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
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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 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

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

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

Miss Rose - aged 5

Miss Rose - aged 5               

Wedding Favour Sponsorship
on behalf of the friends and family of
Andy Hobson & Steph Cecil
A Rose by any other name...
Miss Rose is loving family life. She is very friendly and loves to give kisses.
 
She is good on a leash, and in every respect she is improving each day. She is toilet trained and she loves journeys in the car. She is energetic and loves walks and has been good when meeting other medium sized dogs.
She is great with people and greets everyone with a waggy tail. We have been to a variety of places and she copes well in busy situations.
Rose loves company and has bonded with our resident greyhound. She has coped well with being left at home whilst we have been at work, maybe because she has canine company.  Rose is a lot of fun - she likes toys to play with and comfy places to sleep!
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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.

Kip – aged 3
Stefani came into foster care as Kip, but she responded more to Stefani (or Stefi for short), probably because she bears a close resemblance to Stefani Germanotta (A Star is Born)! Stefi is an absolute goofball. She loves cuddles, throwing toys for herself, backyard zoomies and is great with kids. She still needs some training when it comes to food (particularly loaves of bread!) but she is a very fast learner. 

She enjoys walks and is very easy on the leash. Sometimes she gets a little excited around small dogs, but she’s very agreeable and improving all the time. She loves her two foster greyhound sisters and tries to cosy up next to them when they sleep. 

She’s yet to master stairs and loves to steal laundry, but with a bit of patience, this silly, friendly girl will be easily trained. She’d be best suited to a home with another greyhound or big dog, or with a family who are not full-time workers.

If you want lots of extra love and laughs in your life and a goofy companion to share a sandwich with, this is your girl.
Kip will be available for adoption end January 
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Violet - aged 3

Wedding Favour Sponsorship
on behalf of the friends and family of
Andy Hobson & Steph Cecil
Violet is loving, affectionate, curious, and above all else, happy. She seems determined to make the most of her new pet life by lazing in as many places as she can, playing with new people and dogs, and nuzzling her way into your arms for cuddles.
 
She’s very social with people, young and old. She can be a bit boisterous when she gets too excited, which might startle kids under five, but she’s a people-person and works her way into the heart of all she meets. She loves food and gets on  with her foster sister like a house on fire. She likes to be in the same room as us, but also routinely takes herself off to sit under a tree in the back yard, where she dozes happily in the sun. She loves to play with toys, especially the stuffed Bigfoot toy she often takes to bed with her.

She enjoys walks, is very easy on the leash, and is happy to stop and say hello to other dogs along the way. She can get a little spooked on her walks if she encounters very noisy environments, but with a few gentle words (and pats) of encouragement her tail starts wagging again and she’s happy to keep moving. She’s a fast learner – she has mastered stairs and travels very well in the car.

Violet will suit any household and is great with kids over eight. She’d be happiest in a situation where she has a doggie companion to keep her company if her new family were full-time workers.
 
Violet has so much love in her heart – now all she needs is the right humans to give it to.
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Jill - aged 8                              

Sponsored by Tiger Pistol
Jill has had a full life to date. She was breed in NSW and apart from a few starts there, she mainly raced in New Zealand. After her race career finished she returned to NSW and was then sold to Victoria where she had one litter of pups. Jill is now ready to leave the past behind and start her new life.
Jill is a bit of a character and will provide you with laughs along with the odd mess (she is fond of reading papers, LOL!). Yes, she likes to collect shoes and can’t resist checking out any bags left lying around.

She enjoys going for walks and wouldn’t mind a second walk in the afternoon (currently getting walked in the morning). She is good with other dogs but could live as an only dog if she had  a fair bit of human company. Jill will be devoted to her person but not clingy, and like most greyhounds is happy to snooze most of the day away. Jill is house trained.
Jill has the eye condition, pannus and requires drops every second day, which are really easy to administer.
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Lola - aged 5½
 Lola is a beautiful, sweet-natured and affectionate girl that was with her previous family (two humans and a pug x cavalier) for over 2 years.  Lola's favourite things in the world are cuddles, pats and affection. She will follow you around the house and work her way beside you (if not on your lap) whenever she gets the chance, so she needs a house with a couch big enough to accommodate her, and she is strictly an inside dog.
 
