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Yes I was at the vet about 3 months ago and a greyhound breeder bought in 8 dogs to be PTS and said they would prefer to do that than go anywhere near rescue.Turns out they also breed GSD and do the same with their ex breeders rather than have any attention on them for not keeping them. It happens all the time. The two biggest rescues in NSW, not GAP, are loathed by a large majority of trainers. They are viewed as the enemy and with suspicion and rightly so by owners and trainers. Oh I agree 100%. I've said it a million times over the years but it falls on deaf ears. They want to publically threaten owners and trainers and then expect them to hand over dogs? pffft aint gunna happen. You reap what you sow

Yes I was at the vet about 3 months ago and a greyhound breeder bought in 8 dogs to be PTS and said they would prefer to do that than go anywhere near rescue.Turns out they also breed GSD and do the same with their ex breeders rather than have any attention on them for not keeping them. It happens all the time. The two biggest rescues in NSW, not GAP, are loathed by a large majority of trainers.

Well I think if you take out the gambling not that much would change for the dogs - it wouldnt be such a big spectator sport but just as tens of thousands participate in other dog sports which are not normally on the tab each week you would still get sponsors and prize money and the feelings of breeding , training and winning. They will still chuck out the dogs that dont win and they will still look for methods of training them that might help them get the ribbon. Er no Steve, 16,000 Greyhounds are whelped each year for the express purpose of the sport which is inextricably linked to gambling. So many thousand greyhounds are killed each year due to the rampant over breeding. Take away the gambling, take away the incentive for over breeding. Then you take away the cruelty and the large scale killing. Name a single breed in other dog sports where 55 of the breed are found in a mass grave with a bullet to the head or their skulls bashed in and spent cartridges and a baseball bat are found nearby? Show us any evidence at all from anywhere around the world that has already banned greyhound racing where mass killings persisted 4 or 5 years after greyhound racing was banned. So now the baseball bat was found nearby?? RE READ THE ARTICLE! Seriously I know you enjoy the hysteria but please try to stick to the facts presented so far.

As the Cinderella movie is released we have our very own Cinderella here! She is a 10 year old chi with an attitude bigger than Texas. She is in foster care with Rescued With Love Victoria and here's what they say about this little princess ;) Cinderella is up for adoption. If you don't mind an attitude bigger than Mt. Everest, and a tantrum throwing princess who is as cute as a button - Miss C is the girl for you! Yes I can see all you Chi people laughing and nodding and saying Oh yeah - we got one of those too! smile emoticon Cinderella has decided (because no one else can!) that she doesn't like other dogs, cats or men. As you do. So she will need an all lady house - with no other interlopers like, you know - a cat. Or something. Then, she tells us - she will be happy. Well what can we say, but ok - you win! Check out Cinderella on our website at www.rescuedwithlove.org and read about Her Royal Bossiness. I mean Highness.

Labadore you are wrong, greyhound racing was established in this country long before the 60's. If you are going to question peoples knowledge it's best to arm yourself with some facts. m-j has worked many years in the industry, if you listen you may learn. Modern Greyhound Racing Commences in Australia 1927 In Australia racing with a mechanical lure, often called the “tin hare” began in 1927 when the Lang Labour government amended the Gaming and Betting Act to allow legal wagering. The Greyhound Coursing Association was formed and the first race took place at Epping (later known as Harold Park) on 18 May. While horse racing was generally a pastime for the wealthy, Greyhound racing attracted the working class man due to the low admission charges, ability to place small bets and the timings of races which were often at night and suited their leisure hours. It created much opposition from the conservative and religious elements of the population against public gambling.

I used to donate opened bags of kibble to my local pound at Gosford all the time when it was taken over by private tender, the girls were very appreciative of it.

Bless you Jane. Missie the puss I listed has gone from the website so fingers crossed she has a wonderful new home

And a greyhound couldn't? O.o a damn sight faster than a cattle dog believe me...or not.

That's the thing, the right greyhound and NO not ALL greyhounds would be good on farms in my experience, sorry. I'm always surprised when people who have never owned or fostered greyhounds put them out there as a suitable breed. My boy is a walking disaster, an accident waiting to happen. No way would he suit riding around on the back of a ute or free range on acreage. Stan has scars all over him from accidents. Tore his shoulder open running across the deck on a screw on the BBQ, stitches. Degloved his shin on the back stairs, fractured his skull chasing a cat at a friends house and hit the fence at full pelt...with his head, millimetres from being killed instantly. My two fall over in the back of the car so hooning around the paddocks with a grey in the back of a ute makes me shudder. Rebanne that's fine that you disagree but after a recent disasterous greyhound rehoming right here that unfolded like a disaster, finding a reputable group to home a dog to this situation is like finding a needle in a haystack IMO. I hope it works out, I really do but I just get a bad feeling...that's all. It doesn't matter what I think anyway as the OP has taken your advice and is moving forward with a greyhound. I disagree with you both. :) On which of those particular points would you disagree? Most of them. As I have posted earlier about my friend and her experiences I am not going to repeat myself. The alert barking is the one I would sort of agree with but as I have one here currently, who is teaching her granddaughter the same, my experience is they can be very good watchdogs. But my girls are not the norm. The boys have been pretty useless in that regard. ETA I would happily sell one of my precious pups to a farm, as long as the people met my criteria. Your one friend and her experiences aren't indicative of the breed though. If we're going on anecdotal evidence, I've had one greyhound surrendered to me from a pet home on a farm because she kept chasing native animals while on walks around the property and they didn't enjoy traipsing around for miles looking for the dog. I have no problems with greyhounds living on farms if the owners are realistic in their expectations but in this case, I don't think the breed is suitable one friend with several of her own greyhounds and many more fosters, plus my own greys on occasions plus the other people I know of and one of my pups that did also spend plenty of time with his owner at their place of employment. Yeah so quite a few greyhounds that have lived very happily and successfully on farms. But it is not for everybody nor for every dog and I didn't say it was. But if it doesn't work out well seems like it will be all my fault cause I dared to recommend my breed based on my experiences. You know all that hooning around in utes and walking them when they can get through the fences etc will get you every time :laugh: so as the hooning is directed at me I read the OP as "out in the ute with the boys" sorry that that rang a few alarm bells for me I have lived out in western NSW and seen dogs on utes with the boys. Your friend is very experienced with greys obviously, this is a first time greyhound owner that has had cattle dogs and bull breeds. I forwarded this to a friend that has rehomed over 100 greys and asked her if she would home a grey here, her reply was probably not. If she did it would be after correct home checks and follow up visits and it would definitely have to be a certain type of dog. Her own grey lives with cats, small dogs and free range chickens but put her in this situation she's be off like a rat up a drain pipe after rabbits, stock you name it. This is my breed as well and I am basing this on my experiences. With respect I may not have 20 years under my belt in racing greys but I'm not a complete numpty either.

