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debi_s · 05-13-2005, 05:19 PM

We got Lori 8+ years ago...she is a retired racer, from a track in Alabama....now famous for their horrible treatment and cruelty to the dogs.
She was with them for 5 years, so she was a great racer....tracks usually 'retire' dogs by 18 months to 2 years if not "profitable"....

I did find a great forum....."Greytalk.com"....much like YT...but of course all about greyhounds.

I just spent a good while there with a little intro and bio.....before it is too late. Later this weekend, when I feel more like it, I will go back and ask a few questions about other peoples experiences with the "final days' stuff....just sooooo hard.

I would HIGHLY RECCOMMEND anyone (who can) have one of these gentle dogs in their lives and hearts. They are just the BEST!!!! And there are soooo many looking for a home everyday.....If you think all the talk about 'puppy-mills' is tough to hear...just try listening to the horrors from the racing track. NOT ALL TRACKS.....and NOT EVERY DOG....but much too many!!!

Thanks for the encouragement.......

P.S. Lil Bit and Apple have been especially "good" the past 2 days.....they know things aren't 'right'.....

05-13-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
debi_s YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 309	We got Lori 8+ years ago...she is a retired racer, from a track in Alabama....now famous for their horrible treatment and cruelty to the dogs. She was with them for 5 years, so she was a great racer....tracks usually 'retire' dogs by 18 months to 2 years if not "profitable".... I did find a great forum....."Greytalk.com"....much like YT...but of course all about greyhounds. I just spent a good while there with a little intro and bio.....before it is too late. Later this weekend, when I feel more like it, I will go back and ask a few questions about other peoples experiences with the "final days' stuff....just sooooo hard. I would HIGHLY RECCOMMEND anyone (who can) have one of these gentle dogs in their lives and hearts. They are just the BEST!!!! And there are soooo many looking for a home everyday.....If you think all the talk about 'puppy-mills' is tough to hear...just try listening to the horrors from the racing track. NOT ALL TRACKS.....and NOT EVERY DOG....but much too many!!! Thanks for the encouragement....... P.S. Lil Bit and Apple have been especially "good" the past 2 days.....they know things aren't 'right'.....