ALLIANCE FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS (A.F.A.R.)

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Dogs on Viagra.Limerick Post

Greyhound Industry gets 13 million in budget -Saoirse.

SEX SHOP RACE HAS DOG-LOVERS BARKING

NO TO GREYHOUND RACING IN JAMAICA/Greyhound Action

Unlawful misuse of drugs and cruelty to animals (greyhounds)

Economic downturn impacts on racing

1993 Cradle to the Grave.

Gampling-the hidden addiction

Unwanted Greyhounds killed in Ireland for 10 euro

Mutilated remains of Greyhounds found at popular pier.3-6-09

CACS letter regarding 3 dumped dogs 3-6-09

Dogs on Viagra - Limerick Post

http://www.limerickpost.ie/dailynews...gory=Daily-Fri

Quote:

Greyhounds on Viagra

by Mary Earls

A SPOKESPERSON from Greyhound Action Ireland has claimed that "drugs like Viagra are constantly being sold at dog racing tracks in Ireland and greyhounds are suffering horrifically from the hell of withdrawal symptoms”. Some dogs are even given cocaine to boost their performances, she claims.

Limerick is regarded as being one of the Meccas for greyhound racing and training in the country, with races three days a week at the greyhound racing track at the Markets Field. Prize money can range from 200 euro to over 35,000 euro in sweep stakes and the sport attracts a huge interest in the city.

Talking to the Limerick Post, Bernie Wright said that "this drug is sold by pushers who have obtained it on prescription from MDs” and the practice is allowed to continue because "there is very little testing”.

"Viagra, which is given to quicken the heart-rate of the dogs, is a major racket at Irish dog racing tracks. Dogs are suffering horrifically and routinely at the hands of trainers and owners. They should not be subjected to the hell of withdrawal symptoms from drugs such as EPO, a steroid that shows no traces or Largactyl, a sedative also used at dog tracks to slow dogs down. We in Greyhound Action appeal to anyone who has further information on drugs being used to contact us immediately. They can remain anonymous,” said Ms Wright.

She also said that "cocaine is also given to dogs to improve their performance”.

Ms Wright then referred to a recent article which appeared in a national newspaper, recounting how a greyhound trainer who tried to inject his dog with drugs, accidentally injected himself.

Greyhound Industry gets 13 million in budget -Saoirse.

Greyhound Industry gets 13 million in budget

Filed under: an príomhbhóthar

By Bernie Wright - Greyhound Action Ireland
18 Oct 2008

Budget results: Old folks nil; Greyhounds 13mil.

13 million for Greyhound Industry while the old suffer more hardship

The IGB is and has been in receipt of Irish taxpayers funds through the Department of Finance’s exchequer since 2001.

Horse and Greyhound racing has been awarded these funds through the Horse & Greyhound fund which totalled 75million last year, of which the Greyhound sector received 13 million in this budget. (Of course BIFFO has been a regular visitor to the tracks.)
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Mutilated ears of unwanted greyhound
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The 2009 budget resulted in a cut of 9%, a slight reduction of 1.5 million. Yet this money if diverted would go a long way towards genuine needy causes.
Greyhound Racing has received 106 million of taxpayers money since 2001.A disgrace when you consider our Health Service or the cut in medical cards services for the over 70s.
‘We call on taxpayers to push for an end to greyhound Industry grants in Ireland, especially in light of the current financial crisis.

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The tragic fate of many greyhounds…IF they survive
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The Greyhound Racing Industry is not a national cultural institution, but an example of severe animal abuse. Thousands of animals are drugged, injured, mutilated or killed annually. Also the lack of an underage limit at tracks encourages underage gambling with children as young as seven years witnessed betting their Holy Communion money.
Greyhound racing is a shame to any modern state and should be abolished, not rewarded by tax-payer’s money.’ BernieWright,
spokesperson GAI.

Phone 087 2651720. Link: www.greyhoundaction.org.uk

SEX SHOP RACE HAS DOG-LOVERS BARKING

Sunday Mirror , Feb 18, 2007 by NIALL DONALD

ANIMAL rights activists have got their KNICKERS in a twist with sexshop chain Ann Summers.

Angry campaigners called on Irish dog-lovers to boycott the kinky store because it sponsors greyhound races.

The chain is backing race nights in Britain named after its best- selling vibrator - the Rampant Rabbit.

