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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,
We take in 'ordinary' greyhounds, as well as older, shy or more humble greyhounds.
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.
Please also note that 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 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: RE100952

We don't adopt greyhounds by colour
Most greyhounds bred are black, and therefore there are very few other colours available for adoption. If you want a greyhound that is a specific colour (that is not black) we may not be able to help you because we match our dogs to applicants based on the personality of the individual dog and whether the applicant meets the dog's needs, not on the dog's colour.

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.

         Tracey  7 years old                                  

OMG! How gorgeous is Tracey? She is one beautiful lady in every way. Tracey is currently living with other dogs (greyhound & small dogs) but she would love a home where someone was around a lot. She is great to walk on a lead & loves to go out. She eats well but is still on the thin side. Tracey loves to collect items especially shoes & takes them to her bed but doesn’t damage them. Tracey did have a minor fracture of her hock a while ago that didn’t need to be treated with surgery but as a result she does sometime favor that leg as she has some minor arthritis.

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           Dave  4 years old                             Ladies Man

Dave is an absolute sweetheart, who can be quite anxious. Although he is adapting well to home life, he will need a loving owner who will be patient with him to help him build confidence and adjust to life as a pet. In saying that, Dave has come a long way in just a few weeks, and will certainly come out of his shell once he knows you.
Dave is quite the ladies man, and certainly comes out of his shell around women, however, he is particularly shy around men- and takes much longer to warm up to male friends. Although this is the case, Dave hasn’t shown a single sign of aggression while being fostered, and will look to remove himself from the situation if he is worried.
He has also shown many signs of being an absolute character! He is particularly excited to be greeted in the mornings, and will make plenty of friendly noises and loves doing zoomies.
Dave has learnt his breakfast and dinner routine well, but can be a bit reluctant to go outside for his before-bed wee. With a bit of encouragement though, he eventually obliges! He walks well on lead, even though the outside world is still quite stressful for him. He can tend to freeze on walks, and loud noises do worry him- but he doesn’t pull and keeps to himself. He only needs a small amount of exercise as he is a big lazy boy who seems more happy to stay on the couch or wander around the small yard anyway.

 DOB 14/10/17
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     Sasha   5 years old                           Lets get Physical

 Sasha is a lovely and active girl, she started her life as a pet being a bit shy, but little by little has been coming out of her shell. She is very playful with dogs of all sizes but sometimes gets excited. This lady is very well behaved in the house, toilet trained and loves to lay down on the couch near her human friends. She is hesitant with stairs, however, she has been practising ​going up and down 5 steps at her foster home.
Like many of us, Sasha doesn't like people getting too close (in her personal space) and may give a soft growl to let you know she is not feeling comfortable.  This makes a home with small children not the best option for her.  As she gets more used to her people, she starts to feel more comfortable.
Sasha is curious during her walks, she likes to explore, discover new smells and she's always alert to surrounding sounds. She pulls a little especially when dogs pass near by, but she stops, says hello and continues with no dramas. She is an active girl and will need at least a couple of walks during the day.
Sasha is not a great eater and certainly not food motivated. She has been eating mostly raw food, slowly accepting dry food, so her new family will need some patience while she adjusts to a new diet.
Sasha is not cat tolerant.


DOB:  25/01/2016 
M/C: 956000004066109

          Minnie   4 years old                           Miss Independent!

Dont let her name fool you!
​Minnie has settled into pet life easy and quickly.
She is happy doing her own thing much of the day and quite easy finds herself very comfortable on the couch.
She is protective of her bed when other dogs are around, however will share the couch with them.
Minnie seems to only growl at other dogs approaching her bedding when wanting to sleep or has been asleep. This seems to ease over time.
Minnie's growl is loud and deep so someone not use to dogs may get a fright.
Her body language is not aggressive, and when small dogs ‘snap' at her she backs away quickly.
She is also a noisy sleeper, she barks, growls and whimpers most nights.
She was very timid for the first 2 days, hiding in rooms on her own and not wanting to approach anyone but after a while starts to come out of her shell.
She now mixes freely with family members and will bark when wanting to come inside or to annoy her old fur friends. I think she would be happy to be outside more on her own if we weren’t home so much.
I see her as an independent, affectionate big girl who has one burst of energy a day.
Minnie is curious about cats and is currently being tested for friendliness with her feline companions.

