Preparing for a new life

Adoption takes time, but it’s worth the wait.

To help prepare greyhounds for life as pets, every dog entering the GreatMates programme receives the individual care, training and support needed to adjust to life as a pet and prepare for their new home.

Each greyhound follows a personalised programme designed to give them the best chance of successful rehoming.

Once they are ready, our adoption partners carefully match each greyhound with a suitable home and continue providing support to adopters and their new pets after adoption.

A greyhound wrapped in a towel looking at a woman
A greyhound in a harness standing on a beach

The adoption journey

  1. 1

    Apply

    Fill out our online form so we can learn a little about you, your home and what you’re looking for.

  2. 2

    Have a chat

    A rehoming agency will talk with you about life with a greyhound, answer your questions and help you know what to expect.

  3. 3

    Find your match

    The team knows their greyhounds and will look for one that suits your lifestyle, home and family.

  4. 4

    Meet your greyhound

    Once the team has found the right match based on your lifestyle, it’s time to meet them. When the connection is right, it’s time to welcome them into their new home.

  5. 5

    We’re here to help

    Your rehoming agency will be there with advice and support as your greyhound settles into their new home.

When you adopt a greyhound, they’ll be:

  • Health checked

  • Behaviour assessed

  • Vaccinated

  • Temperament assessed

  • Dental checked

  • Retrained for domestic life

  • Desexed

  • Suitably matched

Find your new best friend

Greyhounds make great pets and companions – they’re gentle, affectionate, easy-going and full of personality.

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Mahala
4
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerant
Clyde
5
Years Old
Dog tolerant
Izzy
5
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerant
Pecan
6
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerant
Johnny
4
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerantCat tolerant
Jessie
4
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerant
Violet
1
Years Old
Child tolerantCat tolerant
Nora
2
Years Old
Ryder
5
Years Old
Child tolerantDog tolerant
Brandy
5
Years Old
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Get involved

We are on a mission to find all racing industry greyhounds a loving home.
Anyone can help us achieve our goal, whether it’s adopting, fostering, volunteering, sponsoring, donating or just spreading the word. Contact us to get involved today.