Like many who watched the disturbing footage on ABC's Four Corners program of greyhound racing trainers using live rabbits, possums and piglets as bait to lure their dogs, Medlow Bath resident Kate Allan was shocked and appalled.
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"It would be good to see the industry eventually stopping," the Greyhound Rescue volunteer said.
But Mrs Allan also believes an unintended immediate consequence of the program's airing could lead to people getting the wrong impression that greyhounds are ferocious animals unsuitable as pets - at a time when more families than ever are needed to adopt or care for unwanted or injured greyhounds "dumped" at pounds by racing industry trainers.
She is well-placed to describe them as "beautiful, affectionate dogs that just want to please you," having taken on two rescued racing greyhounds and one greyhound cross as pets three years ago while also providing foster care at home to one or two greyhounds every year.
"I am concerned that many people will be intimidated and frightened when they see greyhounds and not realise they are ideal, low maintenance pets that can easily be trained and fit in with the lifestyles of a diverse range of families.
"My dogs all live harmoniously with cats and don't attempt to get into my chook run.
"They've passed their 'greenhound' tests so they are not required to wear muzzles in public.
"They make beautiful, loving pets and despite their appearance require only small amounts of exercise.
"If people do not know what greyhounds are truly like, we will not be able to save them.
"They can all be rehabilitated in my opinion."
Mrs Allan spends at least one day per week volunteering at Greyhound Rescue's kennel facility in Sydney's north, where she said there are currently "70 rescued dogs on our books and on any given day we have a waiting list."
She predicts a spike in demand as a result of the live baiting revelations, the subsequent standing down of the board of Greyhound Racing NSW, suspension of more than 20 greyhound trainers in three states and the commencement of an independent investigation into the allegations.
"Sponsors are pulling out of the industry left, right and centre and quite a few trainers will now think it's time to get out of the industry.
"Now more than ever Greyhound Rescue and many other charities across the country will need to find homes and families for greyhounds as this industry is brought to its knees and we'll need more sponsors, donations and volunteers too."
Mrs Allan said most rescued racing greyhounds are aged between 18 months and three years and failed racing trials or are five or older and dumped by trainers due to injury or loss of speed.
"To kill these dogs when they are not fast enough, or no longer fast enough, is not acceptable.
"The sort of people who use live baiting are the same sort that will have no issue shooting their 'useless' dogs. Others have no problem dumping their dogs at the pound - there are few trainers that try to rehome their dogs when their racing career is finished."
Mrs Allan said if anyone in the Blue Mountains is interested in fostering or adopting a greyhound or making a donation, they can visit www.greyhoundrescue.com.au or send an email to info@greyhoundrescue.com.au.