DOB 9/12/17 M/C 956000005428657

         Bindi  3 Years old                            Loveable Companion

​Bindi is a beautiful 3 year old girl, she loves cuddles and will make any new friend fall in love with her.
Bindi walks well on a loose lead and is friendly to anyone she encounters. She has some stubborn moments when it comes to where she wants to walk, but this is being corrected.
She is very patient with dogs even when they have shown aggression and continues to be very playful.
She has been fine alone in an apartment, but would no doubt benefit with a backyard and/or dog companion.
She likes to play ball and run when able to but even a long walk would make her happy.
Bindi is toilet trained and is very patient and good at communicating if she needs to be taken outside.
It takes some time for her to understand commands.
She is currently staying in an apartment and is usually take for a short walk before I intend on leaving and she rests until you come home.

DOB 21/3/18 M/C 956000009434020.

           Archie 5 years old

Chilled Retirement

Archie is an extremely affectionate and playful 5 year old boy. He’s enjoying his retirement and learning all about pet life. Archie loves to follow his humans around and seek out cuddles, pats and attention.
​Archie is currently in foster care with 3 other greyhounds and almost full time workers. He’s a bit smitten with the bossy female greyhound he’s currently living with but does seem to cope being by himself if he’s given a walk before work and lots of attention and playtime when his humans are home. He is good in the car and keen to meet people and other chilled dogs.

DOB 26/4/16
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        Emma - 2 1/2 years old                        Playful  Princess 

Emma is a beautiful girl, really so very sweet. She loves cuddles and still thinks she is a lap dog.
She is very keen to learn and has already started to show good obedience. 
She is toilet trained and also knows she must toilet before bed. Emma understands her name well, will often come when you call her and has learnt the words 'stay', 'out' and 'no'.
Emma's appetite is building very quickly. If she is bored she can be a little rambunctious so we usually play ball with her and give her a good run in the large backyard, or if dad is home, he will take her for a ​30-minute walk. This will tucker her out and she will settle back down again.
Emma walks very well on a loose lead and is friendly to anyone she encounters, including dogs.
Emma is just so friendly and as long as she is treated as a family member, allowed to give kisses and cuddles, and not be left alone too much she will be fine and will no doubt settle well.
 
DOB 20/12/18
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           Cairn -  3 years old                                 

                     Socialite
            Adoption pending

​ Cairn is a very sweet dog and very sociable in many different situations. There is no problem taking him for walks, including around shopping centres.
He has never shown any aggressive tendencies, if anything he is very playful and loves playing catch or chewing on fluffy dog toys.
He does, however, tend to chase after cats or whatever other animal that will play chase with him.
 Cairn seems to do well on his own but is much  happier around other dogs and his best friend is also a  greyhound.
How can you resist Cairn with that big smile and beautiful eyes!

DOB 23/3/18
M/C 956000009482357

            Sally - 4 years old                               Heart of Gold
                                                                         Adoption pending                 

Gorgeous Sally (racename Matilda Mikado) is looking for her forever home after an active – but not overwhelmingly successful – racing career. Sure she won over $10,000 but she did have 84 starts to achieve those winnings.
Poor Sally, she tried her very best, and was so willing to please, but in the racing world, it wasn’t good enough.
Sally is now uncertain about what the future might hold for her and needs support and patience in her transition from racer to pet, but all the right signs are there – she loves people (while initially being wary of them), she softly approaches for affection, and leans in when it is given. How can you not love a girl like that?
​Sally is fine with other greyhounds but prefers human companionship. She’ll stand in the back yard for ages just scenting the breeze, so no apartments for her even though she seems quiet enough. If you are the patient sort who wants an irresistible greyhound who only wants to bond with you – but needs time to do so -  please put in an application for gorgeous Sally.

