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Gumtree Greys

ACNC registered charity; rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds from the racing industry. WHERE ARE WE BASED? ABN number 21 359 860 169.

Our main areas for rescuing and rehoming are Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. OUR CONTACT DETAILS
P: (03) 9088 7570
E: [email protected]

GREYHOUNDS IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
Greyhounds in regional Australia are regularly taken to vets for euthanising when they don't make the grade or their racing days are over. If they are "lucky", they are dumped at the local pound. MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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date we have endeavoured to rehome as many dogs as possible, within our limited financial and manpower capacity. Due to the very nature of our rescue locations being predominantly regional, the costs incurred for transport and temporary kennelling can be extremely limiting for us financially. As such, we rely significantly on the generosity of donations. MAKE A GIFT
Gumtree Greys is a registered charity. Donation details for Gumtree Greys:
Bank: Heritage Bank
Account Name: Gumtree Greys
BSB: 638-060
Account No.: 13434772

31/12/2024

🎇 The New Year’s Eve countdown to 2025 is nearly upon us which can be a particularly stressful time for dogs and their guardians.

But we’re here to help! We’ve put together some handy tips to help keep your dog calm through any loud noises and scary sounds like fireworks or thunder 🥹

Remember, particularly for New Year’s Eve fireworks, to make sure:

🎆your property is secured (windows closed, no gaps in fences)
🎆your dog’s microchip is up to date
🎆 your dog is wearing an identification collar with an up to date phone number

🧡and most importantly, offer plenty of comfort

↗️ Do you know a recently adopted hound spending their first NYE in a home? Tag them to share these tips!

27/12/2024

To our most amazing community, we send the biggest ✨THANK YOU✨! We have so much greytitude for the way you have shown up for us, and these noodles-in-need!

From offers of transport, generous donations, social media shares to help us get the word out, and of course all the applications to foster; we are simply blown away, we called and you all answered 🧡

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we can’t spell rescue without U! So from the bottom of our very full hearts, thank you so much.

⭐️ Please note our Coordinators are busily processing applications as quickly as possible (we’re so sorry small animal homes, this rescue we cannot risk fresh fosters who are not tested going into environments where there are cats or small dogs), everyone who has dropped us a line should hear back in the coming days. We are still negotiating numbers but the first of the Maffra crew are booked in for desexing and then will start arriving in care in January.

We cannot wait to share those with you all!

25/12/2024

Gumtree Greys has been contacted by a greyhound trainer in poor health who can no longer care for his dogs.

There are over 20 dogs on his property. Gumtree Greys has negotiated taking 7* of the dogs so far, but may be able to take more if we can find more foster carers.
We are reaching out to our Melbourne-based community to find as many foster carers as possible to secure these dogs’ futures.

We support our foster carers:

✅ All costs covered, including food, bedding, vet bills or any needed medications they may need during their time with you
✅ Access to an on-call coordinator who will check in regularly with you
✅ A comprehensive foster guide 1-on-1 behaviour consults
✅ Access to our community group of foster carers and adopters

*Since posting one of the original 7 greyhounds on our list has been moved to another property to be broken in for racing.

‼️Can you help?

Submit your foster enquiry here: https://www.gumtreegreys.com.au/foster

‼️Can’t foster?

↗️ Share this post to help us find foster carers
💲Donate to help us support our foster carers

24/12/2024

T’was the night before Christmas, and our Coordinators are finally getting ready to enjoy a few days of rest (with their hardworking greyndeer) 🦌✨ but what a wonderful way to wrap up, with the last few days full of GG family and cute snoots!

🎁 Saturday we celebrated our last Carlton Market for 2024, fosters Penny and Pete wowed the crowds, and our handsome big black boy may have won the heart of a forever family 🤞 our youngest fosters Puppy Rocket and Puppy James also stopped by to show off their growth spurts!
🎄Sunday was our community Christmas brunch, hosted by Brian (with the help of almost-birthday-boy Toby, and foster Peter) and we enjoyed a lovely picnic together while the hounds alternated naps and socialising. Fosters Peaches and Orla enjoyed showing off the shiny coats they are growing in
⭐️ Sunday was also the start of an ambitious rescue mission with Julia and Kit clocking 400kms to meet some very special snoots. Those of you who receive our newsletter would have already read about the ‘Maffra 7’ - and we’ll be sharing more information via socials over the coming days 👀 so stay tuned!

And with that, from our family to yours, have a wonderful Christmas to all who celebrate. We hope that your day is filled with good food, good people, and hopefully a good dog or two! 🎅🏼 We’ll see you all on the other side.

