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14-12-2009, 01:19 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ* 
Yes I know, and these are exactly the sort of people that need to be got rid of which I wholeheartedly would love to see. The point I am trying to make is that by slating greyhound racing as a whole and grouping everyone involved in it together doesn't help at all.
All reputable re homing schemes of which there are many do include the clause that the dog must be returned if the new owners no longer want the dog.
I criticise the gambling industry and the GBGB for failing to enforce the Rules of Racing, for failing to enforce UK and EU law and for promoting this attitude of 'lawlessness' within the community.
If trainers and owners choose to be a part of that industry - that is their choice but you will be considered as being guilty by association by the public.
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14-12-2009, 01:24 AM
Originally Posted by Jodie
I very rarely 'slate' anyone on a personal level.
If you trainers and owners choose to be a part of that industry - that is their choice but you will be considered as being guilty by association by the public.
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14-12-2009, 01:26 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
I disagree, I have given you factual information if you take the time to look back through you will see this is the case.
At the current time Greyhound Racing is legal and I don't consider it to be cruel.
The industry do not enforce the Animal Welfare Act and none of these trainers were reported to the police authorities for possession of a class A drug.
http://www.greytexploitations.com/re...wless-industry
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14-12-2009, 01:34 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
You beggar belief, you are now having a pop at the very people who are giving these dogs homes!
You made a choice when you took your dogs in.
We get the dogs homes by getting out and about, advertising, group walks and generally promoting the breed in any way we can think of. If people don't know about them then they won't get adopted. One things for sure talking about it on a forum, going round in circles doesn't help.
I was forced to make a choice to either take these dogs in or let them be destroyed at the vets or the local pound - to me there was no option and therefore no realistic choice.
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14-12-2009, 01:40 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
LMAO That is one huge assumption Jodie. You can speak on behalf of the public can you?
I would like to think the citizens of this nation would not support people associated with an industry who fail to enforce the Rules of Racing, fail to enforce UK and EU law and for promoting an attitude of 'lawlessness' within the community.
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14-12-2009, 07:12 AM
Originally Posted by Jodie
At the current time greyhound racing may be legal but it certainly does not conduct itself legally.
The industry do not enforce the Animal Welfare Act and none of these trainers were reported to the police authorities for possession of a class A drug.
http://www.greytexploitations.com/re...wless-industry
Again assumption, it has to be fact!
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14-12-2009, 07:17 AM
Originally Posted by Jodie
I most certainly wasnt having a 'pop' at people who adopt greyhounds.
I was forced to make a choice to either take these dogs in or let them be destroyed at the vets or the local pound - to me there was no option and therefore no realistic choice.
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14-12-2009, 07:19 AM
Originally Posted by Jodie
Perhaps I am wrong?
I would like to think the citizens of this nation would not support people associated with an industry who fail to enforce the Rules of Racing, fail to enforce UK and EU law and for promoting an attitude of 'lawlessness' within the community.
Unless you know these things as the truth you really shouldn't be saying such things.
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14-12-2009, 08:05 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
That article you've put up clearly states "To our knowledge, none of the trainers were reported to the police authorities to investigate possible offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act."
Again assumption, it has to be fact!
This is the industry you support.
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14-12-2009, 08:09 AM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
Very commendable but you still had, and made the choice.
I find it sad you consider destruction of a healthy greyhound as an option - although not entirely surprised.
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