All the greyhounds we rehome are assessed to a high behavioural standard, generally shown by a green collar. Additionally, all our greyhounds are sterilized, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. If you would like more information on adopting, fostering or fostering with the view to adopt, we’d love to hear from you. You can reach us on 9445 5399 Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

The greyhounds featured below are ready to find their forever home. Submit an expression of interest now or complete an adoption application.

Got questions? Head to our FAQ page or download our Foster Manual or Adoption Manual. Both booklets have been designed to answer common questions expressed by people adopting a greyhound for the first time.

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Companion This greyhound can live with another canine friend.

Homebodies This greyhound would prefer your companionship most of the time.

Livestock This greyhound has spent time living with livestock and could be tolerant to a farm like environment.

Only Dog This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.

Time Alone Six Hours Plus We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for six or more hours.

Time Alone Up to Three Hours We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for up to three hours.

Time Alone Up To Six Hours We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for up to six hours.

Cats This greyhound has met or lived with cats previously and may be cat tolerant.

Small Pet Tolerant This greyhound has met or lived with small animals such as rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, etc. and may be tolerant to them.

Any Age Children We believe this greyhound is well suited to live with children of any age.

Children 5 Years Plus We believe this greyhound would cope well with children of five years and older.

Children 8 Years Plus We believe this greyhound would be suited to live with children of eight years and older.

Children 13 Years Plus We believe this greyhound would suit a home where the children were 13 years and above.

Available for Straight / Regional Adoption This indicates that this dog has lived in a home previously and is ready for straight adoption.

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Donkey Kong

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for six or more hours.
We believe this greyhound would be suited to live with children of eight years and older.

Male, 31/03/2021

Donkey Kong is a unique and handsome greyhound with a cheeky and smoochy personality all his own. Donkey Kong is a wonderful hound just waiting for the right person to help him shine!

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Marshall

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for up to six hours.
We believe this greyhound would be suited to live with children of eight years and older.

Male, 02/04/2021

Happy-go-lucky Marshall is ready to propel into his forever home with his helicopter wagging tail. Marshall is the kind of guy that truly believes “a stranger is just a friend I haven’t met yet”.

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Poh

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound would prefer your companionship most of the time.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for six or more hours.
We believe this greyhound would suit a home where the children were 13 years and above.

Male, 14/07/2020

Poh, also known as Master Poh, Kung Fu Greyhound, and simply Good Boy, is ready to create a legend of his own.

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Finlay

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound would prefer your companionship most of the time.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for up to three hours.
We believe this greyhound would suit a home where the children were 13 years and above.

Male, 01/03/2023

Finlay is currently at TAFE, lending a helping paw to students learning about dog behavior, training, and medical care. He’ll be back and ready for his forever home on April 17th. While he might not return with a degree, he will certainly have earnt a certificate as an absolutely good boy! 

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Maui

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for six or more hours.
We believe this greyhound would suit a home where the children were 13 years and above.

Male, 15/01/2021

Maui may start off a little shy and nervous, but once he warms up to you he as an absolutely delightful, silly, and curious boy that LOVES ear scritches. Maui has quickly become a favourite here at GAPWA because of his cheeky and playful personality with the team and volunteers.

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Nixon

This greyhound can live with another canine friend.
This greyhound could be the only dog in the home.
We believe this greyhound could cope without human company for six or more hours.
We believe this greyhound would be suited to live with children of eight years and older.

Male, 22/02/2021

Nixon is a happy go-lucky hound who loves life and everything in it to the fullest. He just adores people, dogs, toys, treats, and everything that comes his way.

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