Amazing Greys has no kennels and can only rescue a greyhound if a foster home is prepared to take them in. Our foster families are the most special people and keep the rescued greyhound safe, love them like their own child and don’t quit on them when things don’t go as planned.

Most of the greyhounds surrendered into our care come directly from racing kennels and are typically 2–4 years of age. Some had a successful racing career, but others were not fast enough, did not chase hard or simply injured themselves on the track. Regardless of their age or background, they have no idea how the world outside of greyhound racing works.

Foster families help a greyhound make the transition from racing dog to family companion. It takes a bit of patience, some compassion and lots of treats! But fostering is rewarding and there is nothing more beautiful than watching a scared and clueless greyhound transforming into a playful and confident pup while in foster care with you.

We pay their way

While in foster care, all greyhounds receive vet treatment including getting vaccinated, having their teeth cleaned, getting desexed and microchipped. Our preferred vets are Greencross Vets and Port Phillip Animal Hospital (PPAH) due to their specialised experience with greyhounds. While our foster carers usually take the greyhound there for all vet work, we can also arrange for a local vet where appropriate. Amazing Greys pays for all vet work while a greyhound is in foster care.

Every foster greyhound comes with their own collar, lead, harness, bed, coat, bowls and toys; foster carers only need to pay for dog food.

Fostering is free and we help you every step of the way. Many greyhounds transition from racing greyhound to couch potato in no time, while others have a bit more baggage and need more time and sometimes the help of our behaviourists. All our trainers and behaviourists are using force free, positive rewards based training. We will teach you how dogs learn and how to use a clicker and treat pouch to teach your greyhound anything!

If you are considering fostering, be warned; it is totally addictive! About 80% of our foster families end up adopting their foster baby.

Everyone can foster

Families with a greyhound, no cats and no children under 5 years can foster immediately. Families without a greyhound at home can also foster immediately if there is someone is home most of the time (for example, if you work part time or from home).

Families who work full-time, live in apartments or have small dogs, small children or cats will need a bit more time to find a suitable foster greyhound. However, everything is possible if you are patient.

For more information, please email hello@amazinggreys.com.au. We always desperately need new foster homes.