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On "Discarded" Greyhounds

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The RSPCA believes: " at least 20 greyhounds a day - either puppies which do not make the track, or 'retired' dogs aged three or four - simply 'disappear', presumed killed " Many vets will admit to killing healthy greyhounds – by definition it cannot be classed as euthanasia – for a cut price fee, for fear the dogs will be disposed of in a less humane (..)

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On Fighting for "Animal Rights"

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Francione has defined abolition in a certain way and if you don't adhere strictly to his definition, you are not a Francione-style abolitionist. They don't satisfy all of the requirements of Francione, but their goal is the abolition of the use of sentient nonhumans by humans. And it usually involves exchanges with non-vegans.