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RC25P2APQTV4 A man walks his dog under storm clouds on the Curragh race track, in Newbridge, Ireland, August 16, 2023. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

RC1DB61505B0 Dogs compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

RC1CE7A7C080 Greyhounds compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

RC1A6CA10EF0 Dogs compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

RC1932A02CF0 Dogs compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

RC1638E3D800 Dogs compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

RC15ED033590 Dogs compete during an annual international dog race in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

RC135EF9D830 The hunt master and dogs walk the track before racing begins at Punchestown Racecourse in Naas, Ireland, April 27, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne SEARCH "KILCOYNE RACING" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

GM1EA3U1TYV01 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, February 23, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken February 23, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1SQP01 Trainers guide their greyhounds to take their positions for a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RQ801 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, March 15, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 15, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RQ501 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, March 8, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 8, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RPY01 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, February 16, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken February 16, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RPS01 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, February 16, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken February 16, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RPN01 A greyhound owner poses for a picture during a race at Santiago city, February 16, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken February 16, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RPI01 A greyhound dog drinks water after a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RPD01 A greyhound crosses the finish line as its owners react during a race at Santiago city, February 23, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken February 23, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RP901 Greyhounds compete during a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RP401 A trainer shouts at his greyhound during a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1ROH01 Greyhounds compete during a race at Santiago city, March 8, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 8, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1ROC01 Trainers shout at greyhounds at the start of a race in Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1EA3U1RO701 Trainers prepare their greyhounds to take position for a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RO201 A trainer guides his greyhound to take position for a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RNX01 Trainers hold their greyhounds after a race at Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1EA3U1RNQ01 Trainers, breeders and gamblers gather next to the track during a greyhound race at Santiago city, March 8, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 8, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1EA3U1RNA01 A greyhound is silhouetted at sunset as breeders and gamblers gather next to the track during a race in Santiago city, March 1, 2014. With over 100 years of history, greyhound racing attracts people mainly from rural areas of Santiago every weekend. Some dogs come from Argentina, the United States and Ireland and can develop a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour on a straight running track of about 200 meters, according to organisers. Bets range from $2 to $1,000 per race, offering a livelihood for breeders and gamblers. Picture taken March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

LM1E93711JW01 Alice, an abandoned six year old Greyhound who was found wandering the busy Doncaster Road, stands in her kennel at Tia Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire July 29, 2011. Alice was discarded outside the English city of Doncaster, abandoned like many unsuccessful greyhounds in Britain's multi-million dollar industry that is in decline as the popularity of watching dogs race around a track wanes. Picture taken July 29, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

LM1E9360V5W01 Dogs race past punters in the 480 metres Champion Hurdle Final at Wimbledon Stadium in London June 11, 2011. In 1947, 60,000 spectators were recorded at the Derby at White City, one of 21 greyhound tracks then operating in London. In 2011 the Derby was held at Wimbledon Stadium — now the only dog track left in London — and attendance was just 2,423. Picture taken June 11, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

LM1E9360V4S01 A trainer kisses Taylor's Sky after he won the Greyhound Derby 1st Semi Final race at Wimbledon stadium in London June 4, 2011. In 1947, 60,000 spectators were recorded at the Derby at White City, one of 21 greyhound tracks then operating in London. In 2011 the Derby was held at Wimbledon Stadium — now the only dog track left in London — and attendance was just 2,423. Picture taken June 4, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY SPORT)

LM1E9360UWM01 Greyhounds bolt out of the gate to chase a lure during a race at Wimbledon Stadium in London May 28, 2011. In 1947, 60,000 spectators were recorded at the Derby at White City, one of 21 greyhound tracks then operating in London. In 2011 the Derby was held at Wimbledon Stadium — now the only dog track left in London — and attendance was just 2,423. Picture taken May 28, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

LM1E9360U7N01 Co-owner Rebecca Taylor embraces Taylors Sky after winning the 480 metres Derby Final, the biggest race of England's greyhound season, at Wimbledon Stadium in London June 11, 2011. In 1947, 60,000 spectators were recorded at the Derby at White City, one of 21 greyhound tracks then operating in London. In 2011 the Derby was held at Wimbledon Stadium — now the only dog track left in London — and attendance was just 2,423. Picture taken June 11, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY SPORT)

LM1E9360U4X01 Lavally Sunrise (L) edges past the competition on a curve during a daytime race at Romford greyhound track in Essex June 4, 2011. In 1947, 60,000 spectators were recorded at the Derby at White City, one of 21 greyhound tracks then operating in London. In 2011 the Derby was held at Wimbledon Stadium — now the only dog track left in London — and attendance was just 2,423. Picture taken June 4, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

