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First responders given priority adoption access to Greyhounds as Pets


POSTED Feb 03, 2023

South Australian first responders will be given first priority to adopt greyhounds as pets through a new partnership between emergency services unions and peak greyhound racing bodies.

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GAP SA 25th Birthday Adoption Day Brings Plenty of Reasons to Celebrate


POSTED Oct 31, 2022

Greyhounds as Pets (GAP SA) had plenty of reasons to celebrate last weekend, with its 25th Birthday Adoption Day on Saturday 22 October attracting a huge crowd of dog lovers and matching 24 greyhounds with their new forever families.

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Vaccine Requirement Removed


POSTED Mar 04, 2022

Please note that as of 4/3/22, GAP no longer requires its staff, volunteers, and fosterers and adopters to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend any GAP facility or event.

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Greyhounds for Little Heroes


POSTED Jun 30, 2021

There has never been a better time to open your home to adopt a greyhound, with Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) set to donate the proceeds from the Greyhounds As Pets SA (GAP SA) program to the Little Heroes Foundation (LHF).

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GRSA CEO on 5AA regarding SA muzzle laws


POSTED Jan 14, 2019

Last week there was a story in The Advertiser regarding changes to muzzle laws for greyhounds in Victoria. Greyhound Racing South Australia's CEO Matthew Corby spoke with Graham Goodings on 5AA to discuss if the changes affected SA and he also spoke about the important role foster carers play in GAP SA's success.

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GAP SA and Littles Heroes Announce NEW Partnership


POSTED Dec 12, 2018

Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) today announced an innovative partnership with the Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) launching a significant fundraising initiative to raise much needed funds for essential equipment and services for children battling serious illness.

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GAP Yap - November News


POSTED Nov 27, 2018

All the latest news from GAP SA!

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GAP Yap June 2018


POSTED Jul 03, 2018

The latest news from GAP SA.

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Foster Day


POSTED Jun 13, 2018

Have you ever thought about fostering a greyhound or are ready to take the next step and foster?

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Todd McKenney to front inaugural GAP National Adoption Day


POSTED Apr 18, 2018

In a national first, every Australian state will combine this month for the GAP National Adoption Day with Sky Racing signing on as a naming rights sponsor.

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Our latest supporter, Fresh Pet Food Co!


POSTED Mar 05, 2018

Greyhound Adoption Program SA (GAP SA) are excited to announce their latest supporter, Fresh Pet Food Co.

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10 Reasons to foster over Christmas


POSTED Dec 13, 2017

10 reasons why you should foster a greyhound this Christmas instead of purchasing a puppy

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Ollie Wines appears on FootySA


POSTED Sep 11, 2017

Our Ambassador Ollie Wines appeared on FootySA over the weekend promoting GAP SA.

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Ollie Wines appointed as Greyhound Adoption Program SA’s Ambassador


POSTED Sep 04, 2017

Port Adelaide’s Vice Captain, Ollie Wines has thrown his strength behind Greyhound Racing SA’s nationally recognised Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP SA) confirming his role as the inaugural GAP Ambassador for the next 12 months.

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A successful Adoption Day


POSTED Apr 05, 2017

GAP SA held their most recent Adoption Day on Friday 31 March and got great results, again!

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Another Adoption Day success


POSTED Nov 30, 2016

November 19th saw another successful Adoption Day held by GAP SA at Angle Park.

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Has anyone seen Polly?


POSTED Nov 29, 2016

Has anyone seen Polly? A recently adopted black greyhound in the Elizabeth North area?

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