tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post7532303258077389351..comments2023-10-10T06:51:06.526-04:00Comments on Ryan's Take: Today's Greyhound News is Good NewsRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04523572927796479670noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-37393072250008320572008-07-31T12:38:00.000-04:002008-07-31T12:38:00.000-04:00ProDog Announces Finalists in Search for Official ...ProDog Announces Finalists in Search for Official Spokesdog: Will it be Dawn, Gordon or Snake?<BR/> <BR/>Question #3 Supporters Asked to Vote for Favorite Ex-Racer<BR/> <BR/>Somerville, MA – The Committee to Protect Dogs announced today that it has chosen three finalists in their search for an official spokesdog to become the face of Question #3 to phase out commercial greyhound racing in the Commonwealth. Supporters on the Question #3 ballot are being requested to visit www.protectdogs.org/spokesdog to cast their vote for the official spokesdog which has been narrowed down to Dawn, Gordon and Snake (stories copied below).<BR/> <BR/>"We are searching for one special greyhound to help tell the story of the gentleness of these dogs who are victims of the cruelties of dog racing,” said MSPCA-Angell President Carter Luke. “Massachusetts residents have shown their support of the Greyhound Protection Act in overwhelming numbers and now it is time to highlight the individual dogs that have suffered for mere entertainment value.”<BR/> <BR/>The Greyhound Protection Act Spokesdog Search officially kicked-off July 1. Public voting for the official Greyhound Protection Act spokesdog will remain open until August 11. At the end of this period the Committee to Protect Dogs will announce the new campaign spokesdog whose likeness will appear on official campaign materials until the November vote.<BR/> <BR/>“Dogs play an important role in our lives and in our families, and they deserve to be protected,” said Michael Markarian, Executive Vice President of The Humane Society of the United States. “We are confident that once voters see the face of greyhound racing, they will vote to protect man’s best friend from cruelty and abuse.”<BR/><BR/>The Committee to Protect Dogs is a state ballot question committee dedicated to passing stronger dog protection laws in the Commonwealth. Committee co-chairs include representatives of the MSPCA-Angell (www.mspca.org), The Humane Society of the United States (www.humanesociety.org) and greyhound protection group GREY2K USA (www.grey2kusa.org). For more information visit www.ProtectDogs.org.<BR/><BR/>DAWN<BR/>When Anne Restino met Dawn three years ago, Dawn had raced at Wonderland for four years, while Anne had suffered several painful losses, culminating in a divorce. Anne and Dawn rescued one another. Friendly with strangers, Dawn has become a favorite in Falmouth, her hometown, and has a following of admirers on the main street. With Anne she has developed her own special language. Dawn "talks" with her jaws—not just a discreet chatter of teeth, but a loud “Chop! Chop!” that can't be ignored. “Look at me!” she says. “Get up! Let's go!” Dawn's talent was put to good use when, with Anne's help, she collected signatures for the Greyhound Protection Act. She is a joyful, outgoing girl who makes friends for greyhounds everywhere.<BR/><BR/>GORDON<BR/>Emily McElfresh has fostered 10 greyhounds. She was able to let nine go to other homes, but could not part with Gordon. Gordon raced at both Raynham and Wonderland before he was retired at the age of four. A big softie at 80 pounds, he can be crushed by a harsh word and was originally terrified when introduced to a couple of pet ferrets. However, he enjoys meeting people, cats and small dogs, and shares his bed with a five-pound Chihuahua mix. He is a serious gourmet and his favorite treat is a container of frozen applesauce. What Gordon likes most of all is to be with Emily, and it is his self-appointed job to be in the same room with her at all times.<BR/><BR/>SNAKE<BR/>Snake lives with Anne Albanese, her two-year-old granddaughter Alana, and another rescued greyhound. When Snake was three years old he suffered a severe broken leg while racing at Raynham Park. Treated with a "soft wrap" at the track, the break healed badly, and Snake still limps. But that doesn't slow him down. Terrified of everything in the house at first— especially, for some reason, the chandelier and the ceiling fan—he is now an extrovert who barges into groups of strangers and demands to be petted. Children also scared him in those days, but now he and Alana are friends. Among his enthusiasms are watching TV (animal programs preferred) and singing in the car.<BR/> <BR/># # #Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15133926.post-7672069922795077652008-07-17T22:40:00.000-04:002008-07-17T22:40:00.000-04:00Like all the "shell" games in ownership of the Gr...Like all the "shell" games in ownership of the Greyhound after it's run its course and is deemed "useless"....George Carney will play his game until the end. However, it takes not even a child to see cruelty for what it is...no ebay auction can ever cure broken limbs, frenzied temperaments and all the pain and lonliness that go with it.<BR/>A pox on all "good ol' boys" who share a common denominator with swamps, backwoods, and deception...<BR/>Michelle Young CuenantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com