GSN has been established for over 14 years
and provides a safety net for greyhounds who might not otherwise get the chance of a forever home,
We take in 'ordinary' greyhounds, as well as older, shy or more humble greyhounds.
At present, GSN and other rescue groups are experiencing an unprecedented number of adoption applications which we currently can't meet. If you wish to be considered as a potential match for our dogs coming through foster care (who are almost ready for adoption) or to to on our waiting list,
please complete an On-line Application
More information about the Adoption process can be found here.
Please note: unless noted as cat-friendly, most greyhounds will not be considered safe around cats.

We are proud that all GSN greyhounds are:

•   Desexed, vaccinated, micro chipped, wormed, heartworm tested and health checked
  
•   Shown how to be a pet by our trusted foster carers

At GSN we:

• Will match the appropriate dog for your circumstance
• Introduce you to the foster carer so you can understand more about the greyhound’s personality and needs
• Offer ongoing support from your greyhound's foster carer and our Adoption Co-ordinator
• Provide each greyhound with a collar, lead and warm coat
  
  

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.

Do you live in an Apartment?
It needs more commitment to care for a greyhound in an Apartment. So please read our information on  the Greyhounds and apartment living page before you apply to adopt or foster a GSN greyhound.

Kay - aged 5 1/2

Adoption Pending

Kay is described by her foster carer as inquisitive, playful, intelligent, affectionate and trusting.  She is also a very pretty girl.

Kay loves her walks, although she walks better on a chest harness as she sometimes gets excited and can pull when she sees another dog. Apart from this excitement, she walks well beside you and can even keep up with you for a jog. She will go on as many walks as she is offered, and just loves to be outside smelling all the good things.

She also loves the car, settling well after a couple of minutes; so well settled that she sometimes doesn't want to get out.

Kay is a large, active girl, needing more than a 30 minute walk each day, and would suit a person who would enjoy exercising with her. Kay would suit an owner who can spend a lot of time with her, as she loves to snuggle up on the couch or bed with you, and will follow you from room to room.

We feel that Kay would be suitable as an only dog but would not be happy if left on her own for a whole working day, and because of her size and playfulness, would not be suitable for a home with children or older people. She would also not be suitable for an apartment.

Kay is not cat tolerant
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Randy - aged 4 1/2

Randy is a very sweet, affectionate boy who has a cheeky and playful nature. He loves to spend as much time with his humans as possible, and is always sure to be in the same room as them.

Randy is very good at following voice commands, and he knows what he is and isn't allowed to do (e.g. taking food off the bench, or going into the front yard without his humans saying it's okay).

Randy is quite good on the leash, but can pull if he gets excited. He enjoys long walks, and even  jogs! When he gets home from his walk, he is always tired and ready to nap.

Randy does not get along with cats, and hasn't had many opportunities to socialise with dogs. He can sometimes lunge at dogs, which can cause issues if the other dog is scared of him. He does get along well with dogs his size, and would thrive going under the wing of a dog that is well trained and sociable as he follows by example. For now, Randy will need to keep his muzzle on until he knows how to talk dog, but with some guidance and socialising his foster carer feels he could do very well. Randy hasn't been introduced to children yet, but he doesn't seem to take much notice of them on his walks.

Randy will be the perfect match for someone who can give a lot of love to a sweet, goofy, boy.

Randy is not cat tolerant.
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Tayla - aged 7

Adoption Pending

Tayla is a sweet, friendly girl who loves nothing more than to lay around all day with her people.  She is a bit of a lazy girl, but also loves to go for a couple of walks each day.

Tayla is curious around other dogs, and will try to play with every dog she passes.  She does not growl or bark at other dogs or people, she just loves to make new friends.

Her current foster arrangement is a household with three people who are home most of the day, and they say she has been perfect from the start.

She is very clever, and a quick learner. She can get very excited and playful in very short bursts (typical greyhound) and loves playing with her toys.

A beautiful companion who is gentle and loving, Tayla would suit a home where she will have someone around most of the day.

Tayla is not cat tolerant.
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Sylvia - aged 2

Adoption Pending

Sylvia is a very happy two year old female who has blended into her foster family very well.

She enjoys both indoors, outdoors, and the company of people. She can be very playful with toys, and has enjoyed lots of cuddles and pats from a six year old boy.

Sylvia walks well on a loose lead, and shows little interest in other dogs on her walks. She would probably mix well with another dog or suit a family that has someone home most of the time.

She learns very quickly, and will make someone a wonderful companion.

Sylvia is not cat tolerant.
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Angel - aged 3 1/2

Adoption Pending

Angel's foster parent believe she will make a brilliant family pet, and describe her as a real joy all-round.

She gets along well with other dogs, both large and small, and particularly loves other greyhounds. She is also very friendly with all people and children she has met on her walks.

Angel is good on the leash, and being a fit and active girl, is happy to go for three 20-30 minute walks a day, as well as being happy to negotiate steps with ease.

As with a lot of other greyhounds, Angel would prefer to have the company of her new person during the day, or another greyhound if she was to be left for more than a few hours.

Angel is also a "sitter", something not all greyhounds can do comfortably, and has just started to learn how to have a mad play with her toys for five minutes a few times a day.

Angel is able to jump into and out of the car, and lays down happily during journeys.  A pretty perfect girl. And she loves her food!

Angel is not cat tolerant.
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Gomez - aged almost 5

Adoption Pending

Gomez is a smart and active big brindle boy.

