![[VIC] Greyhound Adoption from GAP Victoria - $75 Adoption Fee Waived 18 - 20 Jan](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/89/429989.jpg?h=8daad1ae)
I understand this not a typical deal, so mods please remove if inappropriate.
Greyhounds are great dogs, I've adopted a greyhound who fits in my lifestyle perfectly. Doesn't bark, happy with a 20 minute jog everyday and sleeps most of the time.
From their Facebook post;
"ADOPTION FEES WAIVED!
Stop press! To help connect our lovely greyhounds with special homes, for the first time ever adoption fees will be waived at our upcoming three day adoption weekend on 18th, 19th and 20th January at our Seymour kennels! Help us get as many greyhounds as possible out into permanent, loving homes ❤. Never fear, all our usual adoption procedures will remain in place and potential adoptees must have an approved adoption application prior to the event, undergo our matching process at the event itself to achieve our aim of the right dog in the right home, and also understand that they will be subjected to at least three post adoption phone calls from our very own Leah".
For reference our Grey goes through about 5 cups of food per day and occasionally we give raw food a couple times per week, so a 20kg bag last about 6-7 weeks ($100). Vaccines about $100 p.a. and worming tablets about $200 p.a. We also have elected for pet insurance which is about $50 p/m.
I've had a few different types of dogs in my time - and I'll put it out there now, animals are my world. They are my family and I treat them as such. I've had a rescued black grey for almost 2 years now and I cannot urge those interested to seriously consider this. They are simply the most beautiful types of dogs you could welcome to your family. However, be aware that they really need to be part of the family - to be loved whole heartedly and treated with compassion. It can take a few months for them to recognise their forever home and it may be some time before you see that individual personality flourish as, up to that point, they have been a commodity. If you are worried about the 'burden', would you think the same way about a child? If you genuinely believe you cannot afford (not that I've found upkeep to be expensive whatsoever) to provide them with the life they need, then any companion animal may not be for you. These animals, like small children, depend on humans for everything.