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Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) is a not for profit initiative coordinated by Greyhound Racing NSW They don't need a big yard (or a yard at all).

Greyhounds make fantastic pets for families, working people and the elderly. Greyhounds are: Gentle, Affectionate, Clean, Quiet, Good with other dogs (some also love cats), LOW maintenance and Long lived. They will walk well on a lead and require only 15-20 minutes exercise 1-2 times daily (just like a normal pooch). They rarely shed and have a short coat.

29/10/2026

🐕💛 Three chances to meet GAP NSW this weekend!

Join us for Howloween fun in Glenbrook and Lismore on Saturday, then enjoy a relaxed morning at Breakfast with the Stars in Taree on Sunday.

🎃 Howloween Adoption Day – Glenbrook Park
📅 Saturday, 31 October | 10am–1pm

Meet Mahila, an affectionate four-year-old girl with a curious, easy-going nature. She walks beautifully on a lead and is relaxed around other greyhounds.

🎃 Howloween Adoption Day – Petbarn Lismore
📅 Saturday, 31 October | 10am–1pm

Say hello to Red, a gentle four-year-old boy who can be a little shy at first. Give him time, patience and kindness, and you’ll get to know the lovely companion behind that quiet introduction.

🍳 Breakfast with the Stars – Taree
📅 Sunday, 1 November | 9am–10:45am
📍 Mid North Coast Greyhound Racing Club, Kanangra Drive

Meet Molly, an affectionate two-year-old who loves exploring the world. This social girl enjoys making friends, including small canine companions!

Enjoy a free BBQ breakfast, meet racing and retired greyhounds, and chat with our team about welcoming a greyhound into your home.

Whether you’re thinking about adopting or simply want to learn more, we’d love to see you! 💛

👉 Register for the Howloween Dogalogues or RSVP for Breakfast with the Stars: gapnsw.com.au/events

28/10/2026

Be part of their next chapter. 💛

While our greyhounds wait to meet their future families, there’s so much we can give them along the way. A gentle walk, a fresh bed, a little patience and someone they’re happy to see.

We’re looking for volunteers to join our GAP NSW community, with opportunities at Wyee and Londonderry, as well as at events.

Whether you’re helping in the kennels, capturing a personality-filled photo, caring for our grounds or introducing someone to their very first greyhound, your time can make a difference.

There are opportunities in:

🐾 Greyhound kennel care
📸 Photography
🌿 Maintenance support
💛 Events

Bring your interests, your skills and your love of greyhounds. You’ll become part of a team helping our dogs feel cared for as they prepare for life in a home.

Explore the roles, check the locations and requirements, and find your place in their journey. 💛

Apply here:
- Greyhound Kennel Volunteer - https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/247488/greyhound-kennel-volunteer
- Volunteer Photographer - https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/247384/volunteer-photographer
- Maintenance Support Volunteer - https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/247359/maintenance-support-volunteer
- Events Volunteer - https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/247490/events-volunteer

28/10/2026

Happy birthday to our October greyhounds! 🎂🐕

This month, we’re celebrating:

💛 Ruby — turning 5

💛 Jack — turning 4

Here’s to another year of favourite walks, comfy naps and all the little things they love.

Does your adopted greyhound have an October birthday? Share their name and a birthday photo in the comments - we’d love to celebrate them too! 🎉

27/10/2026

Your Tuesday introduction: Ruby! 🐕💛

This 5-year-old greyhound loves a game of fetch, exploring on walks and settling beside her people for a well-earned rest. Affectionate, clever and a little goofy, she’s known for her beautiful lead manners and adorable little noises.

Ruby would suit a home with older children, shorter hours alone and a gradual introduction to spending time by herself. She prefers her own space around other dogs, so any canine companions would need to be carefully matched.

She’ll be joining us at Glenbrook Park this Saturday for Howloween! Come meet Ruby and chat with our team about whether she could suit your household. 🎃

📅 Saturday, 31 October
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Glenbrook Park

Register for the Dogalogue:
https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-glenbrook-park?date=2026-10-31

25/10/2026

🌟 BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS - TAREE! 🐕💛

Love greyhounds? Curious about adoption? Join us for a relaxed community morning at the Mid North Coast Greyhound Racing Club!

Meet retired greyhounds, chat with local trainers, greyhound owners and rehomed greyhound families, and learn more about life with these lovely dogs.

Everyone is welcome - whether you already have a greyhound, are thinking about adopting or simply want to come meet the dogs.