That's the thing, the right greyhound and NO not ALL greyhounds would be good on farms in my experience, sorry. I'm always surprised when people who have never owned or fostered greyhounds put them out there as a suitable breed. My boy is a walking disaster, an accident waiting to happen. No way would he suit riding around on the back of a ute or free range on acreage. Stan has scars all over him from accidents. Tore his shoulder open running across the deck on a screw on the BBQ, stitches. Degloved his shin on the back stairs, fractured his skull chasing a cat at a friends house and hit the fence at full pelt...with his head, millimetres from being killed instantly. My two fall over in the back of the car so hooning around the paddocks with a grey in the back of a ute makes me shudder. Rebanne that's fine that you disagree but after a recent disasterous greyhound rehoming right here that unfolded like a disaster, finding a reputable group to home a dog to this situation is like finding a needle in a haystack IMO. I hope it works out, I really do but I just get a bad feeling...that's all. It doesn't matter what I think anyway as the OP has taken your advice and is moving forward with a greyhound.

What a pretty boy. Looking very well for his 15 years. Tibbies tend to do well in their senior years. My girl is 14, still pretty, agile & healthy. Shall pass his details on to the Tibbie Club in Victoria. Thanks Mita, I was unsure if he was even a Tibbie. I don't know the breed at all I'm sorry to say Don't forget he is free to adopt.

Oh no I've just seen this Did she get rescue trifecta? Thank you for your donation pledge Sars.

On the back of a ute Xyz most have terrible recall and while there are greys out there that will guard bark it's not a common trait. You get a greyhound taking off in a paddock at around 70k's an hour good luck catching it before it does itself an injury, those long legs can break easily and they have skin like tissue paper. Not sure a greyhound would suit this situation. im sure you have seen hunters with their staghounds on the back of ute. And I'm sure you know a greyhound is not a staghound O.o

On the back of a ute Xyz most have terrible recall and while there are greys out there that will guard bark it's not a common trait. You get a greyhound taking off in a paddock at around 70k's an hour good luck catching it before it does itself an injury, those long legs can break easily and they have skin like tissue paper. Not sure a greyhound would suit this situation.

Just thought I'd put this boy out there as young greyhounds are fairly rare for adoption. Eligh is only 9 months old and available at the Portland RSPCA in Victoria. Ohhh that face! http://rspcavic.org/adoption/animal-detail/Greyhound/Eligh/25589

Woo hoo!! Thanks Dogmad for letting us know Enjoy your new home gorgeous girl.

It's butt ugly, pardon the pun ;) and for 100 bucks

Oh my Anna all those beautiful faces with hope back in their eyes the retirement programme is heartwarming. To you and everyone involved in SAS a huge thank you from me xx Thanks for posting.

Well that's disappointing, they could've at least replied and said they were unable to help. I hope you can find someone to help Maree.

I gave my old boy his wings at age 16, he had been very healthy up until age 14 when arthritis hit him hard. I always said to my vet that I would never keep him alive for me and I stuck to that when he was diagnosed with a large tumour on his liver. I could have taken other options but the outcome was going to be the same so I let him go Huge hugs sent your way at this hard time

I think it's worth noting that all senior dogs and cats from the RSPCA shelters in Victoria, 7+ years are free to adopt. They also have a 25% discount on consultation fees at the Burwood East and Pearcedale (Peninsula) RSPCA vets for the life of the pet http://www.rspcavic.org/adoption/adopt-a-senior-pet

Secondly we have Missie, she is 11 years old and I don't know what happened to her ears She is also available for no fee at Burwood East RSPCA in Victoria. http://www.rspcavic.org/adoption/animal-detail/Domestic-Short-Hair/Missie/25409

Like Valbitz last week I couldn't decide on these two so I shall list them both. First up we have Boy Boy who is listed as a Tibetan Spaniel :/ BB is 15 years old and is available for no fee at the Burwood East RSPCA in Victoria. http://rspcavic.org/adoption/animal-detail/Tibetan-Spaniel/Boy-Boy-/25753

Wow. You're off your nut dude ETA not you Lou :laugh: