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.

She’s a friendly face at Tullamarine, always ensuring our hounds get a nice walk in the sunshine every time she’s around.

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. She’s a friendly face at Tullamarine, always ensuring our hounds get a nice walk in the sunshine every time she’s around.

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

RUTH BIRD - Enrichment and Foster

What made you decide to become a GAP volunteer?

During Covid, a friend of mine adopted a Greyhound from GAP. Her name was ABBY and she has a nose that twitches independently from the rest of her snout! It is so funny. Anyway, I fell in love with this strange breed there and then. I'd never met one before and found them the most loving, quirky, funny, adorable hounds I'd ever met. I wanted to be around them as much as I could, but didn't feel ready to adopt one myself. Volunteering for GAP was a happy medium as I got to hang out with snoots all day long any time I wanted and it was free:)! What could be better?

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

My favourite part of Volunteering is the snoots of course. They deliver a dose of happiness everytime you see them. And they are always so happy to see you. The joy I get from being able to play, groom, snuggle, walk and kiss....the snoots, is the best and I hope they feel the same. I also love grooming them when I can and get their lovely coats to a nice glossy sheen. Which can be a challenge as they are often very furry:) I really enjoy being able to bring a bit of enrichment and love to their days, as they can be long in the kennels and they all deserve so much love and care. I wish I could get to them all.

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

I have so many best stories from Vollying with GAP, it is impossible to choose!. I have also taken on fostering occasionally and I do have some funny tales from that. Some which I maybe shouldn't share (I'm probably not the best foster carer...I'm too soft and I can't help it if they like couches).  But in terms of being an Enrichment Volly, I really enjoy meeting the personalities of all the dogs, as they are just so different. From boisterous, goofy, charming, quiet, shy, boofy, silly, soft, loving, and playful, I love to try and be the best version of me for the dog I am working with and connecting with the dog, even if it is just for a limited time. 

One story at Tulla, I was in one of the kennels with a lovely black boy, and he was really quiet and on his bed. It was after meal time and he was resting. He let me lie next to him and I just recall stroking his head and belly. Everytime I would stop, he'd give me a little nudge to keep going, as they do, and me being a sucker, kept going. It turned late and after a while I heard one of the kennel attendants tell another that I was in with (I forget his name) and that I was probably alright just to stay there even though Volly hours were over. I felt good, for one, I got to spend longer being with a lovely calm snoot and giving him some touch/quiet time, and two, GAP trusted me to stay, as long as I didn't fall asleep in there with him.

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

Vollying with GAP is so rewarding. I do it as much for the dogs, as my own well being. If you've been thinking about it, why not try. There is no set time commitment as you can call your hours. Any little bit helps in giving a loving soul some much needed love and care. I'd say you'd probably want to have an affinity with dogs to start, and if you've never met a greyhound or have a preconceived idea of what a greyhound would be like,  enjoy having your mind blown! They will win you over in no time with their beautiful personalities. You will only be rewarded with love of the most gentle beings. And the volly managers are great too. They will look after you.

Adele, Alita & Sunny

Adele, Alita & Sunny

Thank you GAP for the most magical pairing ever!! We adopted Alita and Sunshine/ Sunny 12 months ago.

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Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

This is a little love story - one that began with heartbreak and ended with hope, healing, and a big black greyhound called Dollar aka Back Pay.

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Megan & Romeo

Megan & Romeo

Romeo came into our lives at the end of January after things hadn’t quite worked out in a previous home. We were told he just needed a chance, and a bit of time, and those words couldn’t have been more true.

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Steph & Shiraz

Steph & Shiraz

Shiraz entered GAP back in May of 2023. When she entered, I fell in love with her immediately!

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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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Ange

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.

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

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Jacko ARP

4 years old

Jacko's dream is to be in a home witha family that can include him all of their activities; he is up for camping,going to the café, beer garden, local markets, you name it! He loves nothingmore than human attention and affection. He may suit living with another dog ofsimilar size or if living as an only dog may need to have some training earlyon to learn to be home alone. He may suit living with children aged 10 yearsand older.

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Boppy ARP

4 years old

Are you ready to get Boppy!! Cause this sweet girl is ready to take on life with her own family and show them what having fun is all about. Boppy is an affectionate and happy girl that thinks life is GREAT! She cant wait to have many adventures in her new home with possibly some side kicks (children 10 and over) or just a fun loving owner that is wanting to get out and about and “Bop” around. We also think she may suit living with another medium or larger male dog companion and full time workers.

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Cleopatra

3 years old

Just like the Egyptian beauty that shares her name, this girl will captivate you and steal your heart. A super quiet and polite girl, Cleopatra may suit a home with a small, medium or large male canine friend, but may also like being the only queen of her home as an only dog. Cleo may also be ok in a home with children 10 and over. Are you the ready to introduce this queen to her forever palace? THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD!
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Wendy

6 years old

She is a stylish lady with her eyeliner on and ready to hit the streets! She is a quiet but friendly girl that loves to look up at your and flutter her eyes. Her coat is sprinkled with fawn making her quite a unique looking girl (she knows she is pretty!). We think this stunner may suit living in an apartment type setting and possibly with another male companion of any size. She may even be ok children 10 and over. Wendy is a winner! Wendy has sensitive skin and ears and comes with an approval for an appointment post adoption, paid for by GAP to get this reviewed in 2–4-weeks, at either out Seymour or Tullamarine site. THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD!
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Wendy-Lou ARP

5 years old

Wendy Lou is just the sweetest, loveliest girl who you will ever meet! She is super sweet, friendly, and personable, and a dream to be around. She may suit living with an older owner or in an apartment. She might be happy living with full-time workers and children aged 5 years and over.

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Zoom ARP

2 years old

How adorable is Zoom? She is a lovely, quiet and sweet girl who thinks the world is a bit of a scary place. She will be looking for someone special who can show her the way and help her to build her confidence. She really tries hard to please so we think she will flower into a lovely dog. Zoom might be best suited to a quieter home with no children, however she may suit full time workers.

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Mitch

8 years old

Meet our senior gentleman, Mitch! Sir Mitch is a calm and quiet boy that walks well on the lead. His greying features makes him look extra adorable we think! Mitch is looking for his forever home where he can live like a king and sleep all day in a plushy bed. Can you be the lucky owner who adopts this gentle boy? Mitch may suit living with or without a canine pal of any size and children aged 10 years and older. THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION FROM OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD.
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Hunter

5 years old

This boy is on the 'hunt' for his new forever home and we just think he is the sweetest thing! He is quiet, calm, affectionate and loves to look up at you lovingly whilst you give him all the pats. Hunter may suit many homes and children 5 and over and we think you will be going home with a real prize with this boy! Hunter has an auto immune disease, called "Pannus". The symptoms are controlled with daily eyedrops. THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION FROM OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD.
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Esmeralda

2 years old

Meet the gorgeous Esmeralda! Essie is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, she has the lightest coloured eyes you have seen in a dog! Esmeralda is a very quiet and calm girl for a young 2 year old but at times can be playful, like any young dog would be. She may suit living with children as young as 5 years and with or without a playful canine brother of similar size. THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION FROM OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD.
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Zelda ARP

7 years old

This pretty lady is Zelda, she is a quiet and gentle soul that cant take a little bit to warm up to people, but once she does she is a sweet, loving soul that looks up at you with her beautiful eyes whilst leaning in for pats. We think that Zelda may suit living with or without another male canine companion and children 10 and over. She would be better in a home with a yard for her to relax in but may also suit living with a retired person. THIS LOVELY GREYHOUND IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION FROM OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT RSPCA BURWOOD.
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