Archive
This is an archive of all the previous greyhound news articles from the UK and around the world, updates on demonstrations and requests for assistance with appeals that have featured on the Action for Greyhounds web site. For the latest information in all these areas, please visit our Facebook page and be sure to follow us to be kept right up to date!
Greyhound board on track to manage dog racing in China
The Irish Greyhound Board is to seek permission from the Government to set up a separate international arm that could manage dog tracks in China.
Footnote:
An official representing the Macau track is reported saying that 400 of their dogs are killed every year. It would be reasonable to assume a similar figure will be killed annually for each new stadium to open under any collaboration with the IGB.
Greyhound export plan shelved
The Irish Greyhound Board has shelved plans to export Irish greyhounds to China after the Department of Agriculture refused to approve the proposal.
Irish Greyhound Board’s claims of European rehoming plans rubbished
Greyhound Action Ireland has this weekend dismissed as ‘laughable’ claims emanating from the greyhound racing fraternity that dogs exported to China by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) would be re-homed in Europe once they had outlived their usefulness as racing dogs in that country.
Assurances on export of greyhounds to China
The Irish Greyhound Board may repatriate retired Irish greyhounds from China to Europe in an effort to appease concerns by animal welfare activists over a multimillion-euro proposal to develop a racing industry in China.
Footnote:
A quote in The Sunday Times earlier this year perhaps best demonstrates the IGB’s concern for the dog’s welfare: “We do not have any influence on the welfare standards adopted in other countries, and these matters are more appropriately dealt with by the country’s own legislative system.”
It can be a dog’s life in underground racing world
Dog racing is an underground activity in China, where gambling is illegal, writes Clifford Coonan in Beijing.
There are three small venues for racing dogs in China; racetracks would be an exaggeration. One in Shanghai and another in the southern city of Shenzhen, are operational, while a third is under way in Wuhan.
Controversial greyhound races in steep decline
For years, fans of greyhound races have faced off against animal welfare activists who say the dogs are kept muzzled in small cages, fed inferior food, injected with steroids and frequently injured at the track. Dog breeders, owners and racing lobbyists counter that the dogs are well-tended and love to run.
Despite their disagreement on conditions for the dogs, there is no disputing this: Greyhound racing is in a steep decline. Racing fans blame the economy and competition from instant gambling like slot machines. Activists say it’s time to end the races altogether.
Seventh anniversary of greyhound’s death
Over this coming weekend, April 30 – May 1, events will be held across the UK as part of Remembering Rusty Weekend, to draw public attention to the plight of greyhounds.
Critical injuries down slightly at W.Va. dog track
The West Virginia Racing Commission and a state veterinarian say catastrophic, career-ending injuries among greyhounds at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack are down slightly.
Footnote:
Oval tracks (as found in America and Britain) are perhaps the most dangerous environment in which to hold greyhound racing and can never be made safe. It is a subject that was covered in an article by Greyhound Watch. Please view: