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Christmas on call roster

On call roster: Friday 27th – Kate 027 325 8831  Saturday 28th – Kate 027 325 8831  Sunday 29th – Matt 027 229 0767 Monday 1st (Urgent Only – Matt)     

Merry Christmas from GAP

It was the night before Christmas, and GAP was quiet indeed There wasn’t a Greyhound in sight, not even a Rehoming Team Lead Collars, leads and Christmas stockings had been hung with care, Because it was that very special time of year…..   The Hounds were all snuggled up warm and cozy in their lovely […]

Christmas Wishlist – Donation Drive

Donate new, unused or used items to our Greyhounds in foster care during the Holidays! We accept XL/XXL crates, beds, blankets, towels, collars, harnesses, leads, fleeces and raincoats. Dog friendly treats and toys are always welcomed and enjoyed by our hounds. Want to purchase and gift items to our foster hounds? Visit Greyt Stuff for all […]

Foster Carers Needed!

We are in dire need of foster carers all across New Zealand, especially in the Auckland area! If you’ve ever thought about adopting a Greyhound, but not fully commited yet, fostering is the perfect way to help support our Greyhounds, while getting a feel of what being pawrent will be like!  Learn more about fostering […]

2024 Calendar Submissions *CLOSED*

Submissions are now closed! Thank you to everyone who has sent in photos of their hounds. We will select the lucky houndies who will be in our Calander and post regular updates on our Facebook page.   2024 CALENDAR SUBMISSION CALL OUT! Submissions close midnight Sunday 27th of August 2023 We are on the hunt […]

GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2023 LOCATIONS

The Great Global Greyhound Walk is back on the 24th of September and we are super excited to see all our favourite sighthounds take to the streets from Cape Reinga to Invercargill! The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog-walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners to raise awareness of the […]

Nutrience – Nourish the body, fuel the spirit!

  Nutrience is a proud sponsor of Greyhounds As Pets, supporting Greyhounds on their journey to find their forever homes. Did you know we feed all our Greyhounds Nutrience through from kennels, to foster homes? All GAP adoptees, past and present, can sign up to Nutrience Club using their GAP Greyhound name and get exclusive […]

Winter Pat & Chats!

Warm up this winter with some Greyhound cuddles! Ever thought about adopting a Greyhound or interested in knowing more about them before you decide? Pat & Chat sessions are such a great way to meet a retired Greyhound! We’ve teamed up with a bunch of pup friendly businesses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch throughout July […]

Adopt a Greyhound Month – Tye’s Story

Tye (Eye Spy Ty) is a name and face most GAP followers recognise. He’s a gentle, sweet boy with an overbite smile that can melt any heart.  Tye came to us in August of 2022 and spent 7 months in foster with Bea, Matthew and foster brother Hugo. While living with his foster family, Tye […]

Happy Easter!

    Easter, like any holiday, can be overwhelming for your Greyhound. Keep any eye on them during the weekend for any signs of discomfort or stress. Remember to keep an eye out for sneaky snacks! Chocolates and hot cross buns look and smell AMAZING, even to Greyhounds but are very harmful so make sure to […]