He is toilet trained, and behaves very well inside the house, having been left on his own for up to four hours with no destructive behaviour.

Like most greyhounds, he loves to have company, and to sleep a lot.  Gomez likes to communicate with his human friends by barking or growling when he gets anxious, scared, or just annoyed by something, so due to his size it might be scary for those who don't understand his behaviour. 

Currently living with two young children, he is lovely and gentle with them, and enjoys playing with them.

Gomez needs a couple of good walks during the day, however he does need some help to control his anxiety towards other dogs as he has not had much of a chance to socialize with other dogs due to COVID 19 and social distancing.

Gomez would be a perfect fit for an active family that would enjoy taking him as company for good walks or jogging, and would benefit from socializing with other breeds of dogs at an obedience club or similar.

Gomez is not cat tolerant.
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Lucy - aged 5

Adoption Pending

Lucy is another of our beautiful black girls who is just waiting for the right home to come along.

She loves meeting other dogs, and is happy walking around the inner suburbs where she is currently being fostered, being calm and friendly when meeting new people.

Lucy is very food motivated, and learns new commands quickly, so will make a great companion for someone who would like to continue to harness the intelligence in her lovely brain.

Lucy has not been introduced to children at this stage, so we cannot recommend her to families with young children.

Lucy is not cat tolerant.
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Ashby - aged 3

Adoption Pending

Ashby is a happy, lively boy, and a real extrovert!

He wants to befriend all medium/large dogs he comes across (and their humans).  He leans on strangers he's just met, and is quite demanding of pats.

An energetic boy needing two walks daily, he is still learning to walk nicely on the leash, as he is just so eager to see everything and meet everyone.

Ashby can be quite boisterous when playing and zoomie-ing, so would not suit a household with younger children.

He travels well in the car, and copes well alone in the house (although this hasn't been for more than a couple of hours as yet), so would be fine as a solo dog.

However, because of his playful, energetic nature he would be best suited with a medium/large other dog for company.  Ashby does react a little bit to small dogs, so would not be suitable to be homed with them.

Ashby is not cat tolerant.
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Floyd - aged 6

Adoption Pending

Floyd had been a pet for four years before he came to GSN, but his owners unfortunately had to return overseas and were unable to take him with them.

Since being in foster care with GSN, he has proved to be a friendly, happy boy, who loves playing with his toys or snoozing in the sun.

Floyd walks very well on the leash, and enjoys cuddles and pats.

His gentle nature and his quirky ears (that seem to do their own thing) all help to make him an adorable pet for some lucky family.

Floyd is not cat tolerant.
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Suzy - aged 7 1/2

Adoption Pending

Suzy is a lovely older girl who loves nothing better than to cuddle on the couch or on your bed.

Although loving her daily walks, she is certainly not energetic, just a gentle girl who will make someone a lovely companion.

She is toilet trained, and is perfect in the house. Suzy walks well on the leash, and is eager to meet and greet other dogs she may find along the way. She is currently living with two adults and two teenage girls.

Anyone who is looking for a gentle, loving, quiet girl, who is just looking to share love with, will be very happy with spending life with Suzy.

Suzy is not cat tolerant.
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Sven - aged almost 5

Adoption Pending

Sponsored by Patricia Rickett

Sven is a beautiful, gentle natured boy, who is gradually overcoming his nervousness.  Currently living with a labrador who has helped him learn how to overcome this nervousness, he is still timid around other dogs and new people, especially men and children.

Sven is excellent to walk, and very good around the house. Unused to large spaces in his previous life, Sven is happiest being around his special person, laying on his bed next to you, or following you around the house to see what you are up to. He is reluctant to go outside except for short toilet breaks.

As such, Sven will need an owner who can be home for most of the time; he is okay for a few hours while you do your shopping, but anything more than that is a bit too much for him.

Sven will make a wonderful companion for the right person, who will be rewarded by seeing his beautiful spirit slowly emerge.

Sven is not cat tolerant
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Tyler - aged almost 4

Adoption Pending

Tyler is a fun-loving, playful, brindle boy who brings joy and happiness to everyone he meets.

Tyler is very kind and gentle in nature, and greets everyone with a sniff and tail wag.

From his first day of being a pet, Tyler has learnt quickly to be the perfect companion, is house trained, and well behaved. He is very good at adapting to new environments, and each day he is learning something new.

Although he loves children, he does tend to be jumpy from over-excitement around children, so would be better suited to a family without small children.

Tyler is a super curious, happy and friendly boy who would be a perfect addition to most families.

Tyler is not cat tolerant
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Toby - aged 5

Adoption Pending

Toby is a big black boy, who in spite of his grey muzzle, has only just had his 5th birthday.

He is very friendly and affectionate, and loves plenty of fuss and cuddles.  His tail wags furiously, so any one who adopts him will have to watch out for low flying objects and whipped legs!  Toby is very competent climbing stairs, jumps willingly into the car, and travels pretty well.

Toby recognises his name, and understands some commands. With ongoing training he will make a great addition to any family.

Toby is curious, yet tolerant, of other dogs, but would prefer a home without any other pets.  Sometimes boisterous, he would possibly best suit a family with older children rather than infants.

His foster carers describe him as one of the nicest dogs they have ever fostered, and a pleasure to snuggle up with on the couch.

Toby is not cat tolerant.
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