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

We are proud that all GSN greyhounds are:

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

At GSN we:

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

Greyhounds for Adoption

Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100952

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.

Dozer - aged 3

 2020 was weird, right? And many of us missed movies on the big screen and are still waiting for a really good movie to go to. So, while greyhounds come in all shapes, sizes and temperaments, we pondered whether some greyhounds could match – or be completely opposite to - certain movie characters or types.
 
Gorgeous Dozer doesn’t want to be Home Alone, or Rapunzel from Tangled (isolated in her tower), and nor can she abide being Five Feet Apart (she’d much prefer a distance of less than 5 micromillimetres). She is super affectionate, licky, adorable, friendly and eager to please, so think Miss Rhode Island from Miss Congeniality or Dobby from Harry Potter. In fact, think of any of the great Sandra Bullock characters (Miss Congeniality, Two Weeks’ Notice,  The Proposal), and Mulan of the 90s Disney animated Mulan, super capable, devoted and loving but uncertain of her place in the world.
 
Dozer is a dear little thing, gorgeous, super affectionate and wanting to meet her perfect match. She is very underweight and needs feeding up, and is uncertain about her place in the pet world, but she is worth everyone’s consideration. She is a smallish black female – super pretty - sweet, curious, trying to be confident and ready to embrace a family who will love her forever. She walks well on lead – can stride out on a long walk, or meander along on a short stroll, is completely settled in the car. She is house trained and loves everyone she meets. She follows her foster carers around their house poking them with her nose – just testing that they are really real and not a figment of her imagination? She smiles (a gorgeous – but rare -greyhound phenomena where the greyhound bares their teeth to show just how happy they are) and ‘nits’ (gives human skin a thorough, but delicate, chewing to see if there are any fleas or ticks that she can helpfully remove). She is also up for a good snogging, if you let your face get within the range of her tongue. So movie fans of characters who just ‘want to be alone’ need not apply.
 
Dozer is a gorgeous friendly beauty. Are you willing to meet her needs, as she is totally ready to meet yours?

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Dozer is not cat tolerant

Al - aged 4

Al is a very happy and social dog, his foster carers say he has been a delight to foster.

He loves socializing with other dogs and people, whether at home, out on a walk, or catching up with other doggy friends at their homes.

Al is cooperative, adaptable, placid and affectionate. His favourite time of the day to play is after his dinner, when he loves to play with his toys. Al is a good eater, with a big appetite, and is very polite while waiting for his dinner to be served up.

A large boy, he is very careful when moving around inside, and has no issues with stairs, tiles or wooden floors. Al would be well suited to living in many types of properties with adults or teenage children, although is not recommended for small children only due to his size. He is, though, very good around younger children.

All is housetrained, and loves his walks, he even enjoys a jog if you feel so inclined.  Like most greyhounds, Al sleeps a lot, and loves human company.

Al is not cat tolerant.

Nan - aged 3

Sponsored by Teresa Magtanong and Dylan Jape

Nan is a happy three year old female who loves the company of humans. Her favourite thing is a cuddle and belly rub - she will reach out with a gentle paw to let you know she wants more! She also loves playing with her squeaky toys and learning new things, including swimming.

Nan often wants to be in the same room as you, and she may creep onto the nearest couch or bed if you're not paying attention. Initially timid with steps, she's now mastered the art of ascending and descending a steep staircase, so she is okay to go to a double-storey home. She is also great in the car; after curiously peaking out of the window for a while she'll settle and lie down.

Nan would be happy as a solo pet or in a home with another big dog. She can get very excited when she sees small dogs or other interesting things, and can do some bouncy jumps, so is not suitable for homes with small children or elderly people. Whle she has had a couple of accidents in foster care, she is generally well house-trained, and will not have any accidents if an outdoor spot is accessible for her.

She is currently recovering from a cut on her hind leg, so will be ready for adoption in a few weeks.

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Nan is not cat tolerant

Tequila - aged 2

Adoption Pending

Tequila is a lovely young girl who has slipped easily into life as a pet.

She walks well on the leash, and is friendly to all dogs she meets. Her foster carer describes her as happy, inquisitive, smoochy and a little bit goofy. She travels well in the car, and has enjoyed her trips to both the country and the beach.

Currently in foster care with another greyhound, Tequila would be happy with or without another dog for company, and a home with either adults or a family with older children.

Tequila has mastered stairs, and is happy to stay home alone for some hours. This beautiful girl will make a lovely pet for some lucky person or people.

Tequila is not cat tolerant.
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Jeannie - aged 8

Adoption Pending

Jeannie is a very sweet, gentle, girl with a heart of gold.

Happy with two short walks a day, Jeannie walks well on the lead and is incredibly polite with all dogs of all shapes an sizes. Her signature move is her helicopter tailspin to say "Hello!".

She travels well in the car, settling down quickly, and loves her trips to the beach to dip her toes in the water. Jeannie is totally housetrained, with no accidents indoors, and if she needs to go out she will let you know politely. She loves playing with her squeaky toys, throwing them around.

