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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Frankie

3 years old

Frankie is just a really lovely boy. He walks nicely on the lead, is calm and placid, and has a gentle and friendly nature. He should adapt to most homes with ease. He may even suit apartment living due to his docile nature. Frankie would likely be ok with children aged 5 or older and may be fine with full time workers. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Angel

2 years old

Suitably name is this gift from above, Angel. Although she might like to think she has wings, she doesn't, but she can certainly zoom around with the illusion that her feet are not touching the ground! She is super sweet, affectionate, playful, puppyish and excitable. A true extrovert! Her coat is stunning and will be turning heads wherever she goes! We think she may suit homes that has a backyard (for all though crazy burst of energy), children 10 and over and with or without another medium or larger male companion (as long as they are ok with a silly, playful, zooming partner!). THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Blaze

7 years old

This distinguished gentleman is ready for his new life as a couch potato, a handsome one at that! He is quiet, calm, gentle and very sweet but can find new environments a little overwhelming - but he does give everything a go with a gentle leader by his side! He may suit living with children that are respectful around dogs that need some space to settle in so 10 and over or even a home with just a couple of adults, he may even be ok with another medium or larger buddy to show him the ropes of pet life. Rusty has an auto-immune disease of the eyes which is treated with daily eye drops. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Freya

3 years old

Meet Freya, a sweet and affectionate greyhound with a puppyish spirit 😊. This impulsive girl's got a playful streak – she's always up for a snuggle and loves to have fun. Freya's a great companion who'll thrive with people who can keep up with her energy. Freya suits households with kids 10+ or adult-only homes, and she'd love to be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog who shares her playful vibe – no cats, please! No apartments for this lady, she needs space to stretch her legs, and no elderly caregivers, she's a bit too bouncy 🌳. If you're looking for a lively, loving companion who's always up for an adventure, Freya's your girl! Freya has a low-grade heart murmur, which doesn't affect her day-to-day life, or require medicating. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Enrique

5 years old

Meet the handsome Enrique. Enrique is a little different than other greyhounds with his short tail. He is just as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside, he is sweet, very affectionate- may jump up on you for cuddles. Enrique may suit living with or without a canine friend of any size and children aged 10 years and older. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Pirate

6 years old

Pirate is SMIRKING with excitement that he may be finding his very own home soon. He has cute ears that don't know which way they want to sit, as you can see by his profile pic. He adores everyone and anyone and will do just about anything for a treat! He is on the smaller side for a male greyhound. He will likely do best in a home with or without a canine pal of any size and children aged 10 years and older. He will likely enjoy and appreciate a home with a backyard so he can do his daily zoomies in. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Yindi

4 years old

Meet Yindi, the sweet and affectionate girl who thinks she is still a puppy at times but soon calms down and is quiet, polite and gentle. She can take some time to warm up to new people, but when she does, she is your sidekick for life. She walks well on the lead and is mostly easy to handle. This cute pup may suit living with or without a canine brother of medium/large size and children aged 5 years and older. She may even be OK to live in an apartment as long as he gets her steps up, her goal is 3,000 a day! Yindi has some arthritis in her wrist, which may need some management in the future. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Love

8 years old

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Tommy

5 years old

Handsome Tommy wants to SWIFTLY move into his forever home, could that be you? He is a fairly big boy and needs someone to work on his loose lead skills. Tommy is often seen in his kennel, just laying around, he seems to be fairly quiet, and we seldom have heard him bark. Tommy has successfully completed further training in our onsite behavioural rehabilitation Program (BRP) and is now ready for adoption. He may suit living with or without a canine companion of medium/large in size and children aged 10 years and older. THIS LOVELY DOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR UPCOMING RSPCA ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY 21ST FEB! REGISTER ON GAP WEBSITE TO ATTEND.

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Grandy

3 years old

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Steph & Shiraz

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

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