Greyhound Safety Net celebrates its 1,000th Adoption with the beautiful 8yo Kate being adopted by Ryan and Paige.
They wanted a companion for their greyhound Cooper who can get anxious when they leave him home alone.
Ryan says: "Kate was just so gentle in nature, so full of love, we knew she would make a great addition to our family. We could literally see the positive impact she was having on Cooper, and how happy they were together. GSN were so understanding and helpful in finding us the right match for Cooper.
When we found out Kate was GSN’s 1,000th adoption, it made it even more special. We’ve been a big time supporter of the amazing work that they do for these incredible dogs, day in and day out. To be able to celebrate with them, and Kate, in this milestone is super exciting."
To watch Kate's video - Click here
Photo by: Elena McGannon - elenamcgannon.com

Black Gals are Beautiful!

For the month of MAY anyone who adopts a Black FEMALE Greyhound will get the Special Adoption fee of only $195. (This is a whole $100 off our normal adoption fee!)
At the moment GSN have a number of our black females who are being overlooked – not even getting adoption inquiries. This is inexplicable to us, as GSN know these gals have great personalities and will make adorable pets.
So please have a closer look at our beautiful black gals – don’t let them languish in foster care.
We promise that their beautiful shiney black coats will match all your outfits and of course make them stand out from the crowd, so you’ll get lots of compliments from other dog owners!
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GSN has been established for 12 years and our Adoption Program 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 homing program
 ✔ Given special attention to Toilet Training and Socialisation
 ✔ Where feasible, our Greyhounds are assessed for their green collar
 
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

"From 1 January, 2019 non-racing greyhounds will not be required to be muzzled"
Announced by Minister, Jaala Pulford on 23/4/2018

Greyhounds for Adoption

PLEASE NOTE: From 24th May to mid-June, GSN's Adoption Co-ordinator will be recovering from major surgery. With key volunteers also unavailable, we will be slower in responding to you. We know you will understand and we thank you for your patience. If the matter is urgent please ring 0431 747 130.

Our Grey of the Month

 Elyse - aged 4 - Adoption pending  

Sponsored in Memory of Russell Mathieson
Affectionate & Playful!
To say that Elyse loves people, is an understatement. She absolutely loves being with people. She is a little sweetheart with a pretty little bat face and a beautiful glossy coat. Elyse has come a long way in her time in foster care. She loves going for walks and bunny hops down the hall to get to the door. Elyse has lived with three other greyhounds and is currently  with a staffy. She gets along with them and loves to play. She tends to get a bit too excited with little beings, so would be more suited to larger two legged (kids) and four legged beings.
 
Roaching on her bed is her favourite past time. She loves to play with her toys and is absolutely hilarious when she does. If you love a good laugh, she is the girl for you.  She loves to have company, so would be suited to a home with another dog or someone who is home a bit. She is still learning to control her excitement but has some good manners and knows to go to her bed and drop and tends to spend most of the day chilling out.
She is a delightfully stunning girl who is very affectionate, with a hint of glorious goofiness.
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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.

Jill - aged 2​½                        

Christmas sponsorship present for Maximus (black lab) 
Jill is a bundle of love and affection.
She is a small girl who will happily steal treats from your pocket, and of course steal your shoes and toys.
Jill (affectionately known as Jillibean) is a real character and just adores playing with water, and loves to chase and retrieve balls (although not necessarily bringing them back to you) - also loves a game of tug-o-war!!
She's good with other breeds of dogs and enjoys playing with them. 
She will gently nudge you on the butt for attention and snorts when excited. She walks fine on lead. She is an excellent car traveller and lies down immediately - but has a preference for blues music for longer trips!
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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.

Dolly - aged 6½                         
Well Helloooo Dolly!
This gorgeous girl is settling well into pet life. She is  fearless - nothing fazes our Dolly! Living with an energetic 7yo boy there can be lots of loud noises, but she isn't bothered by dumped school bags, slamming doors or crashing Duplo blocks. Dolly loves a walk and we are yet to tire her out.
She is really inquisitive and has her nose to the ground investigating all the new smells in the neighbourhood. Dolly is left alone all day. We have no idea what she gets up to in the garden by herself, but we suspect she is splashing the water out of her blue clam, throwing stuffed toys around and trying to catch flies in her mouth!
She had a trip to Bunnings and she is such a small girl it's easy to pick her up and put "Dolly in the trolley"! Dolly is loving awesome tummy rubs and neck scratches and cuddles. There are lots more cuddles to come your way Dolly!
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Natalie - aged 4                    

