I was recently contacted by a friend who is looking for help in fundraising for the Italian Greyhound Rescue here in the UK. She is currently collecting used postage stamps in a bid to raise money to help them rescue and rehome mistreated and abused Italian Greyhounds all over the country. It is a registered charity (1104157) and has helped countless Italian Greyhounds in the past. Hopefully we can enable them to continue doing so.
If you do want to contribute used postage stamps from anywhere in the world, not just the UK, then please drop me a line and I can tell you where to send them to help my friend out. She needs a little paper left on the stamps so the edges aren't damaged at all, but any and all contributions will be welcomed.
Thanks all. It only takes a couple of minutes to take stamps off envelopes and you can be making a difference in some of these gorgeous dogs' lives.
Friday, 22 August 2008
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Pedigree Dogs: The Horror Behind Breeding
I watched one of the most disturbing programs on TV last night. I don't usually watch TV because I'm usually busy working or catching up on the other stuff we all need to do to keep a household going and a roof above our heads. However, I found a story on the BBC website about it and decided to watch. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was one of the worst TV documentaries about the treatment of animals I ever watched.
The program dealt with the inbreeding of pedigree dogs and the horrific genetic effects they have on various breeds. It makes breeders look incredibly cruel and unbelievably blinkered in their views. They can't seem to see what they are doing to their dogs.
Now before I go any further, please note that I fully realise that not all breeders are the same and some realise the damage that inbreeding is doing to those dogs. They are the ones that do not inbreed and have their dogs fully checked out regularly. Some have stopped showing their dogs in protest. However, those that this story does apply to make me sick. Boxers with severe epilespy were still being used to breed from so their pups would also have that genetic trait. King Charles Spaniels had brains that were too big for their skulls and were in agony and yet were still used for breeding. When you look at pictures of the breeds today and compare them with some from the 1800s, it really becomes apparent that we are cosmetically changing them for the worse and enough is enough.
One fact that struck a chord was the Rhodesian Ridgeback - the breeders society in the UK advocated culling pups that were born without ridges at birth until recently.
I have done research on it today, extensive research (for those who will comment saying I have no idea what I am talking about) and I find practices thoroughly disgusting. However, don't just take my word for it. The BBC story can be found behind that link.
The program dealt with the inbreeding of pedigree dogs and the horrific genetic effects they have on various breeds. It makes breeders look incredibly cruel and unbelievably blinkered in their views. They can't seem to see what they are doing to their dogs.
Now before I go any further, please note that I fully realise that not all breeders are the same and some realise the damage that inbreeding is doing to those dogs. They are the ones that do not inbreed and have their dogs fully checked out regularly. Some have stopped showing their dogs in protest. However, those that this story does apply to make me sick. Boxers with severe epilespy were still being used to breed from so their pups would also have that genetic trait. King Charles Spaniels had brains that were too big for their skulls and were in agony and yet were still used for breeding. When you look at pictures of the breeds today and compare them with some from the 1800s, it really becomes apparent that we are cosmetically changing them for the worse and enough is enough.
One fact that struck a chord was the Rhodesian Ridgeback - the breeders society in the UK advocated culling pups that were born without ridges at birth until recently.
I have done research on it today, extensive research (for those who will comment saying I have no idea what I am talking about) and I find practices thoroughly disgusting. However, don't just take my word for it. The BBC story can be found behind that link.
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Update: How You Can Help The Fight Against Live Skinning
Just a quick follow up to the post I added yesterday about live animal skinning in China...
If you were as disturbed as I was about the live skinning of cats and dogs and unimaginable animal cruelty in China then you can now help lend your voice to the fight against such barbaric acts in another way. Of course there is the petition but if you are a member of the social networking site Facebook then you can also add your voice to the cause that has been set up against it on there.
The link to the cause is here: Stop Live Animal Skinning. I am fully backing this cause, along with my Stop The Greyhound Slaughter cause.
Please spread the message. oin if you are on Facebook but if you are not then please forward this to people that are members so they can add their voices. We need to do something now to stop this barbaric animal cruelty. There is no excuse for it so add your voice to the outrage today.
If you were as disturbed as I was about the live skinning of cats and dogs and unimaginable animal cruelty in China then you can now help lend your voice to the fight against such barbaric acts in another way. Of course there is the petition but if you are a member of the social networking site Facebook then you can also add your voice to the cause that has been set up against it on there.
The link to the cause is here: Stop Live Animal Skinning. I am fully backing this cause, along with my Stop The Greyhound Slaughter cause.
Please spread the message. oin if you are on Facebook but if you are not then please forward this to people that are members so they can add their voices. We need to do something now to stop this barbaric animal cruelty. There is no excuse for it so add your voice to the outrage today.
