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| Current News: South Tuscon track, doping dogs: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/shooting-gallery/Content?oid=3289954 From Australia Macau Greyhounds In Deadly Race: http://www.globalanimal.org/2012/03/17/macau-greyhounds-in-deadly-race/68859/ From Ireland School Children being taken on Greyhound Track Tours: http://www.human-nonhuman.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/contextualising-animal-use.html Information from Great Britian The tracks are legal and legislation was introduced in the Greyhound Welfare regulations 2010 in an attempt to improve welfare but the regulations are very weak - as is normal with animal welfare legislation. There is more on flapping tracks and a video of a Scottish flapping track here - although the accent is a bit hard to grasp. http://www.greytexploitations.com/resources-and-reports/proposed-welfare-regulations-unenforceable-and-worthless All flapping tracks have to have a vet present - sufficient kennels to house 50% (I think) of the dogs on the race card - all the dogs have to be microchipped and the tracks have to keep records on a local data base. We had a thread running about this flapping track a while ago but to remind you of how unashamed they are about the destruction of the dogs - http://www.easingtondogs.co.uk/racinginjuries.htm --------------- Past News: Shocking Report Spurs New Run for 'Decoupling' Dog Races at Tracks http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/shocking-report-spurs-new-run-decoupling-dog-races-tracks USA DOG, Inc. was active and present during the Statehouse battle earlier this year and plans to be there again in 2012 to speak out for the greyhounds being used as worthless tokens in the ever growing gambling game. Decoupling will not guarantee additional casino-type gaming in Florida.... nor the demise of greyhound racing. It will just ensure that fewer greyhounds will be used, abused and "discarded" when they are no longer needed or wanted by the dog racing industry. ----------- Dan Wheldon 1978-2011 ... It is with extremely stunned and saddened hearts that USA DOG, Inc. says farewell to a kind and generous supporter of our charity auctions. Dan Weldon, 33, died yesterday (October 16) in a crash unequaled in Indy Car history. The final race of the season, the championship to be determined and Danica running what may well be her last open wheel race; the day was to be spectacular. Instead, it is the carnage and loss that will be remembered. Dan Wheldon was someone who always had something to donate to our auctions. Over the years, he gave so many things; racing gloves, visors, I think even a pair of racing shoes. A week ago for the GGG he sent the two fences from the 77 car with the promise to sign them the next time he was in town. He also gave us the complete set of racing flags used during the 2011 Indy 500, which he won, each flag signed in a beautiful handmade display stand to be sold on Ebay to help our Rescue Fund. A kind heart, a great sense of humor, quick reflexes and a deep-down to-the-bone desire to win, Dan ran his last race yesterday; doing what he loved to do more than anything. He chose to race, beginning as a kid. He knew the dangers every time he got in a car. He knew the risks and the consequences of the smallest of mistakes – his or someone else’s. He was a gracious, joyful and generous winner. He was a racer who helped other racers… including our beloved retired racing greyhounds. It’s still hard to believe you’re gone. Sally Allen President USA DOG, Inc ---------- update 5/7/2011 THE FLORIDA CLOCK STRUCK.... The political clock ran out last night in Tallahassee for Florida's greyhounds. Lost amid a power struggle between the House and Senate, not as exotic as license plates or as necessary as the budget ... we simply were not called for a final vote. History was made. Friends and foes were made. Progress for the thousands of greyhounds that are still forced to run for their lives was made. We fought a good, clean fight. but as any Indy Car fan knows ... it sucks to win or lose under yellow. Grey2KUSA worked endlessly meeting people, answering questions, sending out statements, reports and letters. They spent weeks of early mornings and late nights in the Florida State House. Hurry up! Wait! Now what? Is that a yes or a no? They were a class act! Thank you each and everyone of you who sent postcards, emails and made phone calls. They did their job and made two bills that could have never been called for a hearing in multiple committees or killed in committee, pass IN BOTH CHAMBERS! And pass with huge margins! 