GSN has been established for 13 years.
Our rescue and re-homing of greyhounds has been developed to ensure GSN Greyhounds make the transition to pet life and your home with as much ease as possible.

We are proud that all our GSN Greyhounds are:
 ✔ Individually assessed as small dog friendly by our Adoption Co-ordinator
 ✔ Desexed, Vaccinated, Micro Chipped, Wormed, Heartworm Tested and Health Checked
 ✔ Placed in a home with one of our Approved Foster Carers, who play a vital role in our re-homing program
 ✔ Given special attention to Toilet Training and Socialisation
 
At GSN we:
 ✔ Will match you with the best dog for your circumstances
 ✔ Introduce you to the Foster Carer so you can understand more about your Greyhound’s personality, background and needs
 ✔ Enable your family and your pets to meet the chosen Greyhound(s) in its foster home environment
 ✔ Offer ongoing support from your Greyhound's Foster Carer and our Adoption Co-ordinator
 ✔ In addition, each Greyhound comes with a collar, lead, and warm coat
 Consequently, much of the hard work of having a ready-made pet has been done for you by our team of experienced volunteers.
So if you see a Greyhound below that ✔ your boxes – Complete an On-line Application today
to experience the GSN way.
More information about the Adoption process here
Please note: we are currently unable to take applications for cat-friendly greyhounds.

Pet greyhounds registered with their local Council
do not have to wear muzzles
For more information check out our Muzzling Fact Sheet

Greyhounds for Adoption

Pet Exchange Register Source Number: EE100952
Females vs Males?
While all our dogs have very individual personalities, we find our male greyhounds are as sweet, affectionate and loyal as our females.

Our Grey of the Month

Tilly - aged almost 10
Tilly is a very well behaved lady, who is good with other dogs and loves her daily walks absorbing the world around her.

Tilly is typical of most older greyhounds, loving cuddles and pats, but also enjoying her quiet time.

We feel Tilly would best suit a couple who would be at home a lot, so she could share her daily life with them.

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Do you live in an Apartment?
It needs more commitment to care for a greyhound in an Apartment. So please read our information on ‘Apartment Life’ at the bottom of the Adopting a GSN greyhound page before you apply to adopt or foster a GSN greyhound.

Lily - aged 4                

Lily is lively and curious. Not for her the sedate sedentary life of a couch potato. While she can do the long greyhound snooze, the minute something is happening she wants to know what it is, how she can be involved and is it fun? So Lily would prefer a busy, active family, one that will do some training and other interesting things with her, and love her. She does enjoy a good snuggle and will happily rest her head on your lap for some well-earned affection, but she is also an independent girl, and thinks life is a bit of a hoot. She will roll around on her back, vocalising to tell you all how good life now is.
Lily is currently fostered with greyhounds, a whippet and a pug, and gets along well with all of them.
Lily is not cat tolerant.
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Boss - aged 7
Boss is a very handsome black boy, who is full of happiness and affection.
He will bounce around the house, spreading love, and then curl up somewhere quiet to have a nap.
Boss walks well on the leash, quietly by your side, but is a little worried in high traffic areas, so would suit someone who lives in the suburbs rather than inner city.
Boss is currently fostered with a couple who work during the day, and is happy to wait quietly until you come home, where he will greet you with a wagging tail and lots of cuddles.
Boss is not cat friendly.
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Hetty - aged 3 1/2
If you are looking for a sweet little lady, then Hetty could be your girl. Her soft gentle nature is a perfect fir for a couple, or small family, as Hetty has a lot of love to give.
She loves to give you lots of kisses and appreciates a really good scratch behind the ears. She is toilet trained, polite and independent when you need her to be.

Hetty likes getting out of the house for a walk, and isn't too phased by other dogs or cats she sees along the way. If you are someone who enjoys finding new places to explore, Hetty will happily jump into the car and snooze the car ride away, eagerly awaiting the destination.
When you are at home, Hetty spends most of the day curled up in her bed or lounging in the sunshine outside. She would suit a person or family that spends some time at home, as she just wants to feel part of the family and enjoy her retirement.
Hetty is not cat tolerant.
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Elsa - aged 7
Elsa has those eyes..... You know, the ones that can talk you into anything? Whether it's a walk, a belly rub, or even the last corner of your toast. She will have you, hook, line and sinker. Those eyes also show a lot of love.
She will follow you around the house and inspect everything you do. She loves to lay with her head in your lap, and her favourite time of day is when it's time to walk to school pick up because she loves kids!
Elsa walks well on the leash, and loves to meet other dogs and people. She is friends with her smaller breed doggy housemates and pays no attention to the indoor guinea pigs she is currently living with. She can be quite timid, however she copes well with the hustle and bustle of a family home.
Elsa is mostly toilet trained, with very few slip ups since being in foster.
Elsa has slotted into home life incredibly well, and would best suit a home with a comfy couch, a backyard, and a doggy friend to teach her the ropes.
If you are looking for a dog that just "fits", then Elsa is your girl.
Elsa is not cat tolerant.

