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Post by Sighthound Fan on Feb 26, 2006 16:00:19 GMT -5
You sure I can't temp you with a wonderfull pair of elderly staffords? Mother and son? They are in the rescue at the moment and it doesn't look good on the rehomeing front. The most lovley natured dogs. Bonnie and Lewis. Both brindle and white. Okay with dogs/cats. Love children...need I go on? Rescues also get alot of Staffie pups in...I wouldn't rule out rescue HEY! We can't foster greys if we adopt a Staffie! LOL stan has a 2-dog-max rule....perhaps we can talk him out of it..... Lol! :o |
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Post by greysofplenty on Feb 26, 2006 23:25:05 GMT -5
I voted agree with racing. I live in WV, near Wheeling Downs and we always head there on Friday or Saturday nights. I just love the way they race. It is a great site to see. If you haven't been to see them race, you should.
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Post by patricia on Feb 27, 2006 0:28:29 GMT -5
Oh cool, my friends are from Morgantown, and when the family gets together its off to the races, one day at Wheeling and the next at Charlestown.
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Post by Sighthound Fan on Feb 28, 2006 16:29:22 GMT -5
You sure I can't temp you with a wonderfull pair of elderly staffords? Mother and son? They are in the rescue at the moment and it doesn't look good on the rehomeing front. The most lovley natured dogs. Bonnie and Lewis. Both brindle and white. Okay with dogs/cats. Love children...need I go on? Rescues also get alot of Staffie pups in...I wouldn't rule out rescue S/F try this site, appoliges if you have allready Sorry I didn't see this. The center can't formally advertise as they aren't really allowed to rehome outside of Leicestershire, though they do in exceptional circumstances (like these staffies) |
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Post by elitepup on Jul 21, 2006 0:54:40 GMT -5
i voted agree on racing....
i understand that a lot of people would get the wrong idea of racings, and do hear a lot of the negative stuff which gives them reason to disagree, but i train 2 myself, and believe me the dogs love to race. if they didnt want to race... i know for a fact that they will throw the brakes on.
all race dogs have a chance of being hurt in a race which is the worst part of it. and a few trainers dont care and do a few bad things to them which i wont mention as we are all animals lovers and i dont want the thoughts being re run through peoples minds. but not all of us are bad. and we race them for our passion.. and theirs. one of my dogs only just retired and she is frustrated as she loves to race. in solo trials she bludges but the whole competition side of things gets her worked up and excited.
they are bred to run which is why they live to run.
if you owned a trained a race dog, then youd really understand. i wasnt the biggest fan but i bought one to own and when you get really involved you learn how much they want to run...
greyhound racing isnt pure huan enjoyment, but ill admit the feeling of your first win is unbelievable...
i felt so sorry for my poor girl when she won the first race ever for me as a trainer. she won by 4 and 3/4 lengths and i was screaming cheering her on. and once she past the finish post i was crying. when she was caught and i went to collect her, she was almost squished to death from the hugs she got.
its the biggest thrill and excitement..more for the fact knowing my girl did it...
so for those who disagree with it.. i really think if you have the money buy a pup. when you get involved, youll know how much fun it is for you and the dog
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Post by greydaddy on Jul 21, 2006 21:25:54 GMT -5
I like racing. It is cool to see them do what they love. I agree with you elitepup.
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Post by baileysbud on Aug 7, 2006 7:54:57 GMT -5
I wish there were an "unsure" option. That's how I would vote.
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Post by greydaddy on Jan 4, 2015 23:25:56 GMT -5
I am still pro racing.
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