📅 Sunday, 1 November 2026
⏰ 9am - 10:45am
📍 Mid North Coast Greyhound Racing Club, Kanangra Drive, Taree

🍳 Enjoy a FREE BBQ breakfast, including bacon and egg rolls and juice!
Other dog breeds are welcome too. If you’re bringing a dog to meet a particular greyhound, please contact the club beforehand so individual compatibility can be considered.

Entry and breakfast are free!

🐕 Register for the Dogalogue to meet the greyhounds attending:
https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/breakfast-with-the-stars-mid-north-coast-greyhound-racing-track-taree?date=2026-11-01

Come for breakfast, stay for the greyhound chats! 💛

23/10/2026

What happens at a GAP NSW adoption day? 🐕💛

Thinking about adopting a greyhound but unsure where to start? Our adoption days are a relaxed opportunity to meet the dogs and learn more about life with a greyhound.

🐾 Meet the greyhounds
Spend time giving pats, getting to know their personalities and discovering which dogs may suit your household.

💬 Chat with our team
Tell us about your home, lifestyle, children and other pets. We’ll help you explore suitable dogs and answer your questions about greyhound care, exercise and settling into a new home.

🏡 Understand the adoption process
We’ll explain how to apply and what happens next. If you’re ready to adopt, submitting an application before the event can help you prepare and you may be able to take a suitable greyhound home on the day.

🐶 Already have a dog?
Bring them along for a meet-and-greet with a potential new companion.

You’re welcome to come along even if you’re still considering adoption. There’s no pressure to decide on the day. 💛

Come meet the dogs at our upcoming Howloween Adoption Days! 🎃

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
⏰ Both events: 10am–1pm
📍 Petbarn Lismore — 95 Diadem Street, Lismore
📍 Glenbrook Park — Hamment Place, Glenbrook

Register for the relevant Dogalogue to receive a list of the greyhounds expected to attend:

🐾 Lismore - https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-petbarn-lismore?date=2026-10-31
🐾 Glenbrook - https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-glenbrook-park?date=2026-10-31

21/10/2026

A new chapter for Donna! 💛🐾

Donna headed off to her foster home on Sunday, and we’re so excited for her to experience life with a caring family.

Fostering gives greyhounds like Donna time to settle into home life, while helping us learn more about their personalities and the homes that suit them.

A big thank you to Donna’s foster family for welcoming her into their home. 🏡❤️

20/10/2026

Meet Chancy - bringing good manners and a soft spot for attention to Howloween in Lismore! 🎃💛

Chancy is 5 years old and enjoys a walk, some company and being told he’s a good boy. With his gentle, easy-going nature and lovely loose-lead manners, he makes a pretty great walking companion.

He may suit a home with an appropriately matched larger dog, but he’ll need a home without small dogs.

Come meet Chancy at our Howloween Adoption Day, enjoy some pats and chat with our team about whether he could suit your household. 🐕

📅 Saturday, 31 October
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Petbarn Lismore

Register to attend, and for a sneak peak of the greyhounds attending 👀
https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-petbarn-lismore?date=2026-10-31

19/10/2026

Meet Cody at our Armidale Greyhound Adoption Day! 🐕💛

This sweet, gentle boy is almost four and loves leisurely walks, a comfy bed and plenty of cuddles. With his calm, affectionate nature, Cody is happiest spending time with his favourite people.

He’s also good with children and medium to large dogs! 🐾

Come meet Cody and chat with the GAP NSW team about whether he could suit your home.

📅 Saturday, 7 November
⏰ 12:30pm–3pm
📍 The Welder’s Dog, Armidale

Get to know Cody: https://www.gapnsw.com.au/our-greyhounds/cody-3

18/10/2026

Greyhound Adoption Days in Lismore and Glenbrook Park - with a little Howloween fun! 🎃🐕

This Halloween, join GAP NSW for a morning of pats, wagging tails and Howloween fun at two adoption days!

Come meet the greyhounds, discover their personalities and chat with our team about adoption. Your new best friend could be waiting! 💛

📅 Saturday, 31 October

🐾 Petbarn Lismore
⏰ 10am–1pm
Register for the Dogalogue: https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-petbarn-lismore?date=2026-10-31

🐾 Glenbrook Park
⏰ 10am-1pm
Register for the Dogalogue: https://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-glenbrook-park?date=2026-10-31

Whether you’re ready to adopt or would like to learn more, we’d love to see you. 🎃💛

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Sydney, NSW

Telephone

+611800696377

Website

http://www.gapnsw.com.au/

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