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GREYHOUNDS condition in Ireland and elsewhere..

posted 18 years ago by SteeelMagnolia
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MODERATOR,PLEASE,DON'T DELETE THIS POST,FOR ALL RETIRED GREYHOUNDS' SAKE..

This Greyhound hero dog surely may be alive due to the fact he's acting his own life on this film but this life is thousand's of other of Greyhounds in Ireland..it's run or die..they run till they're 3 and then either killed off or sold to dreadful spanish race tracks...
Please, take time to go thru those links..
http://www.ameurogreyhoundalliance.org/ietospain0505.html
And what happened to them next..(if ya guys don't french ,photos spek for themselves...)
http://www.levriers77.org/accueil_F.htm
Go thru " Des levriers en detresse?" menu..more specificaly "en route pour l'enfer"..
And in Spain here's Greyhounds and Galgos (spanish grey) "lives"..
http://ga.redblackandgreen.net/ispain.html
Please, consider adopting a retired Grey then you would save his life..
http://www.ameurogreyhoundalliance.org/

[–] shaaron-2 18 years ago

It took me 2 tries to get through this movie. As an owner of retired racers, watching it cut me to the quick. I know I'll never get some of the scenes out of my mind. However, I do feel that everyone should watch it in order to know what goes on in the racing world. The dog who portrayed "Celt" was a true prototype of the breed - gentle, loving, devoted, intelligent and elegantly beautiful. I highly recommend them as the perfect pet. Only through adoption can we stop the heinous treatment of them in their post-racing careers.

[–] danakate2502 18 years ago

My son has been asking for a dog for a long time and particularly after watching TMC has had his heart set on a greyhound. I would prefer to get this kind of dog for the above reasons and also to save at least one from being put to sleep after their use has been exploited. It's a disgusting practice (disposing of them that is) and unfortunately lots of people just see them as racing dogs.

Have a cold one on me!!

[–] shaaron-2 18 years ago

I've had small dogs all my life-chihuahuas & pomeranians. A few years ago, my husband & I decided to adopt a greyhound. We've had 4, and I can honestly say they're the best dogs I've ever had. I will never have another kind, and I can't recommend them highly enough. I imagine they'd be very good with children, because they have such good dispositions-no snarling or snapping. Please let me know if you do decide to get one.

[–] danakate2502 18 years ago

Well, I was actually wondering something. My son has severe autism and it's the one thing that is making me hold off getting a dog for a while. I was mainly wondering if you found them to be jumpy and easily startled.

Have a cold one on me!!

[–] shaaron-2 18 years ago

If anything, I find them to be very mellow. I don't think you could get one to bite you even if you beat it. Most greyhound adoption agencies encourage people to come visit their selection, and get to know the various dogs so they can match you up with the right one. They usually know which dogs will be good with children.

[–] danakate2502 18 years ago

Thanx for the info!

Have a cold one on me!!

[–] MajorMax 18 years ago

Here in Ireland We are always hearing news of dead greyhounds being found dumped on wasteland with their ears hacked off, the ears have tatoos that can be traced back to their owners

"Someone shoulda told ya - never give an Irishman good cause for revenge,"

[–] debski2222 18 years ago

we adopted a greyhound a few months back, and ive gotta say they are the most docile,loving and nicest dogs ever.
they dont want to run 2 miles a day, a walk will do, just like any other dog, they love curling up and a lot of love.
i take mine to work with me, she loves the fuss she gets.
if the previous poster has got any doubts about her/his autistic son, dont worry..a greyhound is the best choice..those bastards that use,abuse and kill them want their ears (and balls) chopping off

[–] shaaron-2 17 years ago

I'm always happy when someone else has discovered these wonderful dogs. It never fails to sicken me when I hear more tales of horrible abuse. What kind of creature could cut off a dog's ears?!? I agree - people like that should suffer the punishment of the abuse they meted out.

[–] drees71 16 years ago

i agree with all the comments...we've always had dogs, mostly german shepherds, and got a retired greyhound 2 years ago...and they are the most wonderful breed we have ever had.loving, placid, funny, characterful, beautiful, just everything you could want from a dog and more, how any person can be cruel to these wonderful creatures sickens me..If you want to get a dog, forget a puppy or any other breed, Greyhounds are perfect and they deserve loving homes after their racing days are over (which is only till 4 or 5 or younger in some cases through injury). You will never regret it!

