[pyrnet] FWD: Dogchat, Events: Crufts Statement

[mapleway@iolinc.net (McConnell, Chrissy)]

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Subject: FWD: Dogchat, Events: Crufts Statement


> Below is a quote from the Kennel Club statement re:  Crufts:
>
> The Kennel Club Press Office Service
>
> CRUFTS POSTPONED- 1 March 2001 12.35pm
>
> The Kennel Club would like to advise that Crufts 2001 has been postponed
> and will not take place as planned on 8th - 11th March. The Kennel Club
> has reached this decision due to the escalating situation with Foot and
> Mouth disease and after close liaison with the appropriate authorities.
>
>
> MAFF have advised The Kennel Club that Crufts poses no greater threat than
> other public gatherings held at this time and that dogs and their handlers
> are not at risk from Foot and Mouth disease. However, The Kennel Club has
> reached this decision in light of its responsibilities to dogs and the
> dog world.
>
>
>
> Vanessa McAlpine, Crufts Show Manager said: "We have obviously thought
very
> long and hard regarding our position in this issue. We strongly believe
that
> it is in the best interests of all concerned that in the circumstances,
the
> postponement of the show is necessary and unavoidable.
>
>
>
> Further announcements will be made in due course.