Greyhounds that are Available to Adopt

We will have a number of greyhounds available for adoption in the upcoming months. Some of these dogs are available for temporary fostering as well. If you are interested in one of the greyhounds listed below as either an adoptive home or would like to foster, please contact GPAC at (902) 889-2214 for more information or submit an application form for adoption and include the name of the greyhound. As with most non-profit organizations, we depend on the generosity of people such as yourself. In the interest of the Greyhounds, we ask for an adoption fee of $275.00 payable when you receive the dog. This price not only includes the spaying / neutering, dental work and vaccinations for the dog but also an adoption kit with a handbook, collar, muzzle, and one bag of food. We also provide full support training and behaviour consultation to help your new family member adapt in their new home.

Why doesn't GPAC post pictures of available Greys?

At GPAC, we pride ourselves on profiling a dog's personality to find the best fit between the greyhound and the adopting family. This means that the colour of the dog is not part of the adoption equation. It's been our experience that using pictures on the website sometimes leads to people choosing a dog based on their looks and not their personality. Having the pictures on the website leads to people saying, "I love the white one, I want to adopt that one" - even if it's the wrong dog for them. We want the dog to be a good fit for the adoptive family and profiling the dog based on their personality rather than physical characteristics has allowed us to maintain an extremely high success rate of placing dogs into new homes the very first time ... over 97%! That means that fewer dogs are returned because they weren't a good fit with the family.


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Special Needs
Prefers home without: Dogs
Cats Small Kids

Males

Bernie - 4 year old handsome fellow. A big pillow potato. He loves affection and being brushed. He loves older kids that will throw a ball for him. He would do well in a home as an only dog. He takes his retirement seriously but really enjoys going on walks with his people. He is great on a leash and loves to learn and cuddle with his person. No cats. Older kids would be preferred.

Currently being fostered - Available for Adoption

Luther - 2 years old. Handsome, big male - tested cat safe, loveable and loves all people. Good with kids. GIVES HUGS AND KISSES. Spoiled and smiles, quite full of himself and likes all the attention. He should have someone special to adopt him. Retired due to injury.
ADOPTED!
Ditto Playgun - 2.5 years old, handsome tall male. Tested cat safe, very distinguished and sweet boy. Lives to lean and gives kisses -loves the company of people, good with kids. A very good boy who needs a special owner. Retired due to injury.
ADOPTED!
Shreve - 4 years old. Very flashy boy and tested cat safe. A smiler, very happy, playful, likes to have all of the attention. Good with kids.
ADOPTED!

Ace Ventura - "the pet detective" - 3 years old. Smaller, sweet male. Good with cats and kids. He loves to be part of what ever is going on. Very social and kind.
ADOPTED!

Antizpat - male, smiles, playful.
ADOPTED!

Hemi - 5 year old handsome boy - SUPER SMART! Is very laid with a great personality. Needs an owner who will be consistant and does not intend on having a social dog. Hemi LOVES to learn and does tricks. Would be good in a home with a female dog or as an only dog. No small animals and should be supervised around kids. Is EXCELLENT on a leash and does listen well. Is very house broken and loves to play with squeeky toys. We will need a winter foster home for Hemi as of December when we close the kennel for 3 months. He would be an EXCELLENT companion for a single person or couple with a laid back lifestyle.

Currently being fostered - Available for Adoption

Roman - A very young 6 year old. A lovely boy who enjoys cats, kittens, children and just being part of it all. He loves to play and is a perfect house buddy. He will use a kennel but does not need one. He would be happy with or without other dogs.
ADOPTED!

A Bar Bobo - 4 years old, male, tested cat safe. Needs an introduction to new people but warms up quickly and is a faithful follower. Loves to be quiet and just observe whatever happens to be going on. Listens well.
ADOPTED!
Yopolis - 3 years old, tested cat safe. Very nice, sweet boy. A leaner with big brown eyes and easy going.
ADOPTED!

Gwillim - 2.5 years old, male, tested not cat safe. Black face, kisses, and slobbers on you. Playful and listens well. Loves people and kids.
In foster in NF

ADOPTED!

Wiki Starlight - 2 years old, smaller male. Tested cat safe. Happy, likes to play, would be great with kids and loves people.
Currently being fostered - Available for Adoption
ADOPTED!

Rycroft - 3 years old, male, not cat safe but good with kids. Listens very well, and is well behaved. A happy boy that gives hugs and kisses, an absolute lover boy.

ADOPTED!

Yahmith - 4 years old, calm and loveable male. Afriendly, tail wagging boy. A learner who also tested cat safe and is good with kids. In foster in Yarmouth.
ADOPTED!

Pahking - male, 4 years old, nice easy going boy, polite, friendly, dependable. Tall boy who tested cat safe. In foster in Nf
ADOPTED!

Sagitta - 3 years old, handsome male. Tested cat safe, loves to play. He is a dog who would enjoy kids who can play with him. He's outgoing and playful, nice boy, and listens well.
ADOPTED!


Females

Yuilanna - 3 years old. Flashy dog - she should have a tierra! She is the queen of the pen. Loves to bathe in the pool or seek out attention and affection. She loves to give hugs. She is good with kids but not cats.

ADOPTED!

Deposit Mary Ann - 2 years old. Sweet little female. She sits, is friendly, and is a tail wagging, happy girl. Tested cat safe - in fact may be afraid of cats.
ADOPTED!

Phyliss - 4 years old, sweet little female. Tested cat safe. Gives kisses, is alert, a learner, and willing to please. Loves to play or just be around you, leaning on your leg for some attention. Good with kids.
ADOPTED!
Bohemian Blush - just 24 months old - Super sweet girl who gives kisses and loves people. She is a real pup. She is playful and loves kids. She's very dainty and loves to stand in a pool or whatever water source is available. She is good with small dogs but needs to be re-tested with cats. She is in need of a family that can play with her and throw a ball or stuffy. She is not a dominant dog and would fit in with other dogs and breeds.
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ADOPTED!

Adore - 3 years old, very special tiny female with lots of personality. Tested cat safe, good with kids. Sweet girl who is friendly and laid back.
ADOPTED!

Pooky - 2 years old, vey tiny, meek and shy. She is great with cats and other dogs but needs to have lots of time to adjust to people. She needs a quiet home with lots of tlc. No small kids.

Currently being fostered - Available for Adoption

Elisshan - 3 years old, poster child for a diva. 58lbs and tested cat safe, A happy girl who is also a leaner, loves to play and be part of what ever is going on. Listens well and is good with kids.
ADOPTED!
DK Kissing Bandit - sweet little female, 56 lbs tested cat safe. Very sweet girl who gives kisses and loves all people. Good with kids.
ADOPTED!
.A Bar Blair - 4 years old, female, tested cat safe. Friendly and playful. Would like to be a lap dog. Currently in foster in NF.
ADOPTED!

Fanda - 3 years olds, SUPER SWEET female, tested cat safe, playful, likes to talk, plays submissively. She is a riot to watch. Good with kids.
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n foster in Yarmouth.
ADOPTED!

Wiki Parlayit - 2 years old, super sweet female. Goofy, playful, curious, nice, and well behaved. Tested cat safe. In foster in NF
ADOPTED!

" BRED TO RUN, BORN TO LOVE "

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Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada
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Last Updated: February 8, 2008