tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779555146664298023.post5601770213707398367..comments2024-01-19T02:40:41.024-05:00Comments on Saving Greys, by GREY2K USA Worldwide: When the Tail Wags the GreyhoundUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779555146664298023.post-27333071807482505742011-03-08T10:56:41.647-05:002011-03-08T10:56:41.647-05:00Hi Maria,
Thanks for your question. Unfortunatel...Hi Maria,<br /><br />Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, there are no rules or regulations that exist to address this issue. The dogs are property and their "owners" may do what they wish with them. <br /><br />Racetracks are governed by state racing commissions, but the primary mission of such agencies is to prevent race fixing. This is the reason for drug testing requirements, for example. Tests are not done with the dog in mind, but rather to assure the bettor that the race is fair. <br /><br />In terms of greyhound farms, these are private businesses and racing commissions have no authority over them at all. <br /><br />Basically, greyhound racing has always been and would continue to be a self-regulated activity in terms of humane issues -- until we stop it. Christine DorchakUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542517493028425755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779555146664298023.post-41696079373382344512011-03-08T10:23:46.410-05:002011-03-08T10:23:46.410-05:00I'm curious as to what kind of rules & reg...I'm curious as to what kind of rules & regulations there are for owners who breed greyhounds for racing? It seems to me that as long as this kind of "activity" occurs, (and lets be honest, not all track dog owners/breeders do the humane thing) there should at least be some kind of regulating as to keeping the cruelty & inhumane treatment of greyhounds @ bay until this so called "sport" comes to an end. This includes the buying & selling of greyhounds for racing internationally as well! Where are the rules!?!Maria Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205247844654863466noreply@blogger.com