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GSN has been established for over 15 years

and provides a safety net for greyhounds who might not otherwise get the chance of a forever home. GSN is a charity run by volunteers, so we appreciate your patience while we are working on the business of rescuing and rehoming greyhounds.
Please note do not promise we will be able to provide a greyhound to you as we allocate greyhounds based on the best match for them, and your home may not be the right match for the greyhounds we currently have in our care.
​More information about the adoption process can be found here
Cats and small animals
​Unless noted as cat-friendly, most greyhounds will not be considered safe around cats.
We are unable to test greyhounds with chooks, guinea pigs, birds, or other small animals, so please consider this before applying for a greyhound if you have other small animals in the home.
We don't adopt greyhounds by colour
Most greyhounds bred are black, and therefore there are very few other colours available for adoption. We match our greyhounds to applicants based on the greyhound’s personality and needs, not their colour.
Females vs Males?
All greyhounds have individual personalities, but they are all lovely. However as a (grossly) generalized rule, boys tend to be a bit more affectionate and soppy than girls.
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.
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:
  • Take the time to understand what our dogs need, so will only suggest appropriate dogs for your circumstances - that also means we will discourage you if you want a dog that we know you are not a great match for
  • 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: RE100952

Clover - aged 6 years
Kindly Sponsored by Tim & Amelia

Sweet Clover

Clover has happy dreams in in many positions. She loves to sleep next to a favourite person on the couch and is just as happy to quietly sleep all day alone or with human company.

Clover loves her all-weather walks and she walks well on the lead. An invitation to walk invokes great joy, however Clover is fearful of other dogs because she was in the past attacked twice by aggressive dogs.

With watchful, positive and gradual reintroduction to dogs outdoors and to children, Clover will be able to learn to trust and feel safe again.

Clover is presently living in harmony with another companion dog at home. She’s also lived happily for years as an only dog. A good eater, Clover is polite around food. She loves bowing for treats, attempting to catch treats in her mouth and doing small zoomies. She adores tummy rubs and will often stretch out her leg to your hand to ask you to hold her paw. Clover would be best suited to a quiet household without small children. She will do best in a quieter suburb rather than the City where she’s likely to encounter dogs around every corner.

​Clover is not cat tolerant.

DOB 11/3/15
M/C 956000004861368

Dash - aged 4 ½ years

Where is my shoe Dash?

This sweet natured little girl had been struggling with separation anxiety whenever she was left alone. She would cry until her person came home. However, since another dog came to her current foster home, she has been notably calmer now.

She is toilet trained as long as she has easy access to her yard, but does still need some assistance getting into the car. She sleeps quietly all night in her bed, in the lounge room or next to her foster carer’s bed.
She travels really well in the car, either lying down across the back seat or with her nose out the window.

She walks calmly on the lead and is relaxed with other dogs, but shows a bit too much interest in cats, so needs a cat free home.

She does tend to shadow you everywhere around the house, when you are home, but this may settle down, given enough time.

Dash loves toys, shoes, socks and anything else she can hoard, but has never chewed or damaged anything she steals.
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Missing a shoe? Check Dash’s bed 😆​

Dash is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 15/06/2017
M/C: 956000005397487​

Paddy - aged 4 ½ years

Talkin Paddy

Paddy is such a handsome boy with his beautiful fine white coat and big red patches. He is quite chilled and well behaved around the house. He is thoroughly enjoying the company of 2 other canine companions.

His current foster carers feel he might do best in a home where there is someone home a LOT or at least with another dog. He loves his tucker, so is easy to feed, loves the car, but does need help getting into the car.

He is toilet trained and if the door to outside is not open, he does come and ‘tell’ you that he needs to go out, even at night, although this is rare. Paddy sleeps peacefully inside at night in the lounge room or next to his foster carer’s bed. Paddy’s choice!

Paddy ‘talks’ and ‘sings’ at you when it is time for his walk (his favourite thing). See video of ‘talking’ Paddy.
Paddy was a bit dog reactive on lead when he first came into foster care. However he has responded extremely well to consistent training for this, with loads of positive reinforcement and treats for behaving appropriately. We recommend that his adopter continue with this. He does want to please, but Park walking could be a bit overwhelming for him.
He will now mostly stand quietly when getting him ready for his walks. He can be quite strong on the lead at first, but he is being consistently trained to stop this, too and there is obvious progress everyday. Once his excitement about his walk settles down, he calms down nicely on the lead, with a bit of reminding.

Paddy can be quite bouncy when excited, so not recommended for a family with young children or elderly family members, nor cats.

Paddy  is not cat tolerant.

