[VIC] Greyhound Adoption $75 from GAP Victoria - Desexed, Vaccinated, Microchipped, Temperament Tested, Lead, Collar and Coat

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Stegasaurusnext on 08/01/2018 - 15:14 gap.grv.org.au (3254 clicks)
Last edited 08/01/2018 - 15:16 by 1 other user

Greyhounds - lots of bad press over the years. I adopted one 5 years ago and discovered these beautiful animals.
There are many rescue organisations, I'd like to highlight GAP (Greyhound Adoption Program) Victoria - from a Facebook post today:

"Yes, it's true. Our adoption fee is just $75, and for that you get a greyhound who is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, temperament tested, and who also comes with a lead, a collar and a coat. Not to mention a lifetime of unconditional love. If that's not a bargain, we don't know what is"

What many don't know is that Greyhounds are extremely lazy couch potatoes. They don't need much exercise (they prefer small bursts) and actually make perfect apartment dogs. Some of the bad press over the years would apply to any dog who is treated as horrifically as some bad trainers out there do (I'm sure there are good ones too). Go to one of their adoption days or next time you see one being walked, go and meet the dog and see how lovely they are. You can get ones that are good with cats and kids also. Probably not suitable for those with a rabbit.

Just to 'OzBargain' this, a Greyhound might live for 10 years - that's roughly $0.0008 per hour not including other expenses for unconditional love. To supercharge your deal, set up a street race for all the dogs in the street, $10 entry, winner takes all (check no other greyhounds in street).

Mods - please move to forum if this isn't considered a standard deal.

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  kayne1 on 08/01/2018 - 23:38

  +1

  Steg, you are brilliant.

  When they say nothing is for free they are right.

  How bout getting a huge amount more value than the dollar worth!

  Invest in a rescue dog

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  Kapinny on 09/01/2018 - 12:45

  thoughts about keeping in the house for 8 hours alone in an apartment? 3-4 times a week (Currently live alone)

  thinking its too cruel but wanting your thoughts

  thanks!

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    miarn on 09/01/2018 - 17:21

    +1

    You should be fine. They're pretty lazy and most are generally happy to sleep the day away as long as you provide enough exercise. Individual dogs vary but generally a 20-30 minute brisk walk should be enough.

    Talk to the people at GAP about it as they know the individual dog and will match you with one who fits your lifestyle.

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  MrZ on 09/01/2018 - 16:43

  I've always wanted to adopt a greyhound but my garage just doesn't have the space for a 12 metre long bus.

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    ash2000 on 10/01/2018 - 20:38

    Edit: deleted.

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      MrZ on 13/01/2018 - 06:58

      Curious, what was your comment?

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        ash2000 on 13/01/2018 - 09:47

        +1

        It was an attempt at humour, which upon the second read, wasn't up to the high OB comedic standards. You missed nothing!

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  pegaxs on 27/01/2018 - 21:04

  Hehehhe… wish I was in Victoria.

  Can confirm. Friend owns a greyhound and it is a bigger couch potato than their Labrador… :D

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