LM1E9360U4Q01 A greyhound is coaxed into a gate by a trainer before a race at Wimbledon Stadium in London May 28, 2011. Dog racing was once highly popular with 80 licensed greyhound tracks in Britain governed by the self-regulating Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) but this has fallen to about 26 although there are some unregulated racetracks too. Picture taken May 28, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

GM1E8CB1O8201 A New Zealand SPCA dog Monty, an 18-month-old Giant Schnauzer, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E8CB1J0401 A New Zealand SPCA dog Porter, a 10-month-old Beardie Cross, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E8CB1IWY01 A New Zealand SPCA dog Ginny, a 12-month-old Beardie Whippet Cross, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E8CB1IRW01 (L - R)New Zealand SPCA dogs Monty, Porter and Ginny sit in front of a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E8CB1IRO02 A New Zealand SPCA dog Monty, an 18-month-old Giant Schnauzer, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E8CB1IPV01 A New Zealand SPCA dog Monty, an 18-month-old Giant Schnauzer, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

GM1E8CB1IED01 A New Zealand SPCA dog Monty, an 18-month-old Giant Schnauzer, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

GM1E8CB1I7C01 A New Zealand SPCA dog Porter, a 10-month-old Beardie Cross, drives a modified Mini Countryman on a race track in Auckland in this December 10, 2012 handout picture. The SPCA said they trained three dogs to drive cars for a series of events to publicize the adoption of animals looked after by the shelter, claiming "you can teach an SPCA dog new tricks". Picture taken December 10, 2012. REUTERS/SPCA/Michael Bradley/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

GM1E8711JIA01 Dog owners prepare their whippets for the start of a greyhound race at the racetrack in Hamburg July 1, 2012. Whippets, also called English Greyhounds, are able to reach speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour (about 37 mph) on the 350 meter long race track. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E838052X01 Greyhounds stand together in a kennel at the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana February 11, 2012. All the dogs have been imported from the United States where only seven states still operate dog tracks. Circuit rules demand that all race dogs retire at the age of five, though some run well into their sixth year. Fast Friends, a greyhound adoption group based outside Los Angeles, United States, is committed to finding homes for retired greyhounds from the Caliente racetrack. Every few months, volunteers orchestrate an event called "Retirement Day" where older, slower dogs or dogs that have been weakened from frequent leg injuries officially leave their racing days behind and are given up for adoption. Picture taken February 11, 2012. REUTERS/Erin Siegal (MEXICO - Tags: ANIMALS)

GM1E838052701 Greyhounds walk with their handlers before competing at the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana February 18, 2012. All the dogs have been imported from the United States where only seven states still operate dog tracks. Circuit rules demand that all race dogs retire at the age of five, though some run well into their sixth year. Fast Friends, a greyhound adoption group based outside Los Angeles, United States, is committed to finding homes for retired greyhounds from the Caliente racetrack. Every few months, volunteers orchestrate an event called "Retirement Day" where older, slower dogs or dogs that have been weakened from frequent leg injuries officially leave their racing days behind and are given up for adoption. Picture taken February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Erin Siegal (MEXICO - Tags: ANIMALS)

GM1E838052301 Greyhounds look on from behind a fence in a kennel at the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana February 11, 2012. All the dogs have been imported from the United States where only seven states still operate dog tracks. Circuit rules demand that all race dogs retire at the age of five, though some run well into their sixth year. Fast Friends, a greyhound adoption group based outside Los Angeles, United States, is committed to finding homes for retired greyhounds from the Caliente racetrack. Every few months, volunteers orchestrate an event called "Retirement Day" where older, slower dogs or dogs that have been weakened from frequent leg injuries officially leave their racing days behind and are given up for adoption. Picture taken February 11, 2012. REUTERS/Erin Siegal (MEXICO - Tags: ANIMALS)

GM1E838052001 Greyhounds compete at the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana February 18, 2012. All the dogs have been imported from the United States where only seven states still operate dog tracks. Circuit rules demand that all race dogs retire at the age of five, though some run well into their sixth year. Fast Friends, a greyhound adoption group based outside Los Angeles, United States, is committed to finding homes for retired greyhounds from the Caliente racetrack. Every few months, volunteers orchestrate an event called "Retirement Day" where older, slower dogs or dogs that have been weakened from frequent leg injuries officially leave their racing days behind and are given up for adoption. Picture taken February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Erin Siegal (MEXICO - Tags: ANIMALS)

