Dairyland Greyhounds Found Beheaded in Creek?

This is why Greyhound racing should be banned. They usually just lop off the ears (that are tattooed); this time, they lopped off the entire heads.

Can you tell I'm angry?

It seems to me that these may very well be dogs from a kennel at Wisconsin's Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack, which closed Dec. 31, 2009. However, any kennels that still had dogs remaining by the first weekend in February (today) would not receive a $5,000 bonus. Looks like someone cared more about that bonus than finding the dogs homes. The Greyhound Alliance has been working feverishly for months to be sure all the dogs were place; Michigan ReGAP took in a large number of them just a few weeks back.

ugh.



From WTHR.com

Beheaded dogs found in creek

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 6:08 AM

David MacAnally/Eyewitness News

Madison County - What police and animal control saw in the Fall Creek in Madison County, you may not want to see.

Sheriff Ron Richardson says, "Possibly Greyhounds. There are eight animals in the water. It looks like none have heads. Heads have been removed. We'll know more once we get them out of the water."

They were spotted when Joe Riley was on his way home about 5 p.m. Thursday.  He pulled over, got out and looked into the creek for rocks for his pond at home.

Joe Riley says, "Found something I sure wasn't looking for. I still can't believe what I saw. It's crazy."

It's unclear how long the dogs were in the water. Blood still appears to be around the carcasses. And there may be more dog carcasses downstream.

Sheriff Richardson says, "If anybody knows anything about any group or persons that may be involved doing this type of thing to animals, contact the Sheriff's Department in Madison County."

"I've got two dogs that sleep with me. I love them very much. I just can't imagine this," said Joe Riley.

Greyhound Health and Wellness Conference For Greyhound Owners and Veterinarians

Greyhound Health and Wellness
March 6, 2010

Course Description: The First Annual OSU Greyhound Health and Wellness Conference will present valuable medical and surgical information for Greyhound owners, adopters, trainers, and for veterinarians involved in the care of Greyhounds. Topics will include idiosyncrasies in Greyhound lab work and imaging (X-rays and ultrasound), anesthesia, and bone cancer (both from the owners' and oncologists' perspectives), among others. There will be a joint morning session for the whole group; the afternoon sessions will be separate for owners/adopters and for veterinarians.
Cost: $100 Veterinarians, $75 Non-veterinarians
CE Hours: 7

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Continuing Education - A Greyhound Health and Wellness Conference.

Wow!

Star Is Rising - Our Latest Foster Girl From Michigan ReGAP

This is a photograph of our new foster girl Star Is Rising. She's 71 lbs. and currently up for adoption by Michigan Retired Greyhounds As Pets.

We've had her about 3 weeks now. She's a truly wonderful girl, and deserves a real forever home. She knows hand signals for "sit" and "down." She knows her name very well, loves to go for walks, is very playful and loving, and has just learned to go up and down stairs quickly yet carefully. She's a dream to have in the car, and she walks great on leash! She's just a very loving girl -- and she's very well adjusted.

Unfortunately, as you'll notice in the photo, her tail has been amputated (bit by another dog). So she wags her butt! She's a very happy girl.

Lost: Italian Greyhound in Harper Woods

A little 17 pound Italian Greyhound is lost - for almost a week - in the
Harper Woods/Grosse Pointe area - last seen around I-94 and Moross. His
name is Caesar, he is gray, 16 years old, hearing and sight impaired,
wearing a collar with outdated info on it. They have contacted all local
authorities, pet-finder, and craig's list.
If you are in the area and can help look, please call Sherri at
586-295-0545. 

Please Rescue A Greyhound NOW! Foster or Adopt a Greyhound! Dairyland Track Closing.

'm sure you have all been following the story with the Dairyland track. Although it is a very happy occasion when a track closes permanently, this one is coming with a very sad ending for many dogs. Starting on 1/1/2010, the kennel owners will be responsible for moving all dogs and they will not be paid to do it. They will have to provide food and staff until all dogs are gone which must completed by 2/5/2010. NO adoption groups are allowed on the premises after 12/31.

