Track owners see a state requirement that they run dog races in exchange for being allowed to operate other forms of gambling as onerous. The Humane Society and a greyhound rescue organization see the sport as cruelty to animals. Standing at the ...
Pet rescue groups put red tape on would-be adoptionsnewjerseynewsroom.comToday, mainly due to the efforts of animal rescue groups, that total is down to about 4 million. But the humanitarian agencies often require strict standards on the would-be adoptions, and a number of people don't understand why they are denied.
Pet of the Week: Playful Simba Needs a HomePatch.comBy Franklin Tucker Editor's Note: The following information was provided by the Animal Rescue League of Boston. To find out how you can bring this pet or any others to your home in Belmont, contact Caitlin Berkery, Animal Care and Adoption Supervisor, ...and more »
'Paws" helps Animal Rescue LeagueWicked LocalFamilies are invited to skate at Charles Moore Arena in the Paws on Ice benefit for Animal Rescue League of Boston's local shelter. By Anonymous The Animal Rescue League of Boston's Cape Cod Branch will hold its annual public skating event Sunday, Jan.and more »
Roary the dog rescued from Wirral Duke Street bridge dockLiverpool EchoThe RSPCA were informed and fire crews from Birkenhead and the search and rescue team from Croxteth fire station were sent to the scene. John Littlewood, animal welfare officer for the RSPCA, asked staff from the nearby Mersey Ferries depot for help ...and more »
Tattoo artists get inked for animal rescue groupDailyrecord.comFor the fundraiser, tattoo artist Shawn Berhman created multiple pages of animal-related tattoos — such as bones, pawprints and cats — for a special rate of $40. Eleventh Hour Rescue volunteer Elyse Langsett handed out pamphlets and answered ...and more »
CBS LocalAnother Sickly Thoroughbred Rescued in South DadeNBC 6 MiamiThe rash of injured and emaciated horses being found in the agricultural parts of Miami-Dade County continues with news that another thoroughbred was rescued Saturday night in Redland. Miami-Dade Police's Agriculture Patrol contacted an animal rescue ...South Florida SPCA rescues ten abandoned horses in past weekExaminer.comFifth Thoroughbred found emaciated, injuredLocal...
It’s true. Our easy going adopted greyhound retirees can get stressed out due to a variety of factors. We don’t think about it much, since our current three adopted greyhounds are pretty laid back (now that the puppy is settling down) but they do get stressed out by different things and we’ve learned how to soothe them.
Boo has a classic case of adopted greyhound fear of thunderstorms. Her symptoms include hiding in the half bath, panting, trembling. She doesn’t like fireworks either, but...Read Full Story
Through 20 plus years of adopted greyhounds and foster greyhounds, I’ve developed some pretty solid opinions of these incredible dogs. I love them – fine I’m better labeled an adopted greyhound addict – and their many quirks and unique personality traits amuse me.
Adopted greyhounds are sight hounds, which is a rather obvious way of saying they are visual animals. They hunt, or race, when something catches their interest. The fake rabbit at the track, the squirrel or bird in the back yard...Read Full Story
Tucson Greyhound Racing: Rally to Remember Missy – 4th Anniversary of Senseless Euthanasia
On Wednesday – August 31, 2011 – 7 to 8:30 a.m.
RALLY TO REMEMBER MISSY THE GREYHOUND (and all the other greyhounds who have lost their lives from cruel and inhumane dog racing in South Tucson)
Meet in front of Midtown Bar & Grill, an off-track betting place (OTB activity props up dog racing) located at 4915 E. Speedway Blvd (2 blocks east of Swan), park on Arcadia.
Bring a sign or we will...Read Full Story
Right or not, Bubbles was our first greyhound, a wedding present to ourselves, and our first child. In mostly blissful ignorance we were matched with her by a man who found greyhound rescue to be a hobby that was just as rewarding, but more affordable than flying.
We didn’t know much about the breed, but we eagerly listened to everything that experienced greyhound rescuer told us. We got our greyhound education primarily through one chance meeting at a vet and the greyhound adoption...Read Full Story
One more reason for my addiction to the outstanding dog breed of retired, adopted greyhounds: 5 greyhounds in one room and no fighting, not even much grumbling. Even with a stressful situation like noisy fireworks.
That’s five dogs with long legs, noses and tails and an average weight of approximately 70 pounds each. Yup, that means a lot of adopted greyhound cooperation.
We’ve been dogsitting for Ransom and Ozzie, a pair of greyhounds we adore, while their daddy took a well-deserved...Read Full Story
Well, we had a bit of excitement this week. Our precious Boo, queen of our three-pack of adopted greyhounds had a grand mal seizure Monday afternoon.
It was terrifying as she started with foaming at the mouth and a twitchy lip, then suddenly collapsed in a full blown seizure that lasted about 5 minutes. Absolutely terrifying. I’d had no first hand experience with this and I fumbled, one hand on the phone dialing the vet, one hand on Bandit as we helplessly waited it out.
First, let me say...Read Full Story
It’s been over twenty years since I met my first greyhounds up close in the back of my vet’s office as they waited for or recovered from spay and neuter procedures. So stoic – and quiet – they sat in the kennels, seemingly oblivious to the chaotic barking and crying from the other dogs and cats.
I love big dogs, married a man who felt the same, and an adopted greyhound became our wedding present to each other. Bubbles was the best, a lovely ambassador of the breed, and a perfect ‘first...Read Full Story