A recent report - shows Greyhounds are still being drugged
Its frightening to see this is still occurring when so many countries have banned Greyhound Racing, dogs win races, test positive, owners deny all knowledge so nothing happens and so it goes on and on..
How can a country of animal lovers not rally and get this 'barbaric sport' closed down - I am not interested in the profit and greed - there are plenty of ways to make money without cruelty being involved.
'The government should appoint a statutory body to enforce the Animal Welfare Act rather than letting the GBGB self-regulate'.
Trainers may give their animals cocaine to gain an advantage in racing: the drug makes animals “hyperactive” and run faster. But it can also cause tremors, panting and even deadly seizures or heart attacks.
Cocaine was found in a greyhound called Sniffing Out, as sport chiefs say there has been a spike in the number of race dogs testing positive for it.
The class A drug was discovered in hair or urine samples from four greyhounds last year, official documents show, raising fears that not enough is being done to protect animals from the effects of doping.
independent.co.uk
'Administration of cocaine to greyhounds used for racing is not only a despicable form of abuse to the dog, it’s an abuse of trust and it’s indicative of the manipulative mind-set of the many perpetrators within the greyhound racing industry.
It’s important to recognise greyhounds have a unique physiology and can be particularly hypersensitive to chemicals.
There are numerous other drugs known to be administered to greyhounds (for purposes of race fixing and/or masking pain from injuries so that the dogs will still perform), that are extremely harmful and can lead to fatalities in greyhounds.'
Comment by Rita JamesWant to help? Caged - Campaign Against Greyhound Exploitation & Death - fighting for the welfare of greyhounds are looking for more supporters.
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