86 - 34 Representatives and 25 - 13 Senators were in favor of moving the decoupling bills along! We learned a great deal about Florida and the challenges it faces as a State. We had people we never expected speak in favor of releasing the dogs from required live performances because of the loss of interest in and decreased income from dog racing. We found out how deep seeded and emotional the issue of gambling is in a state where just about anything can be a religion. It was an exciting and educational 60 day session. Our decoupling bills made it much further than dozens, maybe hundreds of other bills. We made it a real issue! We gave the greyhounds a voice! As Thomas Jefferson said, "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." Our heads and our hearts are in the right place. We will not dwell on the dogs we won't be able to save as the seasonal tracks close. Instead we will look forward to continuing to speak for those without voices and work to give as many hounds as possible a chance to own a sofa throughout the next year! We begin today to look forward to Florida in 2012! Sally Allen USA DOG President FLORIDA HOUSE & SENATE PASS BILLS TO REDUCE GREYHOUND RACING! It was an honor, a privilege and an exhausting experience to be in Tallahassee last week, 4/25-29-11, to see and hear history being made! On Tuesday, 4-26, the House passed HB1145 to allow Florida greyhound tracks to stop requiring a contracted number of live dog races in order to have their poker rooms and other electronic gaming. The debate on the floor was emotional. Representative Young, author of the bill was impressive as she answered questions and explained the intent of the bill. The vote was a thumping 86 yes to 31 no. Unfortunately Senate Bill 1594 was a different story. Committee hearings were postponed, rescheduled and removed entirely. For three days we were in and out of offices trying to answer questions and concerns we'd heard through the grapevine. Personally, I'll always wonder what political "breeze" kept us, Grey2KUSA, USA DOG, Florida Greyhound Adoptions and the local representative for HSUS, from being allowed to speak publicly in the committee hearings. Wednesday and Thursday went on forever, counting votes, hearing about amendments, we even found flyers announcing amendments that never appeared! In a political process that is too lengthy to explain here, there were 11 late-filed amendments. So we'll call them "Poison Amendments" designed to weigh down the bill and kill it. When SB1594 was finally called, everyone was scrambling to add amendments or withdraw them to the point of confusion. The President of the Senate sent the people involved with amendments and the Bill's sponsors, to "the bubble" to work out something the rest of the Body could work with ... that hour and so many minutes seemed like days. When the session began again and the Bill's author Maria Lorts Sachs began to move forward, the tension on the floor could be cut with a knife. Emotions of various sorts exploded. Anger was a big one, accusations of misbehavior and intimidation began to fly ... the giant wooden gavel of the Senate President smashed the chamber back to silence. Without going into detail, he straightened things out and debate proceeded in a much calmer manner. The final vote was 25 yes to 14 no! One absent. Now the two bills must be made to be "similar." The House will need to accept the Senate's Bill. The surviving bill then goes to the Governor's desk to be signed, vetoed or left to gather dust until the session ends. Of course, we are hoping for his signature! Please send postcards ... they are the most effective, or letters, to the Authors and Sponsors of the Bills, and both Representatives and Senators who voted for the bills (available online at http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/ and http://www.flsenate.gov/). Please thank them on behalf your retired racers and all those this change in the law will protect in coming years. House Bill 1145: Authored by Representative Young Co-Sponsored by: Abruzzo, Berman, Brandes,Clemens, Cruz, Diaz, Fullwood, Gaetz, Garcia, Horner, Jenne, Jones, Kiar, O'Toole, Pafford, Porth, Randolph, Reed, Slosberg, Soto, Tobia, Williams, A, and Williams, T. Senate Bill 1594: Sponsored by Senator Maria Lorts Sachs & Senator Eleanor Sobel Those who also spoke in favor of the Bill: Senators: Don Gaetz, Evelyn Lynn, James Norman and Nan Rich I have no way of knowing how many tracks will cease live dog racing at the end of their current season, or how many may not reopen for the next season, however I am positive that fewer greyhounds will be bred, trained and schooled to run for their lives in the years to come. We should never underestimate the power of our own voice. Combined, we have