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USADOG PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
available on line
Updated 05/30/06
2008 USA D.O.G. Calendar
available now!
AND
THE KILLING CONTINUES...
As reported by USA Today - man
says he killed thousands of dogs for $10.00 each. Dispite
the claims of the racing industry, the mistreatment of these animals
continues. Please read this story and pass the word along - let
people know that we still have much work to do!!
Thanks for stopping by our Web Site!
Here, you'll find out about Retired Racing Greyhounds.
- as the remarkable creatures they are,
- as the victims of some shameful practices, and
- as the photogenic companions to the rest of us, now doing their
racing through our hearts!
You will also find information about USA Defenders of Greyhounds,
a multi-state, nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to
finding homes for these wonderful creatures.
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USA Defenders of Greyhounds is one of
the oldest and largest rescue organizations in the country,
and one of a very few multi-state groups which are totally independent
from all aspects of the dog racing industry. We have a twofold
mission:
- Greyhound rescue, and
- Public education of racing industry practices
Our ultimate goal is to bring an end to the use, abuse, and
senseless destruction of greyhounds bred for racing. There have
been many success stories over the past few years, but there
is much more work to be done. |
| The "kindest" fate that awaits the doomed racer
is a lethal injection given by a track vet or technician at an
animal shelter or pound. Other means include clubbing, shooting,
and starvation. In coastal areas such as Florida, there have been
instances (one in particular published in Readers Digest) of greyhounds
boated out to sea and thrown overboard to drown or to be used
as shark bait. In some of the worst cases, dogs have been left
injured to endure the winter's cold or the summer's heat before
death finally relieves their pain. |
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Did you know that...
- ...tens of thousands of greyhounds are killed every year...
- ...racing greyhounds that consistently fail to finish in
the top four positions are destroyed to cut costs...
- ...when retired racers cannot be placed in loving homes,
their fate becomes death...
WITH YOUR HELP, we can put an end to the senseless destruction
of these wonderful animals. Please join us!
If you have any specific questions about the adoption process
through USA D.O.G., please check out our general adoption
standards.To apply for greyhound adoption through USA D.O.G., you
can:
- Contact the closest area representative,
or
- Contact our club President, Ms. Sally Allen at (317) 244-0113
or (317) 867-1704, or
- Send your request via snail mail to:
- USA Defenders of Greyhounds
- P.O. Box 1256
- Carmel, Indiana 46032
Please include a self addressed stamped envelope and a phone number
(with area code).
USA D.O.G., Inc has been a loud, strong voice
for greyhounds for many years. We believe it is important that we continue
to speak on their behalf. It is also important that people who believe
as we do help us continue to work for the day when all greyhounds are
pets. Please understand we are not affiliated with any other greyhound
rescue organization, track, or any other agency. We also strongly suggest
you choose an organization that reflects your own personal feelings
about greyhound racing. Please see this page for more information about
USA D.O.G. and our standards of greyhound placement
To report page problems, please contact the USA D.O.G.
webmaster.
© USA Defenders of Greyhounds
P.O.Box 1256
Carmel, IN 46082
USA D.O.G. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization
with no ties to the dog racing industry.
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