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WHY ADOPT A GREYHOUND FROM US?
Great pets
Greyhounds make great pets, they are quiet, well mannered, and very easy to live with. They are friendly, lazy, calm, affectionate, clean, loving, trusting, good-natured and very social.
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Low maintenance
Greyhounds require less exercise than people think, they also have very little odour and shed minimally. Head to our FAQ page for more greyhound myth busters!
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Green Collar
Once you have been issued a Green Collar your greyhound will not need to wear a muzzle in public. We are the only rehoming group in WA able to issue a muzzle exemption in the form of
a Green Collar.
Twice as fun
Greyhounds love the company of other dogs. If you are looking for a companion for an existing dog, a greyhound is the perfect addition to your family.
Find out more“From the moment we messaged GAP they were quick to respond and answer all my quirky questions and requests. Five months on and we couldn’t be happier. She is the perfect companion to our small elderly terrier too! We would highly recommend welcoming a greyhound into your home and hearts.”
“GAP have supported our family through two adoptions for our two beautiful greyhounds. The love and care they have for each dog is incredible. Every success can be attributed to their wonderful staff, volunteers, programs and foster carers.”
“You have given us a beautiful grey in Bear! We love him to bits and he’s fitted in perfectly with us. He surprised us with how quickly he adapted to us and our routine. He was toilet trained in a couple of days and has been friendly and gentle with children, adults and the many animals he’s met in the two weeks we’ve had him.”
GREYHOUNDS READY FOR ADOPTION
Scary
I heard the GAP staff were shocked to hear I wasn’t even three, they think I have the chilled out, cruisy personality of a much older hound. I do love doing my zoomies and am getting pretty good at fetch but I just like to follow people around and ask for cuddles, I guess I just don’t let much bother me.
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Pretzel
I’m a bit of a cutie and have heard the GAP staff describing me as an ‘all over sweetheart’ which I think sounds spot on! I absolutely love cuddles and will just follow people around looking for a hug.
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Whitney
Because of my initially shy personality I would prefer a home where someone was home more often or where there was another dog to keep me company.
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Sooty
Can you guess how I got my name? That’s right, it’s because of my beautiful soft soot coloured coat! I also have the cutest ears where one tends to pop up while the other flops forward – apparently it makes me ‘adorable’.
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Teddy
I’m just as huggable as my name suggests and have developed the nickname ‘teddy bear’ here in kennels.
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Wren
I’m as sweet and small as the bird I was named after and have heard myself described as a real ‘smoocher’.
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Elvis
I've heard the GAP staff describe me as a 'very sweet dog who is very friendly and a pleasure to be around'
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Peanut
I’m a pretty playful guy and would love if my new doggy companion was just as keen to play as me.
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Dino
I’m cuddly with the people I know and am really looking forward to having a loving family who can spend time with me and help me gain my confidence.
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Gryffindor
Once I do get to know someone I am very affectionate and love to come up for cuddles.
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Sandy
I’m a very sweet and friendly girl but can be a bit shy initially so would need my new home to be happy to take things slowly.
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Marvelo
At almost five years old I have certainly passed the ‘puppy stage’ and have reached a calmer, more chilled out faze of my life.
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Comma
I’ve heard myself described as a bit of a ‘shadow’ here at GAP and I know I do like to follow people around if I can. I’m just really affectionate you see and love spending as much time as I can with people.
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Draco
Everyone that meets me seems to comment on how friendly I look and how eager to please I am.
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Burberry
I think I would like to share my home with children, I’m a pretty patient and loving girl so as long as they’re a bit dog savvy, we’ll get along just fine!
More about me“From the moment we messaged GAP they were quick to respond and answer all my quirky questions and requests. Five months on and we couldn’t be happier. She is the perfect companion to our small elderly terrier too! We would highly recommend welcoming a greyhound into your home and hearts.”
“GAP have supported our family through two adoptions for our two beautiful greyhounds. The love and care they have for each dog is incredible. Every success can be attributed to their wonderful staff, volunteers, programs and foster carers.”
“You have given us a beautiful grey in Bear! We love him to bits and he’s fitted in perfectly with us. He surprised us with how quickly he adapted to us and our routine. He was toilet trained in a couple of days and has been friendly and gentle with children, adults and the many animals he’s met in the two weeks we’ve had him.”
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Q&A: What makes Greyhounds such great pets?
Dirk Maserkopf, financial analyst at Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), said he has fallen in love with his two adopted greyhounds.
AFL stars join forces to promote National GAP Adoption Day
AFL stars Ollie Wines and Bernie Vince have thrown their support behind the first ever National Greyhound Adoption Day.
Brittany Taylor named as WA National Adoption Day Ambassador
Brittany Taylor announced as the WA ambassador for the inaugural GAP National Adoption Day (NAD) on April 29, 2018.
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