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[*] posted on 7-29-2024 at 08:43 AM
Caliente Greyhound Racetrack Abruptly Closes


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[*] posted on 7-29-2024 at 11:37 AM


I have mixed feelings about breeding sled, or track dogs as a business. While it could wind up with cases of abuse or neglect, the un-happy dogs would mainly be the ones left in the kennel while the rest of the pack gets to run!

I greatly appreciate the efforts of the volunteers who foster and re-home retired dogs! I may join the effort in the future, but blending a greyhound into the lifestyle I share with a 10 year old, long legged bully breed would be risky.




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[*] posted on 7-30-2024 at 01:25 AM


I bet they get adopted quickly, they are gorgeous.




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[*] posted on 7-30-2024 at 05:08 AM


Greyhound Friends is an excellent rescue organization in the Boston metro area that rehomes "retired" racing dogs. I have a friend who has adopted several, who have made wonderful pets.



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[*] posted on 7-30-2024 at 07:37 AM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  
I bet they get adopted quickly, they are gorgeous.


Hi Blanca, my daughter has 2 of them now, Kirby and Lucky Boy. Both from Caliente. They are home now on a quick break from school. They are amazing dogs. There is an appointment today. We will see what happens.

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[*] posted on 7-30-2024 at 07:56 AM


Sadly lots of Greyhounds end up as cadavers at vet schools.
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[*] posted on 7-30-2024 at 03:20 PM


Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
Sadly lots of Greyhounds end up as cadavers at vet schools.


Yes. Don't search the internet too much to find out what happens to the majority of greyhounds who are not good enough to compete. There is a reason the younger dog is named Lucky Boy.
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