DOB 30/08/2018
M/C 956000009482916

Peggy - aged 2 years
Kindly sponsored by Matthey family in memory of their beloved red brindle girl Gemma 🖤

​Show me the world :)

Peggy is a beautiful young brindle girl that has been adapting very well to her new life as a pet. She is very affectionate and loves her human company.
​She is currently living with a German Shepherd and they get along very well, little by little she has been understanding dog games and some basic commands, such as, 'come', 'stay', 'leave it', 'place' and of course 'good girl'. Peggy is a food motivated dog, so it is easy to teach her new things.

Peggy is toilet trained and in general very well behaved inside the house, she can sometimes get very playful and jumpy, so she is not a good fit with young children. Moreover, she is just discovering the world and sometimes can be a little timid with loud noises. She has been exposed to relatively busy roads and very quickly is understanding that life is not so scary.

She walks very well on the lead with practically no pulling. She generally is fine with other dogs but she might give some warning growls to other dogs if they approach with a very excited energy.

She travels well in the car, but still needs a bit of help jumping into the back of large ones like a SUV or UTE.

Peggy would suit well with a family where someone is always at home and ideally with a placid dog as a company. She can cope well with mid-school aged children too.

Peggy is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 16/03/2020
M/C: 95600012129247

Cass - aged almost 5 years
Kindly sponsored by Libby & Tony Collis

Cass, let's have a class!

Cass is a very sweet and affectionate lady that is always happy to follow her humans once she trusts them. She loves napping on her bed and doing 'zoomies' when she is happy. She can be a bit timid with strangers and sometimes bark if she is unsure, however, after is relaxed she enjoys receiving some pats. She is toilet trained, understands 'no' and most of the time obeys to recalls. She is not very possessive with food either.

Cass enjoys short walks, she is learning to cope with loud noises and socializing with other dogs, especially the small ones, so she needs a patient and confident owner that encourages her to discover new things and keep going if she freezes in new situations or reacts against other dogs.

​Cass would be an amazing companion for someone who is willing to guide her, in the transition from the kennel to the couch. Ideally with no other pets or young kids.

Cass is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 23/04/2017
M/C: 956000005395652​

Fox - aged 7 years
Kindly sponsored by Ella Collis

walk? I'm waiting at the door!

This is Fox the gorgeous black 7-year-old who loves a snuggle and fetching a tennis ball. Say the word “walk” and his ears will perk up, tail will wag and he'll be waiting at the door! 
Fox will be sure to approach his humans for a cuddle but also likes his personal space when he sleeps and can often get a fright and growl if disturbed. He is such a sweet boy who's great to walk and loves a car ride. He's toilet trained and not fussy with food but does get a little on edge when he smells something interesting being cooked. Fox can become anxious around men so would be best suited to a single female owner, who has had some experience with anxious greyhounds, is patient and willing to guide him during his moments of anxiety, can provide a regular routine, and most importantly adores him. Fox is a great alarm system and will alert you with a bark if there are intruders or a cheeky possum on the roof at night. 
Fox was adopted in 2018, however, since his adopters decided to grow the human family, Fox has become increasingly anxious. The nature of a house with children and the busy schedule, has made his current family no longer a good fit for  his personality. His original adopters are devastated and have made a very difficult decision to rehoming Fox in a place where he feels more secure. However, they are offering ongoing support as he transitions into a new family. For this reason, his new forever home will need to be a quiet environment without children or other dogs.

​Fox is not cat tolerant

DOB: 30/11/2014
M/C: 956000003427194

Prince - aged 4 years

The gardener-ish boy

​Prince is a 4 year old male, now retired and ready to live a princely lifestyle with a new family.  He loves being with his human friends, and will settle comfortably with his family, coming up with gentle nudge for a pat to remind you he is there. Prince "helps" with gardening, though this involves digging a "nest" for himself so he can then lie in leisure and watch.

He shares with another grey and staffy (both females) and gets on well with both.  So he will suit a family with other dogs, especially another grey. He loves a daily walk, and is excellent on the lead. He also likes a sleep in, especially as the mornings are getting cold. Not so keen on getting his feet wet! 

Prince is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 11/01/2018
M/C: ​956000009591342

Gus - Aged 2 years

Smoochy and happy goofball

​Gus is a handsome fawn blue colour with big soft floppy ears that have a mind of their own. Gus is living with a smaller older female greyhound in foster care.  While he likes her company and play times, Gus could also easily be an only dog if he had lots of human company.

Sometimes he thinks he is still a puppy and forgets that he is a big boy. For this reason he would be best suited to children over 12 as he can be a little clumsy.

Gus walks very well on the lead and is happy to pass other dogs without a fuss. He also has weekly walks with a Cavoodle, so he most likely can be ok with small dogs. He would be content with 2 small walks or one longer one if that means more couch time for him! 