Friday, 1 August 2008
Help To Stop The Live Skinning Of Animals In China!!!
With the Olympics on the horizon in the very near future, China has come under scrutiny from various different angles. If it isn't the smog and air pollution then it's the human rights issues. However, I want to draw attention to something else. i want to draw attention to the barbaric treatment of animals.
Now any greyhound lover that has looked into the slaughter of greyhounds in Asia will probably know that greyhounds are skinned and eaten there. This may be horrifying but it is completely true. However, at least the greyhounds are dead before they do that. This may not sound like a plus point at all, but it is when you consider this next fact.
Did you know that 2 million, yes 2,000,000 cats and dogs are skinned alive for their fur every year. They then die in the most horrific way because they are not put out of their misery. They are instead left to die.
There is a petition that you can sign on the Care2 site. This is the direct link. Please please sign it as they are looking for 2 million signatures, one for every cat and dog treated in this barbaric way.
We must put a stop to it now!!! After all, could you imagine the two gorgeous creatures below with no fur? No? Neither could I. This brutality has to be stopped now so please support it... for the sake of all of our furry friends.
Now any greyhound lover that has looked into the slaughter of greyhounds in Asia will probably know that greyhounds are skinned and eaten there. This may be horrifying but it is completely true. However, at least the greyhounds are dead before they do that. This may not sound like a plus point at all, but it is when you consider this next fact.
Did you know that 2 million, yes 2,000,000 cats and dogs are skinned alive for their fur every year. They then die in the most horrific way because they are not put out of their misery. They are instead left to die.
There is a petition that you can sign on the Care2 site. This is the direct link. Please please sign it as they are looking for 2 million signatures, one for every cat and dog treated in this barbaric way.
We must put a stop to it now!!! After all, could you imagine the two gorgeous creatures below with no fur? No? Neither could I. This brutality has to be stopped now so please support it... for the sake of all of our furry friends.
Friday, 25 July 2008
A Call To Arms: Stop The Greyhound Slaughter In Peterborough
I am horrified and sickened by the email I have just received and I'm sure you will be too. I would much rather post cute pictures of greyhounds than the information I received but unfortunately sick individuals keep me busy instead. We have to stop the greyhound slaughter now and lend our voice to those fighting hard to stop such greyhound cruelty being carried out.
Below is the exact information I was sent through via email. I have not reworded it for effect but nor am I pulling any punches. Again, this is yet another reson why we have to stop the greyhound slaughter now!
Below is the exact information I was sent through via email. I have not reworded it for effect but nor am I pulling any punches. Again, this is yet another reson why we have to stop the greyhound slaughter now!
GREYHOUNDS KILLED AT PETERBOROUGH STADIUM
One dog put to death for playing. Another breaks his neck in race. Volunteers needed for campaign against track
Greyhound Action has received inside information about two recent appalling incidents involving the deaths of greyhounds at Peterborough Stadium.
On Thursday, July 3rd, during a trial race, a young greyhound, called Milo Blackbird, tried to play with the other dogs instead of chasing after the mechanical hare. The greyhound's owner/trainer, John Reid, took him straight to the track vet and had him "put down".
On Saturday, July 12th, in the second race of the evening, a 4½ year old greyhound, called He's A Cheetah, hit the rails on the first bend and broke his neck. He was carried lifeless from the track with blood pouring from his mouth.
After confiming that the information received was true, we issued a press release to the local media, which was taken up by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and featured in their early morning news programme last Friday (July 18th).
During the programme, one of the news reporters interviewed a man who said he had witnessed the horrific death of He's A Cheetah. The gentleman in question said he had been a fairly regular visitor to dog tracks, but had begun to have serious misgivings, after becoming aware of the large number of greyhounds that get put to death, and had now come to the conclusion that the dog racing industry should be done away with. One greyhound trainer he had spoken to described the Peterborough
track as a "death trap".
Demonstrations outside Peterborough Stadium are currently taking place every few weeks (Especially in view of these latest incidents, we would like to
increase the frequency of the demos, but need more local volunteers in order to do so. So, if you live anywhere near Peterborough and would be interested in taking part in protests/leafletting against dog racing there, please contact Greyhound Action at info@greyhoundaction.org.uk or on 01562 700 043.
Monday, 21 July 2008
How Cute Is This Greyhound Picture!!
When it comes to greyhounds, my heart most definitely rules my head... and with this picture, you can see why! I found this gorgeous greyhound picture today and wanted to share it with the world. When you take a look at it, you'll see why!
Friday, 18 July 2008
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.
‘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.
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