August News - 2011

 

Greyhound breeder starves four dogs to death

Tuesday 30th

FOUR dogs starved to death and two others suffered ‘gross neglect’ at the hands of their owner who left them in atrocious conditions for weeks.

 

Martin Carr – a greyhound breeder - admitted 10 charges of causing unnecessary suffering to the greyhounds and failing to ensure their welfare at a house in Harlaxton Road, Grantham.

 

 

Greyhound breeder - Martin Carr

 

Carr will be sentenced at on September 21 after reports are completed.

Read more HERE

 

 

Trainers dogs test positive for Class A drugs

Disciplinary Hearings held by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain in July sees three trainers found in breach of Racing Rules following the production of positive samples from dogs racing on licensed tracks.

Traces of chrystal meth were found in a urine sample produced 'Steer Me Home'  and morphine was found to be present in 'Big Chips' urine sample.

 

 

 

3½ year old female 'Steer Me Home' - bred and 'trained' by Mr David Puddy

 

Mr Puddy was severely reprimanded and leniently fined £750 - whilst Mr Rae received only a caution.

Click here for full details of July's Disciplinary Hearing

 

Trainer arrested and skips bail

Saturday 20th

Following a police raid where 1600 cannabis plants were seized at a GBGB licensed racing kennel near Guildford - around 80 greyhounds were abandoned to live in filth and squalor.

Although trainers and owners have since removed the young healthy dogs still capable of racing – they leave behind and abandon for the second time -16 older and injured dogs. It's left to a local rescue centre - Celia Cross Greyhound Trust - to step in and take into care the remaining dogs - many needing extensive veterinary care.

 

 

The rescue centre are now desperately in need of extra funds - donations and volunteers to cope with the dogs on going care and rehabilitation until loving homes can be found.

Please click HERE on how you can help Celia Cross Greyhound Trust give these dogs what they so richly deserve.

 

Cable thieves hit Easington independent dog track

Friday 19th

Easington dog track were forced to cancel a race night after metal thieves ripped out power cables - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Joe - who has run the site for the last 17 years - said of the thieves “They’re scum, that’s what I’d describe them as.

Read the full article HERE

Greytexploitations says “Joe needs to really look at the suffering and needless destruction of dogs the track perpetuates before he casts aspersions on others”

You can view Easington’s ‘Retirement’ fees HERE

 

Rival Stow bid 'is not a formal planning application'

Thursday 18th

The Dogs Trust - League Against Cruel Sports and now Waltham Forest Council dispel SOS propaganda. It is the second time the council has had to issue a public statement through the Waltham Guardian following claims made by the Save Our Stow campaign.

 

Greyhound advocates peacefully protested and raised awareness at a track that has seen endless suffering and the destruction of greyhounds on a weekly basis. Please try and support this dedicated group that protest religiously every week. Join them on Facebook - Shut Down Belle Vue Race Track in Manchester

Appeal for the Galgos

Friday 12th

Greyhound Compassion appeal to dog lovers internationally as the Scooby shelter finds itself in a critical situation . Please support this online auction on Facebook to help raise much needed funds.

A Victory for Greyhounds in South Africa

Thursday 11th

Following a relentless international campaign to stop the legalising of greyhound racing in South Africa – a government commission has concluded “There’s a strong lobby around dog racing, but it is a very small sector. Given the limited demand and the problems associated with it, we did not think it should be legalised” Read more HERE

Huge thanks to all who emailed the authorities and GREY2K USA and South West Animal Protection for coordinating this campaign.

Lets stop dog racing in India

Wednesday 10th

GREY2K USA launch their ‘Lets stop dog racing in India’ campaign – please add your voice and appeal to the Indian government for common sense and compassion ~ thank you.

Greyhound Trainer Banned from keeping animals after giving dogs Viagra and cannabis

Wednesday 10th

Anthony Fowler who ran his dogs on one of the few unlicensed tracks has been banned from keeping dogs for life. Unlike the licensed industry who only enforce the Rules of Racing – Fowler was subject to prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act in a court of law for two counts of administering a ‘poisonous or injurious drug or substance’ and two counts of causing unnecessary suffering. Read more HERE

New e-petition launched to ‘Ban Greyhound Racing in the UK’

Monday 8th

Please sign and share this important petition that will place pressure on the new government to ban the betting on dogs. Ban Greyhound Racing in the UK petition.

Welfare groups downplay Stow racing bid involvement

Friday 5th

The Walthamstow Guardian has published statements for the Dogs Trust and the League Against Cruel Sports dismissing claims by the Save Our Stow campaign and MP Stella Creasy that they were effectively condoning the re-opening of Walthamstow dog track and working with the Save Our Stow campaign on welfare issues.

'Back Stow housing plans' say animal rights campaigners

Monday 1st 

The Walthamstow Guardian picks up on the Say No to the STOW campaign and very kindly publishes an article helping to raise awareness and to prevent the gambling on dogs returning to Walthamstow.

Say No to the Stow campaign launched

Greytexploitations publishes an article highlighting the inherent cruelty greyhounds endured before Walthamstow dog track was closed and the cruelty that still exists in order for greyhound racing to sustain commercial viability – together with an appeal asking greyhound advocates to contact Waltham Forest Council, MP’s and Ministers highlighting why the re-opening of Walthamstow should not be supported.