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Greyhound Adoption Program VIC

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🐶 GAP = Greyhound Adoption Program
🐕 Foster
💚 Volunteer
🥰 Adopt @ Tullamarine and Seymour Thank you for observing these guidelines. GAP Source Number: BR100399
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Company Overview
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is an initiative of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds after racing. Description
The GAP page is a place for greyhound adopters, friends of GAP, and fans of greyhounds as pets. Greyhounds make fantastic pets – they are quiet, lazy, and gentle dogs that thrive in the family home environment. Greyhounds that have passed through the program have been awarded a special green GAP collar and do not have to be muzzled in public. Every greyhound that enters the program is thoroughly temperament tested, desexed, wormed, microchipped, and vaccinated. They then spend time with a volunteer foster carer to help them adjust from life in a kennel, to life in a pet home. Our foster carers aim to familiarise the greyhounds with a variety of situations they may not have experienced in the past, like walking upstairs or on slippery floors. If you would like to learn more about adopting a greyhound click here: http://gap.grv.org.au/adopt-a-greyhound/ or if you are interested in fostering a greyhound click here: http://gap.grv.org.au/volunteering/foster-care/

General information

Page Guidelines:

We encourage the expression of opinions and open discussions on the GAP’s page but also ask that you act respectfully and responsibly. Posts will be deleted from the GAP page if they contain:

- Offensive, abusive, obscene, profane, hateful or racist content, links or images
- Comments that threaten or defame any person or organisation
- Solicitations and advertisements by other organisations or endorsements by other organisations or endorsements of other organisations
- Multiple or repetitive posts by a single user or posts we deem to be SPAM
- Repetitive posts copied and pasted or duplicated by single or multiple users posts we deem to be SPAM
- Anything else GAP deems inappropriate. We will remove any links to other third-party properties, and will strictly enforce this.

09/11/2026

APARTMENT SUITABLE BLUE BOY!

Seriously, how beautiful is Freddie? He's sure to turn heads wherever he goes.

Freddie:
💚 is affectionate and loving
💚 has an outgoing and friendly nature
💚 is a BIG BOY (but a gentle giant)
💚 is five years old (and not cat tolerant)

Freddie will be at our Tullamarine (Melbourne, Australia) kennels from Wednesday, and would love to go home with you! Give us a call on 57990166 to find out more 😍.

09/11/2026

🎄🐾 CHRISTMAS FOSTER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎅💚

It's the most wonderful time of the year... and it's about to get a whole lot GREYTER! 🐕✨

Whether you've been thinking about adopting a greyhound but aren't quite ready to take the leap, or you simply fancy some four legged company over the holidays, our 2026 Christmas Foster Program could be just the thing! 💚

We're offering 6 and 8 week fostering opportunities, giving you the chance to experience life with a greyhound and give one of our gorgeous greys a cosy home for Christmas. Think couch cuddles, lazy summer afternoons and a new best mate to share the festivities with! 🎁🐾

🎄 WHAT'S INCLUDED?

We'll provide the essentials, including food, a foster collar, lead, muzzle and any required medications. You'll just need to bring the comfy bed, food and water bowls, treats and plenty of love!

Plus, our friendly foster team will be checking in weekly to make sure you and your festive companion are settling in beautifully. 💚

📍 COLLECTION LOCATIONS

GAP Seymour, GAP Tullamarine and Sandown Greyhound Track.

🐾 A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

We have greyhounds suited to a range of homes, although availability is limited for homes with cats, young children or those needing an apartment friendly greyhound. You're still welcome to apply, but we can't guarantee a suitable match.

All successful applicants will also need to complete a simple online induction before being matched, which you can do from the comfort of your own home!

🎅 READY TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS A LITTLE GREYTER?

Applications are officially OPEN! 🎉

Apply here 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqpuara_HlQzNHsXv2Xog1QWT39I0XdMzjjcun3DdbRdqTXg/viewform?usp=dialog

Help us make this our biggest and best Christmas Foster Program yet! 💚

07/11/2026

💌 Love Note: Jen, Dave & Rosa

“When we called her by this name, her head turned immediately!” 💚

Sometimes a greyhound knows exactly who she is, even if her humans are still figuring it out! 🤭

When Jen and Dave adopted their beautiful girl from GAP, she was known as River.

But after getting in touch with her previous owner, they discovered she'd originally been called Rosa.

And when they tried calling her by that name?

Her head turned straight away!

“So Rosa it is!”

With her name sorted, Rosa wasted no time settling into her new life in Port Melbourne, and what a lovely life it sounds like! 🌊🐾

“She’s settling nicely into Port Melbourne beach life, with walks every morning to meet her new sighthound friends.”

Morning beach walks, new furry friendships and plenty of fresh sea air. We think Rosa has landed herself a pretty wonderful retirement!

She's also made friends with her two canine cousins, a whippet and a ridgeback, who occasionally come to stay.

“She gets on with them beautifully.”

But don't let that sweet face fool you. Rosa apparently has a rather determined side too!

“We joke that she must be part donkey, because she can be quite stubborn.”

A greyhound with a mind of her own? Surely not! 😂

And after just four weeks together, Jen and Dave have already reached one very important conclusion.

“We don’t know why we waited so long to get a grey…”

💚 At GAP, we love hearing how quickly greyhounds can become such a special part of everyday life. From recognising her name to making new friends and enjoying her beachside adventures, Rosa is certainly making herself at home.

And Jen and Dave, we have a feeling you're not the first greyhound family to wonder why you didn't do it sooner! 🥰

07/11/2026

For your final pupdate of the day, we have Lana with Michelle, Leigh and Nevaeh! 💚

At nine years old, Lana arrived at GAP with several medical issues that required ongoing care and attention. After spending an extended period in our kennels, our wonderful foster carer Michelle opened both her home and her heart to help Lana on her journey to recovery.

