expired Adopt A Greyhound Dog - RSPCA Sydney - Reduced Adoption Fees till 4 March 2011
This was posted 2 years 2 months 27 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal
If you're thinking of adopting a dog, think about greyhounds. They may look big and aggressive but they're actually very friendly and easy to train and often lazy: a big couch potato. Just google "greyhound" and you'll see lots of happy greyhound owners. Many greyhound dogs are put to sleep when their racing careers are over, usually around 4-5 years old, so adopting a greyhound is really meaningful. I was googling greyhound adoption and surprisingly found that RSPCA Sydney is having a special on greyhound adoptions (I never knew they have specials on adoptions!), I think the fee is reduced from $300 to $180 till 4 March 2011, Here's is another link: http://rouse-hill-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/race-in...
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+8 votesYou can also adopt greyhounds through the rescue organisation who advertise on gumtree for just the cost of vacc/microchip. Definitely worth spending a bit more through RSPCA though, they need the money.
There are a LOT of greyhounds for adoption because they're bred for racing and then dumped at the pound if not suitable. Sad really.
bargainhunter on 26/02/2011 - 00:51 ¶The info is a bit vague. Red the dog is cheaper, don't know about the rest.
- +1 voteJaeger LeCoultre on 26/02/2011 - 06:18 ¶
The second link only shows Red in RSPCA Rouse hill because it's from a Rouse hill local paper, but if you look at the first link to RSPCA blog, it says it's for both Yagoona and Rouse hill RSPCA.
+16 votesI am wary of this, having fostered a greyhound in the past. Greyhounds are very nice dogs and make wonderful pets if they are pets from a very young age but please be aware that many of these ex-racers will have been mistreated and be very unused to human company. Most are not suitable around children. They might also be difficult to handle around other animals, even other large dogs. Please don't fool yourself into thinking that they can be "redeemed" even with the most expert animal behaviourists.
I am not trying to discourage what is clearly an attempt to right a wrong, but would hate for people to adopt a greyhound without knowing exactly what they are letting themselves in for. I would say a typical ex-racer makes a good pet for adults with no other pets and a large backyard (they are generally very lazy, but require a daily run - and don't think you'll be able to keep up!!).
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+5 votesbendertiger on 26/02/2011 - 20:10 ¶Lisa: What's Santa's Little Helper doing to that dog?
Marge: Uh oh…
Bart: It looks he's trying to jump over her, but he can't quite make it. Come on, boy, you can do it!
- +3 votesphobaphobic on 26/02/2011 - 10:54 ¶
NSW law requires that Greyhounds be muzzled when they’re in public areas
Sounds like a lot of hassle, and says a lot about the mental state of these dogs…
- bargainhunter on 26/02/2011 - 17:49 ¶
+1 vote"can he rent them instead?" no but borrowing a cute dog is a great way to meet chicks!
to be honest, i would rather 10 people genuinely adopt a dog for life than 100 adopt for a few weeks and then dump them at the pound where they will almost certainly get the death penalty… :(
ps if these greyhounds were going to be put down anyway, maybe they shouldn't have bred them in the first place!What's wrong with it is that the racers don't care about putting them down. Of every 50 greyhound bred, you'll only get a few that are considered good for racing. It's not right, but that's how it is.
Equation goes
Breeding less greyhound = less chance of ending up with a winning racer.
+2 votesYeah, saving a few bucks on the adoption can be completely offset by one visit to the vet. Animals aren't bargains and that's why I won't vote either way on this "deal".
Why is adopting a greyhound any more noble than adopting any other breed. All could be equally mistreated. For every dog not adopted it's a dog put to death, regardless of the breed. Ultimately it's irresponsible owners, and the industries that spawn these problems that need to change ie. the racing industry, puppy farms, pet stores etc.
+3 votesAs someone who's worked at the RSPCA, muzzles are required for greyhounds as they're trained to chase rabbits (especially these former race dogs), and when taken out for a walk; there is very little difference in the animal's eyes between the rabbit they've been trained for years to chase, and say your neighbour's fluffy little maltese. So yes, they do need a muzzle, but no, it's not testament to their aggression or danger as a pet.
+1 votesupabrudda on 01/03/2011 - 15:45 ¶Maybe the previous owners need to be charged a recycling fee….$300 for a second hand dog? Tell 'em they're dreaming. You pick 'em up for free* down the local park.
*if you don't get caught or have to buy sausages to entice them away from the little kids who are playing with them.
+1 votecompingqueen on 04/03/2011 - 13:00 ¶How many people here go to greyhound races though? Hopefully none. If less people went to the races, less dogs to be put down for being unsuitable.
When it comes to animals being used in any way for entertainment I disapprove wholeheartedly.
The only circus I've ever been to is Cirque du Soleil (no animals in their shows).
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+1 just for animal!!