ADOPT or FOSTER a greyhound
Apply
Apply online and a volunteer will come and meet with your family
Match
Our team will find the perfect greyhound match to suit your lifestyle
Meet
Come to Greyhound Rescue to meet your new family member
Trial
A three-week trial period ensures you’ve found your new BFF
ADOPT a greyhound
Our adoption process is designed to find the best match between hound and family so that everyone has the best chance at success! Adoptions are carefully matched on a case-by-case basis, with our experienced staff and volunteers evaluating the temperament of the greyhound and the needs of the adopters.
Once hounds are adopted, we provide ongoing support to ensure that our greyhounds are living their happily-ever-after; simply fill in an application form and one of our dedicated volunteer Adoption Coordinators will be in touch!
The adoption fees are $395 and $250 for a senior hound (8 years +). All our hounds are desexed, vaccinated microchipped, flea, worm, and heartworm treated. These fees include our Starter Kit which contains a collar, leash and muzzle. Our adopters benefit from the support of an Application Coordinator to help you get your new hound settled into the family.
Discounts are available to concession holders, and if you have adopted through Greyhound Rescue previously.
FOSTER a Greyhound
Foster carers play an incredibly important role. As a foster carer with Greyhound Rescue you will be provided with ongoing support as you start a rescued hound on their journey to pet life. We have no set time on foster care, however the average placement is 3–6 months. Greyhound Rescue will pay all necessary vet bills and flea/tick/worm medication, and provide the first bag of food for your foster hound.
Foster carers should be prepared to take on hounds with higher needs. We require carers who are willing and able to work with hounds that may be timid, have medical issues, or need further training in how they relate to other people and dogs.
If fostering isn’t right for your family, why not consider adopting a hound – we match hounds to homes on a case-by-case basis, with a three-week trial period to ensure a good fit – or perhaps sponsor a hound via our ‘Help A Hound’ program.
Snoopy’s Story
Snoopy, formerly known as Snork, has transformed from a hound terrified of his lead to one who runs around in excitement for five minutes when he sees it! Suffice to say, he is living his best life with new pawrent Luke.
Much-Loved Molly
Linda, Matthew and family adopted Molly over a year ago, and say that every day since has been a joy. Read their wonderful journey together.