tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post6067831025775858531..comments2023-12-06T01:40:06.227-06:00Comments on Etsy For Animals: Greyhound Racing: Dispelling the myths by Jane of TheDogHouseBrizel Handcraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16703583595708671314noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-62959751688172474522013-09-15T06:49:28.150-05:002013-09-15T06:49:28.150-05:00'The demand' could be as high as you like,...'The demand' could be as high as you like, it still wouldn't make me sanction the exploitation of these dogs. & by poor condition I'm talking about infested with fleas & worms, requiring all/most of their teeth removed due to poor dentition, scars & cuts all over their bodies, broken limbs left to 'heal' without veterinary treatment, severed ears, behavioural patterns reflective of a complete/extreme lack of socialisation & enrichment in these dogs lives.<br /><br />Furthermore, I may be in the UK but I have enough experience of greyhound trainers & the racing industry to recognise the UNIVERSAL excuses & myths propagated by them in an attempt to justify their exploitation of these animals. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057147935592544440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-38629156343347087272013-09-14T13:59:34.786-05:002013-09-14T13:59:34.786-05:00Great article Jane! Clear, insightful,and heartfel...Great article Jane! Clear, insightful,and heartfelt!Heather W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04455114633094726368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-89590055764249820282013-09-14T13:23:55.627-05:002013-09-14T13:23:55.627-05:00You must have got lucky. In Spain and in Argentina...You must have got lucky. In Spain and in Argentina they are used for hunting as well, the condition most of them are rescued in is appalling. Maybe you get to rescue the ones that have made it alive, I know for a fact that they kill (usully by hanging !!!!) the dogs they cannot "use" anymore. I know you mean well, but sometimes you have to go beneath the surface. I am learning about the reality in South Florida, US where I live now. <br />marcela garcia boninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095316629092826172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-49362713637041963162013-09-14T13:20:59.938-05:002013-09-14T13:20:59.938-05:00I try and give as much publicity as I can to this ...I try and give as much publicity as I can to this issue. We foster Greyhounds in Argentina, they are used for hunting and racing, the condition they are rescued is often appallingmarcela garcia boninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095316629092826172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-5159242283921035382013-09-13T03:46:24.826-05:002013-09-13T03:46:24.826-05:00Jane, I notice also that your location is listed a...Jane, I notice also that your location is listed as the UK. I am am in the US, and conditions here are very different than they are in the UK. So your personal experience is likely much different than mine.bgsteelfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885601218297332035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-34066495429118644342013-09-13T03:41:36.746-05:002013-09-13T03:41:36.746-05:00The demand in particular has changed significantly...The demand in particular has changed significantly over the past 18-24 months. The condition does vary by track, however it is rare to see a dog come in in poor condition. It is far more common for people to not understand what constitutes good condition for a greyhound (most people want them to be overweight for example). Everyone is entitled to their opinions though.bgsteelfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885601218297332035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-86142930209909955502013-09-13T02:12:57.778-05:002013-09-13T02:12:57.778-05:00Having personally worked with several (neutral) ad...Having personally worked with several (neutral) adoption groups, I stand by what I have written above about both the state of the dogs being surrendered & the demand for adoption.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057147935592544440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-29610912508007938982013-09-12T21:08:31.938-05:002013-09-12T21:08:31.938-05:00Excellent article. Thank you for compiling this vi...Excellent article. Thank you for compiling this vital information and sharing it with the team and our supporters. It's surprising how many people are unaware of the inner workings of racing, or how many dogs are being dumped into rescue by this sliver of the entertainment industry with a very limited audience. With so many dogs already coming in from shelters, as strays, or taken in from those who didn't live up to the lifetime commitment every dog deserves, there are only so many homes for so many dogs. Adding a huge influx of dogs that are considered disposable objects--an inevitable racing industry by-product--is going to cut into the number of available homes drastically. <br /><br />Thanks to the author, to EFA, to Grey2K, and to all the other groups mentioned who are working hard to put an end to this serious problem.Embley Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006322974662656171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-87259975998772849702013-09-12T15:04:48.319-05:002013-09-12T15:04:48.319-05:00I know you won't publish this, but it is meant...I know you won't publish this, but it is meant as a constructive comment. Many of your conceptions about greyhounds, greyhound adoption, and the condition they come to our adoption groups in, are flat out wrong. I have been personally involved with the intake of many dogs into our adoption group and the vast, vast majority of them are in excellent shape. Far better than you would see in any shelter dog. I also know that while there are a lot of dogs out there to adopt, some groups are actually having trouble getting dogs fast enough to keep up with demand, and these are not small groups I am talking about. If you want to have a clean picture and speak from a position of knowledge, I would urge you to at the very least visit a greyhound adoption kennel (preferably a neutral one so that you get an unbiased opinion) and find out the truth for yourself. I would suggest you go a step farther and visit a farm or a kennel as well, but I am sure that is pushing things.bgsteelfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885601218297332035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-69649644828745674842013-09-12T15:03:51.733-05:002013-09-12T15:03:51.733-05:00This is a wonderful post! Sharing!This is a wonderful post! Sharing!JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736134123414438290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-28904739313948628022013-09-12T14:10:24.697-05:002013-09-12T14:10:24.697-05:00All Greayhound racing and abuse needs to stop! Gre...All Greayhound racing and abuse needs to stop! Greyhounds are loyal, loving beautiful dogsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666173753937401413.post-47760550163104428952013-09-12T09:53:47.799-05:002013-09-12T09:53:47.799-05:00Dear Etsy for Animals,
Thank you so much for you...Dear Etsy for Animals, <br /><br />Thank you so much for your clear expression about the problems with dog racing and your opposition to this cruelty. Together, we can successfully work to prohibit gambling on greyhounds and give these gentle hounds the second chance they deserve.<br /><br />Christine A. Dorchak, Esq.<br />President, GREY2K USA<br />www.GREY2KUSA.org/who<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542517493028425755noreply@blogger.com