She is great with other dogs and people, but may get anxious around small children, so she would be best suited to an older household or family with teenage children. She is loved dearly by her previous family, who very regretfully have to give her up after having a baby.
 
Lola's previous humans both worked full time, and she coped perfectly well (but with the assistance of another dog to play with). She's always excited to greet you at the front door and give you extra special welcome home cuddles.  Lola loves going for walks (but is perfectly happy to just curl up with you on the couch). She behaves well on the lead and travels well in a car. She would prefer a home with another dog to hang out with. She is house trained and is a well-mannered housemate, except she will steal any food left within reach when given half a chance!
 
Lola is the most wonderful, affectionate and sweet-natured greyhound that is just looking for the right forever home. Her cuddles and affection are so precious, and the right home will understand and appreciate the joy of having her as a companion and part of your family.
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Jerry - aged 4½               

Wedding Favour Sponsorship
on behalf of the friends and family of
Andy Hobson & Steph Cecil
Jerry is a gorgeous blue brindle boy looking for his forever home. Currently fostered as a solo dog, Jerry copes well with being alone during the working day. But he also had a holiday for two weeks with another greyhound and really enjoyed having a girlfriend. He is affectionate likes to lean quite heavily into you as long as you keep those sweet chin scratches coming! 

As much as Jerry loves to snuggle in bed with his teddy, his favourite time of the day is when you get home. He has a big heart and is always happy just being around his family and watching what you are doing. He has a lot of love to give and will show you his affectionate and playful side right away. When he can be bothered, he will accompany you to any room or wherever you’re going, just to see what’s going on and to be with his favourite person in the whole world. He is a big goof ball and is guaranteed to make you laugh as he learns how great pet life is.

He can sit on command for treats and travels well in the car. Jerry is fine with large dogs, but he is still learning to socialise with small dogs and so needs an experienced dog owner who is willing to continue this training.
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Rosie - aged 4               

Wedding Favour Sponsorship
on behalf of the friends and family of
Andy Hobson & Steph Cecil
Rosie is 4 going on 2 and finds the real world a very exciting place!  She's energetic, excitable, playful, friendly, loves affection and adores a ball! 
Rosie is very shy on first meeting people, but when she's your friend that's it! She is even great with toddlers!
 
She's a delightful girl, best suited to an active family with a yard to play in and space for her wagging tail in the house!
Toilet trained from the start of her fostering. Non destructive but does love a soft toy to mouth. She has never attempted to go on couches or beds.
 
Loves her walks but needs a strong hand when she sees other dogs chasing balls. She's desperate to join in and get their ball!
Her favourite time of day is school pick up time and having all her new friends pat her. Crowds of grown ups can still be a little  scary though.  Loves her food and finds the kitchen a fascinating place. However,  leaves when told "out".  She will make a lovely pet.
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Drake - aged 3               

Wedding Favour Sponsorship
on behalf of the friends and family of
Andy Hobson & Steph Cecil
Drake is a very affectionate and playful boy who loves his walks, cuddles and scratches.
He is kid friendly and dog friendly and also isn't bothered by pet birds in a cage.
He walks on the lead like a good boy, and is fine with all traffic noises, and loud environments like schools, as he has done a lot of school pick ups and drop offs. He is fine with all dogs are walking past him. 
He does enjoy lounging around on the couch and doesn't mind sharing with a little doggie mate in his bed. He is  getting used to car travel. 
Drake loves the attention and will follow you around the house and of a morning when the house hold wakes he loves to go out in the backyard and do his morning run laps. 
Drake can be left home alone inside without destroying anything - with access to go outside for toiletting. 
Drake has a squeaky toy that he loves to play with and throw around!
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Rex - aged 11                   

Sponsored by the Vandenberg family in loving memory of Misty, Bracken and Liz
A Gentleman to the core!
Rex is a true gentleman - he is very friendly and also good with small dogs. He has always been a pet, and is just looking for a loving home to while away his retirement years.

We think he has the most unique ears of any greyhound! Apart from the harlequin effect; they are just gorgeous and will keep you fascinated forever!

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Boomer - aged 3               

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Lee and Grace, Northcote from Judith Bond
Boomer is settling in to pet life easily and gets along very well with his smaller foster sister greyhound, especially when they play with their squeaky toys for fun. They spend most of their time lying together outside on the grass, on their beds or on the couch.
 
