personally, I have never been to a race, in a stadium.. but I have seen several racing Greyhound kennels and racing facilities in Oregon that appauled me... I don't even want to get into that, but all of what I have seen of the industry is pretty horrible. A lot like the horse racing industry, in ways. When money and gambling is involved it seems like it's bound to be a bad scene. But, as in everything, I'm sure there are many responsible owners out there -- though, no matter what it doesn't seem all that responsible to me, to dump your dog off at a rescue after he/she has faithfully trained and raced for you for years.
I have been to many lure coursing events, I love them!! hounds are amazing dogs, and its great to see them out doing what they're bred to do. greyhounds are wonderful dogs, there is no arguing that, I would love to adopt one someday.
exactly! I know that everyone on these boards, everyone, wants to put an end to all neglectful kennels, puppy mills, and animal abusers. period. None of us want anything to do with an industry which, in any way, condones the abuse of animals. Personally, I am so angry when I see any dog that is put through a lot of trauma and sometimes branded as unadoptable just because their idiot owners did not take the time to socialize them at an early age... I don't care if the owner is a nieghbor of mine, a greyhound kennel owner, or a puppy mill owner.It can and does happen to every breed out there. sad
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