Archive for August, 2009

posted by admin on Aug 16

My IG, Remmy, versus a Great Dane named Bickel in an epic tug of war.

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posted by admin on Aug 15

A peek at the life of a greyhound pack.

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posted by admin on Aug 14

Brooksville, Florida — Hernando Co. Jail is housing more than inmates these days. Since May 8, greyhounds moved in with 50 female inmates. The pilot program called 2nd Chance at Life has already been tried in prisons in other states, but this is the first in the county at a county jail. During a 12-week training session, inmates share their cells and care for the dogs 24/7, while socializing and preparing them for their new adoption homes. Staff oversees the preparation of the dogs for …

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posted by admin on Aug 12

Witness account of the stabbing, then beheading of young man onboard a Greyhound bus bound for Winnipeg in Canada. (extended version) Info on story: tinyurl.com

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posted by admin on Aug 11

After the greyhounds retire from their racing careers, they come to the Arizona Greyhound Rescue kennel in Tucson to be cared for prior to being fostered or adopted.

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posted by admin on Aug 10

Greyhound Racing in Modern Britain? Part one: Wall of Shame An interview with Debra Rothery of Tia Greyhound Rescue and a look at some of the dogs that have arrived at Tia’s doors. This is a short film from a series which explores the industry of dog racing in Great Britain. We travel across the country and ask whether the cruel practice of commercial greyhound racing has a place in our culture.

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posted by admin on Aug 9

This version is corrupt plaese go to the new version here es.youtube.com In October 2006 we saw a beautiful white greyhound (Galgos) at the kennels in Corvera Spain. He had been a stray for around 6 months before being taken in by the Local Noahs Arc animal charity. He was in a bad way, very thin and full of ticks and fleas. He was dehydrated and had cigarette burns to his rear quarters and also a burn to his skull! This dog is one of those that captures your heart as soon as you meet him …

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posted by admin on Aug 8

Earl Greyhound played the Gibson Guitar Showroom as part of the CMJ Music Marathon on November 1, 2006

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posted by admin on Aug 7

Greyhound racing is arguably one of the most exploiting forms of entertainment that we have today. Yet people who go to these tracks oftentimes donĀ“t even realize what they are truly supporting. Yes, it is certainly no lie that greyhounds love to run. But no animal should have to run for the sole reason that people want to earn money. These dogs live for our entertainment. They are not well socialized and miss out on so many things that make a dog a dog things like getting to romp and play …

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posted by admin on Aug 6

The first part of my one man show

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