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.

Dolly - aged 4

Dolly is a very busy lady! Her daily duties include: relocating her toys from her bed to the living area via the scenic route (windows and balcony) in an effort to entertain her beloved toys, redoing the bed sheets (correctly) after foster mum has already done it, nudging her humans until they are forced to give her affection and carefully selecting household items to add to her prized collection of bed belongings.

Extremely sweet, smart and cuddly, Dolly can climb the stairs and will happily walk with you for between ten minutes to a couple of hours. She is very gentle with her toys and the household items she obtains, it's as if she's afraid she will hurt the inanimate objects. She just wants a couch to lie on with her loving humans and to be tucked into bed at night with a kiss on the forehead.

Dolly has settled very well with her foster sister, and would be a good addition to a household with another medium-large dog; she does get excited around small dogs but is never aggressive. She tends to be quite strong on the lead due to her initial excitement when going for walks, but does settle down and walks calmly.

A perfect dog inside the house, Dolly is a happy-go-lucky girl with tail always wagging and teeth chattering. She will keep you entertained, and will add a lot of love to any household. Dolly would not be suitable for a home with young children due to her occasional bursts of excitement.

Dolly is not cat tolerant
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Erin - aged 4

Sponsored by Chris Bryce

Erin is a lovely, affectionate, black and white girl. She is somewhat timid, but friendly to all people, young and old, as well as to other dogs which she mostly ignores. She is a bit clingy, and will follow her foster carer from room to room, but has been left alone at home for 30 minutes and has not shown any obvious separation issues.

She has learnt to jump into the car, although sometimes reluctant to jump out again, but is happy to remain settle for up to an hour whilst her foster carers are shopping. Stairs are no problem, and she sleeps peacefully on her bed in her foster carers' bedroom.

Erin will need a home with a garden, and be in a quiet suburb, as she does get very nervous around noisy traffic. Erin is looking for a forever family that will have patience with this lovely young girl as she continues to gain confidence with the world, but they will be rewarded with a lot of love from her.

Erin is not cat tolerant.
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Boof - aged 5

Adoption Pending

Boof, as the name suggests, is one big cute boof-head. Although five years old, he is a silly, happy pup that has such a unique and beautiful love and enthusiasm for life, and he's ready to find his forever home!

Boof needs a couple of walks a day, and preferably a home with a garden or space for him to zoom around and explore to burn off his extra zest for life. His foster carer has a theory that he is a good ole country boy at heart, as he loves nothing more than being outside and exploring. In saying that, he can happily spend hours on the couch watching his humans and requesting occasional pats.

This boy is fantastic with noise and traffic, they don't bother him at all. Although he is quite good on the leash and will heel when required to, he can get a bit excited when he sees people and other dogs. There is no aggression whatsoever, but his over-excitement can spook little dogs in particular. Boof loves the car, and will happily jump in and out.

Boof is pretty good with toiletting, and will easily adapt to his routine and new space. He is equally as independent as he is cuddly, and has been sleeping downstairs away from his humans with no issues at all, although he has learnt the stairs and can go up and down if required.

Boof has eye sensitivity, and requires eyedrops every second day, which is an easy process to administer. This sensitivity means that he can't be out in the  sun all day.

Boof is not cat tolerant.

Heidi - aged 6 1/2

Adoption Pending

Heidi's foster carer describes her as an absolute delight.  A little shy when first going into foster care, she has developed into a happy, affectionate and playful girl.

Heidi loves people, and gets along well with the other greyhounds she is currently living with.  She does love attention though, and if she thinks she's not getting enough of it she will nuzzle in when the other dogs are getting pats.  No aggression, just an eagerness for affection!

She is toilet trained, has conquered carpeted stairs, and gets into the car by herself.  Heidi walks well on the lead, only pulling occasionally when she gets excited by small dogs or cats.  She sleeps on her bed happily at night, but would really love a couch to snooze on during the day - although she is learning that the couch isn't always hers and will get off when asked.

Heidi does well with a half hour walk each day, and would be suited to a home with at least a good sized courtyard for her to roam around in.

Heidi is not cat tolerant
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Wally - aged 2 1/2

Adoption Pending

Wally is a big, confident, handsome boy who loves his walks and is very friendly with people.

