Greyhound Dog Racing Industry Under Continued Scrutiny For Cruelty

What most of us do not know is that in order for a greyhound to be a winner, they first have to have a reason to chase the mechanical rabbit known as “sparky” around the track to get to the finish line. Then all of the dogs gather at the exact spot where that same imaginary rabbit goes back into “its hole.” Ever wonder why that is? WV Breeder-Owner Paul Carbenou says, “When the starting gate of any dog race track comes open and the dogs run out and chase sparky around the track, they all have one goal, “catch & kill that imaginary rabbit.” There is no competition between the dogs; they are focused only on the rabbit. From the time these dogs are young pups they begin their training to race and hopefully catch “Sparky.” Depending on the dog’s stage of training, the “bait” is either placed in bags or hung onto the electric lure that goes around the track or just let loose in a “coursing park” which is nothing more than a large fenced in field. Either way, the young greyhound aggressively chases down the animal and malls it to death, and gets a taste of blood. As training progresses, the dogs will automatically race after and kill the defenseless animals. At times, the dogs have on muzzles, but they do still manage to bite and maul the animal being used. After an actual race, every dog is given a “treat” from their handler. This in replacement of the dog actually being able to catch the mechanical lure. For the entire story, pictures and video, go to or copy and post the below link : http://westvirginianews.blogspot.com/2008/10/chapmanvill ...

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