Apply to Adopt or Foster a Greyhound

Greyhound Adoption or Fostering enquiries

We are based in south-east Melbourne and take in, and adopt out, greyhounds throughout Victoria. As a rule, we do not adopt out dogs interstate, or outside Australia.

Have you got the full agreement of everyone in your household to adopt or foster?
GSN Volunteers will be responding to your application, so we ask you to ensure that everyone in your household is on-board before you submit an application, so we can focus on placing greyhounds in homes.

Do you live in an Apartment?
It needs more commitment to care for a greyhound in an Apartment, so please read our information on Greyhounds and Apartment Living before you apply to adopt or foster a GSN greyhound.

Off Leash Parks and Greyhounds
Under Victorian Law, greyhounds are never allowed off leash unless on private property.
This law includes designated off-leash areas, such as fenced or un-fenced dog parks, leash free beaches, etc. We also discourage people from taking a leashed greyhound to areas where other dogs are off leash, as it can cause frustration or distress to the greyhound who cannot run around while the other dogs are doing so.

Cat-friendly Greyhounds
Most greyhounds are not cat-friendly, so please understand there could be a long wait for a greyhound that is safe to live with cats. Those that are cat-friendly may be very timid so will need a lot of support to adjust to life as a pet.

Apply to Adopt or Foster a Greyhound

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Please indicate your age group - e.g. 18-30, 30 - 45, 45 - 60, 0ver 60 *

Please describe the type of home you live in, e.g. house, apartment, townhouse. If renting, please make sure you have written permission from your landlord before applying. *

If you answered "apartment", please read our article on apartment living with a greyhound before proceeding and indicate that you have done so.

If you work away from home for more than 4-5 hours per day (including your commuting time) please outline what arrangements you will put in place to meet the greyhound's toileting needs while you are away from home, including sourcing the availability and costs of dog walkers. *

Do you have an outside area for the greyhound, and is it securely fenced? *

Please note, if the outside area is a balcony, then the balcony fences MUST be at least 1.5 meters high. Be aware that a balcony is not considered suitable for toileting a large dog, even with a grassed "pet potty" arrangement. The volume of output would quickly make the balcony unsanitary and smelly.

Are there any stairs that the greyhound will have to navigate in its daily life? *

Please specify flights or a number of steps (e.g. specify how many) and whether the steps/stairs are open (so that they can be seen through) or enclosed (as some greyhounds will tackle closed-in stairs but will balk at open stairs with no solid risers).

Are you interested in adopting or fostering? *

When would you be ready to adopt / foster? *

Please let us know your previous experience with dogs. *

How active do you want your greyhound to be - e.g. placid or playful. *

Will the greyhound have regular contact with children, and what are their ages? (Please detail whether your own children or visiting children.) *

Do you currently have other pets? If so, please provide details, including whether your pet has been desexed. *

Where will the greyhound sleep at night? *

How many hours will the greyhound be without human company for each day? *

Where will the greyhound spend their time when you are not at home? *

Please tell us a little about you and others living in the household, and your reason for wanting to adopt or foster a greyhound.The more information you provide, the better we will be able to determine the suitability of specific greyhounds for your situation. *

Do you have any skills that could help us to promote the adoption of greyhounds? *

How did you first hear about GSN? *

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