But Greyhound Action Ireland spokesman Bernie Wright said she was not SEDUCED by the race.

She said: "The greyhound industry is responsible for wholesale cruelty dressed up by promotions such as those supported by Ann Summers.

"The glitz will not take away the pain the dogs with the ears severed or burned with battery acid endure when they lose a race or are too slow."

British greyhound chiefs have dubbed the women-only race nights the Rampant Rabbit Stakes.

The dogs taking part in the race chase after a pink rabbit instead of a grey hare.

Muscle-bound male models also sell products from the sexy store.

Animal rights activists are running an internet campaign to try to force Ann Summers to drop the sponsorship deal.

When contacted, Ann Summers declined to comment.

NO TO GREYHOUND RACING IN JAMAICA/Greyhound Action.

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'Im MISTY'... who said RUN? not me? ...only when I feel like it now!. ...

........... those Greyhound people dumped me when I lost a race....but I was lucky,I have a forever home now. Heat, soft blankets, and lots of love.

Unlawful misuse of drugs and cruelty to animals (greyhounds)

Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 11:45 AM

Subject: Gardai Greyhound Doping DRAFT LETTER

Please cut and paste the letter below orwrite your own(more effective) All details are below.This is important to get aprosecution here.

Thanks.

Greyhound Action Ireland

Send letter to the Gardai Commissioner.asfollows.

TO Dr. Noel Conroy

Garda Commissioner

Garda headquarters

Phoenix Park

Dublin 8

Complaint to Gardai

Re: Unlawful misuse of drugs and cruelty to animals (greyhounds)

Sir,

With regard to a report that appeared in the Irish Examiner newspaper of Saturday January 28^th 2006, we urge an immediate Garda investigation into the alleged criminal activities referred to in this article.

We ask you to investigate, as a matter of urgency, the claims that a number of named greyhound owners and trainers administered prohibited substances to greyhounds.

The article revealed that greyhound trainer, Paul Hennessey, of Gowran, County Kilkenny administered a prohibited substance, namely Erythropoitin (EPO) to a racing greyhound known Barefoot Jenny

In a further report carried in the Irish Examiner newspaper of Thursday, February 2^nd, another greyhound trainer, John Kiely was named for having also administered Erythropoietin (EPO) to a racing greyhound.

Both of the animals tested positive for the EPO and respective owners were fined (by Bord nag Con) for using the banned, performance-enhancing substance.

This drug can cause much suffering as a result of it’s severe and debilitating side effects in an animal, one of which includes permanent heart damage. It has not been disclosed how the drug was sourced by both men or if it was prescribed/ administered by a veterinary practitioner.

Therefore we urge the Gardai to investigate/prosecute both persons immediately under:

The Misuse of Drugs Act.
The Protection of Animals Act.

We further call on you to investigate claims in the article (Irish Examiner) Saturday 28^th January ’06 concerning alleged “doping” related offences attributed to the following named individuals:

Michael Cahalane, trainer of Ballinascarthy, Co Cork
Matthew Ryan, trainer, of Cashel, Co Tipperary
John Sheehy, owner of Emly, Co Tipperary
John Grace of Shannon, Co Clare
Joseph Shoer, of Claddagh, Co Galway
Each of these men is alleged in the article to have administered prohibited substances to greyhounds. Their full postal addresses and additional information and relevant details relating to the alleged offences may be obtained from Bord nag Con.

Whilst the above-mentioned offences may be covered by various internal industry regulations, our concern is that some, or all of them may contravene the Law of the Land. Would you therefore please launch a full, immediate and comprehensive investigation into the matter with a view to bringing the offenders to justice?

Thanking you for your kind attention.

Sincerely,

GREYHOUND SLAUGHTER Unwanted racing dogs are shot for €10

GREYHOUND SLAUGHTER Unwanted racing dogs are shot for €10
Irish Sun - May 21st, 2009
Executioner Larry Earle slaughters greyhounds unwanted by their trainers for €10 a time...........
Scan of full article at http://tinyurl.com/IrishSun2009-05-21 (zoom in to read it).
More info about about the Irish greyhound racing industry and Greyhound Action Ireland's campaign against it can be found at http://www.greyhoundaction.org.uk/iIreland.html
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1993 On-The-Line: Cradle to Grave (BBC2) Documentary.

