
Our basic adoption fee of $550 gives you a pure-bred, fully vetted greyhound with a pedigree going back generations.
Every Royal Hounds dog has been spayed or neutered; microchipped; given an initial dental; is fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and ticks.
Our adoptions start with a home visit, where an experienced volunteer answers any questions you have about our hounds and offers expert advice on preparing your home for your new pet, we give you an adoption packet full of useful information to check over while you make your final decision.
When you adopt, your dog comes with everything they need to settle into your home: a basic raised feeder; martingale & tag collars; lead and muzzle. Perhaps more importantly, you will become part of the Royal Hounds family, a great group happy to help out with any questions you may have and give you long-term support as your dog transitions from professional racer to new best friend.
Every Royal Hounds dog has been spayed or neutered; microchipped; given an initial dental; is fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and ticks.
Our adoptions start with a home visit, where an experienced volunteer answers any questions you have about our hounds and offers expert advice on preparing your home for your new pet, we give you an adoption packet full of useful information to check over while you make your final decision.
When you adopt, your dog comes with everything they need to settle into your home: a basic raised feeder; martingale & tag collars; lead and muzzle. Perhaps more importantly, you will become part of the Royal Hounds family, a great group happy to help out with any questions you may have and give you long-term support as your dog transitions from professional racer to new best friend.
First, a word on cat trainable dogs...

Dogs that are deemed 'cat-trainable' have been tested to see how they react to cats, however, this does NOT mean they will do fine with cats immediately. We always suggest a cautious introduction as well as continued training to help ensure a healthy and safe relationship between your new greyhound and your small household pets. We use the term 'cat-trainable', rather than 'cat-safe' so you are not lured into a false sense of security. We want you to be prepared for some amount of work with introductions. We will provide you with the necessary tools and education to ease the introduction between your new pet and your existing pets.
Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable.
Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable.
Our current list of available greyhounds...
Please note there is no such thing as a 'leftover' greyhound - it's not like picking team mates on the elementary school playground. The order our dogs are adopted out is pretty much random, and all of our greyhounds will make wonderful pets. In fact, the best companions are often the greyhounds who have had a longer stay in a foster home where they have had more time to ease into retirement.
Available Boys
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Recently Adopted

Lacey (Concrete Sal) ADOPTED
DOB: 08/06/2021
Cat Trainable – Yes
We wondered why a cute little tortoiseshell girl with melting brown eyes would be called “Concrete Sal” by her racing owners, and of course it turned out to be a tribute to her Dad “Hard Style Rico”, whose amazing racing record included winning the Melbourne Cup.
Her name didn’t inspire a hard-charging racing style – indeed, Lacey’s speed and athleticism in training rather deserted her in competition, and she retired after 18 starts and zero wins.
Now this lovely young girl – she’s just 60lbs and will turn four in August – is adjusting to civilian life with much more enthusiasm and a hugely wagging tail. After a lifetime with nothing but greyhounds, she is a little uncertain of dogs who don’t look like her, but is very polite when introduced properly. Lacey loves to run, and we think a well-fenced back yard where she can let off steam with regular 30 second zoomies will make her a very happy pet.
DOB: 08/06/2021
Cat Trainable – Yes
We wondered why a cute little tortoiseshell girl with melting brown eyes would be called “Concrete Sal” by her racing owners, and of course it turned out to be a tribute to her Dad “Hard Style Rico”, whose amazing racing record included winning the Melbourne Cup.
Her name didn’t inspire a hard-charging racing style – indeed, Lacey’s speed and athleticism in training rather deserted her in competition, and she retired after 18 starts and zero wins.
Now this lovely young girl – she’s just 60lbs and will turn four in August – is adjusting to civilian life with much more enthusiasm and a hugely wagging tail. After a lifetime with nothing but greyhounds, she is a little uncertain of dogs who don’t look like her, but is very polite when introduced properly. Lacey loves to run, and we think a well-fenced back yard where she can let off steam with regular 30 second zoomies will make her a very happy pet.

Sam ADOPTED
DOB: 01/12/2023
Cat Trainable – TBD
DOB: 01/12/2023
Cat Trainable – TBD
Wilbur (Ashton Ultimate) ADOPTED
DOB: 10/23/2022 Cat Trainable – Maybe Aston Ultimate – Wilbur to his friends – has a stellar pedigree: his Dad and Grandad are two of Australia’s most famous greyhounds: and he looks every inch a champion with a gorgeous steel blue coat and elegant white bib and spats. High hopes and good looks are, of course, no guarantee of success and while Wilbur is listed on FastTrack (Greyhound Racing Victoria’s official register) as a racing dog, he has never competed and has retired as a very fit puppy rather than a seasoned track star. At only 2 ½ years old, Wilbur is fully grown but is still full of puppy energy and curiosity with a huge love of life and people. Life at a training site in rural Victoria has given him some basic skills, but he’s just beginning to discover the wonderful things the wider world has to offer, from dogs that don’t look like him to squeaky toys; sidewalks and traffic to stairs and Scooby snacks. We think Wilbur will be happiest in a home with a fenced yard cared for by a family who can teach him how to enjoy an active pet life. |
Almond (Portal Guard) ADOPTED
DOB: 5/13/2016 Cat Trainable – Yes This big beautiful brindle boy has spent 5 years at the heart of a young Seattle family, but it’s time he moved on. A couple of years ago, Almond started to get corns. His family have worked with their vet and a good online group of owners to treat Almond’s sore pads and minimize his pain, but it’s understandable that his enthusiasm for long hikes has gone. |
![]() Angela (Inter Angela) ADOPTED
DOB: 10/19/2019 Cat Trainable – NO Angela raced for over 2 years as Inter Angela until she pulled a muscle in April and retired. Now fully recovered, she’s a picture of health with a sleek ebony coat with brilliant white highlights on her chest and toes. In the three months since her final professional run Angela has proved as beautiful on the inside as she in on the surface, loving any opportunity to meet new people and other dogs as she prepares for the long journey to the USA. Angela hasn’t been tested with kids, cats or small pets – watch out for updates on her progress on our Facebook page! |