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    • Starfuzz
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        This makes me so mad!

        http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/…t#comments

        Of course their text with their article:

        While I am certainly happy that these athletic greyhounds are muzzled up, it does strike me as somewhat vicious to make a poor hare run for its life while its pursuers are taunted with a feast that they will never get. The hare ends up terrified and the greyhounds hungry.  That said, the animals don’t get hurt and it looks like they are having a good time getting the exercise.

        GETTING THEIR EXERCISE???? Absolutely repulsive ‘reporting’.


      • LBJ10
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          Wow.. that’s all I’m going to say. Poor bun bun. =(


        • jerseygirl
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            Yes, obviously not ALL animals were having a great time. : (
            Isn’t it illegal to use live animal? Perhaps not there…

            I’m vaguely remembering coming across a petition to ban these antiquated practices in Ireland. I’ll see if I can find it again.


          • Sarita
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              This is cruel for BOTH the greyhound dogs and the rabbits. This journalist is seriously out of touch with what people think about this cruel practice too.


            • LittlePuffyTail
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                Very, very sad. Whether they kill the rabbit or not, those poor animals are terrified and at risk for having a heart attack.

                Obviously a very uncompassionate and gullible reporter.

                Wonder if I could find an e-mail address to voice my opinion.


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                • BinkyBuster
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                    This actually brought tears to my eyes…
                    I can’t believe people actually get joy from watching this stuff. If that happened with humans imagine the outrage


                  • Stickerbunny
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                      What…? Getting their exercise? So MANY greyhounds DIE from the racing every year, many more break bones and have permanent health issues. It’s worse than horse racing. Ugh. And using a live hare as bait? That is just cruel. :s


                    • Amys Animals
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                        I’ve chosen not to read the article because I have been seeing too much sad stuff lately but I feel bad for the greyhounds and the bunnies used. I don’t know where this takes place but it’s not right and I have a real soft spot for greyhounds. They are so gentle and loving, I do not understand why people would want to make them race or chase rabbits with a muzzle on. I’ve always wanted a rescued greyhound…Just can’t adopt one now because the dog I have doesn’t like big dogs. (even though she’s big herself…)

                        So sad. Poor animals.


                      • Sam and Lady's Human
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                          That’s disgusting.


                        • tanlover14
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                            This is just horrifying. And really messed up.


                          • Deleted User
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                              Amy I totally second you. I know it keeps me ignorant of the happenings of the world. But I try to not read the newspaper too often. There is just too much violence and hate that is blown up by reporters and salivated over by the masses.

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