Currently in foster care with another greyhound, Jeannie is a gentle, loving yet independent lady, who would cope well with a friend of any size, or as a solo dog.  Jeannie would suit a calm family household.

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Betsy - aged 9

Adoption Pending

Betsy is a lovely nine year old lady, who has adjusted really well to life in a home. While she was very shy and timid at first, she has gained confidence in her new surroundings.

Betsy enjoys a short walk morning and evening, and is very relaxed on the leash.  She is very good in the home, and is completely toilet trained. She is also fine with children, and happy to stay at home alone.

All in all, it is no wonder this gentle girl has a big star in her back, she has certainly earned it!

Betsy is not cat tolerant.
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Danny - aged 4

Adoption Pending

Sponsored by Tim and Amelia

Danny is a fantastically well behaved boy who would be perfect for a family with children.

He is very calm and well-behaved in the home, completely toilet trained and has never had an accident inside. He likes to follow you around and see what you are doing in between his naps, and is quite sedentary, although he does sometimes like to collect the odd slipper to put on his bed (never chewing or destroying things).

Danny walks well on the leash, and is not fussed by anything in the urban area he is currently being fostered in. He also enjoys car trips, where he sits nicely in the car, happily gazing out the window or snoozing.

Very friendly and gentle with other people, including children, he loves getting a scratch around strangers, and will nuzzle into your neck if you kneel down.

Danny would be suitable for a family who would be home most of the day. Although not a needy boy who needs a lot of attention, he does like to nap nearby so he can keep an eye on what is going on. Danny is friendly to other dogs, but can sometimes be a little timid with them at first.

Danny is not cat tolerant
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Dolly - aged 3

Adoption Pending

Sponsored by Ryan Vanderwert, Greyhound Data

Dolly is an affectionate, cuddly girl, and also very pretty with her gorgeous black markings.

Dolly can be a bit shy at first, but will become playful and her character will make you smile.

Dolly loves going for walks, and gets along well with other dogs and children of all ages.  She will make a wonderful family pet for some lucky family.

Dolly is not cat tolerant.
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Fostered by Suvi Lokuge
in loving memory of Lucy Lokuge

Ada - aged 5 1/2

Ongoing Sponsorship
by the Collis Family

Ada is a sweet, gentle and at times, goofy girl, who likes to engage in little play dances. She is still learning to enjoy being a pet, but she is getting better at it every day.

She loves hanging out with her canine companions, and is always trying to snuggle up to them one way or the other.  Ada is good with other dogs and loves going out for walks, where her beautiful long nose bends excitedly as she sniffs any evidence of anything out there in the big wide world. She walks like a dream on the lead, actually, sometimes her foster carer has to look at the end of the lead to make sure Ada is still there.

Ada can get very anxious around large groups of people and loud noises, her perfect home would be in a quiet environment with one or two calm humans and a a female companion.

Ada doesn't mind staying home alone for a couple of hours, which makes life so much easier for her forever human. Ada is not a snuggler, but she makes it very clear when she wants physical contact by looking at you adoringly.

Ada is not cat tolerant
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Lacey - aged almost 3

Adoption Pending

Sponsored by Tim Collier

Lacey is an affectionate, sweet and playful girl who loves cuddles and pats. This young girl has a beautiful black shiny coat to match her beautiful personality.

She was originally a little nervous, and would stop on walks, but now there is no stopping her! She sleep through most nights, but may occasionally need to go out to toilet once during the night.

She spends her days curled near her foster dad's office, or outside in the sun, and is a friendly companion to all. She has also discovered the joys of squeaky toys.

Lacey doesn't need to sleep in the same room as her owner, but does like to know they are somewhere close by. She has been living in the inner city, so she is getting used to busy surrounds, but is also happy with a slower pace of life, and would love a home with a garden.

Lacey would suit a family with older children.

Lacey is not cat tolerant.
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Sponsored by Chris Bryce

Lea - aged 11

Sponsored by Teresa Magtanong and Dylan Jape

Little Princess Lea, is 11 years old and after having 6 litters of puppies and living her entire life in a kennel has earned her retirement in a big way.

Since arriving into foster care Lea is revelling in learning about love. She is a sweet, affectionate little poppet and has so much love she wants to give. She also loves all the new found comforts that pet life has to offer. Lea is fabulous in the car, light on the lead and has become fit enough to easily walk up to 5 kilometres. The favourite part of her daily walks are all the new smells, she absolutely loves going on sniffari!!
She is spotless in the house and hasn’t had any accidents.

Lea is still learning that she no longer needs to feel threatened by other doggies who might want to get into her space, or pinch any of her newfound comforts . She can be a bit cranky towards other dogs but is responding to the idea that she doesn’t need to be so protective. We are proud of her progress in this area so far. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!

Lea is in tip top physical condition for a girl her age and is super enthusiastic about life and all its new adventures.
Little Princess Lea’s ideal palace would be where she could have all the attention to herself, be part of a settled environment and have a balance of  being included in whatever her humans are doing and lolling around lapping up the good life.

Lea is not cat tolerant.
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