DOB 17/3/2017
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               Grace - 2yrs old                                 

​A Greyhounds Companion

Grace is an anxious dog at first but once she gets to know you she will really warm to you.
Grace will need some time to be comfortable with having a human touch and will take some time to come by commands.
Once she is comfortable with her surroundings Grace will really show her true self running around in the backyard doing zoomies and playing with her toys.
She loves getting pats and ear rubs all the time.
Grace interacts well with other greyhounds and loves lounging around chewing on pigs ears and dog treats with them.

 DOB 7/10/2019

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           Angela - 15 months                    Young and Playful

Angela is a 15 month old shy girl, and still very much a puppy. Although she appears shy when you first meet her, she soon lets you know what she wants, usually a walk or someone or something to play with.  She is a small black female, and will most likely remain a small greyhound.  She walks well on the lead, and quite inquisitive when she goes for a walk.  She is currently sharing with another female (non-dominant) greyhound and an older female staffy.  She gets on well with both and is learning how to live in a home from both. 
She would fit into most households and will make a great family pet.
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M/C 956000012142642
​DOB 25/2/20

         Devon - aged 3yrs                            Part of the family
                                                                       Adoption pending            

Devon is a big Goofy boy, he has a beautiful temperament and is more a follower rather than dominant. He is toilet trained and in general, has very good manners inside the house.
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Devon is relaxed and friendly with people, especially with kids. He loves being around humans, so would suit a home where someone will be working from home on an ongoing basis, and a family that wants to include him in their daily activities.
On walks, he is good on the leash, no pulling and most of the time walking to heel. Devon doesn't mind lazing around so he is okay with a couple 30-minute walks a day. He is also good with dogs of all sizes and can get in the car unassisted, lies down and settles in minutes.
This beautiful boy is ready to go his forever home and will suit practically any family who will spend most of the day at home with him, as he bonds very strongly to his humans.

Devon is not cat tolerant

M/C: 956000009480185
DOB: 07/03/2018 

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Darcy - aged 3 1/2
sponsored by the Collis family

Special needs (pannus)
                                                        Adoption pending

Darcy Racer is a gorgeous boy who is in foster care with another dog, but truly he prefers humans. When they return from being out he does great big high bounces of joy and when they take him out in the car – he just can’t get enough of that wind in the fur feeling.

He has coped with stairs in the home, but needs patience to adjust to unfamiliar stairs. He’s a confident boy on walks, not fazed by noisy traffic. He loves the vacuum cleaner (thinks it’s a game) and rearranging shoes and other items.
 
Pannus is an inflammatory eye condition that is easily treated with eye drops (which are well tolerated and easy to give). Because Darcy will need these for the rest of his life, his adoption fee is $150 instead of the usual $295.
M/C 956000005584023
Darcy is not cat tolerant

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             Onyx - Aged 6

Ready made pet

Onyx is a big sweet and energetic boy that loves people, pats, and cuddles. He is so affectionate and loves being around people and other greyhounds.
While being fostered, Onyx spends most days with one other grey and has also done well with solo time at home.
He's great on walks and loves socialising around other dogs and people at parks or pubs.
Housetrained without issue. Home life has been relaxed outside of vacuum time where he'll supervise from another room. Onyx loves a car ride, enjoying the scenery between naps.
He'd do well in a semi-active home. He's a big, strong boy and loves 2+ walks a day. He's been great on a jog as well.

Given his size, energetic zoomies, and odd roo hops he is likely best with older children. 
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                Lexi - aged 3

Adoption Pending

Lexi is a beautiful, affectionate young girl, who is looking for her forever home. She loves spending her day with her foster carer, curled up beside her or getting belly rubs.

Lexi walks well on the lead, but is a little nervous of new situations, new people, and other dog breeds, so needs someone who will be patient and encouraging with her when out and about.  She can get into and out of the car, navigate stairs without a problem, and is well behaved in the home.

A strong girl full of muscle, Lexi loves having a good old romp and long walks. She is also a real water babe, and loves spending time in her little pool.

