“Cruelty And Killings” At Manchester Dog Track
Published on July 7, 2010 by Jennifer White · 4 CommentsAn international Greyhound protection group has renewed its calls for the closure of the dog track at Manchester’s Belle Vue Stadium, after learning of the deaths of two more Greyhounds there. Greyhound Action is also claiming that dogs racing at the stadium are sometimes cruelly treated while being put into the traps.
On June 24th a two year old Greyhound called Highview Pilot was seriously injured, and subsequently “put down” by the track vet, after crashing into the rails at the second bend. Then, just last Saturday, three year old Townbrow Sioux suffered a fatal injury when he fell badly after colliding with another dog at the first.
These latest deaths have led to increased support for Greyhound Action’s call for an end to dog racing at the stadium, where the group’s local supporters already hold regular demonstrations.
Tony Peters, Greyhound Action’s UK Co-ordinator, said: “These tragic deaths are just the continuation of a long list of greyhound fatalities at Belle Vue Stadium.
“We were informed of the incidents by an official at the track, who has become increasingly concerned about the suffering and slaughter of dogs caused by the Greyhound racing industry.
“He also told us that some spectators were getting upset at how Greyhounds were being roughly handled and sometimes literally thrown into the traps prior to races.
“The fatal injuries to Highview Pilot and Townbrow Sioux come in the wake of reports of a large number of Greyhounds being “put down” at Belle Vue Stadium and has prompted animal protection campaigners to renew their calls for an end to dog racing there.
“Thousands of injuries to Greyhounds, many of them serious, occur every year in Britain. The main reason for this is that the shape of the tracks, with fast straights leading into tight bends, creates a very dangerous environment for dogs to run in.
“In addition, hundreds of other Greyhounds, bred because of the demand created by Belle Vue, are put to death as puppies or young dogs, before they even make it to the track, after being judged unsuitable for racing.
“According to recent research, more than 12,000 Greyhounds, bred for the British racing industry, are ‘put down’ every year, after failing to make the grade as racers or when their ‘careers’ on the tracks come to an end.
“An RSPCA report on Greyhound racing has stated that ‘at least 20 Greyhounds a day – either puppies which do not make the track, or retired dogs aged three or four – simply disappear, presumed killed’.
“Members of the public can help put an end to this horrific situation by not attending dog tracks or betting on GHreyhound racing, so this appalling industry fades away through lack of financial support.”
For more information, please visit Greyhound Action’s website at www.greyhoundaction.org.uk
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More deaths what does it take to make a lethal point???? how many more must die due to the lack of safety and care at this death track? I am disgusted with things like this taking place this day and age.Greyhounds are wonderful as family members. They are gentle loving and quiete.I have three ex-racing greyhounds and one whippet. I wish people would stop going to these tracks and betting on the greyhounds. Who is the winner the greyhound that comes first? the one who wins the bett the punters or maybe its the bookmakers.If the racing industry is to live up to their own words of greyhounds being treated as prized athletes then why does this same industry so set on self regulation allow places such as the Zig Zag kennels to continue its abuse and maltreatment of these “prized athletes” why does this industry not consider the runners at these tracks instead of lining their pockets. As I see it is blood money. Money gained on the lives of greyhounds. These noble athletes are paying your meal tickets is it not high time they are paid back with more than disregard and death?. Please put a stop to this cruel sport. Let the greyhounds live provide for them or stop keeping them they deserve better than what they are subjected to now.In the name of decency please do something for the greyhounds not the sport.
Listed below are just a few of the hundreds of greyhound’s put-to-sleep following injury on British tracks every year.
