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Easter Foster Drive: Bring some joy into your home these school holidays

Easter Foster Drive: Bring some joy into your home these school holidays

Ever thought about fostering a greyhound?

School holidays begin on Good Friday, April 7, and for families not planning to go away, a greyhound could add a bundle of joy to your home during that period.

Fostering can be extremely rewarding as it is a vital step in helping former race dogs make the transition into family pets.

For many of the dogs it is the first time they will be introduced to things like stairs, slippery floors and noisy household appliances, while the socialising aspect is also a big part of the process, be it with people or other dogs.

GAP is always looking to increase its pool of foster carers, because the more dogs that are fostered, the more that go on to be adopted into loving homes.

And some would say fostering is even more fun than eating chocolate!

To express your interest in fostering over the Easter holiday period please email us at fostercare@grv.org.au

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All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.

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Jess

4 years old

She gives off “Elle Wood” – Legally Blonde vibes and she is totally okay with it! This fun, flirty, sweet girl is beauty and brains rolled into one and we know she is going to make a great family addition. We think she may suit children 10 and over and may also suit living with her own Bruiser– just as long as they are a little robust and happy to play. Her race name suggests ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ but Jess would probably tell you otherwise!

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Bobby

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Bobby is a lovely young man, just look at his beautiful light-coloured eyes, they seem to stare into your soul. Bobby is a social, friendly and affectionate boy who is keen to move into his furever home. He may suit living with or without a canine pal of similar size and children aged 10years and older.

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Otto

2 years old

There is something very special about our dear Otto, he had an unfortunate start to life which left his left side of his head a little deflated. He was then kept as a pet to grow up big and strong with his brother until it was time for him to be on the search for a forever home. Apart from his appearance, you would never know there was anything different about him and he has a lot of love to give. This gentle young boy is super sweet and gentle and loves neck scratches. We think he may suit living with or without another dog of any size and children 10 years+. Do you have a spot in your heart and home for this precious boy?
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Lancelot

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Lancelot is a super friendly, outgoing, and confident young boy who will love to find a home where he can be part of the family. He may suit living with full time workers and children aged 10 years and over. Lancelot may also be happy living in a home with or without another medium or large canine companion.
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Bundaberg

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Meet Bundaberg, or Bundy for short?! He is small for a male greyhound but has a lot of love to give. He is also a bit of a pocket rocket with his love of zoomies and playful energy! His people will be in fits of endless laughter watching this boy with his antics. He may suit living with or without a canine friend of similar size, children aged 10 years+ and this lively boy will do best in a home with a backyard.
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Kono

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Meet the sweet grey faced Kono! Kono is so very sweet, you will be guaranteed to fall in love with her the moment you meet her. She is fairly quiet, and calm and we think she may suit living in many home types. She may suit living with or without a canine brother of similar size and children aged 5 years and older. Due to her quiet nature, we think she may OK to live in an apartment. Kono has successfully completed some extra training in our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption!
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Thunder

4 years old

Meet our tall, fawn and handsome - Thunder! Thunder a big boy but don't let that put you off as that means he has a lot more love to give! He is an enthusiastic boy and loves nothing more that affection and food! But who doesn't?! Thunder may suit living with or without a robust canine pal of medium or large in size, children aged 10 years and older and would be best suited to a home with a backyard. Thunder has successfully completed extra training in our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption.
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Have you ever seen a happier doggo? My Rattus Maxiums here is a simple lad that enjoys simple pleasures, sleep, walks, more sleep, gentle pats and splashing in the pool when its hot. He can be a little unsure of things at times but that will soon melt away as he learns all about the amazing things in pet life. We think he would be best in a home that is a little more relaxed and laid back so he can spend his days snoozing, enjoying the sunshine and a nice walk or two. He may also suit living with another canine friend of any size and children 10+ that are happy to give him space when needed.
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Bree

6 years old

Beautiful Bree is an independent young girl with excellent leash skills. She would be looking for a home with another polite, respectful dog of any size and children aged 15 years or older. She may suit apartment living, and may suit a home with an older owner.
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2 years old

Meet the sweet dazzling Dasha! Dasha loves nothing more than treatos and will do almost anything for them! She may be easily trained with her motivation for those tasty treats. She is quite an active young girl and loves doing zoomies so she wouldn't suit living in an apartment. Dasha may suit living with or without a canine brother of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. Dasha has successfully completed some further training in our onsite Behavioural Rehabilitation Program and is now ready for adoption.
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