Lexi would not be suitable for a home where she is left alone, so needs a large canine companion if she is to be left during the day, and will welcome you home with great ceremony.

Lexi is looking for a home where she can be part of the family, suitable for teenagers but not young children. She will repay you a thousandfold with her love if you think yours is the right home for her.

M/C 956000005426345
Lexi is not cat tolerant.

           Ringo - aged 2 1/2

Adoption Pending

Ringo is an affectionate young boy who loves receiving pats and cuddles.

He settled into foster care easily, and is friendly to all he meets. Ringo enjoys his walks, waiting patiently to have his leash attached, and walks really well on the leash. He is happy to meet any other dogs he meets along the way, and is not fazed by traffic.

A curious greyhound, Ringo spends a lot of time exploring and sniffing everything he comes across.  Easily housetrained, he quickly learnt to use the doggy door, and takes himself outside to toilet whenever needed. Around the house, he loves to follow his humans or other fur friends around. He is very interested in the vacuum cleaner, and with a little bit of encouragement he could probably take over this chore for you, as he is very intelligent.

His foster carers say he has a really beautiful temperament, and will make a beautiful companion to any family, although small children will not be suitable due to his size and activity. Ringo will need a home where there is someone home most of the time, or with another greyhound for company.

Ringo is not cat tolerant.
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       Dottie - aged almost 2

Adoption Pending

Dottie is on a mission (actually two) in life.

First, to find the love of her life. She knows her foster carers are very fond of her and she is accordingly very fond of them, snuggling into them at any opportunity and trying to look into their souls. But deep in her heart she believes the love of her life is out there and she is reserving her best love for them.

The second mission? To keep moving any time a camera or phone is pointed at her! Her foster carers can’t count the number of blurry photos they have of her, or of the back of her head (just turned away at the last second), or of her rear end as she turns tail.

So her physical description? She is a finely built but tall girl, supermodel thin (eats well, just needs to eat more), a gorgeous black with white trimmings, the gloss of the black currently submerged in a bit of kennel coat. The white goes from around her nose, right down her throat and chest – she looks like she’s got a permanent milk moustache!

She loves a quick (very quick) zoomie in the back yard and is getting used to playing with her more confident foster brother and sisters, but is otherwise quiet and calm. Friendly, alert, playful, Dottie is a real delight. Her foster home has stairs but she hasn’t been willing to tackle them yet. Being very young Dottie, is uncertain about pet-life so will need time and patience to settle into the security of a forever home, but if you might be the love of her life, she’s very eager to meet you.

Being young and insecure, Dottie will need lots of company during the day, both human and canine, so would not be suitable for a home where she would be left alone.

M/C 956000006671150
Dottie is not cat tolerant.

                Dot - aged 3

Adoption Pending

Dot is a sweet three year old girl with lots of love to give you, and she is looking for a best friend.

She loves company, walks and playing with her soft toys.  Being young, she is often in the zoomie zone, so wouldn't be suitable for a family with young children, but older children would be fine.

Dot gets a bit sad when left alone, so would suit someone who is home a lot of the time. She is always excited to welcome you home, and will follow you around the house during the day.  She loves pats and attention, and sometimes jumps up when excited.

Dot is very mobile, and can easily manage stairs. She is easy to walk, rarely pulling on the lead, but can sometimes be a little timid if there is a lot going on around her.

She is a beautiful girl who will make someone very happy.

Dot is not cat tolerant.
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      Smidge - aged almost 3

Adoption Pending

Smidge is a beautiful young girl who is looking for a family to spend her life with.

Being young, Smidge has lots of "energy bursts", believing she is still a puppy. She is toilet trained, doesn't bark, and happy to spend her outdoor time lounging on the outdoor furniture.

Smidge enjoys her walks, and has had some play dates with doggy friends which she really enjoys. An affectionate girl, she gives the best cuddles, and will greet you with such happiness when you come home.

Due to her zest for zoomies, Smidge would not be suitable for young children, but would suit a family with older children.

M/C 956000009582871
Smidge is not cat tolerant

Coming soon.....

Poppy - aged almost 3

Adoption Pending