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14-12-2009, 05:39 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie 
The 'one liner' I used was the only one line relevant to what we were debating - inspection at a TRACK not a kennel.
The statement by Simon Gower refers only to kennel inspections - apart from the 'one liner'. The first paragraph of his statement - which you failed to post reads...........
“Although the new kennel inspection form has been widely praised, there have been some misguided rumours that the detail in the inspection will necessitate a 3-4 hour visit by a vet and incur fees of up to £500".
This thread is long enough without including irrelevant text.
The whole article is about kennel inspections, including your one liner. The reference made regarding kennelling dogs for racing is simply a comparison made as to how long it may take when inspecting dogs in the kennel enviroment.
The RCVS then clarifies the correct useage of wording between 'inspection' and 'examination'.
The irrevelant text as you put it is important, it is needed to enable a balanced debate to be able to take place, information needs to be given in it's true context.
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14-12-2009, 05:45 PM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
At no time as I have said I consider the destruction of a healthy greyhound as an option. I can assure you I don't!
I merely stated you had a choice whether or not to foster those dogs and you chose to take them on.
Are you able to take on every single one that faces destruction? The answer - no you can't, does that then mean you consider destruction of a healthy greyhound as an option - of course you don't.
Stop trying to twist everything I say. It's a bare faced cheek you say your not entirely suprised! As said all my dogs are at home with me as I type!
Clearly you must find a level of acceptance with destroying healthy greyhounds to be so actively supportive of greyhound racing.
And you never did tell us the racing names of you dogs.....................
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14-12-2009, 05:58 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie
Data or PB sales - as I'm sure you know.
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14-12-2009, 06:00 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie
In doing so, you are putting your self serving needs - financial or emotional - before the welfare of your dog.
To knowingly risk injury to your dog is a breach of the Animal Welfare Act.
Then every person who competes in a sport which includes animals is breaching the so called Animal Welfare Act...
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14-12-2009, 06:03 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie
Speechless.............
Can you tell me if a vet is present in parks where dogs are walked and running loose? If not, why not? An animal is likely to get injured.
If my dog is injured at home, he will have to wait the same length of time as if he/she is injured at the track...WHAT is the difference?
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14-12-2009, 06:05 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie
They have been 'working on it' for years.
We are living in an age where modern technology permits the placing of a bet half way around the world - yet the GBGB cannot compute the numbers of dogs licensed - injured - retired or destroyed??????
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14-12-2009, 06:07 PM
Originally Posted by Jodie
If as you say - 'At no time as I have said I consider the destruction of a healthy greyhound as an option. I can assure you I don't! - how can you support an industry which over breeds and destroys healthy dogs in their thousands, year after year?
Clearly you must find a level of acceptance with destroying healthy greyhounds to be so actively supportive of greyhound racing.
And you never did tell us the racing names of you dogs.....................
No I haven't told you the name of my dogs, don't try to make out I have something to hide by your use of '............' I don't feel I have the need to have to prove to you I am being truthful in what I've said throughout this thread.
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14-12-2009, 06:08 PM
Originally Posted by *SJ*
Really? You do suprise me. The many owners I've spoken to and dealt with that have re homed a greyhound have done so because they love the breed and know what great pets they make.
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