SCA and rescue was Re: [MR] running of the hounds

[scahound]

My Lord and I were the first houndmasters in Atlantia and currently have
placed about a dozen ex-racers in Southern Atlantia.  They are wonderful
dogs!!  Unfortunately, we are down to one elderly three-legged greyhound,
who we (of course) do not course any longer.  At one point, we had 6
greyhounds (plus 2 rotties)---much bigger house and yard then!

Funny story, much like the Bassett hound....we would course the rotties with
the greyhounds.  Dani, who is loveable, but lazy would do it once. The
second time she would stroll towards the end of the course and grab the lure
when it got to her.  What she does not have in speed, she makes up for in
brains :)

Kari Kyst



>
> This is the more encouraging side of SCA.  I know more
> people involved in pet rescue here than anywhere else.
>  As a matter of fact I think most of the people in SCA
> that own hounds have gotten rescues rather than
> purchases.
>
> Have you heard of anyone that spent the money on a
> pure bred dog?  I don't think I've met anyone except
> for one friend who was herself a breeder.
>
> Rebecca
>