Some Sicko Killed 10,000 Dogs

[Rupert Pupkin]

I just read that some sicko in England killed 10,000 dogs over the past 15 years. The link to the article is on drudgereport.com. Apparently, all the dogs were greyhounds. All the greyhound trainers knew this guy, and he was the guy they would give the dogs to if the dogs couldn't make any money racing. This guy would kill them and then bury them in his yard. I guess he had a one acre yard where he would bury them. The owners and trainers knew that he would kill the dogs. He would do it cheaper than anyone else. I think he would kill them for about $15 a piece.
We live in a sick world. greyhounds are really sweet and gentle dogs. If people are going to race them, the least they could do is take care of them after they retire them. If they can't afford to take care of them after they retire, then they shouldn't be in the sport.

[Rupert Pupkin]

One thing that is amazing about the story is that the guy may not even get in trouble.

[paisjpq]

greyhounds make wonderful pets and companions--but just like a horse coming off the track they need significant retraining which most poeple are unable/incapable of doing

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

greyhounds make wonderful pets and companions--but just like a horse coming off the track they need significant retraining which most poeple are unable/incapable of doing

Actually, they require little retraining! Our first rescue came right off the track in Florida, he was housebroken (as are they all) and very mild-mannered. We tested him with cats...no problem! Other dogs...no problem! He was a big baby and, especially for a large breed, extremely nimble and coordinated. We lived in a small apartment at the time and he adjusted instantly...slept on the couch or on the guest bed. They don't bark and have no destructive habits. The ideal pet!! Only things to do special:
1. must be leash walked unless you have fenced yard
2. introduce him to glass sliding doors slowly, they can run right through them if not.
3. test them with small animals as many are still trained to kill rabbits and kittens.
4. get their teeth checked...they have bad teeth because of the diet of raw meat they are fed at the track.
Greyhounds make wonderful pets...the extreme abuse of the racing industry is why I will not support racing them, unlike horses, they are cheap to breed and cost little to maintain so...if there is any problem, they often get a hammer to the head or a bullet. It's a cruel sport and I stand with my PETA brothern here...IT SHOULD BE OUTLAWED!!! It's no better than dog fighting or **** fights!!

[somerfrost]

OK, OK...the missing word is another term for rooster!

[onebadbeast]

I Dont Care What Kind Of Dogs They Are Just Treat Them With Kindness, Because We All Know What Dog Spelled Backwards Is....

[GenuineRisk]

Somer, I read on some Greyhound sites that some of them do require housetraining and (very interesting) training to go up and down stairs. I guess it varies dog to dog?

Which is not to knock your post-- I am so envious that you adopt racing Greyhounds that I can't begin to articulate it! I adore them. When my husband and I finally live in a place that permits pets we decided we'll adopt one racing greyhound (for me) and one mutt (for him). That's so great that you've given a home to some of these retired racers. Three cheers for Somer!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Somer, I read on some Greyhound sites that some of them do require housetraining and (very interesting) training to go up and down stairs. I guess it varies dog to dog?

Which is not to knock your post-- I am so envious that you adopt racing Greyhounds that I can't begin to articulate it! I adore them. When my husband and I finally live in a place that permits pets we decided we'll adopt one racing greyhound (for me) and one mutt (for him). That's so great that you've given a home to some of these retired racers. Three cheers for Somer!

Very few require house training as they spend all day in a cage and are left out only to "do their business" while in training. Stairs are a learning process for all dogs, our mastiff is four and still won't do stairs (since there are none except to basement, it's never been a problem. Greyhounds seem to learn extremely quickly and the only life-long problem is the need to keep them on lead when not in an enclosed area...oh yes, never put a Greyhound on an unattended long lead as the dog can break it's neck when it reaches the end. Also, electric "invisible" fences aren't a great idea as the dog is too fast and will run through the electric field before the current can be applied.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

What's the deal with the glass doors? I've never had a dog that had trouble with that.Somer,do you have any guesses at what % of racehorses,and grey hounds live out their lives until a death by natural causes?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

What's the deal with the glass doors? I've never had a dog that had trouble with that.Somer,do you have any guesses at what % of racehorses,and grey hounds live out their lives until a death by natural causes?

Glass doors are a problem because dogs don't initially realize they are there and can run right through them...since greyhounds are so quick/fast, the initial danger to them is greater.
No, but believe me, it's a disgrace! The % is much higher for horses, up until the greyhound rescue groups really got in gear about 10-15 years ago, few greyhounds survived unless used for breeding. It's all economics...dogs are much cheaper to breed, train etc...while horses have many uses after racing (trail, eventing, jumping etc), the dogs can only be used as pets and the "market" is limited. I support horse racing obviously but I stand with my PETA brothern regarding Greyhound Racing...it should be banned as it's no better than dog and rooster fighting imo!

[SCUDSBROTHER]

They don't bark? Are they territorial at all? They aren't good watchdogs?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

They don't bark? Are they territorial at all? They aren't good watchdogs?

They seldom if ever bark, not territorial at all so they are good with other dogs but don't make good watch dogs...they greet everybody with a tail wag!

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

They seldom if ever bark, not territorial at all so they are good with other dogs but don't make good watch dogs...they greet everybody with a tail wag!

Not Ace of Clubs,but Queen of jocks.