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Dee Dee - aged 5                           

If you are looking for a loveable, and at times mischievous, greyhound, then Dee Dee is the one for you.

Dee Dee is a beautiful brindle greyhound to look at, but it is her disposition that will really win you over when you meet her. She has an enquiring nature, but will just as easily curl up on the floor for hours.

She will be there to greet you, and shower you with affection whenever you come home.

Dee Dee will make some lucky person a perfect companion.
Dee Dee is not cat tolerant.

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Amy - aged 8

Sponsored in Memory of Sabrina's greyhound, Steve
by greyhounds Miku and Tonto
Amy is a gorgeous girl who would suit most homes. She enjoys the company of school aged children, and loves a cuddle and belly rub (she will lie at your feet for one). She is quite active for an older girl and would love a yard to do a zoomie or two in. She loves her walks and is generally very easy to walk although at odd times she will jump with excitement at the prospect of a run.

She is great in the house and loves her food. She currently lives with other dogs so would probably suit a home where she has company in the form of another dog.
Amy is not cat tolerant.
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Gypsy - aged 4                  

Sponsored by Lauren Jenkins
Meet Gypsy, a sweet, smart and well mannered girl.
If you're looking for devotion, then Gypsy is the one for you. She loves nothing better than to snuggle up next to you on the couch, rest her head on your lap and have a snooze.....listen to her funny groan while you rub her ears.
Gypsy loves her 20 - 30 minute daily walk and will often tire towards the end. She doesn't pull on the leash and is polite to other dogs she meets along the way. She loves her foster brother Charlie and often snuggles up to him on the couch.
Because she is very food focused, she is easy to train. Gypsy is toilet trained, get in the car unassisted, waits until told to eat her food, she knows "on your bed" and "drop" and "come here". We are also working on getting her to use the doggy door.
At home, Gypsy loves to supervise your activities, but once she's satisfied that you're doing a good job she will happiily wander off to do her own thing, whether that's having a snooze, playing with her toys, or doing mad zoomies round the yard.
Gypsy is a super smart, easily trainable and social dog. We think she would be best suited to a family (kids 5+) or a retiree - where someone is home most of the time or she has a (medium to large) doggy companion to keep her company.
Gypsy is not cat tolerant.
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Shorty - aged 3
Shorty is a tall, handsome black and white boy who loves chilling out at home with his foster parents and their greyhound, Demi.  His foster carer says he is a dream to have around, being fully house trained, and enjoying relaxing in the garden and going for rides in the car.
Since being in foster care, he has regularly attended a local community dog club,  accompanied his foster carers on many greyhound walks, and enjoys a stroll to the local coffee shop where he is very popular. All these outings have improved Shorty's confidence, and he now enjoys being introduced to new people and situations.

Shorty is a special needs dog, because of his lack of confidence, and will need someone to help him maintain and further his confidence. Shorty is looking for a quiet life, possibly with a doggie friend, and will re-pay his new family with a lot of love from his big heart.
Shorty is not cat tolerant.
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Jenny (now known as Happy) -  aged 4
Happy by name, Happy by nature. What an absolute sweetheart.
Happy fit straight into the household with no issues. Her tail is constantly wagging, and she just adores people. She walks beautifully on leash, and has been friendly to all dogs she has met so far. She is a gently soul, and loves to go for a drive.
She is currently living with a senior staffy, and they get along fine. Happy loves to play with her toys, but walks are her favourite thing.  An easy, breezy girl, who is super affectionate and loves a pat or a cuddle, Happy would be comfortable with either another dog or as a solo.
Happy is an absolute joy to be around (and also plays a mean basketball game!).
Happy is not cat tolerant.

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Edna - aged 4

Sponsored by the Petrel Hotel
Edna is a gentle inquisitive lady. She likes to wander around the yard, checking out the garden, nooks and crannies - she is very confident and self-contained.
She shares her foster home with a female staffy, and they get on very well together. Sometimes they play, but more often just follow each other around sniffing and chasing (unsuccessfully) the odd bird.
She likes to go for a walk - 6km is okay with her. She walks well on the leash and has a lovely gait.
Edna is very placid with young children, so would suit a family. She does have a naughty streak, sometimes picking up an item of clothing and charging through the house to "store" it in her bed, however she will return it when asked - with no damage.
Edna travels well in the car, settling quickly on the back seat.
Edna is a lovely girl who will suit most households.
Edna is not cat tolerant.

