean in for more when he finds the perfect spot! With his easy-going nature, Pedro may suit a home either as an only dog or with a medium to large canine companion. He could also thrive in a family with respectful children aged 10 years and over who are keen to share plenty of love, attention and cuddles with this charming boy.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
King ARP
Kingis a handsome, friendly and incredibly personable greyhound whose goofy, larger-than-life personality is guaranteed to keep his family smiling. This tall, affectionate boy loves being part of the action and has a playful, puppyish side that shines through in his hilarious zoomies and quirky antics. While King can be a little anxious at times, he always tries his best and gains confidence with patient support from the people he loves. Full of character, charm and plenty of goofy moments, King may suit a home with or without a medium or large canine companion and could do well with respectful children aged 10 years and over who will appreciate his fun-loving spirit and kind heart.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Bruno ARP
Bruno is a handsome greyhound with a gentle soul and a heart full of affection. Quiet, polite, and incredibly sweet, he enjoys spending time with his people and wins friends wherever he goes with his calm, personable nature. Bruno is confident in many situations, but like many greyhounds, he can occasionally be a little unsure and looks to his trusted humans for reassurance and support.
Friendly and easy-going, Bruno may happily settle into a home as an only dog where he can soak up all the attention, or he may enjoy living alongside another dog of any size. His kind and gentle temperament also makes him a lovely companion for families with children aged 5 years and older. If you're looking for a loyal, affectionate friend with plenty of charm, Bruno could be the perfect match.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept 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 them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
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