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Re: [pyrnet] Fw: CORRECTED INFORMATION (on Greyhounds at track in CT))
Barb,
Thank you very much for forwarding this correction email! I will send it
along to NEAT (New England Agility Training) who sent out the incorrect
information this morning. I trusted that NEAT had the information right
and obviously they did not.
Amy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barb Bowes" <greatpyr@enter.net>
To: "Pyrnet" <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 3:04 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Fw: CORRECTED INFORMATION (on Greyhounds at track in CT))
>
> Subject: (Fwd) RE: (Fwd) [great_pyrenees] Fwd: [Wolfhound-Friends]
CORRECTED
> INFORMATION
>
>
> I am forwarding this CORRECTED information as requested by Liz
> Ardell. Note none of these dogs will be euthanized, see below. Please
> send this corrected information on to any lists that received incorrect
> information.
>
> ------- Forwarded message follows -------
> Send reply to: <ardell@environmentalworks.com>
> From: "Liz Ardell" <ardell@environmentalworks.com>
> To: "'Judith Stroh Miller'" <jsmiller@newmex.com>
> Subject: RE: (Fwd) [great_pyrenees] Fwd: [Wolfhound-Friends] HELP
> NEEDED!!!
> Date sent: Tue, 3 May 2005 18:33:26 -0500
>
> Can I ask if my email stating the correct information was sent out to
> these yahoo! Groups? If not, would you be willing to forward my email
> to these groups since I am not a member of them? I greatly appreciate
> you taking the time to send this information to me. I want everyone
> to understand that the Plainfield Track is doing everything it should
> be doing with regards to these retired racers and all 800 (approx
> number at this point) will find loving adoptive homes.
>
> If you are amenable to sending out an email to your group - please use
> my previous one that you read or this one...Thanks again!
>
> *********
> None of the racing greyhounds will be euthanized at the Plainfield
> Racetrack (Connecticut has a law stating that no racing greyhound can
> be euthanized) A lot of rumors were flying around over the internet
> over the weekend - a lot of those were started by folks who thought
> they had the whole story, but did not. The greyhounds from the
> Plainfield racetrack will either be transferred to another racetrack
> in the US to continue their racing career, be returned to a farm for
> breeding purposes, or be adopted to loving homes. I do believe that
> the number of greyhounds available for adoption is still being figured
> out at this time. So an approximate number of 800 dogs is just that,
> an estimate.
>
> Additionally, you can find updates on the Plainfield Track closing at
> the following websites - some of the websites may not explain the
> whole story, for they are written for those that are involved in the
> track closing and are knowledgeable about what will need to transpire
> to get all the greyhounds adopted. Liz
>
> On GreyTalk.com -
> http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php?showtopic=94917
>
> A retired racing greyhound adopter's website with ongoing updates
> regarding the situation - http://greyhoundtails.com/index.php
>
>
>
> Here is the current press release from the Plainfield Racetrack.
>
> Media Contact: Peggy Mackinnon (303) 320-6082
>
>
>
> Plainfield Greyhound Park to Place All Greyhounds Affected by 2005
> Temporary Closure Track welcomes the assistance of adoption groups
> and
> people who wish to adopt greyhounds
>
>
> PLAINFIELD, CT (May 3, 2005)-Karen Keelan, executive vice president
> of
> Plainfield Greyhound Park in Plainfield, CT, said today that the track
> is committing available resources to ensure that greyhounds displaced
> by the decision to cease greyhound racing as of May 14 for the
> remainder of 2005 will be sent to another track to race; be returned
> to the farm or owner, whether for breeding purposes or placement in a
> local adoption program; or placed in homes as pets in accordance with
> the wishes of the greyhound owners.
>
>
>
> "Greyhound welfare is our first priority and we will keep the kennel
> area open until the greyhounds are suitably placed," Keelan said.
>
>
>
> The track will apply for racing dates in 2006 and is committed to a
> live racing season in 2006. Throughout the remainder of 2005 and
> 2006, Plainfield Greyhound Park will continue to offer wagering on
> races from other tracks via simulcast seven days a week.
>
>
>
> The track, the National Greyhound Association (NGA) and the racing
> kennels are in the process of identifying which greyhounds need
> adoptive homes and are working with local and national adoption
> organizations to place them. Some greyhounds will transfer to other
> greyhound tracks to continue their racing careers.
>
>
>
> Plainfield Greyhound Park welcomes help from adoption organizations
> across the country and from individuals who wish to adopt a greyhound.
> A special toll-free number has been set up to place these dogs in
> homes as pets. People interested in adopting a greyhound should call
> 1-888-267-1099. In addition, people can visit www.greyhoundpets.org to
> learn more about adoption of these wonderful animals.
>
>
>
> "I've worked with Karen Keelan and Plainfield Greyhound Park over the
> years, and know how deeply she cares about the welfare of
> greyhounds,"
> said Rory Goree, president of Greyhound Pets of America, the largest
> independent greyhound adoption organization in the United States.
> "I'm very confident these greyhounds will be treated well. Greyhound
> Pets of America and other adoption organizations will work with Karen
> to help find homes for any of the greyhounds available for adoption."
>
> Goree said that greyhounds continue to gain popularity as pets because
> of their unique attributes. They are very affectionate animals and
> most are good with children and other pets.
>
>
>
>
>
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