Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

This is a little love story - one that began with heartbreak and ended with hope, healing, and a big black greyhound called Dollar aka Back Pay.

Not long ago, my husband Ryan and I said goodbye to our beautiful girl, Zelda. Her loss left a huge hole in our hearts and an unbearable silence in our home. We knew we needed time, but we also knew the love of a greyhound was something we couldn’t live without for long. We found ourselves at the GAP adoption day at Sandown - still grieving, unsure if we were ready, and honestly, about to turn around and leave. It was all a bit overwhelming… until we saw him.

There he was - standing quietly on his own, tall and handsome with his long snoot and calm energy. A volunteer told us his name was Dollar, and mentioned how hard it can be to adopt out the big black boys. But there was something about him. He leaned gently into the volunteer’s side, soaking up every pat. Calm, steady, and quietly affectionate - even in the chaos of the day with dogs everywhere. In that moment, we knew. We had to take him home. We began as foster carers, but our minds were made up before he even set paw inside the car.

Dollar has been nothing short of incredible. He fit into our lives like he was always meant to be here. From park strolls to long 8 km trail walks, meeting other dogs, learning the rhythm of our home — he's done it all with grace, curiosity, and that wonderful greyhound goofiness. He’s a food lover (surprise!) and is slowly gaining that little extra post-racing padding. We’re even starting to go on some short runs together - whether or not he becomes my jogging buddy remains to be seen, but we’ll let him decide.

Dollar has healed our hearts in ways we didn’t think possible. He has brought joy, laughter, and that deep sense of calm only a greyhound can offer. We are completely in love with him, and he is absolutely home. Thank you, GAP, for the incredible work you do - for caring for these gentle souls and for bringing them together with the people who need them most. Dollar didn’t just fill a space in our house - he brought it back to life.

With love and endless gratitude, Victoria, Ryan & Dollar

Tracey & Gabby

Tracey & Gabby

We adopted Gabby 6 weeks ago and she started as a very unsure girl who wouldn’t leave the corner.

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Leigh & Swifty & Aussie

Leigh & Swifty & Aussie

What an amazing pair of pooches! They've taken to their new digs with a gusto.

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Jessica

Jessica

I have been a foster carer with GAP for several years and just recently celebrated having my 10th foster, which is a milestone I’m so proud of.

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Pamela & Alex

Pamela & Alex

My husband Alex & I started fostering in December 2008 after attending a Christmas party at the GAP Seymour kennels, & I believe it to be one of the best decisions of our lives.

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Rod & Tuppy

Rod & Tuppy

We thought we were not ready to adopt following our recent loss (at the time) of our dear GAP boy Mushu so we decided just to participate in the GAP Christmas Foster program.

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Ciara & Bueller

Ciara & Bueller

Bueller came to us for a foster trial and we knew from day one that we just had to keep him.

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Pam

Pam

Pam is one of our amazing foster carers and community engagement volunteers.

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Kym

Kym

Kym joined the GAP volunteer crew in 2022 after retiring, but her connection with greyhounds goes way back.

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Claire

Claire

Claire helps out at our Seymour location as an enrichment volunteer.

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Ruth

Ruth

Ruth has joined GAP at our Tullamarine kennels through enrichment volunteering, she’s fostered a few GAP greys, and is always ready to handle a hound at our adoption events.

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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

3 years old

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

1 years old

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

3 years old

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

8 years old

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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Rattus Maximus

3 years old

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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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Dasha

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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