JoC Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 How can scum like this man justify what they do I've just sent this link to a couple of local journalists. I'm sure they will pick it up from newswires but thought the more exposure it gets, the better. Trouble is it's very big business up here so regional papers might be wary of upsetting advertisers. It makes me ashamed to be living in the north east Haven't read the whole of this thread, but John's just rang me and it's going in the Echo tomorrow. I was thinking of trying to get him some quotes from a greyhound charity basically saying what others have said on this thread, it's NOT a one off incident and highlight the figures Claz mentioned. Any idea where I can get that from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I have brought a few more copies this afternoon and will scan them in later Mel you are right , the door is ajar and every single realistic piece of reporting re Greyhounds is a positive step towards raising awareness, laws changing , public losing interest and maybe even the government banning racing who would have thought 15 years ago that a major supermarket ( Waitrose ) would ban battery eggs ?. No one really because who gave a stuff or even knew about about battery hens, its the same with racing and yes its going to take a long time but I do believe in my life time there will be major changes Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I've found that too Mel, but also that people don't necessarily change their ways, ie stop going, when they find out what goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Femme_Pires Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Every person I've ever spoken to about greyhounds and racing really didn't have a clue and seriously thought the dogs enjoyed racing Would they not run if they didn't want to? I'm not asking that as a statement but as a genuine question. I have worked in horse racing in the past and we had one little gelding who hated racing and he used to refuse to leave the starting stalls and he was rehomed to a 'pet' home. With NH horses you can often see as they jump that their ears are pricked and they are enjoying themselves and I wonder if it is the same with greyhounds? I'm guessing with a lot of them the chase instinct gets the better of them and they just run... I have to say I don't know a huge amount about Greyhound racing, except the rescue aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoC Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I imagine they enjoy the chasing part, but it's the way they're treated that is cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Femme_Pires Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I know how they are treated it was the actual race running that I was asking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I am glad that the treatment of greyhounds once again has been raised. But I think that the government make too much money out of the racing to be serious about cleaning up the industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 My mum is currently fostering a failed racer Bram , he is 2 and 1/2 years old and he would love to run and chase things, he suffered an awful injury to one of his legs whilst racing and now limps. he is a lovely dog but scared witless of the world, so far Gracie has taught him about beds, toys and walks and he is a huge fan of Grandma Squirrels cooking ( all things that were so alien to him at first ) no one in the industry wants Bram now, his owner/trainer did not want a 2 year old dog that limps and he was bloody lucky that Houndsavers heard about him and Whitelodge were able to offer space when he needed help There are thousands of Brams up and down the country that may very well have enjoyed the running but the way they are treated/disposed of when they can no longer run and earn money is shocking Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Femme_Pires Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 AbigailJ I was asking what I thought to be a legitimate question. I know what racing involves, its the reason I got involved in greyhound rescue in the firstplace!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Femme_Pires Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Sorry, I think maybe I read it in the wrong way as though you thought I was someone who knew nothing of the industry and asking silly questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riley Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 One of the sad things is just how some people WILL not listen, I have printed reams of stuff from Greyhound action and talked and talked to a guy I used to work with but nothing would change his mind it was just a good time. My ex hairdresser enjoys a night "out at the dogs" - hence the ex part. How can you educate those who won't see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 This is too good an opportunity to miss, we all say we want to change things, let's do it, but to succeed we must co-ordinate our activity. This means a single campaigning body against the greyhound raciing industry fighting on all fronts and ensuring we speak with one voice. The first thing we would need to do is agree what the objective is, whether that be banning racing altogether or campaiging for humane treatment of all racing dogs. We must capitalise on this article and one of the brilliant ideas I've seen today is to get local press involved and I suggest we organise a proper press pack. Whilst campaigining at dog tracks and the like is important it is the persuasion of the general public that will really make a difference. What I'm suggesting is the bringing together of all anti-racing/greyhound action groups into one co-ordinated campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Every article that highlights the cruelty happening to the waste product of the race industry is hopefully another step (however small) in the fight to ban racing. Hopefully other papers, the tv etc will pick-up the story and we'll have a few more people who understand the cruelty, the sheer numbers of dogs involved. About running - Lloyd loves to run and usually will when he gets a chance, Con has no interest in running, would much rather roll on his back in the grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going to the dogs Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) What I'm suggesting is the bringing together of all anti-racing/greyhound action groups into one co-ordinated campaign. Excellent idea! How do you suggest we go about it? Emails, letters to MPs, Animal Welfare groups, the noblesse of the Greyhound racing industry? A coordinated effort could make a big difference. Edited July 16, 2006 by Going to the dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Looks as if questions are being asked... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/5185234.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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