He is very agile - good with stairs and tiles, and loves a run around the backyard. He is a very independent boy at home, and will wander outside and occupy himself, so would be better suited to a home with a backyard so he can do this. He comes immediately when called.

He also likes to have a "sleep in", will get up for breakfast, and then go back to bed for a snooze.

Wally is currently sharing a house with a female Staffy who he gets along well with, playing, sleeping and laying around together. However, he would not be suitable for a household with very small dogs, and he can be a bit reactive when smaller dogs bark at him when out walking.


Weighing in at 34kgs, Wally would not be suitable for a home with children or the elderly, but would be perfect for young adults.

Wally is not cat tolerant.
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Lea - aged 11

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.

Rhea is not cat tolerant.
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Roger - aged 5

Roger is a very sweet, playful boy, who also likes to snuggle up with his people.  A very friendly boy, he wants to meet everyone that walks by when he is out on his walks.

It has taken a few weeks for his personality to shine, but he is now a loving, confident and trusting soul. He seems fine with children (although hasn't lived with them), and could be suitable for a family with older children who would respect that he sometimes likes his own space.

Although good with larger dogs when meeting in the street, Roger does get overexcited when he sees small dogs or other animals, so would not be suitable for a home with other small pets.

Roger generally walks well on the leash, but can pull if he sees something that excites him. A little nervous about getting in the car, he does need assistance to get in, but once on the road he settles well.

Roger would suit a home where he has human company for most of the day, as he is a very affectionate boy who likes to be around his family, and is not happy being left alone. Roger is good in the house, and toilet trained.

Roger is not cat tolerant.
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Bobby - aged 5

Adoption Pending

Bobby is a really relaxed, happy and affectionate boy.

He settles well, and takes new experiences in his stride. Bobby wants very much to please, and is happiest getting scratches, sleeping at your feet, and playing with his soft toys.

Currently living with another dog, Bobby is fine to be left on his own for short periods. He is toilet trained, good in the car, and enjoys his walks, where he is good on the leash.

Bobby does like to do short stints of zoomies, so would be better suited to a home with a backyard where he is able to do this.

A beautiful looking, and beautifully natured boy, Bobby is ready and waiting for his new home, preferably as an only dog as he has so much love to share.

Bobby is not cat tolerant.
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Poppy - aged 5 1/2

Adoption Pending

Poppy came to us as a very timid girl.  Very sweet - and cat friendly - it has been a long and ongoing journey for Poppy to learn to trust, but has been very rewarding to see her come such a long way.

She is good with stairs, good in the car, and walks well, although she does need some encouragement/reassurance along the way. She can get nervous if people are walking toward her, but we believe that she will continue to improve in this area with regular short walks.

Poppy has learnt to play, loving balls, squeaky toys, and some tug-o-war with her current foster brother.

Still quite timid, it may take some time for Poppy to be comfortable to be approached for pats, but she will often choose to sit quietly beside you and allow you to give her some.  Poppy needs to be allowed to do things in "Poppy time".  Poppy seems to enjoy being outside, so a home with a garden is important for her (she does enjoy having a zoom around the garden). She also sometimes chooses to sleep outside.

Like a lot of our timid greyhounds, Poppy is nervous with young children, and will need a quiet home in an area suitable to enable her to go on her walks comfortably. She will also need someone who is home most of the time, and would love a quiet, canine friend as a mentor.

This very special girl is ready to find her forever home and is looking for someone with patience and willing to give her the time she needs to continue her journey to regain her confidence.

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Iggy - aged 5

Iggy is a five year old lady full of energy and very affectionate with people.

She loves kids, and enjoys fetching a ball, however she can sometimes jump up on people when she is excited, so a family with adults only or children over 10 would be best suited to her.

Iggy is toilet trained and very good in the house. She jumps in the car unassisted, but may take a little while to settle down. A good eater, Iggy is very easy to train using food as a motivator. She has been learning a few commands such as "down", "stay", "come", "fetch", "drop" and "find the cookie".  She is very smart and a quick learner.

On walks, Iggy does pull a little still, but is learning to walk more calmly. She gets excited around other dogs, but is not aggressive at all.

Iggy needs a couple of walks a day, preferably one of them a long walk. All in all, Iggy is a lovely lady that will suit an active family, with or without other dogs.

Iggy is not cat tolerant
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