brought about great changes! Sally Allen USA DOG President --- The beginning of the END ... click here to read more! Florida News Station Uncovers Cruelty. --- Tuscon Greyhound Park exposed Animal Cruelty and Neglect Charges Brought against Ebro Greyhound Park Trainer On October 29, 2010 Gaming officials responded to Ebro Greyhound Park complaints of decaying animal smells from the kennel on the property. Due to what they found, officials immediately contacted Washington County Sheriff's Office. WCSO then proceeded to conduct an investigated of a most disturbing case of animal cruelty and neglect of nearly forty [40] greyhounds. Officials proceeded to the kennel property to investigate to find twenty-one [21] greyhounds that had suffered from extreme neglect and were deceased inside the kennels rented by trainer Ronald John Williams, Jr. Five [5] were found alive but near death. Duct tape was found wrapped tightly around the necks and throats of three [3] living greyhounds and one [1] which was already dead. Officials had to cut away the tape to allow the greyhounds to breathe. Officers proceeded to arrest the man responsible, Williams, who is a 36-year-old Ponce De Leon man and charged him with over 30 counts of felony cruelty to animals, and held on a $74,000 bond in the Washington County Jail. These counts include (per the Administrative Order of Complaint, to read the whole document click here.):
On October 31, 2010 an additional eight [8] decomposed dogs were found near Williams' residence near the Walton/Washington county line. Investigators are looking into whether Williams is responsible for these additional greyhounds' deaths. Information is pending whether charges will be filed against Williams' in respect to these additional eight [8] greyhounds. Mark Hess, Ebro Race Track manager, claims no fault to this situation as they rent out kennels and upon that rental agreement, the kennel becomes the lessee's. Checks on dogs are conducted only during racing season and since their season ended September 25, 2010, no checks had been done. Further digging into the past through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's site shows twelve [12] total fines against Williams; he has had trouble since 1994 with the regulatory agency. Initial findings of the necropsy conducted on all greyhounds which were found dead on October 29th was completed on November 4th, and reported that these greyhounds had died as a result of either starvation or dehydration, or a combination of both. Final findings are pending laboratory results. All other greyhounds that were in Williams' care at his Mobile, AL and home in Walton County were found to be in good condition and returned to their owners or relocated to new homes. Photos of the remaining greyhounds found in near death condition, and arresting photo of Williams, can be viewed at ChipleyBugle.com by clicking here. Please take a moment to send Washington County prosecutor Erin Oliver a letter demanding justice for this horrific assault on these innocent lives! A PDF sample letter can be downloaded from the Grey2K USA website by clicking here, then send your requests to: Ms. Erin Oliver
Washington County State Attorney’s Office P.O. Box 590 Chipley, FL 32428 (850) 638-6039 (fax) The end of greyhound racing in Kansas, please visit here to read more about this! Greyhound Health and Wellness Seminar please visit for details on this and more programs that The Greyhound Alliance has to offer. Guam working hard to eliminate greyhound racing, please visit here to read more about this! Please understand the information and images we are providing links to below are the reasons we took up this battle back in 1988. This is exactly what we wish to save every Greyhound from - torture, injury, mistreatment and possible death ...
The Killing Fields Of Chapmanville WV ... Inside One WV Greyhound Training Facility
Please click here to read this very important (and shocking) article, and then be sure to read this, the second report Documents Expose Slaughter of Greyhound Dogs By Their Owners in 2008.
Tracks have closed for the season, trainers have gone out of business, tracks have gone out of business, and each and every day, dozens of regular working greyhounds are forced to retire. They need your help now! Please discuss it with your family and submit an application to adopt what possibly might be the perfect pet for you. Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or a willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success…but rather an ability to work for something because it is good. -Vaclav Havel (1936) Adopting a retired racing greyhound is good. |
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