Greyhounds still disappearing in NSW

[davidc4430]

Greyhounds still disappearing in NSW as Integrity Commission tries to seal cracks

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-22/greyhounds-still-disappearing-in-nsw-tracking-failing/1196503...

i think things have improved but of course you cant turn all the dogs surplus to requiremets of racing into pets

there are just too many!

does that mean i accept the reality

NO BLOOMIN WAY!

they either get to the point where they breed the same number as can be rehomed and thats their quota

or

stop racing

its that simple

killing dogs just because they are no longer fit for purpose can not be tolerated any more

[kopenhagen5]

Same goes for racehorses.

[davidc4430]

i would challenge anyone who has lived with one of these beautiful gentle giants to say they are vicious and cannot be treated as a pet only breed.

and anyone who hasnt had the privilage of being owned by a greyhound, give it a try, you will not regret it.

yes they come with restrictions, allways on lead in public

require cuddles several times a day

and at least 1 20 minute walk each day

not too much to ask really

[kopenhagen5]

Mum took a thoroughbred early retired racehorse and dressage trained him as well as trained him to show jump.

He lived a wonderful full life with regular rides to the beach and swims in Westernport bay.

[davidc4430]

the race horse his prolly in a worse position than greyhounds re rehoming after their usefulness to the racing industry ends as there are much less options for them

you cant just turn a race horse into a family pet.

i'm sure the absolute truth of race horse 'wastage' is well hidden.

if the public knew exactly what was happening in both these industrys they would be forced to end.

i dont want to end them, even though i believe greyhounds get injured way too much.

but i do want them to really clean up the industry with perhaps the goal being making the greyhound a pet breed and not a race dog 'down the track'

cant say what to do about horse racing.

[rogespeed]

If you want people as species to be noble then maybe regarding racing horses and dogs - if they have won money , they have gained the right to be rehomed or retired to an industry funded happy meadows - paid for somehow by grateful participants who now appreciate that the object of their good fortune winnings will no longer be relegated to a cold wet slaughter house , but the dogs and horses sharing their good fortune by living out their retirement days peacefully in a tranquil grassy valley with their fellow winning mates , occasionally visited by adoring enthusiasts tourists , who sitting in the cafe rotunda can offer apples to their historic favourite champions 

[kopenhagen5]

Or perhaps vineyards that are very successful can dedicate a paddock or two to eliminate mowing and offer meets with the public as you say.

I think we might be onto something. 

[davidc4430]

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@rogespeed wrote:

If you want people as species to be noble then maybe regarding racing horses and dogs - if they have won money , they have gained the right to be rehomed or retired to an industry funded happy meadows - paid for somehow by grateful participants who now appreciate that the object of their good fortune winnings will no longer be relegated to a cold wet slaughter house , but the dogs and horses sharing their good fortune by living out their retirement days peacefully in a tranquil grassy valley with their fellow winning mates , occasionally visited by adoring enthusiasts tourists , who sitting in the cafe rotunda can offer apples to their historic favourite champions 

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do the horses and dogs know only by winning can they expect a life after racing of galloping in the fields or relaxing at the retired greyhound home?

better still lets stop over breeding

[rogespeed]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

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@rogespeed wrote:

If you want people as species to be noble then maybe regarding racing horses and dogs - if they have won money , they have gained the right to be rehomed or retired to an industry funded happy meadows - paid for somehow by grateful participants who now appreciate that the object of their good fortune winnings will no longer be relegated to a cold wet slaughter house , but the dogs and horses sharing their good fortune by living out their retirement days peacefully in a tranquil grassy valley with their fellow winning mates , occasionally visited by adoring enthusiasts tourists , who sitting in the cafe rotunda can offer apples to their historic favourite champions 

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do the horses and dogs know only by winning can they expect a life after racing of galloping in the fields or relaxing at the retired greyhound home?

better still lets stop over breeding

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Unfortunately over-breeding is a byproduct of the process of breeding a champion, that being a rare event , hence the wastage.  My proposal uses the winning of races to enhance worth , that lingers beyond the racing life due to fame and  fond memories of first those who have won big or frequently , then becoming due to enlightenment and effective promotion , part of the general race scene,

Might even promote greater interest from the general public.

Ideally all animals breed for entertainment should be granted a place in happy meadows , but just not realistic. 

A looser is a nag. 

Only "celebrities" have a chance  

[myoclon1cjerk]

Vineyards that use animals to keep the grass down usually opt for dorper sheep. They do their job without destroying the vines.