GAP NSW

The Greyhound Adoption Program (NSW), Inc. is a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to the welfare of Greyhounds. And they don't need a big back yard.

Our primary purpose is to find permanent loving homes for these beautiful hounds. The Greyhound Adoption Program of NSW Inc (GAP NSW) is a volunteer-run charity that has been in existence since 1998, working to educate the public on the benefits and care of Greyhounds, and their suitability as companions. We finance our activities from donations and membership, and are not connected to or receive

any money from racing bodies. Greyhounds are delightful dogs - they are clean, quiet, don't shed a lot, don't require a lot of exercise, and tend to sleep unless something exciting is happening. They are usually good with children, being very calm and tolerant (although children should not be left unsupervised with any dog). They are usually extremely healthy, having few inherited diseases compared to other breeds. Greyhounds coming into GAP NSW are tested for their suitability to live as a pet. Successful Greyhounds are then desexed, and spend time in a foster home learning all about strange things like stairs, vacuum cleaners, sliding glass doors, smooth floors and other normal domestic situations that are initially quite strange to them. Greyhounds are suited to a range of family situations. From young singles, young couples, families with children and retirees. Some of our Greys live in flats/units. Greyhounds are connoisseurs of comfort. They like nothing more than finding the comfiest spot in the house and curling up for a snooze. They are lounge lizards in a racing costume! (Mind you GAP does not condone Greyhounds using human furniture.) Like to know more? Perhaps you would like to become a foster carer? Or get up close and personal with a Greyhound? Contact us at [email protected] !

12/12/2024

Rocky has been progressing well since coming into foster care. While he is still a little nervous of noises (particularly trucks & buses) while out on his walks, he generally trots along in a relaxed manner on the leash. He is still learning to negotiate stairs but has now mastered the doggy door after only a few days in his new foster home. Rocky is currently living harmoniously with a mature female Greyhound but is also happy as an only dog. He takes little notice of other dogs (or stationary cats) while out walking in the neighbourhood. After much grooming, he has just about lost his winter kennel coat & is starting to become more sleek & shiny. Rocky enjoys his cuddles & will lay quite happily all day next to his foster carer’s desk, supervising his work. Rocky would be best suited to a home with a reasonable amount of company (retired person or couple, work from home situation etc) in a suburban setting. Here's Rocky's profile.
https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

10/12/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Max has found his forever home with foster carers David & Jo. Here he is looking very happy with his new sister Tilly & his feline buddy Cino. You've certainly landed on your feet there Max!

09/12/2024

Bonnie is enjoying a pre-Christmas holiday with her parents at Mossy Point on the south coast of NSW. She looks pretty relaxed taking in the sea view. Oh, to be a Greyhound....it's such a hard life....

02/12/2024

This is the latest picture of the lovely Tom, he was adopted about 7 months ago. He's living with his very own family on the south coast of New South Wales. They describe Tom as "a beautiful boy, although still prone to fits of lunacy". Isn't that Greyt!

26/11/2024

A shout out from the very beautiful Ruby who was originally adopted by Eleanor & Chris in Sydney, but moved to the USA a few years ago. She looks like she's making plans for Thanksgiving dinner - roast turkey & pumpkin pie - yummm.

20/11/2024

ROCKY would love to find his forever home for Christmas.
Rocky is quiet & relaxed around the home, he loves lounging around on the many dog beds scattered around the house. He is an affectionate lad who enjoys human company & doesn’t seem to mind being an only dog. This boy loves his food & trying out new treats. Rocky would be best suited to an adult home in a quieter suburban area (not inner city living) were he can live a chilled life. For more info check out Rocky's profile or reach out to the folk at the Greyhound Adoption Program NSW - [email protected]
https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

17/11/2024

ROCKY would love to find his forever home for Christmas.

Rocky is quiet & relaxed around the home, he loves lounging around on the many dog beds scattered around the house. He is an affectionate lad who enjoys human company & doesn’t seem to mind being an only dog. This boy loves his food & trying out new treats. Rocky would be best suited to an adult home in a quieter suburban area (not inner city living) were he can live a chilled life. For more info check out Rocky's profile or reach out to the folk at the Greyhound Adoption Program NSW - [email protected]
https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

17/11/2024

Unfortunately no qualifications for Lucy today in her two searches at the Western Sydney Scent Work club trial at Kenthurst. It was way too hot (33C) for a Greyhound (especially a black one) to work happily. But we did have our first ever attempt at a Masters level search (Exteriors) - never thought we would get that far! Only 9 qualifiers out of 36 dogs attempting it today. This was our last trial for the year - next one mid Jan 2025.
Photo is from an Excellent level Exteriors search we did back in September - on a MUCH colder day - Lucy indicating the precise location of one of the scent hides on the tree.

15/11/2024

ROCKY would love to find his forever home for Christmas.

Rocky is quiet & relaxed around the home, he loves lounging around on the many dog beds scattered around the house. He is an affectionate lad who enjoys human company & doesn’t seem to mind being an only dog. This boy loves his food & trying out new treats. Rocky would be best suited to an adult home in a quieter suburban area (not inner city living) were he can live a chilled life. For more info check out Rocky's profile or reach out to the folk at the Greyhound Adoption Program NSW - [email protected]
https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

14/11/2024

How do we describe Rocky? Well, he’s definitely not huge & wild like the Rocky Mountains. He’s not freaky & loud like the Rocky Horror Picture Show. And he’s not a tough guy like Rocky Balboa. Rocky’s foster carers describe him as quiet & relaxed around the home. It took him a few days to settle in & gain his confidence in new surroundings but now he loves lounging around on the many dog beds scattered around the house. Rocky is an affectionate lad who enjoys human company & doesn’t seem to mind being an only dog. At first he was a little anxious about walking too far from home (he has come into foster care after pottering around on acreage in the countryside for the last year or so) but is now going on longer strolls each day, getting used to traffic & varied suburban noises. This boy loves his food & trying out new treats. Rocky would be best suited to an adult home in a quieter suburban area (not inner city living) were he can live a chilled life. For more info check out Rocky's profile or reach out to the folk at the Greyhound Adoption Program NSW - [email protected]
https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

12/11/2024

For those planning to attend the St Ives walk this Saturday (16 Nov) please note that there will be a Chemical Clean Up day at the Showgrounds from 9am to 3.30pm. Plan to arrive a little earlier than usual as traffic may be heavier & you will likely be required to drive right around the back of the main oval in order to park in our usual location near the Douglas Pickering Pavilion. Greyhound walk leaves right at 4pm. Note Chemical Clean Up will be held on Sun 17 as well.

12/11/2024

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Rocky has been progressing well since coming into foster care. While he is still a little nervous of noises (particularly trucks & buses) while out on his walks, he generally trots along in a relaxed manner on the leash. He is still learning to negotiate stairs but has now mastered the doggy door after only a few days in his new foster home. Rocky is currently living harmoniously with a mature female Greyhound but is also happy as an only dog. He takes little notice of other dogs (or stationary cats) while out walking in the neighbourhood. After much grooming, he has just about lost his winter kennel coat & is starting to become more sleek & shiny. Rocky enjoys his cuddles & will lay quite happily all day next to his foster carer’s desk, supervising his work. Rocky would be best suited to a home with a reasonable amount of company (retired person or couple, work from home situation etc) in a suburban setting. Here's Rocky's profile. https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/rocky-1-598

Foster boy Max has been working very hard on his lead manners and doing very well. Just look at him go! All he needs now is to find his new home with his forever family. To find out more about this lovely lad reach out to the folk at the Greyhound Adoption Program NSW - [email protected] https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/max-1-599

Tom loves getting out and about. He is quite the social butterfly when it comes to meeting people - it's what he does best! He walks well on the lead and is very polite when meeting other dogs, big or small. He loves his walks to the local café where he is admired by all the patrons. Tom is as very puppyish & an active boy, he loves playing with his toys and fetching a ball. He will eat anything he is given (and sometimes not given – keep an eye on your food & drinks!) and is generally well behaved in the house. The right home for Tom would include someone that is home more often than not as he loves company & being an inside dog – he could suit an adult only situation or an active family with kids 8 years plus who can include him in family activities. Here is Tom's profile https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/tom-1-594

Foster boy Tom has lots of puppy energy so loves playing with his toys, fetching a ball and will sometimes assist with a bit of gardening. He loves getting out and about. He is quite the social butterfly when it comes to meeting people - it's what he does best! He walks well on the lead and is very polite when meeting other dogs, big or small. He loves his walks to the local café where he is admired by all the patrons. He will eat anything he is given (and sometimes not given – keep an eye on your food & drinks!) and is generally well behaved in the house. The right home for Tom would include someone that is home more often than not as he loves company & being an inside dog – he could suit an adult only situation or an active family with kids 8 years plus who can include him in family activities. Here is Tom's profile https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/tom-1-594

PEEK A BOO from the very clever Nina! Here she is showing how easily she has adapted to the doggie door in her foster home. She is an easy girl – sleeping right through the night, no toileting accidents, and has learnt to use the doggy door like a professional. She loves going for walks and is a dream on the lead. Nina is a little shy of unfamiliar people or bouncy dogs at first but doesn’t take long to come around. Her foster carers say that she just loves to snuggle and is very affectionate. She is currently living as an only dog & seems to take that quite in her stride, but could also be suited to a home with another calm, mature dog. To find out more about Nina, check out her profile. https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/nina-1-595

Duncan is such a happy boy! His favourite things are cuddles, being patted and going for car rides. He has mastered so many things in foster care. He can now use a doggie door and is doing so well with stairs. His biggest asset is his big heart and waggy tail as you can see. To find out more about this gorgeous boy, check out his profile or reach out for a chat. https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/duncan-1-580

Duncan is such an easy well behaved dog. He's affectionate, funny and loves meeting people on his walks. He has so much to offer the right home so just needs a chance. Duncan would do best in a quiet home (adults only preferred). He is suited to being an only dog or to share a home with another mature, calm larger breed dog. If you would like to find out more about Duncan check out his profile or reach out to us for a chat. https://www.gapnsw.org.au/home/available-hounds/available-hounds/duncan-1-580