He loves his food and has learnt some commands including "wait" until his bowl is put down before he eats. Gus loves spending his time inside, but he also doesn't mind being outside, where once settled, he will just rest and watch the world go by. He travels well in the car and has even roached while driving. 

He would best suited for someone who works part time, because he gets a little bored if at home by himself for long periods of time. Ideally a home with a yard as he loves a short play with his fluffy toys and to do zoomies.

If you would love a couch cuddle buddy at night and someone to make you laugh, Gus is the man for you.

​Gus is not cat tolerant.

​DOB: 17/02/2020
M/C: 956000013079407

Charlie - aged 2 years

The zoomies boy

​Charlie is a young boy that feels happy around humans. He is really good with recalls and goes to his bed when told to do so.
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He loves playing with toys and following his humans friends. Charlie also enjoys car drives, he jumps in the car and settles quietly.

He walks well on the lead and is always happy to say hi to humans. However, he gets excited and pulls when he sees other dogs, so he will need someone that is confident and can guide him to master a loose heeling.

Considering his young age, Charlie is really well behaved and very obedient.

Charlie also enjoys his time at the backyard, he is okay playing by himself with his toys or just running around. He does have daily zoomies, so an ideal house for him is with a good size backyard where he can run and burn some energy.

Charlie is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 04/02/2020
M/C: 956000007466098

Batman - aged 4 years

The dark goofy knight 🦇


​​Batman is a goofy, affectionate and energetic 4 year old boy. He enjoys emptying his toy box, flipping toys about, taking his toys outside to enjoy the sunshine and bringing his toys to his humans to play.

He enjoys trips in the car, walkies, socialising and cuddles and belly rubs. He’s learnt a lot in foster care and would benefit from some further at home training.

He loves his treats and has learnt to sit, drop, on your bed and getting better at giving his paw for ‘shake’.

He’s attended a few organised greyhound walks, pet expo and trips to park where he is well behaved and friendly.

He is a delightful boy who has won over the hearts of all who have met him.

Batman is not cat friendly

DOB: 11/04/2018
M/C: 956000006339831

Bart - aged 4 years
Kindly sponsored by Matthey family in memory of their beloved red brindle girl Gemma 🖤

Bart, what a ​sweetheart!

​Bart is a very handsome and well behaved young man. He has been very relaxed with guests at his foster home,  including other large dogs and has managed to leave food alone when told to.  He can growl when he is woken up and may be too much dog for young children, particularly when he zooms!

Bart has been found moving things from slippers, phones, remotes and socks to his bed but the only thing he has chewed are pens. He is toilet trained and will give a little moan at the back door when it is time.

Bart loves going for walks and takes on new experiences with only a little caution with small dogs/animals as he can get excited. 

He will be a fantastic pet and is ready for his next adventure.

Bart is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 08/01/2018
M/C: 956000009462076

Gilbert  - aged 3 years

Young, brave and curious boy

​Gilbert is a laid back, brave and curious young dog. His first instinct with household noises (washing machine, vacuum, etc) is to go up and check them out. He walks well on the lead, somewhat blase about busy main roads or shopping centre streets. However, he is a strong boy, particularly when something like a dog barking peaks his interest and would therefore not be suitable for an elderly person or unsupervised child to walk him.

While he is still getting the hang of having a name, he obeys commands such as "no" or "out". He is toilet trained, sleeping through the night and booping you with his nose in the morning when he can't wait any longer.

He can get in and out of a 4WD either laying down settled or with his nose out the window.
He has shared his time in foster care with 2 other greyhounds (male and female) and would be well suited to a home with another medium to large dog. He thrives on human affection and company, often following you around the house, but this will settle down once he becomes comfortable in his forever home.

​He loves to be where the people are, pulling his bed into the lounge, so he can be with you while you watch TV, will make him very happy. He would need another dog if you work full time, or he would do just fine as an only dog if you are home quite a bit. He hasn’t been tested with small children (however showing no particular interest when passing them on walks) and fine with those 12+.

Gilbert is not cat tolerant.

DOB: 12/02/2019
M/C: 956000004950045

Hawk - aged 3 years

The unique boy

​Hawk is a three year old black male with a few white markings and half a tail which makes him quite unique. A very friendly dog he has adjusted to living comfortably both inside & outside and is fine when left home alone.
He walks well on his lead, is relaxed and friendly around other dogs, he tends to ignore them. He has a placid & quiet nature but loves to play ball for short periods and runs to greet you.
He is toilet trained and loves a pat. He enjoys children’s company 6-8 yr old and likes to be included in their play.
Hawk will be a rewarding dog to adopt as he has been very easy to settle into home life from a kennel environment.
 
Hawk is not cat tolerant
 
DOB 21/03/2019
M/C 956000006662104