I don’t think killing “retired” race dogs is all that prevalent anymore, there are any number of groups adopting them out as pets now. The practice was giving the industry a black eye and they strongly discourage it now.
You’re right! Greyhounds can be seen all around the place because they are a very nice, adoptive dog. Many adoption organizations for beautiful greyhounds.
I don’t think horse racing and dog racing are comparable.
Those adopted greyhounds have health problems, according to two co-workers who adopt them.
I love animals so much nobody should own them...
I can’t speak to thoroughbreds, but harness-racing horses that don’t make the cut are frequently bought by the Amish and used for their buggies.
I can only speak to the ones around here in MI, but they sure aren’t treated the best!
Pounding down paved roads with steel shoes on tears their legs up in short order. Not to mention how slippery they are in winter.
Rubber shoes would alleviate a lot of the pounding and be more sure-footed, but I’m told they “cost too much”.
And standing tied outside a store while all sweated up without a blanket in winter isn’t kind either.
I’d like to do the same to them.
Any kid of mine knew better than to put a wet horse away without rubbing them down in cold weather.