Comments on: would you put an ex retired greyhound racer back into racing?

By: Keshaun A

Keshaun A — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:07:48 +0000

areena666, I haven’t had any problems with my greyhound.

By: GreyhoundAdopter

GreyhoundAdopter — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:01:01 +0000

When a Greyhound is turned over to a rescue group to be re-homed, they are spayed or neutered before being placed in a new home. The owners sign a blue slip that cancels their ability to race and the dog is issued pet papers.

With all dogs tattooed for identification, there is no way you could slip a retired racer back into active racing on the track.

If you want to watch a retired racer run, they do have fun runs at many Greyhound events and you can Lure course a retired Greyhound too.

By: x_firefly_x17

x_firefly_x17 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:20:58 +0000

it depends how the dog was treated on the track as soemtimes after racing careers greyhounds get abandoned so it could traumatise him. Id take him up there see what he thinks if he looks vervy and scared forget it but if hes eager to go let him do a short run (dont want to damage his muscles etc especially after hes retired also i knowthis sounds stupid but make sure he warms up first ie walk him up and down a bit etc)

By: Diamond

Diamond — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:22:09 +0000

retired means retired his racing days are over

By: Stormy boy

Stormy boy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:49 +0000

It can’t be done because once retired they are exactly that, retired BUT i am sure he would love the chance to run again, not in a race but just to stretch his legs.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:31 +0000

NO WAY! I don’t believe in dog and horse racing anyway, but to put him backing into racing after he’s retired, even if it is just a day, would be cruel.

Why can’t you just let him run around in a big space…

By: walking lady

walking lady — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:28:38 +0000

Impossible. Once a racer is retired, he stays retired, they can’t be raced again. They’re retired for a reason, you know. And records are scrupulously kept.

By: Liz Claro

Liz Claro — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:18:02 +0000

There are special fun races for retired racer pet greyhounds. Other sighthounds are allowed to enter, too. There is a track which the dogs run on, chasing a plastic bag on a string. It’s lots of fun. Try to find out more at dogchannel.com or dog fancy online.

By: $arah !

$arah ! — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:05:36 +0000

no it was retired for a reason, if this dog hasnt been constantly trained to still race then it could injure itself and it is not worth it, it had its racing life, now just let the dog enjoy a normal race free life.

By: richphilsch@yahoo.com

richphilsch@yahoo.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:42:56 +0000

Depends upon how the dog feels about its past experience on the track. Dogs have feeling to. And they remember everything.