Dogs that are not removed by the end of the year will probably be shipped to Mexico or sent back to the farms to be euthanized (if they are lucky).

I know the holidays are suppose to be a joyous time, but for many families, this economy is making this a very difficult time. People are unemployed, salaries have been cut and more and more families are having a hard time making ends meet. This is the worst time for all of this to happen at Dairyland.

Regap is a rescue organization and this is what we do. We take dogs that are at risk of being destroyed or worse. I can't think of a better example than these Diaryland dogs. I would not ask for your help if it wasn't absolutely necessary. This is an emergency situation. We need to pull together every resource we have to get out as many dogs as possible.

Regap volunteers are the hardest working in greyhound rescue. Your generosity is unmatched. Our foster homes are always full and every single volunteers gives their heart and soul everyday for these dogs. I really wish I didn't have to ask for just a little bit more at this time. If you can open your home for just a few weeks during this holiday to help save one of these greyhounds, PLEASE contact Jennifer at Jen4greyrescue@yahoo.ca as soon as possible.

We are on a very tight time frame here and only have a few weeks to move all those dogs. It has been a few years since we have had an emergency like this one and we need every person to spread the word on what is happening and how these dogs are being treated. We need every person to go the extra mile this time because we are certain that dogs that are not moved will be killed or worse. That is a fact.

If you know of a boarding kennel that still has space available for the holidays, please contact Suzanne atxmerlin@prodigy.net.

And thank you to all who have already stepped forward to help with this emergency. Thank you in advance to those of you who are going to. We really need you at a time like this!!

My sincere thoughts and wishes to all of you!

Leslie Forys

Founder

Lost Dog Found In Harper Woods

A very friendly dog followed my husband and Quasar home on their walk today. We've taken the dog to the local Animal Hospital where they checked for a microchip -- and he doesn't have one.

If you're missing your dog in the area, call Harper Woods Police Dept. at 313-343-2530 to find out if he's the one we've found.

Today is Saturday, December 12, 2009.

THE LOST DOG HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HIS OWNER. Thanks to the both of us having called the police.

People, please remember to microchip your dog! It could have helped in this situation.

Rescue Wisconsin Dairyland Park Greyhounds! Foster a Greyhound!

Wisconsin's Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack is scheduled to close at the end of 2009. This fact has been known for a while. 


Now, in a vindictive move by the track-, kennel-, and dog-owners, the dogs have been abandoned. PLEASE, help save a greyhound -- even if you can only foster a dog temporarily. There are a list of Michigan greyhound rescues in this blog's sidebar; I happen to volunteer with Michigan ReGAP (Rescued Greyhounds As Pets).


Following is the notice that I received this morning from MI ReGAP:


Neither the State of Wisconsin Division of Gaming, nor Dairyland Greyhound
Park have or will take responsibility or assist in the placement of pets at
Dairyland. Roy Berger, of DGP corporate management, stated that their
"contract with the State of Wisconsin terminates at midnight on 12/31/09;
{they} have no further responsibility or obligation." The Division of Gaming
today stated that it is the responsibility of DGP.

The dogs have no protection - they have been abandoned. Please go to the
website www.greyhoundalliance.org <http://ce.org/> where we will post
updates to the now upon us crisis.

If any groups can take dogs in the next 3 weeks, please let us know asap -
we will try to get every dog out of Dairyland that we can; we have been
denied access to the compound to cat test dogs, so that information is not
available.

Time is running out for the hounds

HOW CAN YOU HELP THESE DOGS? EITHER ADOPT OR FOSTER OR HELP SPREAD THE
WORD TO THOSE THAT WILL.
If you are able to foster a dog please contact Jennifer at
jen4greyrescue@yahoo.ca
If you are interested in adopting please visit our website at
www.rescuedgreyhounds.org and submit an application.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

For speaking for those that cannot -
MI REGAP