[–] danakate2502 17 years ago

Cheerz for the reply and I very much agree with you about what to do with those sick people who carry out such disgusting procedures on greyhounds. I think that I'd remove more body parts though as the two listed above would be too easy on them!

Have a cold one on me!!

[–] lochmaddier 16 years ago

Great post, lets get more of these beauties adopted! I am owner of two, lazy couch potatoes, but the friendliest and softest pooches you could ask for. They live happily with 2 cats, and 2 smaller animals.

Here's a pic of them, Todd (blue brindle) and Breagha (b&w) with their terrier friend Oscar:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q213/happysaz133/Garden%20Days/100_8127.jpg

[–] danakate2502 16 years ago

They're beautiful! And obviously very happy and well cared for!

[–] inlehyroo 17 years ago

my friends got 2, and my neighbours got 2.

and at college weve a whippet X staffie .

i went 2 rspca open day they other day, and they were trying to get people to adopt animals from ireland, cuz aperantly there rescue centers dont have enough things to keep them for more than a few days.

they tested 100 breeds, their liklyness to bite som1:

the APBT came 4th

from BOTOM

[–] shaaron-2 17 years ago

What's an APBT?

[–] jroche2830 17 years ago

I see this is yet another online forum for Animal Rights extremists to spout their usual drivel. This fine film is a work of fiction, not fact.

[–] srv12 17 years ago

Unfortunately, what took place in that film was NOT fiction. I suggest you visit a greyhound rescue organization in your area, and they'll be happy to correct your ignorance. Better yet, why don't you visit the Caliente Dog Track in Tijuana, Mexico? You won't be able to sleep for a long time after that experience!

[–] bmarsden33 17 years ago

Excuse me: This film may be fictional in that it includes human characters who are actually ACTORS, but the story, events, and type of person depicted in Old Joe are all-too REAL. And I would hardly call those of us who are lucky enough to have experienced the love and joy of a Greyhound and therefore have no choice but to CARE DEEPLY for their welfare and treatment within the racing world "animal rights extremists".
I, for one, admit that I AM a bit obsessed with these creatures and have been involved in rescuing Greyhounds in Ireland itself and bringing them to the States for adoption for going on 10 years, but I do resent your statement that the people of the postings above are "spouting drivel".

[–] shaaron-2 17 years ago

THANK YOU!!! You said it much better than I. Bless you for your work and feeling the way the rest of us have in falling in love with these remarkable dogs.

[–] debski2222 17 years ago

i aint no animal rights extremist,i happen to live between 2 greyhound tracks in birmingham,so i see a lot of what goes on,,those poor dogs deserve a good home after theyve retired,theyve earnt their owners a few quid (although my greyhound was pretty rubbish apperantly!) these heartless, using prats that own,train,race and kill them wana dose of their own medicine,but that doesnt mean im gonna send them a bomb in the post or dig up some poor old lady,it means im human and wouldnt hurt anyone or anything

[–] info-996-828544 9 years ago

I have always had a disdain for animal rights extremists who are prepared to put animals before humans, but what is shown in this film is an accurate portrayal of the underbelly of this "sport". The film may be fiction, but the mistreatment of greyhounds who are past their "sell by" date by their owners is a well established fact.

[–] gallifreyent 17 years ago

SPOILER Follows...

I was afraid there would be harsh scenes that would make me sorry I watched the whole film, but I must say even the negatives were portrayed with sensitivity. The difference between caring for the dogs, and simply using them was made very clear and with compassion. The resolution of the conflict in the story was worth getting through the conflict itself. Also, I deeply appreciate that the most violent portion took place out of our view, and the message still got across. As a long-time Greyhound owner (show and retired racers), this is my favorite breed, and the film definitley does justice to their personality and lovable traits. The relationship of this boy and his dog was excellent.

[–] inlehyroo 17 years ago

my neighbours got 2, not sure if there rescues tho

they tested 100 breeds, their liklyness to bite som1:

the APBT came 4th

from BOTOM

[–] inlehyroo 16 years ago

the my neighbour used to race his two greyhound, they are now retired and they live with him, and are friendly and healthy

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