Post by amjamwe on Aug 12, 2003 18:29:01 GMT -5
[shadow=red,left,300]TEXT[/shadow]Hi
Although there is much about the situation in Eire regarding unwanted greyhounds, the situation is the same in the North. Things are absolutely desperate there and very bleak for any greyhound found womderig the streets...
Most councils in the North have an immediate put to sleep policy for any greyhound found. This is because they have literally NO CHANCE of being rehomed as pets and even less chance of anyone coming looking for their lost greyhound.
Northern Ireland is [still] part of the UK and we take greys from England to Scotland and vice versa, so we need to consider what we can do to help any greyhound in Northern Ireland.
Rescuing the odd grey from there is really just plugging the leaky tap. What we need is a campaign going to promote greyhounds as pets in the North and help rehome some of these dogs there. We could also do with a greyhound action campaign going there too.
If anyone lives in Northern Ireland or knows anyone who does, please consider helping. I have connections in the North including a dog rescue that wants someone to join them and focus solely on greyhounds. I can lend advice and support and even practical help on occasions.
I am in the process of a massive research project at the moment for the Scottish campaign which will include a huge part on NI... when this report is produced I will ask Lisa nicely if I can post here
Anyone with any info about greyhound racing or retirement or any stories of how dogs have been found would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Ax
Although there is much about the situation in Eire regarding unwanted greyhounds, the situation is the same in the North. Things are absolutely desperate there and very bleak for any greyhound found womderig the streets...
Most councils in the North have an immediate put to sleep policy for any greyhound found. This is because they have literally NO CHANCE of being rehomed as pets and even less chance of anyone coming looking for their lost greyhound.
Northern Ireland is [still] part of the UK and we take greys from England to Scotland and vice versa, so we need to consider what we can do to help any greyhound in Northern Ireland.
Rescuing the odd grey from there is really just plugging the leaky tap. What we need is a campaign going to promote greyhounds as pets in the North and help rehome some of these dogs there. We could also do with a greyhound action campaign going there too.
If anyone lives in Northern Ireland or knows anyone who does, please consider helping. I have connections in the North including a dog rescue that wants someone to join them and focus solely on greyhounds. I can lend advice and support and even practical help on occasions.
I am in the process of a massive research project at the moment for the Scottish campaign which will include a huge part on NI... when this report is produced I will ask Lisa nicely if I can post here
Anyone with any info about greyhound racing or retirement or any stories of how dogs have been found would be appreciated!Thanks!
Ax
