Tucson Greyhound Racing — and they all fall down

Once again here’s a round up of what is happening to these poor dogs at that dog track in South Tucson. I would not call this paw pounding action. I will call it canine heartbreak. Stay tuned. This report will…

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VIDEO of greyhound racing injuries in Tucson

Arizona–between 2007 and 2009, 923 dogs were injured while racing in Arizona.

According to a hand-written injury report demonstrated in the video, Oxbow Savage (owner: Oregon Trail Kennel ) suffered a laceration where his brain was coming

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Tucson racing dogs collide, jammed, fall and race again

Greyhound racing: Here is some of what occurred at Tucson Greyhound Park this past week.

Oddly enough TGP refers to their business as family entertainment per their listing on LinkedIN.

Monday – Feb. 28, 2011

2nd…

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Tucson greyhound racing updates – February 2011

Here is your monthly roundup somewhat later than usual about the poor, tired, injured dogs running for their lives at Tucson Greyhound Park. Again it’s not a “park” per se because parks are nice places.

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Greyhound racing: heartbreaking VIDEO-W.Va. dog racing fatalities

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Greyhound racing: 3,000+ dogs injured at Tri State WVA racetrack

West Virginia–On Jan. 4, 2008, a 1-year-old brindle greyhound named Moving Marla was euthanized after she fell during a race and was then run over by other dogs, breaking her legs in several places.

Is this a sport?

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No greyhound welfare standards in Tucson? Dog races 305 times so far

On January 6, 2011, I wrote how many times dogs are racing around Tucson Greyhound Park. FYI: It’s not a really a park. Parks are relatively nice places. This is not.

One dog AK’s Fruitcake turned 5 years

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UK: Dog dies while racing, close Owlerton Stadium, end greyhound racing everywhere

Kudos to Greyhound Action, a greyhound protection group in the UK, for protesting outside Owlerton Stadium.

Two year old Royal Raider suffered a serious break to one of her front legs after colliding with several other dogs at…

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Tucson: End dog racing abuse peaceful protest – Jan. 15, 2011

Yesterday – January 15, 2011 – animal rights activists and concerned citizens from Prescott, Phoenix, Green Valley, and Tucson took a stand against greyhound racing abuse.

Eighteen adults and one 10 year old boy stood proudly carrying signs in front…

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Tucson: Gabrielle Giffords poses with Buddy the Greyhound

This photo was taken 3 or 4 years ago at Congress on the Corner in front of a Safeway on Tucson’s east side.

Congress woman Gabrielle Giffords was kind enough to pose with Buddy the Greyhound. Buddy was fresh off…

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