Michelle shares her home with her granddaughter, Nevaeh, who was still grieving the loss of their beloved greyhound, Rue. Losing Rue had a profound impact on Nevaeh, making it difficult for her to re-engage with her usual routine.

As Lana settled into the household, something truly special began to unfold. With her gentle nature and loving presence, she helped Nevaeh slowly come out of her shell again. Day by day, her confidence grew, and before long she was reconnecting with friends and finding joy in her daily life once more.

Watching the bond between Lana and Nevaeh blossom, Michelle soon realised that Lana had already found exactly where she belonged. What started as a foster placement quickly became a cherished friendship, and then a permanent place in the family.

We're thrilled to share that Lana is officially a foster fail and has found her forever home with Michelle, Leigh and Nevaeh. Thank you for opening your hearts and home to this beautiful girl. We wish you all many happy years together ahead! 💚

07/11/2026

Pupdate for Kin, with new adopter Steph!

Steph first visited GAP a couple of weeks ago, looking to get a sense of whether a greyhound would be the right fit for her. Drawn to the breed's laid-back nature, she left feeling even more certain that a greyhound was the companion she was looking for.

Today, Steph returned with no expectations about who she might be taking home. As it turned out, the very first dog she met was exactly the right fit. Naturally calm and easy-going, Kin made a wonderful first impression as a boy who prefers to take life at his own pace. While he was a little slower to come out of his shell, it didn't take long for Steph to see the loving and affectionate companion waiting underneath.

Before too long, the decision had been made, and Kin was on his way home with Steph to begin the next chapter of their lives together.

We wish Steph and Kin all the very best as they settle into life together. We're sure Kin will enjoy all the comforts of a loving home, and we can't wait to hear about all the adventures, cuddles and happy memories still to come. 💚

07/11/2026

For your next pupdate, we've got Bear with Jesse, Elise and Poppy!

Jesse and Elise are experienced greyhound owners and, after sadly saying goodbye to their last boy, Rufus, at nearly 14 years of age, they felt they were ready to welcome another greyhound into their home. Given the fun and quirky personality of their girl Poppy, we thought Bear might be the perfect fit.

At GAP, Bear has been a bit of an enigma. He's one of the loveliest and most gentle dogs you could ever meet. Great on the lead, calm around other dogs and incredibly affectionate. At the same time, he can be the cheekiest boy when left to his own devices. The primary victim? His water bowl. During his time with us, the sound of it crashing around his yard became all too familiar. Yet the moment anyone stepped into his space, he'd go straight back to being a complete angel.

Today, upon meeting Jesse, Elise and Poppy, Bear instantly turned on the charm. He quickly won over both his new adopters and sister, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind that he was heading home with them.

We wish this happy new family all the best and have no doubt that Bear will keep them smiling for years to come. While his water bowl may still need to watch its back, we know he's landed in the perfect home and can't wait to hear all about his future adventures with Jesse, Elise and Poppy! 💚

07/11/2026

And for your next pupdate of the day, we have the handsome Rocco with proud new owner Danielle!

Despite the rainy weather, Danielle made the trip to GAP to meet Rocco, and it didn't take long to see the connection forming. Having previously owned a Greyhound x Shepherd who sadly passed away over ten years ago, Danielle had been waiting patiently for the right dog to come back into her life.

After recently moving into her new property near Cranbourne, she felt the timing was finally right to open her home and heart to a new companion. Rocco may be a quiet and gentle boy who can be a little shy when meeting new people, but he always puts his best paw forward, and Danielle could see exactly how special he is.

Danielle is excited to help Rocco settle into life outside of GAP, giving him all the patience, love, and encouragement he needs to build his confidence and let his personality shine. And to make this new adventure for this cat tolerant boy even sweeter, Rocco will also be joining a home with two feline friends!

We're so thrilled for both Danielle and Rocco as they begin this new chapter together, and we can't wait to see this lovely boy thrive in his forever home. 💚🐾

06/11/2026

For your first pupdate of the day, we have Cecil with beaming new adopters, Maria and Allan! 💚

Allan and Maria came into GAP already knowing that Cecil was the dog they wanted to welcome into their family. Prior to today, they had spent time meeting him while he was in foster care, and after seeing him thriving in his foster home and speaking with his carers, they couldn't help but fall in love. The more they learned about Cecil, the more certain they became that he was the perfect fit for their family.

Cecil is a fun-loving, energetic boy with a larger-than-life personality. Whether he's showing off his signature zoomies or bringing smiles to everyone's faces with his cheeky antics, he's always ready to keep life interesting. Allan and Maria adored every part of his boisterous nature and couldn't wait to make him part of the family.

It was clear from the moment they saw him again today that Cecil was exactly where he was meant to be. Without a shadow of a doubt, they had everything prepared and ready for his arrival, ensuring he would have the perfect start to his new life.

We're delighted to see Cecil head off to his forever home with Allan and Maria, where he'll be loved, cherished, and encouraged to enjoy every zoomie-filled adventure that comes his way.

Congratulations, Cecil! 🐾💚

06/11/2026

Built for speed, sometimes blessed with the bravery of a soggy biscuit! 🥹

Our gorgeous greyhounds might be big dogs, but sometimes it's the littlest things that give them the biggest fright! 😂💨

Tell us, what's the silliest thing your greyhound has ever been scared of? 👀👇

05/11/2026

Remember Rufus, our office cat?

Rufus would like to make it clear that the toilet paper started it.

He has no regrets, no intention of apologising, and would absolutely do it again.

We are currently reviewing his employment.

Address

444 Melrose Drive
Tullamarine
3043

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm

Website

http://gap.grv.org.au/

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