Boomer walks well on the leash, not pulling except on the very odd occasion where he sees a bush he must smell. On his walks he’s come across some large, medium and small dogs  and people, and he has been friendly with all.
 
He is settled at night, (we sleep upstairs and he stays downstairs). So Boomer is quite happy to see us when we come down in the mornings, or when we return home from outings or he knows its time to go walkies!
Boomer will be available for adoption early January.
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Mandy (Moo) - aged 2½            

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Nick, Dawn, Izzy, Harry & Ollie from Mark
One word to describe Moo - Hilarious!
She is a stunning young girl who just loves to play with her toys. In fact it is probably her most favourite thing to do. She has so much fun playing with her favourite teddy and when she first arrived - the first thing she did was pick up her teddy and walk around with it in her mouth for ages. 
 
Moo sniffs absolutely everything and is very curious. She is super smart and it doesn't take her long to learn. She already has mastered 'on your mat' and 'drop'. No issues with toilet training - she was straight outside by herself. Moo is currently living with an old staffy. She would be okay with a younger dog to play with, but would also cope very well by herself. She sleeps through the night in the lounge room without a peep.
 
Moo has been attending doggy day care, where her carers said she is was very confident and would come when called if she was getting too excited playing with the other dogs. As Moo is so curious out and about, her foster carers are doing some leash training with her to get her a bit more focused on where she is going. She is certainly fantastic value and tends to slot into the household extremely well. Anyone who adopts her will be very lucky indeed- she is delightful.
PS: Moo heard her sister Penny just got adopted, so she wanted to be a GSN dog too!
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Tilly - aged 3
Tilly is a chilled out individual who didn't even react to the fireworks on New Years Eve. From the moment she jumped into our car she was friendly and relaxed. She loves spending time with people. She will great you warmly, have a big hug and then settle down near by. 
 
She is toilet trained and nicely does her big jobs in the same spot in the garden. She is just fine with other dogs - although she cannot tolerate the presence of flies!
 
She communicates her needs clearly with one short bark; so if she has gone out to toilet she lets you know when she is ready to come back inside. 
 
Tilly just LOVES to play with a ball and will sometimes bring it back. She will even hit it with her paw to make it move more. 
She prefers inside to outside and has been sleeping on dog beds in our children's (aged 11 & 15) rooms. She was left in the house when we went to a movie and she didn't destroy anything! Basically she is perfect and we know if you meet her you will want to take her home.
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Jessie - aged 5½
Jessie is a very happy, affectionate girl and loves people and the company of the two greyhounds in her foster home. She has had a few new experiences and she has taken them all in her stride (apart from the thunder that terrified her).

She's quite energetic and can be boisterous so would be better with older kids. She loves her many toys and zooming around with them - she can always be found with one in her mouth or piled on her bed - as like many greys she is a collector.

She seems to be a water baby as you can tell in the pic of her in the Werribee river. She settles in the car and travels well. She likes her walks, but can require a firm hand as she is still learning to socialise with other dogs she sees. She loves the company of the two greyhounds in her home and would be much happier with doggie company or someone who is home a lot.
Jessie will be available for adoption late January.
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Max - aged 5
Max is a gorgeous and happy boy. He is quite energetic, but is also a gentle giant with a very sweet and friendly disposition. He is pretty good at walking on the leash and doesn’t pull, but he is still learning to stay to one side. Max usually gets two walks a day due to him having quite a bit of energy by greyhound standards. Having said that, he is also a typical greyhound that loves to just laze the day away. So far, Max has shown himself to be very friendly and patient with everyone he has met, including very small children. He appears to get on well with all dogs.

He’s very social and affectionate and loves company. He tolerates stints on his own (so far he’s been left alone for half the day without issues) however we feel he would benefit from being adopted by people who are able to be with him often, or have canine company.  Max loves his toys and often does zoomies up and down the hallway - it’s a joy to watch him play. So far, nothing has phased Max, and he’s coped well in noisy and busy environments. He’s also pretty good with getting in/out of the car and with travelling. 
This goofball is an absolute delight and whoever adopts him will be very lucky indeed!
Max will be available for adoption late January.
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Obi - aged  4½          

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Tim & Amelia
from Mark
Obi is a ready made pet, having already lived for a while in a home. Such a handsome boy - with his gleaming coat and striking white stockings. He is an easy greyhound who copes fine as a solo dog, provided he has a nice yard to do his zoomies and watch the world go by while you are at work or out. He really enjoys playing with his toys especially chasing his rubber chook around the yard!

