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16 April 2025
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Nathan Murphy: GAP ambassador

It’s a big month for Nathan Murphy in more ways than one.
The Collingwood premiership hero has just decided to retire from the AFL due to concussion issues at just 24 years of age.
April is the greyhound world’s National Adoption Month, with Nathan the face of Victoria’s activations, which will culminate in an adoption day at The Meadows in Melbourne on Sunday 28 April.
A dog lover who has owned three racing greyhounds with former teammate Jaidyn Stephenson (now at North Melbourne Kangaroos), Nathan is only too happy to support efforts to rehome greyhounds that are no longer suitable for racing.
“It (GAP) is a great program that has been set up by Greyhound Racing Victoria.”
“It’s obviously Greyhound Adoption Month this April. It’s a great initiative. They set these dogs up with the right families and there’s been a lot of success with it.”
“It’s really nice and comforting to know that these guys are going to the right homes.”
“They’re so calm and gentle and I’m told some of them can sleep up to 23 hours a day. You just have to exercise them a bit during that one hour that they’re awake.”
Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
Harris


Talk about a big softie! This lovely boy is such a sweetheart, he leans into you pats and looks up to you with his big eyes. He can be a little shy in new environments but soon bounces back to his joyful self! We think he may suit many households as long as there is a nice yard for him to relax and explore in.

Bobby

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.

Willow ARP




Diesel

Shiny




Meet Shiny, the sparkling gem of a greyhound who's sure to brighten up your life! This quiet and gentle soul is a sweet and affectionate girl who loves people and adores treats. Shiny's a laid-back companion who'll fit right into your daily routine, bringing joy and calm to your home. Shiny may be suited to a household with kids aged 5+ and for a home with either no other dogs or a male canine companion that gets along with her gentle nature. She also might be a great fit for elderly owners or apartment living,as she's low-maintenance and doesn't require a lot of space. And, surprisingly, Shiny might even live harmoniously with a cat! If you're ready for a loving and gentle companion, Shiny might be the perfect fit for your family.

Trixie



Trixie is full of tricks! Well not yet but we know she is a smart cookie that will pick up on things very quickly, maybe even get up to some mischief if she catches you napping on the job of Greyhound Servant! We think this beautiful, affectionate and sweet little girl may be ok for families with children 10 and over and another male canine companion of any size, she may even suit living with a feline friend! Go Trixie!
Ravioli
This delicious girl has her eyeliner on and is ready to hit the streets and show off her glamourous looks! Maybe even stopping for a bite to eat at your favourite Italian spot! Miss Ravioli is not only beautiful, she is sweet, kind and affectionate. She can be a little reserved at first but soon warms up and leans in for a cuddle. We think she may suit living with children10 and over and maybe even another medium or larger male canine for company. We also think she would be best off in a home that has a yard as she is still only young and can take her time to adjust to new environments.
Shell
This sweet little girl is Shell, and she is one that will need to come out of her “shell” a little when she goes into her forever home. But she will blossom as a sweet, puppyish girl that is excitable and bubbly when she is comfortable. We think she may suit living as an only dog or with another medium to large male canine companion and somewhere

Harriet

Bort
