“Sue, Swansea - They council didn't want to keep it open because they want to build factories/ houses there. A couple of years ago there were plans top expand the track to have Speedway etc there but the council wouldn't support it.”

“I dont believe a word that comes out of any animal charities mouth. As already stated the bosses are in it for the cash and i have never known a poor one either. I would also like to know how the figure of 50 would have to be re homed as i thought that this track was open to everyone with a greyhound and not the professionals. I think that the council should have helped to keep it open. Swansea is losing to much now.”

“Shall I bring some honest truth to this debate from a Greyhound lover/owner/racer. There is, nor was, any chance of 5o dogs needing rehoming from the Swansea track. If there are 25 dogs which are available to race then I would say thats nearer the truth. I was at the track on Saturday and nobody dumped or attempted to get rid of their beloved dogs as they are pets. Please readers understand this. Swansea is a flapping track, this means anybody who has a greyhound as a pet can just turn up and let their dogs have a run. Greyhounds get so excited at running, its what they love doing. Do not mistake this track as the ones you see in Betting shops with licensed trainers looking after 60 to 100 dogs. Some dog owners go to dog shows, we go racing. They have the best of exercise ,food and most of all love from my family and will continue to do so long after they finish racing. Nobody in the greyhound world of Swansea has heard of these dogs running around the Swansea area as if they are dumped and to be honest I believe this has been made up to make it look worse for the track.”

“Does it really matter about spelling, grammar etc., the most important thing are the dogs. Let us hope and pray these gentle creatures are now going to find "forever" home and a sofa to call their own.”

“whats the odds on that some dogs wont be cared for?”

“medusa
we are all dog lovers in some way or other
the point that your missing is if these dogs were not used for racing they would then be of no use to any one!
they have the best of everything when they race,but after their racing days its then up to you to give them a home because if it were not for you then the greyhound trust and such businesses would not be in business now would they?! I have never met a poor animal trust director either!”

“The Greyhound, like the race horse, is abused due to mans need for entertainment.

I pray they find great homes - such lovely dogs. And I pray that people will realise what they are doing whenever they participate in betting on any form of sport that involves the use of animals.

People can bully, abuse me as much as they like (and they often do), but if these same people love animals then they can never be bad - they have kind souls and that's what matters.”

“Steve - it was a typographic error not a spelling error.

Anyway - the point was made as I do not pretend to be a professional journalist.”

“before you moan at other people's spelling mistakes Mike, the word Grammar is spelled as I've written it not ending with an ER”

“I don't know when this article was written, but it fails to mention that two greyhounds were abandoned near the track yesterday, despite animal welfare organisations offering to take any unwanted dogs. Both dogs have been hit by cars, and are injured. Despite their injuries, they have so far evaded capture by would-be rescuers. There have been numerous sightings of them around Fforestfach and Middle Road. One dog is fawn and white, the other brindle. They are not thought to be together. Chances are, they've sought shelter somewhere, so if you live in these areas, please check your sheds, garages etc. If you see the dogs, either call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999, or Greyhound Rescue Wales on 0300 0123 999.”