He loves his walks and is good with other dogs and of course he travels well in the car. Naturally he is fully toilet trained.
Obi is looking for an home without young children, as while he is fine with kids, he needs his space when sleeping.
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Scamp - aged 3             

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Lyn & Ken
from Mark
Scamp has joined GSN as she heard that her brother Boomer was having such a ball in his foster home!
Scamp is a friendly, calm, gentle girl who loves a cuddle. At home she follows us around enjoying company and loves her new doggy bed.  Still a little cautious of tiles and wooden floors but her confidence is growing each day.  Have introduced a few toys but she seems unsure of what to do with them and I’m yet to see her do a zoomie or two.  Scamp is a good eater and the most gentle dog I’ve seen in accepting a post brekkie treat and so delicately consumes it - what a lady!  Scamp has the company of my greyhound and copes well in a full-time working household and sleeps inside most of the day, and giving us a lovely greeting when we get home.  
Due to working, Scamp gets a 20-30 min walk morning and evening.  She is great on the lead.  Scamp is confident and social on her walks happy to meet and greet dogs and people along the way.  On weekends we have a special social group where she has met and played really nicely with both large and small dogs.  She travels well in the car, although she has not quite got the hang of how to fully jump in unassisted.  Scamp would be fine on her own or with an other dog,  but she does like human company, she is such a gentle, friendly and quiet companion, she would ideally suit an older household.  That is not to say she would not fit into a younger family looking for those qualities. 
Scamp will be available for adoption mid January.
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Lily - aged 3                   

Sponsored by Kirsten Russell
Lily loves Life!
Lily is a very pretty blue girl who is always smiling and a joy to have around! She loves her daily walks especially if there is a Coffee Shop involved.  She is very affectionate and laps up all the attention we can give her.

Lily is confident with trains, cars, people, and kids - doesn't mind any of these. She also loves trips to the beach and walks in the country. Lily has been attending our local dog club where she is enjoying mixing with all the other dogs - she is fine with medium/larger dogs, but is still learning to accept small dogs. Controlled socialisation has really benefited her and it would be wonderful if she went to a home where this could be continued.

Lily enjoys playing with a ball, and is currently living with another female greyhound. Both of whom love to romp in the garden or cuddle up together in front of the fire.  While being left inside or in our yard when we go out.  Lily would enjoy a greyhound companion if her family were full-time workers.
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Sophie - aged 5½                       Adoption pending

Sponsored by Bonnie Lai
Sophie is a ready made pet and knows all the ropes!
She has come back to GSN through no fault of her own, but due to a change in circumstances.

Sophie is such a sweet girl and enjoys a cuddle for reassurance. She loves going for walkies and defluffing toys with squeakies! She is playful too and lovely to watch - she jumps around in excitement when you get home. She is great with the two whippets in her foster home, but we know she can also live as a solo dog. She loves her food and treats and will make a wonderful loving pet.
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Robbie - aged 4                          Adoption pending

Sponsored by Nick & Cheryl
in loving memory of Jack
Big Cuddly Teddy bear!
Robbie while large in stature, is soft as butter and loves nothing more than a cuddle on the couch. Robbie is great with small to medium sized dogs, however sometimes doesn't realise his size and strength, so a confident and playful smaller dog would be best. Robbie also gets along well with large breed dogs and also enjoys having someone his own size to play with. A doggy pal would be beneficial to keep him entertained in your absence.
Robbie is eager to please and tries hard to listen and learn. He walks very well on a lead. This special boy is great in the car, and confident and friendly with other dogs and people he meets. He is lively and so does require daily walks to keep his mind busy and he LOVES toys. Particularly squeaky ones!
While in foster care, Robbie has shared his space with quite young children. He is extremely gentle and kind to them while he laps up the cuddles the children are always willing to offer. He will gladly share a bed or couch with dog savvy little people if given half the chance.
Our gentle giant would love to meet you soon and start his new life.
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Skipper - aged 4                        Adoption pending

