Brindlebabe Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 WELFARE ‘HAS GONE TOO FAR’ CLAIMS GREYHOUND TRAINER Professional trainer Martin Dowman, formerly attached to Doncaster stadium has been found in breech of NGRC rule 174(xi) in that he ‘has treated a greyhound or caused or permitted a greyhound to be treated with cruelty or in such a manner as to cause the greyhound unnecessary suffering’. During a routine inspection on 2nd April 2008 by an NGRC Steward, a young black female named Pearly Black aged only 15 months, was found emaciated amongst Dowman’s kennel stock of 28 greyhounds. According to Dowman, the greyhound had not been eating properly since an earthquake tremor 3 weeks previous and described her as a “very nervous bitch.†Despite being an experienced trainer of 15 years, he saw no need to seek professional help and allowed Pearly Black’s health to deteriorate over the following weeks. After being forced to seek professional help by the NGRC steward and upon the advice of a veterinary surgeon, Pearly Black was immediately put-to-sleep. According to Dowman, the NGRC believe the puppy should have been euthanased sooner. When asked about the inquiry and the ‘extenuating circumstances’, Dowman said: “These things shouldn’t happen but we’ve never sought of experienced an earthquake and things like that… I went down to the Inquiry because I thought they were going to crucify me.†Despite being reprimanded and fined £650 Dowman was “quite happy with the verdict.†And added: “This welfare problem now is in some respects gone too far… It’s hard always for trainers and owners… we all can’t have a Derby dog, if we could it would be brilliant.†Dowman is the fifth trainer this year to receive a fine and reprimand for causing unnecessary suffering. None of the five trainers had their licenses revoked or were bought before the public courts to face charges of cruelty under the Animal Welfare act. It appears that not only does the racing industry have a license kill; they also have a license to abuse. Rest in Peace Pearly Black January 2007 – April 2008 www.greytexploitations.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Welfare hasn't gone far enough, they should also loose their license and therefore their livelihood. I wish I could express the contempt I feel for this "human" and the organisation that supports him. Sleep tight Pearly Black. Edited October 2, 2008 by kats n greys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh yes, I can fully understand not wanting a dog to starve to death is a step too far in welfare terms God what a prat. I wonder how many pet dogs in the area of the tremor also starved. None I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 “This welfare problem now is in some respects gone too far… It’s hard always for trainers and owners… we all can’t have a Derby dog, if we could it would be brilliant.” He appears to be saying that only winning dogs are worthy of proper treatment  A sorry sign of everything that is wrong with the racing industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 'Welfare has gone too far' ?????? Sometimes words just fail me. What planet do people like this live on, where they can watch while a dog in their care starves to death I've just been looking at the NGRC website page detailing recent enquiries. The stewards seem to be extraordinarily understanding of the 'exceptional circumstances' which seem to apply in many, many cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyhound Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sweet dreams Pearly Black and suffer no more. These trainers should be losing their licenses and made an example of . I hope Dowman gets his comeuppance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 £650 fine what a complete joke. Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Blimey I thought even Human crimes were three strikes and out - at the very least the same should apply to them... so sad that someone's thought process could be so warped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrier Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Only £650? I'm not surprised he's happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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