Whilst our dogs have been well cared for in the racing kennel environment, they benefit from time in foster care prior to adoption in order to help them adjust to life in a domestic environment.  

 

GAP SA is always on the lookout for dog lovers all over South Australia willing to join the foster care program and help prepare retired greyhounds for their forever home.  

 

The more foster carers we have, the sooner the greyhounds can be placed into adoptive homes following their retirement from racing. 

 

Foster care requires a dedicated individual or family to take a greyhound into their home and assist the greyhound to learn behaviours that are desirable in a domestic pet. The foster process can be as short as two weeks, or may be as long as a couple of months, depending on the requirements of each greyhound. Foster carers assist the greyhound with the transition from life in a kennel environment to life in a family home.

 

GAP SA will of course be there to guide you through your foster care experience and provide any information you need at any time!