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Antoinette Ciconte
from John Gaffney
What a beautiful boy Skipper is developing into!
Not only is he super handsome but he has a beautiful soul. From day one Skipper has been social and friendly with people of all ages.  He is the same with all other dogs he meets who display manners. The only time he will have (an acceptable) doggy reaction is if an unmannered dog gets in his face. The he will issue a small growl and move away. Cannot ask for more than that.
Skipper is quite an active boy, loves his walks and copes well with anything up to five kilometres easily… so long as it’s not hot. He is fantastic on the lead and will happily walk next to you on a loose but controlled lead. He does get excited when the prospect of a walk is in the air, before he gets out the gate but has learned to control his exuberance with calming talk and discouragement from doing handsprings. Once Skipper has had his walk he is content to loll around the house or the yard and enjoy life.
Skipper can be left outside at home on his own with a bone and some toys for company and has shown no hint of any destructive behaviour. Squeaky toys are his favourites but he also has a teddy he loves.
Skipper is affectionate and will bury his head under your arm for pats, hugs and ear twirling.
Because of Skipper's happy well balanced disposition he would be able to fit into a variety of  loving homes.
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Bobby - aged 3                           Adoption pending
Bobby is a lovely brindle boy who has recently headed to his foster home to learn more about pet-life.
Check back for more info.


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Perry - aged 3½                         Adoption pending

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Jordyn Shields
from Brett (in USA)
A Cuddly Gentle Blue!
Perry is a very finely built blue boy - with Brad Pitt looks! - who just wants endless pats/neck rubs and to hang out right with you. He is so happy about being a pet that every time he greets you, his tail is wagging at ultra-high speed. He's developed an interest in toys and loves to trot around the house carrying them, or race after them if you toss them.

He is a fairly gentle male, who is so friendly that he gets over-excited with visitors or when the leash comes out, but calms fairly quickly. Due to his exuberance and gentle nature, he would be best without kids over 6 years.
He is coping well with all the new pet situations of noisy suburbia. He was fully toilet trained from day 1, with no accidents in the house. He walks well on lead and is settled when travelling in the car. He is living with a greyhound and gets on fine with him. But it's possible he would adapt to to full-time workers provided he got his daily walk - which he just adores - peering down driveways and peeing on trees he thinks is just the BEST part of his day!
His sister Winkel told him she got a loving family through GSN - so Perry is wishing for the same!
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Penny - aged 2½                        Adoption pending
Penny is a very friendly girl who has adapted to pet life very easily.  She is toilet trained, and comfortable with all the household activities.  Although excitable she has been great with my children, 11 and 13 and has also spent frequent time with a five year old but her excited wiggles might be too much for a child of this age!
Every walk is an exciting adventure of new smells and meeting other dogs both large and small, although she does tire quite quickly.  Penny gets along well with my own greyhound  and has spent a morning with another medium size dog with no troubles.  She’s also shown no real interest in my chooks (they are enclosed), but does enjoy their eggs!
Like many greyhounds she is a collector of things!  I keep her busy with a few chew toys and bone each day.  She sleeps on her bed and responds to a simple ‘leave’ command if I don’t want her to touch something. 
Penny is a pretty girl and has been a joy to have around.
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Philip - aged 2               

Christmas Gift Sponsorship for Violet
from Mark
Philip is a very friendly boy, but he's a little timid and is gaining confidence as a pet with another dog in his foster home.
Stay tuned for more info.



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Chumley - aged 5                      Foster with Intent 2 Adopt

Sponsored by Tiger Pistol
Chumley is an absolute delight. He has been a readymade pet right from the start - the easiest foster dog we've ever had!
He is the most happy, loving and affectionate boy who greets everyone he meets as a friend. He Loves kids, in fact all people. Probably not suitable for someone who is out all day as he would miss his people too much.

Would suit a home with other large to medium size dogs. Small dogs are very interesting especially when they are chasing balls in the park. He doesn't think it's fair he can't join in.
Rides well in the car and walks beautifully on lead apart from the aforementioned dogs chasing balls distracting him.
If we had more space and a bigger garden Chumley wouldn't be going anywhere.
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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! GSN's Adoption fee is $295.