Tinkerbel - aged 3                      

With my silky soft fur and bright eyes, everyone who meets me says how gorgeous I am.  When I follow that up with my smooches and cuddles you’ll be smitten. Pet life is really suiting me as I think humans are the best and I’ve also learnt all the house rules super-quickly.  I’m happy to snooze the day away if you need to go to work, but I’ll be very happy to see you at the end of the day.

 I’m still getting used to things like stairs and shiny floors and the world outside can be a little bit overwhelming for me sometimes, especially lots of other dogs, so I need a forever home where my humans will be willing to continue helping me feel safe.  I’d be very happy living with a family with older children, and I would love a yard to do my zoomies in.
Tinkerbel is not cat tolerant.
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Daisy - aged 21 months                  
Daisy is a very pretty dark brindle girl. Very sweet and energetic. She is quite excited by life itself. Daisy enjoys her daily walks and is happy to walk each and everyday.  Daisy does enjoy company of other dogs medium to large in size.

Once the day is done, Daisy is happy to sleep through the night on her bed, with her blanket and pillow and soft toys. At times she can be cheeky/naughty being so young, but she has a lot of love to offer someone willing to put in the time and patience.
Daisy is not  cat tolerant.
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Nala - aged nearly 3
Nala is a shy and timid girl who will take her sweet time to start warming up to you.
She shows affection by constantly bopping you with her nose and then running a way. Nala is calm and enjoys being around the presence of people, and will just sit and observe you doing your thing, but is also happy to wander off and play with her toys or just have a snooze. She is also fully toilet trained and will cry to let you know she wants to go out
Nala is comfortable with small dogs and is very good on the lead loving her walks - she is currently enjoying two 20 minutes walk a day.
Nala is not cat tolerant.
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Tiga - aged 3 1/2            

Sponsored by Melinda, Nigel, Tawny and Zoe the grey.
Tiga is a lovely black girl, with loads of personality and will certainly keep you entertained.
Tiga loves company, so she may be best suited to a family who works part time and/or has another dog to keep her company. She also loves toys, so have plenty of them ready to play and keep her occupied when you are busy!
Pats and affection are a must for Tiga, she can't get enough love from you and always wants to know what you are up to.
Tiga really looks forward to her daily walks, and would benefit from a good 20-30 minute walk a day - she walks perfectly on leash and is calm when meeting other people and dogs along the way.
When inside, Tiga is toilet trained and responds well when directed to lay on her bed.
Currently living with two young children and a five year old greyhound, Tiga will make a wonderful member of a young family.
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Judy - almost 6                 

Adoption Pending
Judy is a beautiful black female, who was adopted out by us 12 months ago, but sadly has been returned due to her owner suffering from cancer.

She previously lived in a home with another male greyhound and with an elderly owner, but has adapted beautifully to life with her current foster carer.

Judy loves being around people, and is very affectionate, following whoever is at home around, often laying at your feet.  She is happy to be left during the day while her foster family is at work, but is always very pleased to see you when you come home, zooming around the house in excitement.

Judy likes shorter walks, and is well behaved on the leash.  A super friendly girl with lots of love to give, she will make a lovely addition to most households.
Judy is not cat tolerant.
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Tess - aged 3 3/4

Adoption Pending
Tess is a true snuggle bunny sweetheart! There is nothing she loves more than to curl up with you to share lots of love, resting her head on you until she falls asleep.

Tess is settling in well to home life in a home and has come a long way in the short time that we've been fostering her.  She well and truly knows about being a coach-potato.  She also loves zooming around in the back garden with her foster brother greyhound and sister staffy - we think Tess would like some space in her new home to continue her play time.  Being a young girl (with such enthusiasm for life), she can get a bit excited when you come home and when she meets new people.  We've been working on that and now she's really starting to learn that inside time is 'quiet' time and will settle quickly on a bed, and leaves the bouncy time for outside.

Initially she found the streets a bit scary on walks.  We now take her on two short (10-20 minutes) walks a day; she's much happier walking in quiet parks and is slowly becoming desensitised to moving vehicles.  Her toilet training has also improved exponentially, and we're confident she's 99% of the way there.  We believe with a good setup in her forever home this will continue.

Tess is a really lovely and pretty girl with a huge heart and unlimited love to give - she just wants to be with her family and make them happy.  As she's still learning about the world, we think she would benefit from a family with experience with younger greyhounds/dogs.  Due to her occasional bounciness, she is probably not best suited to small children or elderly people.  She is currently being fostered with two other dogs, but we feel that would be very happy being the centre of attention as an only dog.
Tess is not cat tolerant.
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Spud Regis - aged 8

Adoption Pending
Spud is a true gentleman. He was a very good race dog in his day, and then followed that with stud dog duties. All that is in his past, and he is very contented with retirement. Spud would be fine as an only dog and he does get on with other dogs too, though his preference is for the girls.

