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Post by hounddog on Oct 26, 2005 9:19:54 GMT -5
Greyhounds are born to run. It's a shame they only get to do it once or twice a week. Jay I'm not sure I follow what you mean. Do you mean it's a shame that each hound doesn't race more than twice a week? |
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Post by dad2paisley on Oct 26, 2005 10:00:57 GMT -5
Some race more than 2 times a week. They are kenneled out 4 times a day. Plus, they get all there massages, baths etc.
I've heard that the dogs get excited and they know when it's race day.
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Post by patricia on Oct 26, 2005 11:39:19 GMT -5
It seems that so many people have their minds set against the racing industry. Yes there are also a few bad apples, but again, these dogs were made for running. As for horse racing, when the horse was retired they would shoot them, now they, most of them go to a retirement farm, I know because a friend of my has a retired race horse, horses are still auction off and theones who don't get a home are sent to the slaughter horse, I know this because a another friend of my adopted two very malnurtiesed horses which are doing fine niow. I still say that the greys are treated well 80% or more are placed in homes. These dogs love to run and as anym athleth animal or human love to win. People are always going to find something to bet on. As far as me, yes I chose to compet and I love the rush. No I don't get money , but I walk away knowning I did the best I could do and there is also another show. As far as K-9 dogs, these dogs go thru school, they stay in a cement building in Baltimore City, it is located on the grounds of the zoo, and they put there lives on the line. A few years ago on Americas'most wanted a dog was shot and killed during a traffic volation. These dogs retired either with their officers or put on a retired farm, these are working dogs, who get no special treatment.
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Post by hounddog on Oct 26, 2005 11:57:37 GMT -5
There are other ways that a greyhound can manifest it's desire to run. Lure coursing as conducted by the ASFA is an example. Greyhounds run for fun, the profit motive is removed, the funtionality and performance values can be maintained and it is legal in all 50 states and Canada. Greyhound racing is not legal in all states and shrinking every year. Growth in lure coursing greyhounds may be the way to transition the breed into the future.
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Post by robinw on Oct 26, 2005 12:08:13 GMT -5
Yeah, maybe they were born to run, but what happens to them when they retire? Who pays? Not only that, as hounddog pointed out, there are many ways for them to run. It doesn't have to be while providing entertainment to those who make money off of them.
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Post by hounddog on Oct 26, 2005 12:24:18 GMT -5
Lure coursing also duplicates the inherent desire for the greyhound to chase moreso than racing does. A centuries old characteristic.
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Post by dad2paisley on Oct 26, 2005 12:33:35 GMT -5
I agree with kh's post. I see this all the time and I'm not forcing my greys to run. The industry has gotton better then back in the stone ages of the 80's.
#popcorn#
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Post by hounddog on Oct 26, 2005 12:42:27 GMT -5
I agree with kh's post. I see this all the time and I'm not forcing my greys to run. The industry has gotton better then back in the stone ages of the 80's. #popcorn# So are you saying that since the racing industry can say: We don't put down nearly as many as we used to, that it's acceptable? |
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Post by oldjay on Oct 26, 2005 15:49:28 GMT -5
It's a shame they only get to do it once or twice a week. Jay I'm not sure I follow what you mean. Do you mean it's a shame that each hound doesn't race more than twice a week? That racing is the only opportunity they have to do what they LOVE. The remainder of their time is spent in a cage. Baths, whirlpools and 10 minute turn outs are not going to satisfy their urge to do what they were born to do. Jay |
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Post by CampWhippet on Oct 27, 2005 13:33:13 GMT -5
My favorite are people who say racing is cool because greyhounds are born to run but they bring home a healthy 2,3,4,5 year old hound and the dog leives the rest of its life tied to the end of a leash or parading around some backyard because the owner is too lazy to go do anything else with the dog.
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Post by texthegreyt on Nov 9, 2005 11:18:05 GMT -5
End of racing = end of greyhounds as we know them?
I LOVE my greys (and wish I could offer a home for all in need) however if that statement is indeed true it would be the ultimate selfish act to take a stance of pro-racing just so that these perfect pets will remain exactly as they are!!! For every great retired grey pet there is countless greys that have a much grimmer life story. :-[
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Post by hounddog on Nov 9, 2005 11:23:22 GMT -5
End of racing = end of greyhounds as we know them?I LOVE my greys (and wish I could offer a home for all in need) however if that statement is indeed true it would be the ultimate selfish act to take a stance of pro-racing just so that these perfect pets will remain exactly as they are!!! For ever great retired grey pet there is countless greys that have a much grimmer life story. :-[ Very well put! |
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Post by dad2paisley on Nov 9, 2005 12:05:08 GMT -5
I agree with Multiplicity but I love greyhound racing. I am not pro or anti. I am neutral. I think the myth of the old days of greys being killed, treated badly are blown way out of proportion by the AR's and greyhound protection league etc. Their data and brochures are so outdated, I saw some at Dewey and one brochure was dated 1982. Granted there are always bad apples out there just like for other dogs and cats that is why the tracks folks are trying to get these people out.
I read and seen how the greys are treated and I would have to say they are treated better then me. IMO.
I must have red the stuff wrong thing. I probably wasn't wearing my glasses.
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Post by greyaspet on Nov 9, 2005 12:31:56 GMT -5
Sorry but I set up the Greyhound Protection League's display at Dewey and NOTHING was dated 1982. We had to rush in order to get current news there because there was so much of it. Do you get GNN? This current issue is so full of greyhound deaths that have happened in the last couple of months it is heartbreaking. If anything we can't keep up with the current deaths and news.
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Post by dvsgryhnd on Nov 9, 2005 13:48:39 GMT -5
End of racing = end of greyhounds as we know them?For every great retired grey pet there is countless greys that have a much grimmer life story. That is the same as shelter dogs, but seems no A/R people want to discuss that, I've been told it's not the same because people don't make money on them. Well tell that to the shelter dog. They should be happy they were only abused and neglected by regular people, not people in racing. |
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