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.

Puddles

Kennard

Vix

Ammonite

Summer ARP
Summer is a sweet and gentle little girl whose quiet charm is impossible to resist. Calm, polite, and sensible, she moves through the world with a soft grace that perfectly matches her pretty looks. She’s a little introverted by nature — not shy exactly, just thoughtful — and has a warmth and personability about her that draws people in without her ever needing to ask for attention. She is simply, and wonderfully, herself. She would thrive in a calm, loving home where she can take life at her own sweet pace, and whoever is lucky enough to adopt her will find a truly special little companion. Summer may suit living with or without a canine pal of any size and children aged 5 years and older. Due to her calm demeanour she may suit living in an apartment.
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.

Buddy ARP
Buddy is the kind of dog who enters a room and instantly makes it brighter — a big, handsome, boofy boy with a personality to match his size. Friendly, outgoing, and brimming with confidence, he approaches life with boundless enthusiasm and a happiness that is utterly contagious. Excitable and boisterous, Buddy is not what you’d call a wallflower — standing still is simply not in his vocabulary — but his joy is so genuine and so exuberant that it’s impossible not to smile in his presence. Throw in a tasty treat or a favourite toy and you’ll have one very happy boy on your hands.
Buddy is a dog who needs space to match his enormous energy and even bigger personality, so a home with a backyard is a must — somewhere he can zoom, bound, and burn off that glorious enthusiasm of his. He will thrive with an active family who can match his zest for life and keep him engaged, stimulated, and loved. In return, Buddy will bring laughter, liveliness, and a whole lot of heart to whoever is lucky enough to call him theirs. Buddy may suit living with or without a canine likeminded friend of similar size and children aged 10 years and older.
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.

Mia ARP
Mia is a sweet and gentle soul who, despite the anxiety she carries, faces the world with a quiet determination and a willingness to try that is truly heartwarming. Calm and polite, she is the kind of girl who will never impose herself, always erring on the softer, more submissive side — but underneath that gentle exterior is a friendly, personable little dog who genuinely wants to connect. She may need a little extra time and reassurance to find her confidence, but every small step she takes is a reminder of just how hard she is trying.
A patient, understanding home is where Mia will truly begin to flourish. She would do well with children aged 10 and older — those who are calm and kind and will give her the space to settle at her own pace. In the right environment, with gentle routines and plenty of quiet encouragement, Mia has every chance of blossoming into a deeply loving and devoted companion. She deserves someone who will champion her, and in return, she will give everything she has. She may also suit living as an only dog but may thrive best in a home with a confident canine companion of similar size to help bring out her confidence.
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.

Astra ARP
Astra is a sweet girl. She is friendly, confident and affectionate. She may suit living with small, medium or large dogs and may suit living with kids 5+.
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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