Greyhound Racing and Giving Thanks

As an anti racing advocate you’d think there would never be anything I’m thankful for in the same sentence as greyhound racing but here’s a few:

I’m thankful for Jett Greyhound – He raced 150 times at Phoenix Greyhound Park & Tucson Greyhound track. Someone finally had enough sense to retire this boy*.

I’m thankful that Phoenix Greyhound Park is closed. In July 2008, there were 81 sick, lame, or injured dogs.

I’m thankful there are no more breeders awards in Arizona. Yee Haw!  No more will breeders be awarded when their dogs cross the finish line first. Breeders should get a new life.

I’m thankful the Arizona Department of Racing can no longer use the General Fund as its cash cow and must figure out solutions to pay its own way. Good luck. View the most recent budget.

I’m thankful for the Internet, Google Alerts, blogs, Digg, Facebook, and Twitter. Bad news travels fast and furiously educating many about the cruelty associated with greyhound racing.

I’m thankful for reporters  at the AP and mostly alternative newspapers like Tucson Weekly and Broward/Palm Beach New Times who still report the news.

I’m thankful for a light at the end of the Ebro Dog Track starvation horror scene. A few dogs survived. A few dogs will go on to be beloved pets. Thank you to GPA-EC for all your help and keeping us informed.

Only seven states (23 dog tracks) have greyhound racing and like in past years, this coming year that number shall diminish.

*Jett’s littermate is still racing. PJS LETHAL CHIC is 4 years 11 months old and has raced 211 times, currently racing at Tucson dog track. How long must a dog race before it’s too long?

Tags: Good News, Greyhound Racing, Nationwide Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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There’s been much written about the racing greyhound starvation travesty in Florida.

Some times I have to step away and wear blinders and not watch TV, not check my email, and not surf the web for news which mostly seems bad these days.

There are some bright spots but not as many as I would like.

After reading numerous article about the Ebro dog track tragedy, I think I found the most heartfelt message yet.

Rather than post it here, I suggest you read the exact sentiment as it’s written.

Then hug your hound (or other dog breed) if you have one by your side.

Tags: Greyhound Injury, Greyhound Racing, Nationwide Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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Here is a very special calendar for people just like you who want a meaningful greyhound calendar that supports issues that are near and dear to them.

You can also buy this greyhound calendar for people on your shopping list who want to see the end of dog racing.

Check it out and view the beautiful and heartfelt photos of retired racing greyhounds.

Find out how to contact the adoption groups mentioned on these pages.

But most of all you’ll find the ups and downs and triumphs and sadness and accomplishments of greyhound advocates documented on different dates.

This is more than a calendar. It’s a history lesson too! Last year they sold out; get yours today.

Tags: Greyhound Racing, Nationwide Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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Here’s a special calendar to buy for yourself or those people on your holiday shopping list who want to end greyhound racing.

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This calendar is filled with greyhound photos touched by sweetness.

Greyhound adoption groups are referenced too.

But what makes this calendar so special is its highs and lows documenting the historical nature of dog racing advocates’ accomplishments, struggles, reminders, and jump-for-joy moments.

Tags: ABUSE-Greyhound History, Greyhound Racing, Nationwide Greyhound Racing by NoMoreRacing
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