Ally, 7, is named after the very lean television show character Ally McBeal and is a retired racer, while Bruno, 3, and Rocky, 3, just didn't make the cut to hit the track.

The three greyhounds are very fortunate dogs saved by their owners Brad Russell and Lauren Smart as part of the non-profit organisation Greyhound Adoption Program.

Mr Russell, a program committee member, said around 110 greyhounds are put down each week in NSW.

"If they can't find homes this is just what happens,'' Mr Russell said.

"And it is particularly hard for me, as once you get to know what the dogs are like they make great pets.''

The number put down is due to the amount bred, the many that do not make the grade for racing, and those that have retired from the track.

The program aims to reduce the number of unnecessary greyhound deaths and raise the awareness of the dogs as good pets in their own right.

Mr Russell said greyhounds were mistakenly believed dangerous because current legislation states they must be muzzled in public. He expected the law to be repealed in the next year, and hopes more people will then consider them as potential pets.

Mrs Smart and her husband adopted Bruno when she was pregnant and after meeting Mr Russell in the park.

"I think a lot of people [adults] see us and cross the street, thinking Bruno is dangerous,'' Mrs Smart said. "But it's not like that at all.

"Kids will run screaming up to him and he won't move, he won't react.''

Mrs Smart, whose child is now 16 weeks old, said most greyhounds were very placid and made great family pets. "These are real indoor dogs [and] very social ,'' she said.

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