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When my partner and I first moved out of share houses and into our own rental my first demand, I mean, our first decision was to adopt a dog. I had always grown up with dogs in my house and all our previous housemates had dogs. A dog is what makes a home and I loved coming home to a dog so happy to see me. It was just what dog… I knew I wanted a rescue, but gosh it was tough deciding which one. One day I saw a virally video of chattering greyhound and we were sold! We…Read moreSuccess Story: Rex

After having Winnie for a year or so, we along with most others who adopt greyhounds, decided we wanted to get more involved in helping them out. It didn’t take long after getting in contact with GAWA for us to find our first foster, it was a close call with Jeremy, and we almost kept him. Although we couldn’t give up the idea of fostering just yet. And then along came Beth, she came in small, but that was only in stature. She waltzed into the house, said hello to Winnie and then proceeded to roach on the couch for…Read moreSuccess Story: Beth

I’ve always had a soft spot for noodley dogs, especially after my parents accidentally adopted a greyhound cross a few years ago. Finally at the end of 2022, my partner and I were in a position to consider adopting a noodle of our own. We contacted GAWA and got the ball rolling. Enter Al: From the moment we met him, we were enamoured by his affection and goofiness and instantly knew we were meant to find each other. Our feelings were consolidated when during the same meeting, we watched him fall off his bed and then proceed to act like…Read moreSuccess Story: Al

My husband and I have always loved greyhounds, and after buying our first home in 2016 we decided it was the right time to add to our family. The moment I met Soda, I knew it was just a no-brainer that I was going to adopt him, it was instant love. A few weeks later, we were driving our forever boy home. I sat in the backseat with him whilst my husband drove us home. I remember blaming the fart smell on my husband, but it turns out it was Soda who had the toots! Soda adjusted to pet life…Read moreSuccess Story: Soda

We missed having a dog so much. We were looking into rescuing one. After some research, we decided on rescuing a greyhound due to their placid personality. We called GAWA who were very helpful and informative about greyhounds.  GAWA invited us to an adoption event to meet this big boy whom they thought would be a perfect match for us.  It was truly love at first sight when he entered Petstock Rockingham. He locked his big eyes with mine, came towards me and in a few minutes he was leaning against me as if hugging me. Immediately I knew we…Read moreSuccess Story: Hermes

I adopted Peking in 2019 shortly after purchasing my first home. Having always grown up with a dog, I believed a house is not a home without a dog. One day when scrolling across Facebook, GAWA’s ‘dog of the month’ popped up – it was Peking. I met her shortly after at her wonderful foster carer, Kira’s home. When Peking wandered out wearing a tiny sombrero and jumped up at me, it was love at first sight. I always say she’s the true love of my life, much to my partners dismay! Peking came to live with me a week…Read moreSuccess Story: Peking

After losing my small white 15yo fluffy during Xmas 2021, I signed up to foster greys after matching my dog ownership wishlist to greyhound attributes: Low exercise demands Lounge lizards Chill quirky personalities  Fostering seemed to be a good way to fill the empty space in our home and help these beautiful dogs transition at the same time. Onyx arrived and was his own dog right from the start, a respectful gentleman who wasn’t afraid to enforce some boundaries. He was always willing to learn, follow the rules and was just a happy gentle soul. Needless to say we appreciated his low…Read moreSuccess Story: Onyx