Greyhounds - The perfect pet

The Greyhound Adoption Program is dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds that are no longer suitable for racing. While many greyhounds become available for adoption each year, misconceptions about these dogs deter people from owning them as pets. Due to the fact that they are of the sight hound family and aroused by the passion of chase, people mistakenly make the assumption that greyhounds are aggressive. In reality greyhounds are quiet, well mannered, and very easy to live with. They are friendly, affectionate, lazy, calm, clean, loving, trusting and good-natured.

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Pet Wares Plus is proud to own an adopted greyhound! Phoebe was 6 years when she was adopted in Feb 2007. She is a total sweetheart and became a part of the family straight away. Her favorite time of the day is a quick 3 minute run, after which, a 3 hour sleep is required! She is so low maintenance and easy going. She loves asparagus, brussel sprouts, eggs, cheese and a roo tail for a treat on Sundays. Phoebe was classified as not "cat friendly" but with a little socialisation, she happily lived with our 20 year old cat. She loves people and wags her tail madly whenever she sees anyone who might want to give her a pat. Phoebe is happy to say hello to anyone visiting the showroom in Moorabbin. She has many visiting doggy friends too!

Pet Wares Plus adopted a second greyhound, Bundy!
Bundy was 4 years old when she was adopted in Mar 2008. She last raced in Feb 2006 but thinks that her new life as a pet is pretty interesting. She loves having her belly rubbed 24/7. Her favorite part of the day is going for walkies with Phoebe. She also loves having her head out of the car window for a quick "power sniff".