Why now is a good time to adopt

As life returns to a new ‘normal’ and people return to offices and resume their travel arrangements it may seem like a less than ideal time to adopt a greyhound.– animal shelters have seen a sharp spike in the number of pets being surrendered to shelters.

Combined with the increase in the cost of living, many Aussie households who adopted a dog during the pandemic are finding themselves in an unfortunate position and may have to consider surrendering them.

In 2019, the availability of dogs for adoption became scarce, in stark contrast animal shelters are now reporting up to 8-month waitlists to surrender pets.

According to Animal Medicines Australia:

-        19% of all pet dogs currently in Australia were procured during the pandemic

-        Dog ownership rose 47% between 2019 and 2021

-        This equates to more than 1 million additional dogs in Aussie households since 2019.

If you have been considering greyhound adoption or fostering, now is a great time to explore your options.

We have so many beautiful greyhounds who are waiting to bring love and joy into your home, and the GAP team can personality-match greyhounds to suit your specific needs.

Whether you’re an apartment dweller looking for a couch potato, an older individual looking for a companion or a busy household with multiple children – we have a greyhound who can slot into your life.

Contact us today at gapnsw.com.au and a friendly team member will be in touch.