Host a Hound for the Holidays
This holiday season, the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland invites dog-lovers in the Brisbane area to open their hearts and homes to retired racing greyhounds through its annual “Host a Hound for the Holidays” initiative.
Have you ever considered fostering a greyhound or giving a greyhound a great home? As Christmas approaches, GAP is encouraging individuals and families to consider fostering a greyhound, providing these gentle and loving animals an opportunity to experience living in a home before they find their adopting families. Fostering a greyhound can be a very valuable and rewarding experience.
“Every year, we have wonderful families that host greyhounds as part of their family for Christmas,” said Lisa Kohler, GAP Rehoming Manager. We welcome anyone who is home over the Christmas holidays to consider becoming a greyhound foster carer. Your assistance will help greyhounds transition from racing to pet life, and help prepare them for their new homes.”
Participants in the “Host a Hound for the Holidays” program will receive all necessary supplies including food, bedding, collars, leads, and veterinary care throughout the fostering period. Of course, if you’re interested in a permanent arrangement, host families can officially adopt their greyhound for $100. More information about the adoption process can be found on the GAP website.
To learn more about how you can “Host a Hound for the Holidays”, visit our website: https://gapqld.com.au/our-greyhounds/host-a-gap-greyhound-for-a-christmas/. Being a foster carer plays an important role in the transition from a racing greyhound to a loving pet. If you are interested in becoming a more longer-term foster carer, please complete our expression of interest form.
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Media Contact: communication@qric.qld.gov.au or 0438 544 628
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About GAP Queensland
At the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP), we take pride in carefully matching our greyhounds with loving families through a thorough assessment process. Our GAP greyhounds are available for adoption for just $100 and come fully prepared, including health checks, collar, lead, behavioural assessments, desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, heartworm testing, and ongoing support. We also offer fostering opportunities in South-East Queensland. For more information on adopting or fostering a greyhound, visit our website: https://gapqld.com.au/our-greyhounds/adopt/
About our monthly Homeward Hounds events
If you’re interested in meeting a greyhound or would like to discuss with the GAP team how to adopt or foster one that fits your home and lifestyle, join us at our monthly Homeward Hounds event, held on the third Saturday of each month. For details on the next event’s date and location, visit our events page: https://gapqld.com.au/events/