Sponsored by Helen Ralston
Natalie, nick-named Scout is a lovely girl, very affectionate, polite, and gentle. She loves human company and leans in for cuddles and gives little nose bumps to say hi.
She is extremely obedient on walks and has already learnt to stay on the left and not to pull. She hasn’t shown any destructive behaviour but does occasionally quietly move things from one place to another!
Oh and she does a very cute teeth chatter when she gets excited about food and walks. She is relaxed around the house and is not phased by loud noises or busy activity. She tends to be a little timid around dogs she doesn’t know, however she has become friends with the dog that she is staying with. Scout would quickly settle in with her forever family and become a much loved companion!
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Bridey - aged 3                          Adoption pending

Sponsored by Helen Ralston
Bridey is a lovely Gaelic name, which means "exalted one" and she is an absolute doll of a greyhound. Bridey has a loving and affable nature and so wants to be part of your life; whether it be meeting new friends at the dog park, going for walks, running in the back yard, playing with toys or just checking on you when you leave the room.
She is settling in quite quickly and it hasn’t taken her long to find all the best snoozy spots around our house. She loves her snuggles and scratches when we settle down to watch TV for the night and is beginning to accept and enjoy kisses.
She is toilet trained, has no feeding issues, happy to jump in the car and go to the shops. In the time she has been with us she has been exposed to many different social occasions including big and small dogs, small children, busy and noisy roads and main shopping areas. She is very intelligent, and it does not take long for her to learn what is expected.
She is quite a social dog who will suit a more active person/couple/family who are looking a companion, as it brings her so much joy getting out of the house and experiencing new sights, sounds and smells - so she is a pleasure to walk. She will need a walk in the mornings if you will be away for work all day as she has plenty of energy to go.
If you do not fall completely in love with her straight away it will not take her long to completely win you over as she is such a wonderful dog.
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Demi Too - aged 2½                 Adoption pending   
Gosh, we have two beautiful black girls named Demi!
Demi Too has a very gentle, loving nature and loves nothing better than being beside you, but she is okay to leave in the house while you do your errands. She is very affectionate and really loves being petted and will give kisses as a greeting. She enjoys a play in the garden with her toys and does daily zoomies. She walks perfectly on lead and is used to visiting the local shopping centre, beach and off-leash dog park where she is getting used to meeting lots of other dogs, people and children. She can be a little shy when meeting new people but is getting used to the attention.
She has not yet mastered the full staircase but is otherwise very comfortable in the house and has settled in easily and is perfectly toilet trained. She has a very good appetite but has excellent manners, waiting for the “OK” signal before tucking in. Demi is eager to please and is capable of learning many new commands. She travels well in a car, lying down straight away. Demi is a happy, laid-back dog who would love to join any family.
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Josie - aged 8                      

Sponsored by Joe Corera in memory of Jazz,
a beautiful soul much loved and missed.
Josie has taken to being a pet as if she has been one all her life. If given the chance she will spend the day snoozing on your bed. That said, she enjoys spending time with her people and loves it when visitors come.
She is learning about toys and just loves food and any treats. She is very easy to walk and not in need of much exercise. Josie would make the perfect companion for an older person who is looking for a very sweet friend to keep them company. Despite her name, Josie is not suited to a home with cats.
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Abbi - aged 8                                     

Sponsored
In Memory of Russell Mathieson
Abbi is a lovely gentle lady, who will make an excellent pet. She is an easy-going gal who should fit in well in a wide range of households.

She is very friendly and has plenty of life in her. She can still get a little over excited when meeting new people.

 She is just looking for someone to love - could that be you?
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Ace - aged nearly 5

Sponsored by Catherine & Michael Ongarello
In Memory of Russell Mathieson
Well of course with a name like mine – I have to be just an ACE greyhound!
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My foster mum says I’m a lovely boy, full of life and always ready for a play with the Labrador that lives in my foster home. I’ve mastered the toilet trained stuff and I’m eating well. I’m very friendly with people and kids and I travel well in the car.

However, I’m not so keen when that greedy Lab approaches my food bowl. But I’ve got him snookered, as when I’m finished eating I just carry my food bowl inside and lick it spotlessly clean – so no scraps for my mate! It’s hilarious to see his sad face!

