Cross posted from another site with their kind permission. GREYHOUND AWARENESS WEEK May 22nd - 30th Please try to take part! Greyhound Awareness Week gives an opportunity for all those concerned about the plight of greyhounds to educate the public about the mass slaughter of dogs caused by the greyhound racing industry. With a large enough boycott by ordinary people, the industry can be brought to its knees and the suffering and untimely death of thousands of greyhounds prevented. Street stalls, demos outside greyhound tracks, betting shop pickets and other events will be taking place throughout the country. Anyone who would like to organise or take part in an event in their local area, please contact Greyhound Action (info@greyhoundaction.org.uk or 01562 700 043) for leaflets, posters, petition forms etc. Photos of just a few of last year's events can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/GAW2009 It would also help greatly if all of our supporters/sympathisers could write letters to their local papers about Greyhound Awareness Week. Below is a sample letter you can send, or if you so wish, you can compose your own. SAMPLE LETTER RE GREYHOUND AWARENESS WEEK May 22nd - 30th is Greyhound Awareness Week, when events are held across the UK to draw public attention to the plight of greyhounds. According to international greyhound protection organisation Greyhound Action, over 12,000 greyhounds, bred for the British racing industry, are "put down" every year, after failing to make the grade as racers or when their "careers" on the tracks come to an end. An RSPCA report on greyhound racing has stated that "at least 20 greyhounds a day - either puppies which do not make the track, or 'retired' dogs aged three or four - simply 'disappear', presumed killed". In addition, a large number of greyhounds sustain serious, sometimes fatal, injuries whilst racing, due to the dangerous nature of the tracks. Members of the public can help put an end to this horrific situation by not attending dog tracks or betting on greyhound racing, so this appalling industry fades away through lack of financial support. For more information, please visit Greyhound Action's website at www.greyhoundaction.org.uk Yours sincerely, Name Address Telephone number (many newspapers require this in addition to your name and address, but it doesn't get published) I am organising two peaceful events on Sat 22nd, both in Coventry where I will be handing out leaflets, should any one like to join me you will be made very welcome. Please contact me for further information. Best wishes. Kathx
The Coventry Evening Telegraph would like to run a story on this, surely there are people in this area who can come and support me so that when they come to take photos etc I am not on my own????? Please help, thank you Kathx
When are you there Kath? We would love to come but live in North Wales so don't know if it's poss or not.
Sorry I did not reply before now, this, unfortunately did not take place yesterday. But I am continuing to promote the awareness of these lovely animals all I can. If you would like to be made aware of future events please let me know. We are trying to organise peaceful demonstrations outside BBC Radio and Television stations across the country, we are aiming for these to take place simultaneously, should you, or any-one else wish to take part please let me know. Many thanks. Kathx
Hi Thank you for replying, as I am new to the site I am unable to send pm's, but not sure if I can receive them. There are three of us co-coordinating these events, myself in the Midlands, a lady in the North of England, and one in the South. Where abouts in North Wales are you, and could you try pm'ing me your email addy. Thanks Kathx
Hi Kath, I've tried to PM you but it says an error occurred and that your PM is swithched off and for you to contact the admins. Look forward to hearing from you xx
