We are currently changing a few things at GAP – for the better of course. So here is the first bit of news. When you adopt a new dog, it is not always smooth sailing bringing your new best friend into your home. That is why at Greyhounds as Pets, we are always there to […]

Finally, the new GAP Calendar 2019 is now available in the GAP Shop for pre-order. You can order now and it will be shipped hot off the press later in October. Again, limited edition, just $20 each, and we sold all out last year, so get in quick. https://greyt-stuff.mystorbie.com/categories/2019-calendar If you end up with nice […]

Annoucing our new Accell Therapy Sponsorship! Exciting news for GAP! We’re excited to announce our new relationship with Accell/Equissage who kindly donated two full Accell therapy centres, which contain a hand unit and a large therapy mat, to our kennel bases. Our retired greyhounds will receive this treatment while in our care and new adopters are […]

2019 GAP Calendar – Calling for Photo Submissions! Hi all, it is that time of the year again and we are taking submissions for the 2019 GAP Calendar. All photos need to be at least 300dpi to be the best quality for printing – we are again taking both portrait and landscape pics this year! […]

Greyt Fashions, a fundraiser in Christchurch on Sunday 8 July 2018, earned $4994 for GAP and helped to spread the word about greyhound adoption.  This greyhound fashion show was held to celebrate one of the more unique aspects of owning a hound – their clothing.  The show was sponsored by local dog massage and rehab […]

Appointment to the role of General Manager, Greyhound Adoption Programme Trust The Trust Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Diana Anderson to the role of General Manager for the Greyhound Adoption Programme Trust. Diana comes to us from a business development manager role with a software development company in the fresh produce industry. […]

GAP at the NZVA Conference 2018 GAP was invited back to this year’s NZ Veterinary Conference at Claudlands in Hamilton. It was a great three days (19-21 June) with lots of interest both in adoption and greyhounds as a breed. As it was a vet conference there were all sorts of trade stands but there […]

GAP to operate without the Levin Kennel base. GRNZ have given GAP notice of their intention to operate the Levin kennels themselves from 31 July 2018 and the link below is to their public announcement of that decision.  https://www.grnz.co.nz/News.aspx?NewsID=2732 The GAP Trustees and leadership group remain committed to growing the number of retired greyhound the Trust […]

Support Greyhounds as Pets – Order your NEW 2018 | 2019 Entertainment™ Membership now! 20% of every membership sold contributes to our work in fostering and adopting retired racing greyhounds. For pick up please contact: Auckland – Clare Ward: clare@gap.co.nz or 021 823 332 Wellington – Daniel Bohan: daniel@gap.co.nz or 021 085 396 87 Tauranga & Waikato – Diana Anderson: diana@gap.co.nz or […]

Raced into Our Hearts Forever   We are so very saddened to tell of Lilo’s passing, peacefully, gently and softly as she lived her life. Lilo – the hound who Never asked to go for a walk, but catapulted to the door when car keys rattled. Never asked for food but licked up every carpet […]