I think I would be best suited to an active family, with or without a doggie friend.
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Obi - aged 3½                     

Sponsored by Leigh Pride
In Memory of Russell Mathieson
Obi is a stunning boy with his gleaming black coat and long white socks. He's a very sweet and settled dog,  and is very easy to train.  He will make a lovely family dog as he is great with  kids and even the little ones he seems to know not to knock them over - he's very gentle and friendly with them, and not bothered by them screaming and running around.

Similarly,  he's very calm and good with other dogs. He's extremely affectionate and will approach anyone for a pat. He loves playing with his toys in the garden. He likes to go for his walks and in excitement he pulls the lead a bit at first, but he calms down quickly. He is happy with a half hour daily walk, but then he'll sleep for the rest if the day.  He is fitting in so well to pet life that his foster carer says: "Honestly it's hard to believe he's never been in a family before!"
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Mal - aged 3                      

Sponsored by Liz & Lyndon
Mal is a sweet affectionate boy with a fun loving personality, who also answers to the nickname of Murphy.
He loves a cuddle and really enjoys going for a walk. He enjoys playing with his soft toys, especially fluffy ones.
He just loves everyone! Oh, and that tail just never stops wagging when he greets u.
Mal will be best suited to an active family with children aged over 4 years. He would be best with another dog for company and a backyard as he loves to run.
He will make such a great pet!
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Annie - aged 4                      

Sponsored by Helen Ralston
Hi Everyone, I'm Annie. I'm a pretty relaxed girl.  
On the weekends I'm happy being inside with my foster mum (FM).  I mainly spend my day on my bed, but I'll always get off my bed to go and check out what she's doing and get some cuddles, and during the week I enjoy my alone time outside while she's off at work.  But I'm always sure to make my FM know I'm super excited to see her when she gets home.  My happy tail and the cuddles I give her put such a big smile on her face.
I know my FM thinks I'm pretty ace.  She likes good manners, and I've got lots of those!  I don't go into the kitchen, I wait patiently for my food, and I would never think of counter surfing!  I never get on the couch (when my FM's close by anyway!) and I'm very good at letting her know when I need to go outside.  I can sleep right through the night.
I've really impressed her with my walking manners to.  I don't pull on the lead and I'm excellent at keeping up.  Our weekday walks are for exercise, we use these to get our heart rates up, no time to stop and smell the roses on these walks, but our weekend walks are for leisurely strolls and taking in the sights and smells and catching up with my foster cousin "the staffy".  When we stop for hot chocolate, I'm always on my best behavior and I love it when people come over to say hello and give me a pat.  
My FM tells everyone how great I am, and she's really enjoying having me around, she knows I'm going to make a great pet for a new family and I'm really looking forward to meeting them!  
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Goofy - aged 3                           

Sponsored by Liz & Lyndon
Goofy by name, but just Gorgeous by nature!

This handsome fella with his beautiful fawn and white markings and black tinted face, is an easy-going greyhound who would fit into many homes. He takes most things in his stride.
Goofy is living in a foster family with kids and is really good with them. He is also fine with other other dogs.

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Zoe - aged 3                       

Sponsored by Jamie as a present for Mia de Burca
​Zoe is the epitomy of the family dog. A lover of children, she is incredibly gentle and will snuggle with them on the couch and follow them about the house and garden. Zoe has beautiful manners, walks well on a lead and looks forward to her daily walks. Our clever girl is housetrained and will stand at the door when she wants to go outside, she loves to sunbake on her bed and run zoomies up and down the backyard.

Zoe's favourite snacks are raw carrots, watermelon, broccoli and the corner of your vegemite toast. She's a great eater and will remind you when it's dinner time.

