How about correcting the Wikipedia definition? I just read a little into their policies and guidelines and I think it would be the perfect way to clear up any misconceptions about the meaning of this controversial word as it applies to our beloved greyhounds.

Here is the way it reads now. (I took out the part about the TV show because obviously, that does not apply.):

Animal Rescue

Animal Rescue also refers to animal control shelters, humane societies, private rescue groups and individuals that help unwanted animals find new homes. Many animals are bought from breeders, or received as gifts, and then abandoned to these groups or individuals, who help place the animals so that they do not need the be euthanized. Because of the enormous pet overpopulation problem, more and more of these groups are required to or voluntarily spay and neuter the pets before they go home to their new families.

Here is a link to the page. Just hit "edit" and you're on your way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Rescue


Jenna

Wikipedia is NOT a source to be cited, not that i disagree with that definition though. Before i go any further are you still referring to all greys as rescues and being saved from euthanization?

There are a few tracks that are commonly referred to as "dead end tracks". Basically these tracks are not used to break in new dogs but really are used as a place to move low end dogs and dogs that have seen better days at other tracks. A few of these tracks don't have big adoption programs or enough traffic to support onsite adoption programs, so the only dogs that get into adoption are those that are hauled to out-state adoption programs.

Are these dogs rescues? Or are they retired?

So the problem is where/when they are retired? Retire them sooner from better tracks is that the suggestion ... I am okay with that but anyone have a suggestion as what to do with "all" these dogs should the anti-racing lobbists get what they want ... you think the adoption groups are over populated now. Just something to make you go hmmmmm. I hear lots saying ban racing and everything will be fairy dust and roses ... BUT WHERE DO ALL THE DOGS GO THEN???
Should we try to stop the "unwanted' dog problem YES oh please YES but that problem will not be solved by banning racing ... in my humble, uneducated opinion.

Tara

I like to look at things realistically. Is President Bush going to suddenly announce the nationwide end of greyhound racing? I don't think so. It would happen the same way it has been happening all along. Tracks close down one at a time for economic reasons while the legislation process to actually ban the sport takes a huge amount of time for just one state. Grey2k may be big but they aren't THAT big.

I would also hope that anytime a track closes down, the dogs are handled in the same manner they have been before where racing and adoption work together and do whatever it takes. Remember, the dogs are supposed to never be in any danger, right? Or at least the vast majority of them? So I guess this is where their security plan should kick in.

Jenna