Summary: , similar to horse races. When injured, in old age or when not fast enough to compete, i.e. when no use for races, these dogs are killed. About 20,000 greyhounds are being killed per year. The greyhound rescue organization buy these dogs, and adopt them as pets. I stopped by their booth during the art fair. Here you can see a child petting a greyhound at the booth. http://www.
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