Spud walks well on the lead and enjoys an outing in the car. He is a brilliant boy who is looking for a quiet home to enjoy the rest of years in.
If you think Spud might be right for you, please ask for a meeting as you won’t be disappointed.
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Mickey - aged 2½                  Adoption Pending

Sponsored by Melinda, Nigel, Tawny and Zoey the grey.
I'm a bouncy albeit serious young man adjusting very well to my new life on the couch...who knew they were so comfortable, oh and the cushions...perfect for resting my head.
 I'm a loving young man who enjoys his pats, and I love resting my head on your shoulder for hugs.  I'm also a lover of soft toys, and like collect things to take things to my bed, but I don't chew them.
 Walking is great, and I'm excellent on lead, staying close by your leg, no pulling from me.   I'm also very good in the car and have learnt how to get in by myself and lay down for the trip.
 If you're after a cuddly boy who wants to be near you then I'm your man!!  I look forward to meeting you soon!
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Mini - aged 6              

Adoption Pending
Mini is not really mini, rather just a little bit smaller than average.

She was adopted out through us three years ago, and has recently been returned to us due to a marriage breakup.

Mini is a very sweet girl, who has lived with a family with children, so would suit most home situations.

She really is a very lovely girl.
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Burger - aged 4  1/2               

Adoption pending
My name is Burger but I should be called Caesar since I am of noble birth.

A 4 year old roman nosed greyhound boy,  black and greying. I am the loveliest of hounds, very friendly towards other dogs and children both big and small. 

I love pats and cuddles which really set my tail wagging. I eat my meals nicely and am very polite around my foster carers’ meal times. I sleep in my bed all night and don’t mind being on my own for a few hours. I only toilet outside and walk calmly on my leash .

My foster carers are great, but what I really want is a permanent home with a family to love me and I will reciprocate with all the love and affection that only a greyhound can give.
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Dusty - aged 2                        

Adoption Pending
Dusty is a beautiful young boy who had a non-existent racing career as he refused to race! He just wanted to be part of a household from the very start.

A big boy with stunning good looks, Dusty is not fazed by anything, he just takes it all in his stride.  Dusty walks well on the leash, and would suit an active family who can enjoy their walks with him. Dusty would not be suitable for apartment living; as with most young dogs, he would ideally like a garden to play in.

We feel that Dusty would be best suited to a home without children, and as an only dog. Being very food focused and so young, Dusty would be ideal for someone wanting to enjoy training with him.
Dusty is now available for adoption.

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Nina - aged 3                      

Adoption Pending
Sponsored by Dave, Bec and Shaun in memory of our beautiful boy Cooper
Meet Nina, a gentle greyhound with a soft nature and a small stature.  

Nina was quite timid when first arriving to her foster home, however has definitely started coming out of her shell! She enjoys collecting toys, face scratches, watching tv with the family and following you where ever you go.  

She loves her daily walks, when out on the walk her tail doesnt stop wagging! She plods along at your pace happily. When introduced with other dogs at the park she is well mannered and polite. She loves playing with her greyhound foster brother at home and trying to steal his toys.  

It's important to raise that beautiful Nina does have the eye condition, Panas. She requires inexpensive eye drops ONCE a day that are easy to administer, it's just a part of our morning routine. However, the condition does mean her eyes are sensitive to the sun, so she wouldn't suit a home that would leave her outside for long periods of time....unless you use doggles (dog sunglasses)  

Nina is toilet trained and has had no accidents inside since arriving, and will sleep settled during the night.  

Because Nina is a gentle girl she would be a great family dog with kids aged 4+  

We think Nina would suit a home with canine company if she is to be left at home for longer periods as she is still building her confidence and does really enjoy company.
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Ronnie - aged 4                  

Ronnie is a cuddly, affectionate boy who loves to be around humans and his foster siblings.

He’s learning to walk well on the lead, is extremely good in the car and took to toilet training and pet life extremely well. He’s discovered toys and loves to flip them around the lounge and entertain his foster family. Ronnie still requires some training to refrain from pulling on lead when he sees something that attracts his attention, but he is eager to please and settling into pet life well.

Ronnie will be available for adoption in late November.
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Can't find the greyhound that sounds perfect for you?
If you are seriously considering adopting a greyhound, please complete our On-line Application as we have new greyhounds coming into the program every week and GSN's Adoption Co-ordinator, Julie may know of the perfect match for you! GSN's Adoption fee is $295.