| View Poll Results: What do you think of the Grand National? | |||
| I think it should stay but changes need to be made |
   
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70 | 56.45% |
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8 | 6.45% |
| I bet on it |
  
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16 | 12.90% |
| I don't bet on it |
  
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29 | 23.39% |
| I don't care one way or the other. |
  
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1 | 0.81% |
| I think it should be abolished |
  
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43 | 34.68% |
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11-04-2011, 07:23 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge 
Guide dogs have a re-homing policy for all their dogs that don't make the grade, I forget the name of the initiative. They go to homes as companion, buddy dogs.
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11-04-2011, 07:24 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge
How does that de-value it's life?
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Location: South Wales, UK
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11-04-2011, 07:27 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Back to my point, a Horse is not a house pet!
In my book all animals should be treated with the respect and care they deserve, as humans it's our duty to look after the planet and _all_ of it's inhabitants.
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11-04-2011, 07:32 PM
Originally Posted by Azz
Why would that make it ok to use and abuse them?
In my book all animals should be treated with the respect and care they deserve, as humans it's our duty to look after the planet and _all_ of it's inhabitants.
There isnt any intentional abuse in Horse racing, I doubt the planet you speak of has any other animal on it treated better than they are. Its a risk, not a guarantee, not a certainty by any means.
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Location: Wiltshire, UK
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11-04-2011, 07:33 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
So do breeders, but they are castigated for it! EXACTLY the same, no use, get rid!!
Originally Posted by Luthien
The same way a sheep is not a house pet? A rabbit that is killed is not a house pet? A Pheasant is not a house pet? The food in your dog's food wasn't a house pet?
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Location: South Devon
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11-04-2011, 07:34 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge
KW, you're about as popular as a brussell sprout on here. You and I never have any interaction until someone has a go at me and then you have a little pop yourself. Grow a pair dude.
Thats the only input I'm having here I've had to start blood pressure tablets today as it is!
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Location: Wiltshire, UK
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11-04-2011, 07:34 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Why is ok to use service dogs Azz? Why is it ok for use to make them fetch, carry persistently all day and night, every single day of their lives? Then, when they cant do it anymore, they are got rid of. Why is that ok for you, because they live in a house?
There isnt any intentional abuse in Horse racing, I doubt the planet you speak of has any other animal on it treated better than they are. Its a risk, not a guarantee, not a certainty by any means.
I work in this area and can assure you that animal welfare is of equal priority to the service user.
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Location: Wiltshire, UK
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11-04-2011, 07:38 PM
Originally Posted by Luthien
But these kills are for food. Horses dying in horse racing die in vain.
No, they are killed for fun, for our enjoyment.
The horse were not killed on piupose. There is a difference
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11-04-2011, 07:43 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge
Breeders breed for money. Service dogs are bred to serve and be responsible for people's lives (in most cases). Again, the two are not comparible.
Service dogs are produced solely and entirely to serve people, the majority of show bred dogs go into pet homes, did you not know that?
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