19/12/2024

Sweet Pete is popping politely by to remind you that he will be greeting guests tomorrow at our ✨LAST market for 2024!✨ A perfect present, just in time for Christmas, would be to find a forever home.

📍 Carlton Farmers Market
(60 Lee St, Carlton North)
⏰ 8am - 1pm

⭐ Whether you are looking to get your hound fix, wanting to chat about fostering or adopting, looking for support/advice from our qualified IAABC behavioural consultant, or are just wanting a safe space to socialise (hounds from all programs welcome), there’s something for everyone!

17/12/2024

You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and V***n,
Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen...
But do you recall,
The most famous reindeer of all?

Lena the wet-snoot greyndeer! 🦌 (Had a very shiny nose!)

👉 'tis the silly season friends, give us your best "snoot-ified" carols in the comments!

17/12/2024

Uh oh friends, like handsome greyduate Spike here did you hit snooze on the silly season?! Stuck grappling with a lack of greyt last minute gift options? Well, we have good news for the dog lover in your life 🧡

Dr Olga (a QLD based emergency vet, and valued member of the GG community), has created an online 'Pet First Aid Course' to help pawrents and carers feel confident in handling emergencies, with Australian specific content, and cameos of her senior grey Charlie! Not only is there a current $100 discount (bringing the cost of the course to just $149) but until the end of December, $10 from all enrolments will be donated to Gumtree Greys. So your life-saving studies will help fund the life-saving work of rescue and rehabilitation.

The course is packed with practical, easy-to-understand info that can really make a difference in those critical moments - and best of all, there's no shipping involved, so Dr Olga has you covered for those last minute present purchases!
https://drolgalynn.com.au/products/first-aid-course

What you'll get:
⭐️ Lifetime access to the course - learn at your own pace
⭐️ Ongoing access to new lessons and a growing library of downloadable content
⭐️ A Certificate of Completion, verified by emergency vet, Dr Olga Lynn
⭐️ Email support available for any course questions
⭐️ Easy-to-follow online learning platform
⭐️ Access to a Pet First Aid Community to ask questions to Dr Olga and interact with your fellow pet parents

15/12/2024

🧡 It's time to start another week with our favourite, content; and this one is to welcome four year old handsome heartbreaker, Peter! This confident and social boy is already mastering the art of snuggles, and politely requests that all people passing by stop for a quick hello.

Sweet Pete is a lucky lad to be in care with our seasoned pawfessional Toby who has played foster brother and greyhound guide to many a program greyduate, and Coordinator Brian, a powerhouse team to help a new arrival find their feet.

⭐ Please join us in giving a round of a'paws to Brian and Toby, thanks to this team of snoot-saving superheroes, Peter will experience his first Christmas as a well loved pet!

15/12/2024

We cannot control our elves, just in the Saint Nick of time, our crochet queens have decked the Etsy halls with ✨NEW✨ seasonal snoods!

🎅 Don’t forget we also have our Christmas collection with patterns of holly, tartan, and even designs, available in martingales, house collars, and matching leads.

🎄100% of the profits from every purchase go directly to our program, to fund the lifesaving work of rescue and rehabilitation - now that’s feel good gifting this season!

Jump into the comments for the product links in our Etsy store and shop to support us 👉 but hurry, our snoods sell out faster than Rudolph making the rounds!

13/12/2024

While our 2024 ‘Wrapped’ could focus on the negatives, like the countless dogs still on our waitlist (or how long that wait has become!), we’ve chosen to celebrate the incredible wins that a volunteer-powered and ethically funded rescue can achieve with community support.

This post is a greyt big thank you to the extraordinary Gumtree Greys family which spans states (and countries), and without which, our rescue efforts would not be possible 🧡 so whether you’re a foster carer, an adopter, a hard working volunteer, a generous donor, a business who partners with us, a market stallholder who supports our volunteers and ambassadogs with freebies each Saturday, or simply someone who engages with us on social media, THANK YOU!

Because of all of you, this year we have been able to welcome 50 dogs into the program (in what has been one of the most challenging years in rescue), and with your help we rehabilitated and personally matched 41 hounds to their loving forever homes, with a few lucky new arrivals spending their first Christmas in foster while they write to Santa (or Uncle Brian) about their perfect people.

As the new year approaches, we hope that you’ll make a resolution to join our inclusive and supportive community in 2025. To find out more, fill in a foster or adoption enquiry form via our website, or shoot us a message learn about how you can make a positive difference for noodles-in-need.

07/12/2024

📣 Melbourne houndies, assemble! 📣

It might not be a market weekend, but we still have a little something on the social calendar! Join us tomorrow for a stroll around the gardens, and a relaxing sit and chat on the grass post walk.

⭐ St Kilda Botanic Gardens Walk
(meet at the corner Dickens and Tennyson Streets)
Commencing at 10:30am
Sunday the 8th of December
💛 This event is nervous hound friendly, there is lots of space to take the walk at their own pace, and the area is on lead only

05/12/2024

It's time for a Foster Friday update, and this one is a baby Rocket check in 🧡 now over 90% legs, this lanky lad is entering his teenager phase, and thanks to the efforts of Basil, his amazing foster pawrents, and Melissa from Paws and Praise, he is growing into the sweetest, snuggliest snoot with exceptional manners! We are continuing to monitor his condition and for now he is a happy and healthy boy.

🐾 This year we have welcomed a record number of high needs dogs into our program, from complex medical cases to behavioural rehabilitation, and while we greatly appreciate the support of our myriad of specialist services and professionals, the cost of care starts to add up at this time of year!

If you'd like to help us to help houndies, every dollar counts and all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Account Name: Gumtree Greys
BSB: 638-060
Account No.: 13434772
(To request a receipt, please email: [email protected])

02/12/2024

On the one hand, there’s only four more Mondays left in 2024!

On the other… There’s still four more Mondays left in 2024… 🫠

📸 Foster boy Tyson, exhausted from ensuring that the KPIs (Keep Patting Indefinitely) are being met in the office

28/11/2024

Our amazing Marian has completed the Murray Marathon, and raised $4,000 for us in the process!

✅ 415 km paddled in 42:56:05hrs
✅ First female solo paddler to complete the new 415 race distance (used to be 404km)
✅ Awarded overall river champion (Women)

Fundraising page closes today, so there’s still time to donate and suppawt us (and Marian’s paddle for paws!):
https://www.mycause.com.au/p/348816/paddle-for-paws-murray-marathon-for-gumtree-greys

27/11/2024

It’s Black Hound Friday every day at Gumtree Greys, but we don’t discount products in our store.

With all profits going to rescue you don’t have to choose between new dog accessories or supporting greyhound rescue, you can do both with your purchase!

We can confidently say that all year round we are able to offer the lowest prices on in Australia - and our collars, leads, and accessories are always reasonably priced as our only overheads are the quality materials we use, these products are lovingly handcrafted by hardworking volunteers. Our popular novelty snoods and knitted items are even made with donated materials!

When you choose to buy from us you:
✅ shop local
✅ support greyhound rescue
✅ get quality dog accessories
✅ can rest assured the items are fairly priced, all year round

26/11/2024

As ‘Adopt A Senior Pet’ month draws to a close, we are so excited to be sharing not one, but TWO happy endings! 🧡

Sweet but shy introvert, seven year old Kelly girl has found her perfect patient people to dote on her for the rest of her days; and on the other end of the spectrum our gorgeous seven year old extrovert Alicia has not only found a wonderful forever home, but also the start of her ✨social media era✨ with her new Instagram handle !

Thanks to our Coordinators, amazing foster carers, and loving forever homes - two sweet senior snoots are living their best lives as well loved pets!

👉 We can’t spell rescue without U, so head to the comments for more info about donating, fostering, or adopting!

24/11/2024

🧡 Today's content is to welcome a duo of noir noodles, Peaches and Lady Di! These gorgeous sisters are turning three next month, and with only a handful of races under their belts, they've been sitting around the paddock growing in those shaggy kennel coats! With patience, a good brush, and time indoors, they'll be their best shiny selves.

Peaches has joined program greyduate Banjo who is about to have his first experience as a big foster brother, and Lady Di will be a doted upon only child.

⭐ A round of a'paws to Foster Coordinator Fi for intake and transport logistics, and carers Julia and family, and Barry for opening your hearts and homes; thanks to this team of snoot-saving superheroes, these lucky houndies will experience their first Christmas as well loved pets!

22/11/2024

No hat, no play, no Coburg Market tomorrow!

With the coming days set to be scorchers in Melbourne, we have cancelled our appearance at to keep our hounds (and humans) safe & cool.

