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Tucson Greyhound: Remembering Missy Rally – August 31, 2010

End Tucson Greyhound Racing Now!

Tonight 15 people and 2 adopted greyhounds gathered to remember Missy and educate passersby about greyhound racing.

The greyhound adopters and animal advocates who came out ranged from 23 to 73 years old, all bonded together to end the inhumane sport of dog racing in South Tucson.

We were a bit upstaged by an automobile accident across the street but one member of our party called 911, another went to see if anyone was hurt, and a third went to talk to the police as an eye witness.

You could tell the drivers were with us all the way as there was much honking and thumbs up and two carloads even pulled over for more information.

Go Tucson End Greyhound Racing Team! Thank you for coming out and taking a stand.

Here’s a poem to remember Missy and all the other greyhounds who have been senselessly killed by dog racing.

Trusting Eyes

I’m paralyzed
my soul frozen in an Eternal Instant
In a vision I cannot get out of my mind
I must ease its hold by sharing its demand
This vision demands to be acknowledged
It is the vision of a dog’s Trusting Eyes,
to be screamed out
while a shell of a man finishes her life.
Those trusting eyes are, somehow, now looking at me,
they plead………………please, do something

Copyright 2002 Rebeca Dugan

Read the entire story about Missy, a racing greyhound, and the people who tried to save her.

Tags: Greyhound Racing, Greyhound Racing - TUCSON (TGP), Speak Out Against Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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Remembering Missy, Tucson Greyhound

Three years ago on August 31, 2007, a racing greyhound named Missy was senselessly euthanized at the dog track in South Tucson even though others tried to save her.

This incident illuminates everything that is wrong with greyhound racing: Dogs still die. Dogs break their hocks and legs. Dogs suffer serious injuries. Greyhound welfare is not a priority.

A rally to remember Missy and all the racing greyhounds who have suffered needlessly because of a two-buck-bet happens (happened) August 31 in midtown Tucson in front of an off-track-betting bar on East Speedway a few blocks east of Swan. In case you don’t know, off-track-betting props up the dying sport of dog racing.

Join animal lovers and greyhound adopters as we remember Missy from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Signs are available or bring your own.

Read more about the Tucson greyhound Missy debacle.

Read an article written three years ago about the incident in the Tucson Weekly.

Tags: Greyhound Racing, Greyhound Racing - TUCSON (TGP) by NoMoreRacing
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Good News: Wonderland Greyhound Park permanently closed

Statement from GREY2K USA:

“This morning, Wonderland Greyhound Park announced its permanent closure.

In November 2008, Massachusetts citizens overwhelmingly voted to end greyhound racing.  The Greyhound Protection Act passed in nearly 290 cities and towns from one end of the state to the other.  Voters made this humane choice because greyhound racing was cruel and inhumane.

For decades, greyhounds at Wonderland were kept in small cages for long hours each day.  This is documented by statements made by greyhound trainers working at Wonderland, and by photographs that were taken by the track itself.

Additionally, between 2002 and 2008, 317 greyhound injuries were reported at Wonderland.  This includes dogs like Renkar, a greyhound who died at the track in August 2006 after suffering massive head trauma.  Most reported injuries at Wonderland were serious, and a majority involved broken legs.

These are not the only humane issues that were documented at Wonderland.  In the Spring of 2005, 19 dogs at Wonderland Greyhound Park died from a mystery illness that was later proven to be a form of horse flu that had never before jumped species.  In late 2003 and early 2004, a dog tested positive for cocaine twice at Wonderland Greyhound Park.

The end of greyhound racing in the Commonwealth is a victory for everyone who cares about dogs.  For generations, Massachusetts has been a leader on humane issues, and the end of greyhound racing continues this proud tradition.

Finally, we encourage everyone to continue supporting efforts to assist those who have been displaced by the closure of Wonderland.  We made sure that Question 3 included a 14-month phase out to help these individuals, and all efforts should be made to provide them with the transitional assistance they deserve.”

GREY2K USA is a national, non-profit greyhound protection organization with more than 30,000 supporters nationwide.  If you want greyhound racing to end, please consider supporting their efforts by making a donation and/or educating the public about greyhound racing cruelty. Thank you

Tags: Good News, Greyhound Racing, Nationwide Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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