1993 On-The-Line: Cradle to Grave (BBC2)
Using undercover tactics, journalists investigate cruelty in greyhound racing in both the UK and Ireland.All essential aspects of the greyhound racing industry such as over breeding, training with live bait, staggering injury figures, doping, vivisection and export to Spain are brilliantly portrayed in this award winning documentary. Seven people were convicted of animal cruelty as a result of the investigation. Yet the most shocking feature of this daring film is that despite being made 15 years ago it remains as relevant now as it has ever been before.

part 1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_XbP-yI3NEg

Part 2 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQQ094lVD8

Gambling - the hidden addiction

Posted: Thu 29/09/2005] By Deborah Condon- As much as 5% of the adult population could be suffering from an addiction, for which there is no blood or urine test, an expert has told a public meeting in Dublin.Compulsive gambling is a 'hidden addiction', according to Joanna Franklin, an American clinical specialist working in this field. Ms Franklin is also author of the book, Problem Gambling - The Hidden Addiction.She pointed out that 2 - 5% of the adult population has this impulse control disorder, while up to 15% of 12 - 17 year olds also have an uncontrollable urge to gamble."Sports betting, race and dog tracks, casinos, lotteries - gambling is everywhere today and the internet and other technologies now make it very easy to start", she said. Ms Franklin emphasised that gambling addiction can be treated successfully, with the help of, for example, 12-step groups like Gamblers Anonymous and professional counsellors.

Mutilated remains of greyhounds dumped at popular pier .IRISH INDEPENDENT 3-6-09

Mutilated remains of greyhounds dumped at popular pier http://www.independent.ie/national-news/mutilated-remains-of-greyhounds-dumped-at-popular-pier-1759326.html The carcasses of three dead greyhounds have been dumped at one of the most popular bathing areas in the Mid-West.

GREYHOUND SLAUGHTER Unwanted racing dogs are shot for €10

Campaign for the abolition of cruel sports (CACS)letter 3-6-09

Dear Editor,

The finding of three mutilated greyhound carcasses this week at a popular seaside resort (Kilteery Pier in County Limerick) shows just how expendable these animals are deemed by their owners once their performance days are over. The likelihood that they were greyhounds bred for hare coursing, judging from their build, should serve as yet another reminder that we are one of the few remaining countries that still permit this depraved and viciously cruel blood sport.

The dumping of a coursing greyhound, after killing it and slicing off its ears to prevent identification (ID numbers are tattooed on the ears), is but the culmination of a cycle of abuse and savagery that commences when a coursing club sets off into the countryside to net hares.

The wild creatures are snatched from their natural home in the countryside, many of them suffering injury or death in the process. The ones that survive netting are confined in cramped and unnatural conditions (the hare is a solitary creature, lacking the herd mentality), and then subjected to unnatural “training” to run in a straight line down a coursing enclosure. At the coursing events, the greyhounds, which have been transformed into virtual killing machines via “blooding” (being fed live rabbits or cats-hares are now too scarce in many parts of Ireland to “waste” as training fodder) are unleashed upon the hares to terrorise all of them and inflict injury or death on those that fail to reach the escape hatch in time.

Big cheers for the dogs that perform well; hugs for the winners, and drinks all round in the pubs and hotels afterwards. But when the slick, turbo-charged killing machines turn soft and no longer rise to the challenge set by the coursing clubs, the “sportspeople” who ludicrously claim to love both dogs and hares with equal affection have no further use for the animals they have so eagerly exploited for animal baiting.

Hence the kind of incident that revolted holiday-makers at Kilteery Pier, and the many other ugly scenes of cruelty and abandonment that result from this callous disregard for greyhounds and hares alike that is the hallmark of the Irish hare coursing scene.

And to think that the present government is STILL pouring huge amounts of taxpayer’s money (in the middle of a recession!) into an industry that encompasses this barbarism, notwithstanding the Green Party’s policy commitment to a ban on hare coursing.

For how long more will our country be disgraced by this obscenity?

Thanking you,

John Fitzgerald

(Campaign for the Abolition of Cruel Sports)

"Isn't man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife - birds, kangaroos, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice, foxes and dingoes - by the million in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billion and eats them. This in turn kills man by the millions, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative - and fatal - health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, some people are dying of sad laughter at the absurdity of man, who kills so easily and so violently, and once a year, sends out cards praying for Peace on Earth."

David Coats

Old MacDonald's Factory Farm

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http://www.shac.net/features/prisoners.html

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