Looking to survive the heat? Here are our top tips:

🥵 Having a low body fat percentage puts houndies at risk of heat stress, so on days with high temperatures/humidity, try walking around dawn or dusk when there’s not too much bright sun
🥵 Remember that concrete & asphalt retain *and* vent heat after a day of blazing sun, so always check the temperature of a surface, even in the cooler afternoon/evening
🥵 Shoes might protect a paw pad from a hot surface, but they also cover up one of the only areas dogs can vent heat, impacting their ability to regulate; keep a close eye on those snooties in booties
🥵 For short periods of relief (in dry heat/low humidity), try evaporative cooling by soaking a in cool water
🥵 Use a pet approved sunscreen on noses, bellies, tips of ears & any area where the fur has thinned or is non-existent (yes, that includes the balding thigh). This is particularly important for those melanin-challenged houndies! Dog sunscreens shouldn’t contain zinc oxide, or para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). If you’re unsure on what to use, chat with your vet
🥵 Some sun-loving houndies have absolutely no willpower when it comes to solar-charging & can easily overheat while snoozing in a bright spot. Closely supervise sunbaking snoots, & encourage them inside before those temps get too high
🥵 Reduce the length of walks & up the at home enrichment. Foraging games and puzzle toys under the fan or air-con are always lots of fun, but a frozen treat can really hit the spot! Lickmats & Kongs can be popped into the freezer, or DIY some pupsicles using an ice cube tray, a little bone broth, & a handful of your dog’s favourite treats
🥵 Hot weather can impact appetite, so if you find your houndie a bit off their food try a few smaller/wetter meals, especially for our super seniors who tend to really feel that warmer weather. A bit of oat or coconut milk on top of kibble can get things going

👇 Did we miss anything? Share your tips with us!

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151 horses lost their lives on Australian racetracks between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024. 116 greyhounds have lost their lives on Australian racetracks in 2024 so far. That’s not including the animals that the industry discards in the tens of thousands every year, branded “wastage”, no longer fit to risk their lives for a flutter. We have to believe that one day we’ll see an end to all this senseless suffering ❤️‍🩹 Today, and every day, we stand in solidarity with our friends in racehorse rescue and rehabilitation - unpaid volunteers relying on the generous donations of kind hearted community members, trying to clean up the mess of a multi-million dollar taxpayer funded industry. Please join us in saying #NupToTheCup ❌ today we are marking the occasion by using our platform to say thank you (and we see you!) to those who are doing the work to help save the lives of racehorses through their work in rescue or advocacy, and encourage our followers to support them however you can, whether that is raising funds or raising awareness, every small action makes a big impact!: @saveahorseaustralia @elysianfieldssanctuary @cindyspromise_rescue_rehab @horseracingkills @nuptothecupofficial @victoriangreens @animaljusticepartyvic @georgie.purcell.ajp @animalsaustralia Did we miss an organisation or advocate who deserves a shout out? 👉 Tag them in the comments and tell us why you love them

Brian ate and left no crumbs ✨ Speaking of eating, we don’t just offer food for our fosters but also cover any and all vet bills or medication! We provide a foster kit (filled with toys, a cosy jacket and any extras you may need), one-on-one support from our gorgeous foster coordinators and our certified behaviourist. We ensure there is plenty of opportunities to socialise and get support from our fabulous community at our regular markets too 🧡 👉 Boop that link in our bio to find out more and/or sign up to join the crew!

"Kit said one of the best things that Greyhounds bring to the foster experience is their big, weird personalities with which people really connect." Gumtree Greys Co-ordinator Kit had the pleasure of sitting down with Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds for Australian Dog Lover highlighting June as National Foster A Pet Month, and chatting about what greyt quirky companions hounds make (featuring the late Sid, our pickle dipping pro!) 🧡 Read all about it, and the amazing work of our friends Greyhound Adoptions WA, Friends of the Hound - Greyhound Adoption Group, and Homeward Bound Hounds 👉 https://www.australiandoglover.com/2024/05/the-community-spirit-behind-fostering.html Have a greyhound with a big personality? Share what makes them unique in the comments!

😍 The look of love! At Gumtree Greys we truly value the connections within our community 🧡 our regular market stalls are not just a greyt place to get free advice and support from our qualified behavioural consultant and experienced team of co-ordinators, but a place where our foster carers often get surprised with visits from their adopted hounds in their loving new homes. It is a special thing to watch them reunite, and a reminder of why we do what we do - to ensure these amazing dogs will be absolutely surrounded by love (and family) for the rest of their lives. 👉 If you are ready to experience the magic of foster caring, apply today, or comment on this post and we’ll get in touch.

This Saturday (18 May) we’ll be serving up the cutest snoots you can poke a microphone at 👉 so tag a friend and tell them to come on down and meet the crew! 📍 @farmersmarketcarlton (60 Lee St, Carlton North) ⏰ You can catch us from 8am - 1pm ⭐ Whether you are looking to get your fix of houndie hugs, wanting to chat about fostering or adopting, are looking for support/advice from our qualified IAABC behavioural consultant, or are just wanting a safe space to socialise (hounds from all programs welcome), there’s something for everyone!

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