Steph & Shiraz

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

Unfortunately I was just about to go away on a 4.5-week trip overseas, so I told myself, if she was there when I get back, it was a sign.

When I got back, she was still there! My partner and I had just gotten a puppy 1 year prior and weren’t ready to get another dog so quickly. So, when I found out she needed to go through our Behaviour Rehabilitation Program (BRP), I told myself again – If she aced the program and passed on the other side, it’s a sign. Well! She smashed through BRP with flying colours, and the universe was once again telling me, she was meant for us.

Once she had passed, she got stuck in vet status for a while due to an autoimmune disease. I took this as my shot to take her home for a medical foster and trial her with our whippet, Dorito. She fit in seamlessly! And from that first day of foster, I knew she had found her forever home with us.

We’re approaching almost two years with our Shirazzle Dazzle and she’s still finding new ways to enrich our lives. She loves nothing more than an afternoon long roach on the couch, especially nowadays where she also expects a belly rub. Her favourite toy is a green shark that she loves to throw around followed by tornadoes in the living room. She’s almost 8 now and has no signs of slowing down!

Since being adopted, we’ve put in a lot of additional behaviour work with her to the point where she now has a part time job with GAP. She comes along to public events, workplace visits, and even helps train our new class of helper dogs to gain confidence around a nice, quiet greyhound. A full circle moment as it was the helper dogs who helped train her during her BRP days.

Everyone we meet falls madly in love with her and usually requests that if we ‘find another Shiraz’, to hold it for them.

Adopting her was one of the best decisions of my life and I can’t imagine our little family without her.

Love Stephanie

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Crystal ARP

3 years old

Like a precious gemstone, our Crystal is one of a kind. She is a pretty little blue girl that has the cutest little snoot! Crystal may be small but she has a big, friendly personality. We think she may suit living with another medium or larger male dog or maybe even children 10 and over. Crystal would love a bayard all of her own to practice her zoomies! THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING BENDIGO ADOPTION DAY ON SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER!

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Fettuccine

3 years old

This delicious dish is served with a big helping of love, a cute curly tail and a sprinkle of playfulness. Our Fettuccine is one to try! She is always happy and she loves to zoom around. We think a nice backyard for her to play in and a family that will take her on adventures would best suit her. She has recently completed some extra behavioural training here at GAP and is ready to fill you hearts with affection and your bellies with laughter. She may also suit living with children 10 and over and other medium or larger male companion.

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Goldie

3 years old

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Larry

1 years old

Larry the loveable larrikin is ready to bounce into his new forever home! Larry is one of a kind, not only is he a handsome, sleek and full of life, he has one very 'small' difference that makes him stand out! He has almost no tail! Poor Larry wagged and wagged till he couldn't wag it anymore (happy tail is a real thing!). Larry is still very much a puppy and although has come such a long way at GAP with extra training, he will benefit from a family willing to continue his manners training in the real world. Larry may be ok with children 15 and over and certainly will be better in a home with a backyard as he loves to zoom and play with toys. He may also be ok with another like-minded medium or larger canine companion.

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John

4 years old

Meet John, a charming and personable greyhound with a heart of gold! This affectionate boy is a social butterfly who loves people and enjoys being around them. John's playful nature makes him a joy to be around, and he's always up for a good time. John has completed his behavioural rehabilitation training and is now ready to find his forever home. He's suited to households with or without kids aged 10+, and can live as the only dog or with a medium to large dog companion. If you're looking for a friendly and loving companion who'll bring joy and laughter into your life, John might be the perfect fit! THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING BENDIGO ADOPTION DAY ON SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER!

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Maude

4 years old

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Lewis

1 years old

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Thor

5 years old

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Oz

5 years old

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Shimmer

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Steph & Shiraz

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