GM1E838051W01 Greyhounds stand at a fence in a kennel at the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana February 11, 2012. All the dogs have been imported from the United States, where only seven states still operate dog tracks. Circuit rules demand that all race dogs retire at the age of five, though some run well into their sixth year. Fast Friends, a greyhound adoption group based outside Los Angeles, United States, is committed to finding homes for retired greyhounds from the Caliente racetrack. Every few months, volunteers orchestrate an event called "Retirement Day" where older, slower dogs or dogs that have been weakened from frequent leg injuries officially leave their racing days behind and are given up for adoption. Picture taken February 11, 2012. REUTERS/Erin Siegal (MEXICO - Tags: ANIMALS)

GM1E81R034501 A frozen house is seen on a track of the Sedivackuv Long dog sled race in Destne v Orlickych horach, January 26, 2012. Each year, racers from all over Europe arrive to the village of Destne in Orlicke mountains in Czech Republic to take part in this race series. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E81R02ZT01 A dog runs behind his master on a track of the Sedivackuv Long dog sled race in Destne v Orlickych horach, January 26, 2012. The skier did not take part of the race. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E81R02F401 A frozen house is seen on a track of the Sedivackuv Long dog sled race in Destne v Orlickych horach, January 26, 2012. Each year, racers from all over Europe arrive to the village of Destne in Orlicke mountains in Czech Republic to take part in this race series. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1E81I0BY101 A musher and his dogs compete on a track near the Mont-Cenis Path during the ninth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dogs race January 17, 2012. The race crosses the Alps in France covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. Picture taken with a long exposure and a fisheye lens. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E81I0C4K01 A musher and his dogs compete on a track near the Mont-Cenis Path during the ninth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dogs race January 17, 2012. The race crosses the Alps in France covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. Picture taken with a long exposure. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E81I0BT601 A musher and his dogs compete on a track near the Mont-Cenis Path during the ninth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dogs race January 17, 2012. The race crosses the Alps in France covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. Picture taken with a long exposure ayndc a fisheye lens. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

LR2E7AS0IWK0P A stray dog runs on the track before the F1 first practice session starts ahead of the Indian Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi October 28, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (INDIA - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING ANIMALS F1)

LR2E7AS0IVQ0N Course marshals chase away a stray dog on the track before the F1 first practice session starts ahead of the Indian Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi October 28, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (INDIA - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING ANIMALS F1)

LR2E7AS0IU20L A stray dog runs on the track before the F1 first practice session starts ahead of the Indian Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi October 28, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (INDIA - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING ANIMALS)

GM1E71T1L5T01 Dogs run on a track after the start of the last stage of the Sedivackuv Long dog sled race in Destne January 29, 2011. Each year racers from all over Europe arrive to the village of Destne in Orlicke mountains in Czech Republic to take part in this race series. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71J1CZY01 French musher Jean-Philippe Pontier and his dogs speed up the track in the early morning after the start of the tenth and final stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race at the Polar Base in Mont Cenis January 19, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering more than 1,000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71J1CST01 Slovakian musher Milos Gonda and his dogs speed up the track in the early morning after the start of the tenth and final stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race at the Polar Base in Mont Cenis January 19, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering more than 1,000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71J1COR01 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed up the track in the early morning after the start of the tenth and final stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race at the Polar Base in Mont Cenis January 19, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering more than 1,000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71J1CKA01 Czech Republican musher Martin Bily and his dogs speed up the track in the early morning after the start of the tenth and final stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race at the Polar Base in Mont Cenis January 19, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering more than 1,000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0OGA01 French musher Daniel Juillaguet and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0OD401 A musher and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0NXT01 Norwegian musher Ketil Reitan and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0NOC01 Mushers and their dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0JDC01 Italian musher Fabrizio Lovati and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71J0J8Y01 German musher Thomas Hoffmann and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bessans January 18, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT ANIMALS)

