Another Dispicable Indictment Of The Greyhound Industry

Through the cause I run on Facebook and MySpace to Stop Greyhound Slaughter, I get to speak to a whole range of people and find out about the views they hold. Although there are one or two people that join the cause to ran and rave about how greyhound slaughter is just a figment of my imagination, the vast majority of people just want to help and one or two even have stories of their own to tell me.

I heard one such story a few days ago; a tale of greyhound rescue by a decent and incredible individual that was not affiliated with a greyhound rescue charity. We all know what amazing work greyhound rescues do but I also find it heartening to hear about regular people that literally save greyhounds from heartless and cruel people that are just out to make money. If these individuals did not make a stand then a few more beautiful greyhounds would be slaughtered every year. Here is the story in the lady's own words:

I wasn't aware of the killings that go on until a friend of mine joined a greyhound racing syndicate. The poor dog broke its foot on its first race which ended the dogs racing career (which I also think is cruel although that is a delicate subject). The members of the syndicate were uninterested in saving the dog and just wanted to put him down. My friend wouldnt allow it. He tried to get them to pull together to get the money for the £700 operation but they did not care, they just wanted to get another dog and try racing again. My friend, complete with a wife, two children and serious debt problems managed to find the money to save the dog and he now lives happily with his sister. A happy ending for this dog but there are plenty out there that are not so lucky.

Even syndicates of "normal" people are looking to dispose of these beautiful creatures when they are healthy and would make an excellent pet. It seems that they want the financial glory but not the financial burden that their insistance on racing greyhounds causes. Again, I know not all trainers/owners are the same and some care deeply for their greyhounds but the sheer number of dispicable things (I cannot bring myself to call them humans) is unbelievable. Enough is enough!

Another Stop Greyhound Slaughter Cause & Stamp Appeal Update

Hi all,

Hope everyone is enjoying the run up to Christmas and is almost ready for the festivities. Sorry I have been absent from here for a while but I have a few personal problems to deal with recently.

This is just a quick update to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that has joined either of the causes because I can't quite believe how successful it is! Every single person that has joined is making a difference because it is one more person that knows about what happens to greyhounds when they retire or if they will not chase as a pup. Although some do find homes, they are in the minority and this has got to stop.

Also, thank you to those that have signed the petition. There are only 2,157 signatures on there at the moment and we could do with a few more before Christmas if possible. You can stay anonymous if you wish but it takes a few seconds to sign and will all contribute to the voice against the appalling slaughter of these beautiful creatures.

Please keep inviting friends to the cause and spare a thought for greyhounds during this cold and cruel weather. They may not be warm and cared for this winter unless they are lucky enough to have been rehomed. Some ex-racers or those that will not chase will have been abandoned, others left to die in this weather and will not survive for long. It is important to help those rescues that work hard all year round wherever possible to ensure that thay can continue to work.

I am still running the stamp appeal, although interest has died off in recent months. If you have any used stamps from Christmas cards or letters then please ask me where to send them so they can help to fund rescues and rehoming. I'm willing to send an SAE if you do not want to pay to send them to me but we desperately need used stamps to fill credit crunch fund deficits so if you can help then please please let me know.

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If you do want to join either of the causes or sign the petitions, the URLs are as follows:
Facebook Cause
MySpace Cause
Stop The Greyhound Slaughter Petition

Remebrance Weekend For Greyhound Lovers

I received this email a couple of days ago and have been asked to post it. It is definitely worth a read given the fact that nothing has changed in two years:

‘REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND’

“Two years later. How many thousands of dead dogs later?”
Annette Crosbie OBE – July 2008

Tomorrow, Wednesday 16th July marks the second anniversary of the ‘Seaham Slaughter’ exposure by Daniel Foggo, journalist to The Sunday Times. Not only did this investigation prove beyond doubt that greyhounds were being slaughtered on a massive scale but as a result of the public outcry, ministers demanded an All Parliamentary Enquiry.

In remembrance of those innocent souls that died at Seaham and to remind the media and public of the 100's of thousands of greyhounds that have raced to death since the conception of this ‘Circus of Horrors’, Greyt Exploitations has teamed up with the award winning singer/songwriter Maria Daines. Maria’s powerful ballad ‘Racing to Death’, is released this week and distributed to all BBC radio stations and many independent radio stations.

'Racing To Death' has been endorsed by Annette Crosbie OBE, who kindly provided the above quote, questioning just how many more thousands of greyhounds have died since the ‘Seaham Slaughter’.

So what has changed in the last two years?

Very little in fact, except for the price and means of disposal. In 2008, the cost to trainers and owners seeking to have their healthy greyhounds disposed of is now £30. Only to be further exploited by having their lifeless warm bodies dissected and their organs sold for a profit.

In remembrance of not only the thousands of nameless greyhounds that have been abused and exploited from cradle to grave and beyond, we also consider this cd release a mark of respect to Clash Nitro and Rent A Flyer, two young greyhounds who were photographed being lead to their slaughter and again graphically captured on film after their deaths at Seaham.

For more information on the exploitation of racing greyhounds and to view this appeal online please visit Greytexploitations

Please remember to keep all correspondence polite and once again, many, many thanks for your valued support – together we can save lives.

Spreading The Word About Greyhound Rescue

First of all, thank you to everyone that has taken the time to check in here and lend their voice to the fight against greyhound slaughter. It is an extremely worthy cause to be a part of, especially if rasiing awareness means that even one greyhound is spared the horrors of having his or her ears cut off or slaughtered in the most inhumane manner.

I have been continuously looking for ways to spread the word about greyhounds, to encourage people to adopt them and to ensure that everyone knows about what is happening to them. One of the latest ways I have found of promoting them is via an article database. If you would like to show support for the greyhound and spread the word about them then take a look at my profile. You can find links to the articles there. Alternatively,you can go directly to one of the articles: The Work Of Greyhound Rescues.

Feel free to use the share button on the article to send it to anyone that you feel might want to read it. Add your comments and support the greyhound!

Something To Think About In 2008

This is text from a petition I set up quite a while ago now to try and draw attention to the plight of the greyhound and I thought it was a good a place as any to start this blog!

FACT: Greyhound racing is not a regulated sport in that when greyhounds retire, the owners are free to do whatever they want with them.

FACT: The greyhound life expectancy is lower than any other breed, and not as a result of natural causes.

FACT: In the UK alone, 40,000 greyhounds are needlessly slaughtered every year.

FACT: These practices occur in Australia, Sweden, the USA, the UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Ireland, Spain, China and countless other countries aroud the world.

FACT: Puppies that are not good enough to race are mindlessly slaughtered before their first birthday.

Greyhound racing is carried out for the entertainment of millions all over the world. We marvel at the beautiful and yet powerful creatures when they race around a track, and yet they apparently have no real value to us.

We as a race should be looking after their welfare when they retire, as we do the elderly members amongst us. After retirement age, people tend to live quiet and happy lives, watching their families grow up and expand, but that is not the case with greyhounds.

When they have fulfilled their apparent duty, we dispose of them as if they were no more than household rubbish.

In others words, when they are no longer useful and cannot do something for us, we brutally slaughter them. At age four or five, many greyhounds are dead and the blood is on our hands.

After all, would you brutally murder your relatives when they pass retirement age and can no longer earn money?

No? Didn't think so, so why are we allowing this inhumane and unbelievably cruel practice to continue?

It is time to stop this mindless violence and give one of the most gentle and loving breeds on Earth a chance to live.



This petition is still going and will be sent to various governments around the world as well as sporting bodies in March 2008 if we have enough signatures by then, so please add your signature today if you care enough to do so.