Zoe would suit a family that is home a little more as she is quite dependant on her family, however once she knows where she belongs, she settles quickly. Beautiful Zoe travels well in the car, is friendly with other dogs and is quite relaxed in the home. Wherever you go, Zoe won't be far behind, she's definitely a friend for life.
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Ebony - aged 3                           Adoption pending
Ebony is one of the sweetest greyhounds we have met. Very quickly she settled in with our little family, quite happy to join in the cuddles and the fun with no hesitation. She’s not timid, nor shy - only lovely and warm hearted.
She never vies for attention or gets grumpy if someone else is getting hugs and pats. She is just genuinely happy for everybody to be happy! She's affectionate and has a lovely shiny fluffy coat, and is very beautiful.
She deserves to go to a very loving and happy family.
Ebony will be available for adoption mid May.
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Babe - aged 2                             Adoption pending
"Hey Babe, take a walk on the wild side...."
I am a beautiful black girl that will steal your heart with one look, or one giant hug that I love giving and getting! I have the silkiest, smoothest coat you've ever felt or seen and I just glisten in the sun. That's if you can get me out of my comfy bed and into the backyard.
I enjoy the little kids that are here in my foster home & the dogs here are cool too.
I'm a pretty chilled Babe! I've just turned 3, in fact for my birthday I went to the Kingston Pet Expo and hundreds of people came to celebrate with me, everyone wanted to pat and cuddle me, I was the celebrity they had all come to see!
I love going to Walks, and am so chilled with everything we encounter. I love car rides, and can get in and out of the car very easy. I'm a good eater, in fact there's not much I don't like, although I've never met these things called "cats"
So far, I'm loving "planet pet" and am looking for my forever home with you!
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 Laine  - aged  6                         Adoption pending.
Laine is a delightful girl who charms everyone she meets - humans large and small and all the canines she encounters in the park and on her walks around the district.
She is gentle,affectionate, well behaved and very curious. There is no show without Laine! Enjoys her food and is completely toilet trained. She makes no attempt to go onto furniture and beds.
I feel she is not a dog to leave alone all day as she loves her people too much. Her forever home would be best with someone who is home a lot or in and out during the day. She would be happy with another dog for companionship - our dog loves her.
Of all the greyhounds we have fostered Laine is the one we would happily adopt if we were able to have another dog.
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Chloe - aged 10                         Adoption pending               

Sponsored by Liz & Lyndon
Chloe is a stunning blue brindle, whose age you would never guess - as she has certainly kept her looks and figure!
Chloe is a gorgeous older girl who still has plenty of life left in her. She loves going for a walk and often has a play with toys (of course she loves teddies!). When she knows a walk is about to happen she will put her head between your legs so you don’t forget to take her.

She is very easy to live with and spends most of her day snoozing. She enjoys the odd time outside for a bit of a sleep in the sun, but likes to spend most of her day near you, whatever you are doing. She gets along well with dogs of all sizes and is currently living with two small dogs and another greyhound.  She can be a bit fussy with her food but is generally easy to feed.
Chloe is truly a beautiful girl who would fit into a quiet or adult home very easily (very young children might be a bit overwhelming for her). Chloe does have one quirk – she is nervous about thunder & fireworks (though like most greyhounds this is in a quiet, well behaved way).
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Sox - aged 4                               Adoption pending
SOX is a little ripper!  He copes with everything so well - Car travel, loud noises, heavy traffic, shiny floors, toilet trained, not touching human food left on the coffee table…too easy… Gold Stars all round!
Sox is an absolute delight to walk, beautifully social with humans all ages, and good with other dogs. He is one of those dogs that naturally has good manners making social outings a delight.
Being willing, sensitive and smart means he picks up on clear instructions quickly, and is only too happy to please.
After his walk, Sox is at his happiest just flopping around in the general vicinity of wherever his humans are.
The family who choose to make their home Sox’s forever home, will be unconditionally rewarded with Sox’s love and loyal companionship.
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Tash - aged 7                              Adoption pending                
Tash is a cuddly, affectionate, playful girl who loves to snuggle and spend time with her humans. She walks beautifully on lead and loves to travel in the car. Although 7 years of age, she has a youthful spirit and enjoys stuffed toys and chasing balls. Stay tuned for more details as she settles into foster care.
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Jessie - aged 2                            ​Adoption pending.

Sponsored by Catherine & Michael
In Memory of Jessie's owner, Wendy Brown
Jessie is 'pet ready'
This active little girl was adopted 6 months ago and is back with GSN due to the very sad passing of her owner.

Jessie has a lovely sweet personality. She is used to having the company of a devoted owner who took her everywhere and never left her alone. So she will be best suited to a home environment where there is someone always around or able to take her with them.

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Lucca - aged 3                      

Birthday gift sponsorship for Deb Bird
Lucca is a shy boy who in foster care is slowly learning to trust people.
He just loves going for his walks and is fine exploring new places - noisy streets or people don't really seem to bother him! He can jump in the car unassisted and he settles down nicely for the ride.
He is a good eater and food is a way of building his trust in humans - he is wary around the home and has yet to learn that we don't wish to hurt him.
He is loves to run and play with other greyhounds and wags his tail every time he sees a non-greyhound dog and greets them with kisses.
He is a water baby and enjoys cooling off in any available water!
Ideally he will need a quiet home with someone who can continue to build his trust. Children would make too much noise and scare him.
Lucca will be available for adoption late May.
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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 our Adoption Co-ordinator, Julie may know of the perfect match for you!