Election day 2008

[ms_ann_thrope]

Originally Posted by California Tanker

Then where will you get your next greyhound?

It would be my strong preference that the whole dog racing industry be completely put out of business, despite the effect this would have on my future ability to adopt another greyhound.

It's OK, I would just find something else to love from my local animal shelter.

[MonCapitan2002]

Originally Posted by ms_ann_thrope

It would be my strong preference that the whole dog racing industry be completely put out of business, despite the effect this would have on my future ability to adopt another greyhound.

It's OK, I would just find something else to love from my local animal shelter.

What is it about the industry that makes it onerous?

[ms_ann_thrope]

Originally Posted by MonCapitan2002

What is it about the industry that makes it onerous?

The whole operation is cruel --- the way the dogs live, the massive overbreeding resulting in "surplus" dogs, what happens to dogs when their usefulness as racers is over (average 'retirement' age is 2.5 years old)...

[Seven of Nine]

Originally Posted by ms_ann_thrope

It would be my strong preference that the whole dog racing industry be completely put out of business, despite the effect this would have on my future ability to adopt another greyhound.

It's OK, I would just find something else to love from my local animal shelter.

What effect, if any, will that have on coursing clubs?

[ms_ann_thrope]

Originally Posted by Seven of Nine

What effect, if any, will that have on coursing clubs?

A law banning all wagering or parimutuel betting on dog racing would shut down the dog tracks, but most coursing clubs wouldn't be affected. I've actually never encountered a coursing club where any money changes hands, except for entry fees.