Lifetime ban for greyhound trainer
Wirral Racing Greyhound Trainer sentenced to lifetime ban and
suspended 4 month custodial sentence after pleading guilty to
charges of neglect and cruelty to twenty-nine dogs ..... more
Activity Group for Dogs Opens - Express & Echo
Activity group for dogs opens Saturday, May 09, 2009, 23:00 GREYHOUND owners can let their animals blow off steam at the first local event of its kind next month. A doggy playgroup has been arranged to take place at the indoor Newhall Equestrian Centre at Broadclyst near Exeter on June 7. It is expected to attract about 60 dogs. The event has been organised by the charity Greyhound Rescue West of England, which helps rehabilitate and rehouse dogs, many of whom are abandoned once their racing days are over. Charity member Lesley Phillips, from Pinhoe, who owns two greyhounds, Lydia, 11, and 10-year-old Cathy said that because the breed are so active and fast they cannot be let off the lead. She said: "It is not good for the dogs to be kept on leads. The venue is ideal because it is indoor and safe. "This is the first time we have held anything like this locally and it's very exciting to be part of." The event runs from 5pm to 7pm and those wishing to take part are asked to enrol before May 17. If you would like to register for the event, call the charity's local organiser Canny Judge on 07989 427546.
Greyhound puppy's plight inspires Ellie
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Charity Dog Walk in Exmouth - The Exmouth Herald
POOCH-lovers get the chance to see if they would like to adopt a greyhound at a special event at Orcombe Point on Sunday. Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) is organising the event, and welcomes owners of dogs of all breeds for the three hour walk. So far they have 50 walkers with 48 dogs - and they are urging more to come forward, and Greyhound lover Mrs Lesley Phillips said: "We are trying to arrange to have some greyhounds from our kennels that are looking for their retirement home to be with us. "Greyhounds can retire from the age of two years; retirement is early in the racing industry. And most of them are between three and five years old. "As they are new to the big, wide world outside of racing, we have to take it gently and see how confident they feel on the day. "We can't just rush them into a new situation which could frighten them. There will be lots of already-adopted greyhounds of all shapes, sizes and ages there to welcome new friends." The event, on March 29, is at 11am for an 11.15am start, but you have to pre-book. For more information call Canny Judge on: 07989427546. Donations to GRWE would be very welcome. For safety, walkers must register with steward before commencing walk. Walkers with or without dogs are welcome.