"GREYHOUNDS AS PETS...A BIT ABOUT US"

Adopt A Greyhound – NSW’s Most Amazing Dogs!
Greyhounds As Pets is a not-for-profit initiative coordinated by Greyhound Racing NSW.
Our adoption process will help match you to the best greyhound for you and your family.
We pride ourselves on matching the right dog to you and your circumstances, as well as providing you with comprehensive support during and after the adoption process.
Finding a dog is easy...
But finding a family friendly dog is a challenge that Greyhounds As Pets take very seriously. Our greyhound adoption program begins from the first point of contact you have with us. Our goal is to find you a new loving family member so that you live ‘happily ever after’.

GREYHOUNDS ARE IDEAL AS PETS

If you’re thinking about a dog for adoption, or looking at dogs for adoption, then consider a greyhound as they have many practical benefits and rewards:

GENTLE TEMPERAMENT

Retired greyhounds are wonderful individuals each has its own unique personality, just as we do. They are gentle, affectionate dogs, many prefer to lounge around the house, others like to be part of a home with more activity but generally they are considered family friendly dogs. They are not known to bark excessively and are quietly curious about the world.

HEALTHY BREED

Greyhounds are renowned for their superior health, particularly amongst large breed dogs. Unlike many other breed, greyhounds have been selectively bred for performance not appearance. Serious health problems associated with large dogs such as hip dysplasia are almost rare amongst greyhounds. Greyhounds live an average 12 to 14 years.

LOW EXERCISE DEMAND

Retired greyhounds are wonderful individuals each has its own unique personality, just as we do. They are gentle, affectionate dogs, many prefer to lounge around the house, others like to be part of a home with more activity but generally they are considered family friendly dogs. They are not known to bark excessively and are quietly curious about the world.

MINIMAL GROOMING

Greyhounds are very low maintenance. They have short coats with very little oil in their skin, which means they have minimal shedding and don’t have the trademark ‘dog smell’. For this reason a bath four to five times a year is more than enough to keep your greyhound clean.