Happy Endings
I can’t thank Greyhound Gap enough for the time, and support they have given me and my hounds.
I wanted a companion for my male greyhound who isn’t the most confident of dogs. Once I submitted the pre-adoption form, a phone call followed quickly from Lisa to gather more details on my situation and helped with the matching process Once a potential match had been found.
We had several visits to the kennel and use of the home-from-home room before home assessment visits took place to see how the new addition would behave in the new environment. The multiple visits and interactions were important to ensure the dogs got on well and assess their behavior.
At no point was there pressure to rush into adopting, the recure rather you visit several times to make sure the right decision is made and to build up the bond.
The team has been on hand to offer advice since adoption from the settling in stage and when I have had any questions since.
Mica - Adopted by Kate Wood
Cora - Adopted by Jessica Myatt
Adopting a young or adult rescue dog is not an easy option but what made Greyhound Gap stand out for me was the fact that the dedicated team are with you all the way.
I don’t just mean, all the way, I mean ALL THE WAY. They are not just trying to move dogs through, every single dog is treated as if it is their own with a commitment to ensuring they have the best life possible. With many year’s experience, Lisa is a skilled dog/human matchmaker you can trust. There must be some kind of rip in the space time continuem around that part of Staffordshire, because no matter how stretched, stressed and busy they are, you can ALWAYS rely on them to find time to respond quickly and fully focus on what you need to ensure your adoption goes smoothly, for as long as that takes.
(Obviously when I say “smoothly” I mean exasperatingly, terrifyingly, surprisingly, frustratingly, tearfully, desperately and challengingly.) And Greyhound Gap will be there with you, for all of those real life emotions and situations. For as long as you need, or forever. Whichever ends first. We have learned so much since bringing our sweet baby home in 2023, it was hard, we nearly gave up but with Lisa and the team’s support we didn’t, thank goodness.
You don’t just adopt a dog from Greyhound Gap, you become part of the Gap family. If it gets tough, family is there for you; when you celebrate, family share your joy. Rescue as it should be. Five stars. Highly recommend