Don't forget to vote in their poll!
http://www.greytalk.com/~forums/inde...howtopic=72292
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Don't forget to vote in their poll!
http://www.greytalk.com/~forums/inde...howtopic=72292
I think that poll was more intended to find out the makeup of the board's regular members, but I could be wrong. The results are interesting though :)
Greytalk is one message board that is heavily pro-racing. Most other are not, which is understandable.
There are many who would dispute that.Quote:
Originally posted by 7up
Greytalk is one message board that is heavily pro-racing. Most other are not, which is understandable.
As PT is a forum of very passionate animal lovers, GT is a bunch of very passionate greyhound adopters/owners/lovers. Sometimes to the point of becoming easily offended. Particularly when some are adopters turned adoption workers turned racer owners.
:eek: I would have to say that at one time GT used to be fairly heavily anti-racing (the individual members, NOT the board itself). Though the mods do allow a civil discussion of the racing issue, they really do a good job of trying to keep the board neutral overall.Quote:
Originally posted by 7up
Greytalk is one message board that is heavily pro-racing. Most other are not, which is understandable.
Several members have joined that are in "the industry" Everything from race dog owners, to people running adoption groups at race tracks, to people who own greyhound farms/breed racing puppies....basically all aspects. They have done a great job dispelling many of the myths, keeping us informed to what the racing industry is doing to improve greyhound racing and adoption - AND talking about what work still needs to be done to reach 100% adoption.
Personally, I think everyone is entitled to their opinion on the issue - and I can respect an opinion based on good, solid information.
I think you will find that greyhound owners are passionate as well - especially about our beloved breed!.I'm looking forward to spending some time on this board. If its pictures you want...well, I have PLENTY of those :) :)Quote:
Originally posted by Uabassoon
For all those new members that joined us via greytalk please know that there are no hard feelings and we are not an argumentative board. We are just a group of passionate animal lovers. I hope you all stick around and enjoy other parts of the board. We all love pictures here and it would be wonderful to see some more pictures of your beautiful greyhounds.
Here's one of my faves...my first chip (second greyhound) Hanna
http://www.greyhoundfreaks.com/hanna/hanna-angel.jpg
I realize this is my third straight post...but just thought I'd address this real quick....
Our boy Prajna went through a cell dog program. He sits very well - and on command. I just went through CGC with Harmony and taught her to sit. Our old gals Star and Annie both sit on their own (we adopted them both as seniors so I don't know if they were taught to sit or not by previous owners). All this to say that greyhounds can and do sit. It tends to not be their favorite position (too hard to sleep while sitting...lol)Quote:
2. I know from therapy dog training that greyhounds are the only dogs NOT required to sit on command during the CGC/TDI test. I was told this is because retired racers are often never taught ti sit...they spend their lives laying or standing. I don't know know if this truely is the reason, but I have known 2 rescued greyhounds, recently off the track, that didn't know how to sit.
I think most owners just don't know how to train the gh to sit or don't want to take the time. And, honestly, its not that important in their day to day lives.
OK, my dogs are getting jealous...
So... pics: my first race pups, now 4 months old. These pics were when they wre a day old.
http://www.rmga.org/jan/images/RaceLi1.jpg
http://www.rmga.org/jan/images/RaceLi2.jpg
And this is what happends when you have multiple adopted greyhounds:
http://www.rmga.org/jan/images/fullcouch1.jpg
http://www.rmga.org/jan/images/housefull1.jpg
Jan those pictures are just way to cute!!!
Pictures of the couch is an all to familar scene at our home also :)
As far as greys sitting just imagine telling a muscle bound person to put his arms down, straight to there sides. They just can't there lats are just to big to allow.
When a greyhound sits there butts don't touch the floor, for the most part. So they are supporting all there weight with there legs. Kinda like if you squat half way down. Not to comfy :)
Beautiful pictures. I have never seen a greyhound puppy - their faces look so different! I think my Sadie is half whippet and she was often the fastest sleekest dog in the dog park until a full bred greyhound or whippet showed up.
Cincy's Mom I'm too selfish too to be a temporary mom to a dog. I don't have an opinion on racing. My hope is that all animal abuse ends or is at least heavily punished and looked down on by society - whether it be related to racing, fighting, breeding, or just owning.
May I come over? :D I see a spot right down there on the floor that would be perfect for me!!! :D :D :DQuote:
posted by micki76:May I come over? :D I see a spot right down there on the floor that would be perfect for me!!! :>>>>>>>>
Where? What spot? lol
Good evening ... :)
Another Greyhound lover from Greytalk ... hope you don't mind me stopping over! I've been reading this thread since yesterday and I have not posted on the thread in Greytalk. I think someone on here said that the truth is usually in the middle ... and that's pretty much where I've found it to be regarding Greyhounds.
I've never been to a race ... don't know that I'd go if asked, but I just may ... just to see the Greys run - something they absolutely love to do.
There's good and bad in everything in life ... I'm sure that Greyhound breeding/training/racing is no exception. I've met some wonderful people being involved with Greyhound adoption - both pro-racing AND anti-racing and each feels passionately about their beliefs.
The one thing I feel passionate about is the Greyhounds. I volunteer, I make GUR's, I foster - I'll do whatever needs to be done to find these wonderful animals good homes. I just flunked Fostering 101 for the first time ... :D
It's hard for discussions like this not to get nasty at times ... but please, please ... try to see the other's viewpoints and act respectfully. Everyone has their own opinion and it isn't always necessarily the one you believe in.
And last but not least ... here's a pic of my 3 girls ... Cash (our 6-year old red brindle girl), Flecka (our recently adopted 2-year old Hurricane Ivan foster) and our 4-year old daughter.
Lovemygreys7, RMGAJAN and MomofCash Welcome to Pet Talk! And thanks for posting some pictures, all of the pictures I saw were wonderful! I hope you all stay and continue to post pictures long after this thread has died.
Gosh... to the folks from GT that are coming over to share pics, all your greys are beautiful. But I must say you are making my greyhound fever burn more intensely than ever before :D. I sure hope some of you decide to stick around here and continue to share your beautiful babies with us :)