GM1E71I0AER01 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed down the track during the mass start of the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Bessans January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I0ABE01 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bonneval-sur-Arc January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I0A7701 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed down the track with another musher during the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near Bonneval-sur-Arc January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I0A2M01 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed down the track during the mass start of the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Bessans January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I09R101 Swiss musher Pierre-Antoine Heritier and his dogs speed down the track during the mass start of the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Bessans January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I08ZW01 A musher and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Bessans January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I08N801 A musher and his dogs climb the track during the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near L'Ecote January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I06KQ01 Mushers and their dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near L'Ecote January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1E71I06KM01 A Musher and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog in Bessans race January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I06F901 A Musher and his dogs speed down the track during the tenth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog in Bessans race January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71I08HG01 A musher and his dogs climb the track during the tenth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race near L'Ecote January 17, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covers over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1N0I01 Sled dogs run on the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1MJ501 Musher Ketil Reitan of Norway climbs the track with his dogs during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1LOT01 Mushers and their dogs climb the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1LJ301 French musher Jean-Philippe Pontier and his dogs speed down the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1LEY01 Musher Ketil Reitan of Norway climbs the track with his dogs during the second part of the eighth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1L6E01 Musher Ketil Reitan of Norway climbs the track with his dogs during the second part of the eighth stage of La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1L2Z01 Mushers and their dogs climb the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1KX201 A musher and his dogs speed down the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1KTX01 Race leader Radek Havrda of Czech Republic and his dogs speed down the track of the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

GM1E71G1MNH01 A musher and his dogs speed down the track during the second part of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Mont-Cenis January 16, 2011. The race crosses the Alps in France and Switzerland covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY ANIMALS)

LM1E61L1DJB01 Sled dogs wait in the snow on a practise day before this weekend's Sled Dog Rally in Aviemore, Scotland January 21, 2010. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain the rally is run on tracks around Loch Morlich in the shadow of the Cairngorms. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY SPORT)

LM1E61L1DBU01 A competitor practices on his sled before this weekend's Sled Dog Rally in Aviemore, Scotland January 21, 2010. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain the rally is run on tracks around Loch Morlich in the shadow of the Cairngorms. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY SPORT)

GM1E61M0GYB01 A sled dog waits in the snow before this weekend's sled dog Rally in Aviemore, Scotland January 21, 2010. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain the rally is run on tracks around Loch Morlich in the shadow of the Cairngorms. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT)

GM1E57S0LEK01 Former U.S. Olympic track star Mary Slaney jogs with her dogs at her home in Eugene, Oregon in this June 26, 2009 file photo. Twenty-five years after her collision with Zola Budd left her sprawling on the Los Angeles Olympics track, Slaney still wonders if the race that came to define her could have had a different outcome. Picture taken June 26, 2009. To match feature ATHLETICS-SLANEY/LIFE REUTERS/Richard Clement/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS)

GM1E57S0LED01 Former U.S. Olympic track star Mary Slaney plays with her dogs at her home in Eugene, Oregon in this June 26, 2009 file photo. Twenty-five years after her collision with Zola Budd left her sprawling on the Los Angeles Olympics track, Slaney still wonders if the race that came to define her could have had a different outcome. Picture taken June 26, 2009. To match feature ATHLETICS-SLANEY/LIFE REUTERS/Richard Clement/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS)

GM1E57M0OND01 Former U.S. Olympic track star Mary Slaney jogs with her dogs at her home in Eugene, Oregon June 26, 2009. Twenty-five years after her collision with Zola Budd left her sprawling on the Los Angeles Olympics track, Slaney still wonders if the race that came to define her could have had a different outcome. Picture taken June 26, 2009. To match feature ATHLETICS-SLANEY/ REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS)

GM1E57M0ON201 Former U.S. Olympic track star Mary Slaney plays with her dogs at her home in Eugene, Oregon June 26, 2009. Twenty-five years after her collision with Zola Budd left her sprawling on the Los Angeles Olympics track, Slaney still wonders if the race that came to define her could have had a different outcome. Picture taken June 26, 2009. To match feature ATHLETICS-SLANEY/ REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS)

GM1E57M0OMV01 Former U.S. Olympic track star Mary Slaney jogs with her dogs at her home in Eugene, Oregon June 26, 2009. Twenty-five years after her collision with Zola Budd left her sprawling on the Los Angeles Olympics track, Slaney still wonders if the race that came to define her could have had a different outcome. Picture taken June 26, 2009. To match feature ATHLETICS-SLANEY/ REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS)

GM1DUNQJLFAB A girl plays with a husky waiting by a dog sled race track during a training session in the village of Korobovo outside Moscow February 4, 2007. The Russian team is training for the dog sled European Championships in Slovakia. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

GM1DUNQJLFAA Huskies sit by a dog sled race track during a training session in the village Korobovo outside Moscow, February 4, 2007. The Russian team is training for the dog sled European Championships in Slovakia. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

GM1DUNQJLEAA Dogs pull a sled along a race track during a training session outside Moscow February 4, 2007. The Russian team is training for the dog sled European Championships in Slovakia. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

RP6DRMSSRBAB Skiers go past Russian policemen with a dog, inspecting a ski-track before a pursuit race at Biathlon World Cup Final World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia, March 17, 2005. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin YK/acm