Category: Success Story

We have adopted three greybabies from Greyhound Adoptions WA over the years. We lost our boys too soon but currently have 10-year-old Honey with us. Honey is my shadow and a real princess. She has a bed or two in every room of the house. She has some funny quirks including carrying around her hoomum’s travel pillows. Honey has enriched our lives in so many ways. We love our quirky golden girl. We’re even taking her on a dog friendly holiday in a few weeks!  A huge thank you to Cat for sharing your “Success Story” with Greyhound Adoptions WA.

After adopting Soda and Poppy, we wanted to have a break from fostering. This lasted all of a few months until we saw Greyhound Adoptions WA’s desperate call-out for foster carers. On the drive home from work, I begged my husband to open our home to a foster. The very next day, Belle was dropped to our home. As soon as she jumped out of the car, she leaped and nuzzled her head deep into my chest and just stayed there for a few minutes. From the very beginning, she was a very emotional girl. It took some adjusting for…Read moreSuccess Story: Belle

Richie or “Joy Boy” as he’s affectionately become known, is a success story. Richie was racing until 6 and a half! He was then re-homed at 7 and a half, and discarded again when 8 and a half. That was when he was taken under Toni at Greyhound Adoptions WA’s angel wing. He’s the biggest and bestest character who just loves life. Though he turns 10 next Wednesday, no one has seemed to have told him that! I am pretty sure he was also a super model in his former life because he loves the camera and the camera loves…Read moreSuccess Story: Ritchie

Hope AKA Little Ms Hope, Hopey-skin and Pickle. Where do we begin? It seems like yesterday that Ellen arranged for us to meet Hope and foster carer, Aaron, at Victoria Park Markets. It was there we met this slightly reserved, little girl – and she is little – a pocket greyhound! We went for a walk around the park away from the crowd where she was much happier, taking us everywhere. It was then we decided she was ‘the one’. Upon bringing her home, she claimed the couch and our bed pretty much immediately, seeming to say, ‘yep, I’m home’.…Read moreSuccess Story: Hope

Our little golden Nugget has brought so much love into our lives, but more importantly she now feels and understands what love is. Nugget came to us as frightened little foster who cowered when we excitedly asked her if she wanted to go for a walk, would lung for home if we came across something unknown on a walk and would pace the fence when guests came into our house. Nugget was so frightened of the outside world and cautious of everyone in it. With time, love, encouragement and having the best older brother in O.J to show her the…Read moreSuccess Story: Nugget

Buckle up, it’s a long one! I’ve always wanted to adopt a Greyhound, & we were finally ready once I moved into my partner’s house. Having grown up around dogs, Owen & I are both reasonably dog savvy. We went into the adoption process with the thought of getting a dog who needed a good home. Those were the ones who needed our love the most. I first saw Beau on Facebook post & was immediately captured by his colouring & how handsome he is! We read about his story & thought ‘this could be the dog for us’. We…Read moreSuccess Story: Beau

Meet Trinity, or as we like to call her, Trinny! As first-time dog owners, we were nervous about committing to adoption, so we started our journey as foster parents. But from the moment Trinny came into our lives, we knew she was here to stay. Trinny was anxious at first, however as she settled into pet life, she started to show her funny and adventures side, the facial expressions (ranging from cute, hilarious to scary) and gentle signs of affection: the pawing and leaning. Six months later, Trinny has become an integral part of our family. She brings love, fun,…Read moreSuccess Story: Trinity

We have had our grey for now ten months. Life with Sonny has been nothing short of entertaining and exciting. It has taken over six months but his goofy and cheeky personality has come out in full force. Whether it is starting at 5:00am on the dot the whining for a walk (if you are a minute late he will make sure you’re aware of it!), or his escape attempts when he realises it is bath time at the local Pet Barn, he continues to show us how much he has come out of his shell. He has become the…Read moreSuccess Story: Sonny

Getting a dog was not the plan. I had already fostered six greyhounds and having just finished studying, I thought I’d had my greyhound fix. I planned on being a real (time-poor) adult and focus on a new career. I went to the farmers market for a weekly veggie shop and ‘happened’ to stop at the GAWA stall to let them know I couldn’t foster anymore. However, if they came across a dog down the track that might be a good fit for me, I’d be open to adopting (once I’d figured out what the new chapter in my life…Read moreSuccess Story: Kenna

I knew I wanted a greyhound, even long before losing my beloved Rottie Cas on Christmas Day. After a few very quiet weeks of not having happy paws trotting around my house, I decided it was time to put my name down for a cat friendly greyhound. I knew it could take months to find the right fit, for me and the dog. The night before I unexpectedly got a call about adopting Lina, Cas sent me a dream telling me I would adopt a new black dog. When I got the phone call about Lina I was so shocked…Read moreSuccess Story: Lina