Tania Elliott with foster greyhounds Darby and Joan.
Camera IconTania Elliott with foster greyhounds Darby and Joan. Credit: Supplied/David Baylis        www.communitypix.com.au d442058

Siblings chase a new home

Lauren PedenThe Advocate

The much-loved 10-year-olds, called Darby and Joan, were reluctantly released to Greyhound Adoptions WA by their owner when they fell on hard times.

The dogs were bottle-fed from birth after their mum died shortly after and Ms Elliott said they had been well cared for, were very close and loved a cuddle.

She said Darby had a lot of energy and loved to bounce when he was happy, while Joan had a calmer nature.

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"It's hard to believe they are both about 10 " they are so playful and love a good game of chasey,� she said.

She said they loved to go on walks and could do a 40-minute hike easily.

"They walk well on the lead. I walk the two of them and my husky together and all get on really well," she said.

�Both are wonderful with kids. They are affectionate and gentle with the three and five-year-olds who come to visit.

"And they aren't greedy dogs. They don't wolf food down at all, they have good manners and they never beg for food when I have dinner."

Ms Elliott said they loved to put on their coats at night, with Joan sleeping on her bed and Darby, who snores, preferring the couch.

"I would love to keep them. I have fallen in love with them but I am now on my own and three dogs is a bit much and I work long hours this time of year, so they are on their own a lot," she said.

"These two need to be with loving people who are home more for cuddles and kids" they love kids and love dress up, or rather they tolerate necklaces and scarves.

"All they want is to be near you. I really want them to go to a good home."

Anyone interested in adopting the pair is asked to call Roz on 0438 601 492 or Toni on 0410 395 492.