Pam
Pam is one of our amazing foster carers and community engagement volunteers.
Whenever we’ve had a difficult time placing a medical foster, Pam is usually the first one to offer her home up. She’s also a star when it comes to community engagement. You’ll often find her as a regular at our adoption events and workplace visits. She has even opened her home up for doggy-sit for some of our staff!
What’s your name, how do you volunteer with GAP, and when did you first start volunteering with us?
Pam Priestley. We started volunteering with GAP in early December 2009 & fostered our first dog Daire over the Christmas period. During our time with GAP we’ve fostered 75 dogs & since September 2019, 41 of these were Medical Foster dogs.
What made you decide to become a GAP volunteer?
We had been volunteering with Donkey Shelter, ( a true rescue service ) at Diamond Creek for over 2 yrs as Welfare Officers, also adopting 3 of these beautiful creatures & when we left there felt absolutely lost & saw an add for Foster Carers with GAP & the rest is history.
What’s your favourite part of being a GAP volunteer?
Over time we developed a real passion for Greyhounds & the program. Just totally love the breed, helping them on their journey from racing dog to pet via the foster program. Also very much enjoy the role of Medical Foster Carer.
Another aspect of volunteering has been the promotion of the hounds at Adoption days & also out in public places, most recently at ANZ bank in the city. For 7yrs I was lucky enough to volunteer with the Adoption team & was trained & trusted to help facilitate adoptions.
We have truly enjoyed some wonderful friendships of other volunteers & hope to continue in the future.
What’s your best story or memory from your time volunteering with us?
In 2017 I was truly privileged to be the recipient of The GRV Welfare Award.
…..Also I have lovely memories of a particular Christmas we ended up with 5 hounds on our property. 3 of our own, a Christmas foster dog & a beautiful big black boy who was surrendered after having an altercation with a fence on his first day of adoption. He had some facial injuries that required Medical Foster care. There was such cohesion with this little group of 5 & never a growl between them.
What would you say to anyone thinking of volunteering with GAP?
Absolutely go for it as you honestly get more out of it than you put in. Especially the greyhound cuddles.
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Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Xinji ARP
Xinji (pronounced Shin-jee) is a lovely young girl who has a world of love to give you. She can be a bit of a worrier and can be shy when she first meets you, but with a little bit of time and patience, we know she will blossom into a wonderful companion. She walks well on the lead and will be looking for a quiet household to settle into. She may be happy living with or without another canine companion of any size, though she would prefer having access to a backyard. She may also suit full time workers and living with children aged in their teens.
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Jett
Coco ARP
Meet the lovely big boy, Coco. Even though he is big, he is a very polite, gentle, sensible boy who is affectionate and loves a pat and wants to please his person. If you love taking long drives in your car, well Coco will be your sidekick for the ride, as he loves to travel in the car and would spend all day in there if you’d let him. Coco may suit living with or without a medium or large canine pal and children aged 10 years and older.
Sally ARP
Sweet, happy, affectionate and super friendly are all things that make up Sally! She is a happy-go-lucky pup that just LOVES people. She has experience in a home and loves her treats. We think she may suit living with or without another male dog of any size and children 5 and over.
Rose ARP
Meet Rose, a 5-year-old lady with a heart of gold. Formerly known as Lady Rosina Hook on the racetrack, she's traded in her racing shoes for a life of leisure and love. This sweet and friendly girl is a people person, thriving on attention and interaction. Though she can be cautious and anxious at times, Rose is always willing to try, making her a lovable companion. With her personable nature, she'll charm her way into your heart. And with her great social skills, Rose gets along swimmingly with dogs of all sizes - she's a true lady! She may do best in a home with older children aged 10 years+.
Freddie ARP
Meet Freddie, a sleek black 4 year old boy. His race name is "Transponder" but let's call him "Signal Strong" because he's always transmitting love and affection to those around him. This friendly and outgoing guy is always on the same wavelength as his humans, craving attention and connection. With a puppyish playfulness and a dash of submissiveness, Freddie is a team player who'll fit right in with any pack. Tune in to Freddie's frequency and discover a loyal companion who'll be by your side through thick and thin! Freddie may suit living with or without a canine companion of similar size and children aged as young as 5 years old.
Stumpy ARP
Meet Stumpy, the adorable 21-month-old greyhound who's as sweet as can be! This little gem was born without a tail, making her one-of-a-kind. With her youthful energy and puppy-like charm, Stumpy is a bundle of joy. Despite being tiny in size, her personality is larger than life - friendly, personable, and always eager to please. Stumpy can get a bit anxious, but she's always willing to try, making her a lovable companion. Get ready for a lifetime of snuggles and smiles with this pretty little greyhound! Stumpy may suit living with or without a canine friend of any size and children aged 10 years and older.