Killough Boss, white and black male, Oct 07 – Mar 10 / Fida Cascada, white and black male, Mar 06 – Jan 10 / Malbay Katie, blue female, Jun 03 – Jan 10 / Skywalker Brenda, black female, Jan 08 – Jan 10 / Gulleen Star, black male, Aug 06 – Jan 10 / Glenske Sky, black female, Nov 04 – Jan 10 / Ardera Express, black male, Apr 05 – Jan 10 / Kilkeedy Blue, blue male, Jan 07 – Jan 10 / Loughmore Boy, black male, Dec 06 – Jan 10 / Time Cracker, black female, Jul 06 – Nov 09 / Oklahoma Trail, brindle female, Feb 05 – Oct 09 / Barra Snowstorm, white and black male, Mar 07 – Oct 09 / Rookies Fantasy, black male, May 07 – Sep 09 / Obligation, black male, Jan 07 – Sep 09 / Aintsheapeach, blue brindle female, Jul 05 – Sep 09 / Mistress Quickly, black female, Dec 06 – Jul 09 / Mi Starr, black male, Oct 05 – Jun 09 / Fortune John, black and white male, Jan 06 – Jun 09 / Balreask Touch, blue male, Aug 05 – Jun 09 / Dawn Sunset, black female, Sep 05 – Jun 09 / Liam Maldini, black male, Jul 06 – May 09 / Blue Fern, blue male, Dec 05 – May 09 / Happy Hawk, black male, Apr 06 – May 09 / Benlass Panther, black male, Jan 07 – May 09 / Princess Rocket, black and white female, May 07 – May 09 / Westway Pride, fawn male, Oct 06 – May 09 / Ballymac Mondo, blue male, May 06 – Apr 09 / Upalongway, black female, May 06 – Apr 09 / Coran Singer, blue female, Jun 05 – Apr 09 / Dainty Express, fawn male, Oct 06 – Mar 09 / On The Level, white and fawn brindle male, Oct 06 – Jan 09 / Swift Aqua, blue and white female, Dec 05 – Jan 09 / Nervous Carla, black female, Mar 07 – Jan 09 / Rathtooterny Zip, black female, Oct 05 – Dec 08 / Kelsco Girl, black female, Mar 05 – Nov 08 / Anduin, blue male, Oct 06 – Nov 08 / Emerson Catkin, black female, Sep 05 – Nov 08 / Daves Dasher, dark brindle male, Aug 06 – Oct 08 / Townbrow Mentor, brindle male, Dec 06 – Oct 08 / Bluestone Lane, blue male, Apr 06 – Oct 08 / Hanoi Son, black male, May 04 – Oct 08 / Glandore Queen, fawn and white female, Sep 04 – Oct 08 / Frisby Foreman, fawn male, Oct 06 – Oct 08 / Corrig Cinders, white and blue female, Dec 05 – Sep 08 / Killeacle Rose, blue and white female, Jul 05 – Aug 08 / Pigalle Rainbow, black female, Dec 04 – Aug 08 / Daltons Lass, black female, Aug 05 – Aug 08 / Glaseen Vieri, black male, Aug 05 – Aug 08 / Hes A Cheetah, white and brindle male, Oct 03 – Jul 08 / Work Of Art, white and fawn male, Feb 06 – Jul 08 / Mail Madness, white and black male, Dec 04 – Jul 08 / Will He Rumble, fawn male, Oct 06 – May 08 / Sarahs Storm, brindle and white male, Jan 06 – Mar 08 / Anns Wood, black female, Nov 04 – Feb 08 / Carbarns Lenny, white and black male, Sep 05 – Feb 08 / Head Iton Leanne, white and black female, Jun 06 – Feb 08 / Dunmahon Boss, brindle male, Jan 04 – Feb 08 / Saleen Rob, black male, Jan 04 – Feb 08 / Hi Polejointer, black male, Nov 04 – Feb 08 / Barfunkel Craic, black female, Apr 05 – Feb 08 / Run On Jess, black and white female, Mar 03 – Jan 08 / Icecream Charlie, fawn male, Feb 06 – Jan 08 / Woody The Tiger, black male, Dec 03 – Jan 08 / Marathon Girl, black and white female, Aug 05 – Jan 08 / Disney Trip, black male, Sep 05 – Dec 07 / Calm Aero, black and white female, Jul 03 – Dec 07 / Lou Be Sure, black and white female, Jun 04 – Dec 07 / South West Flyer, blue male, Jan 06 – Dec 07 / Killeacle Abina, blue female, Jul 05 – Dec 07 / Greenwell Flash, black male, Jan 04 – Oct 07 / Driving Up Hasty, black male, Apr 05 – Sep 07 / Tolcas Refrain, white and black female, Jun 04 – Jul 07 / Our Vieri, blue male, Aug 04 – Jul 07 / Dunmurry Queen, black female, May 02 – Jun 07 / Bozman Ruling, black male, Dec 02 – Nov 06 / Banahoe Panther, black male, Oct 02 – Jul 06 / Two One Zero, black male, Jul 04 – May 06 / Biltan Scooby, dark brindle male, Feb 02 – May 06
And injuries that do not result in euthanasia but may terminate a dog’s career on the track total many thousands annually. Editor of Greyhound Star, Floyd Amphlett, has implied that greyhound racing is little different to “agility training, fly-ball or other assorted fun activities with dogs.” Mr Amphlett has written much about greyhound racing but nothing quite so farfetched. No other activity, whether a sport, working or otherwise results in thousands of dogs getting ‘smashed-up’ every year.
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It grieves me to know that greyhounds are suffering across the pond and continue to suffer in the name of greed and sport like they do here in the U.S. For some reason, I always thought you Brits were far more civilized than us roughians here in the United States.
One has to wonder what kind of proof the authorities need in order to discontinue the cruel sport of greyhound racing.
Here’s proof enough that greyhounds are indeed getting “smashed”, falling, running into the rail, and dying all in the name of wagering.
What’s the point?