GREYHOUNDS: RACING TO DEATH IN CHINA? TAKE ACTION!UPDATE 6/19/11

China now wants to open 5 racetracks in that country by partnering with Ireland to get the dogs into their country.  China has absolutely no animal welfare laws whatsoever.  This is a country where there are live dog and cat markets.  These innocent animals, sometimes family pets that have been stolen and are still wearing collars, are crammed into cages for customers to select.  Prior to their death, the animals are beaten, tortured and sometimes skinned or boiled alive.  Ancient Chinese beliefs are that the more the animal suffers, the more fear he/she feels just prior to death, the tastier the meat will be.  There are beliefs that the meat will increase virility in men. 

UPDATE: 6/19/11

Click here: Animals Petition: U.S. Break ALL Ties with China until Animal & Human Rights are Accepted! (Puppy Roasted Alive) |

Click here: Woman roasted puppy alive | SingaporeScene - Yahoo! News

Click here: Greyhound board on track to manage dog racing in China - The Irish Times - Fri, May 06, 2011

Click here: Greyhounds %u2013 Will They Be Racing To Death In China? - National animal advocacy | Examiner.com

Click here: Say NO to Greyhound Exports to China - The Petition Site

Click here: CHINA: SURVIVORS OF THE DOG-EATING MEAT TRADE-STOP THAT TRUCK!! - The Petition Site

Click here: MAMMOTH APPEAL FOR WORLDWIDE PROTESTS-Irish Greyhounds | Blogs %uFFFD Welcome to FriendBurst! Your Friendship Site

WHAT does the National Greyhound Association in Abilene, Kansas and the American Greyhound Track Owners Association owe to the Greyhounds?  Who will be their voice if they do not speak out?

Click here: Asia for Animals Conference 2011
Yes, it's happening.  It's happening in Florida.  FLORIDA IS THE MECCA FOR GREYHOUND RACING, and together with more track closings due to an aware and educated citizen, is  systematically prohibiting  Greyhound racing.  There are currently twelve to sixteen tracks operating in FLORIDA, always more than any other state. The unfortunate consequence of this will mean many Greyhounds  become available upon these closings.

There are  newly established racing kennels here in Florida  under financial sponsorship, that are looking to expand Greyhound Racing to India. In the past non-availability was their problem, but not anymore.  Many Greyhounds are bred, few are chosen, and even fewer survive. The lucky ones make it to an adoption organization who work tirelessly for their cause, and God Bless their unselfish efforts. Many are struggling financially , and a caring, compassionate society  donates to their efforts.  More help is needed.  Please check out the adoption agencies in your area; they are always in need of volunteers, foster homes, and supplies.  Local shelters, too,  require assistance.  In the present economy all are in need.

 Asian countries are looking to expand gambling and profit margins, once again, on these poor  gentle creatures, to whom it seems that their suffering will never end.  Owners of racing Greyhounds must take responsibility in this.  Breeding numbers must be curtailed . There are no animal protection laws in India,  China or South America; feeble as our own  laws have been to protect the Greyhounds,  no laws for medical care or feeding, no laws for adoption in these countries.  The future is bleak. Please tell the  governing board at the National Greyhound Association what you think about this

.Click here: Greyhound Pets of America - Home

Click here: NGA Greyhounds
And it's happening now.  Please TAKE ACTION!

Please sign this petition if you believe  the shipment of Greyhounds to India , China and South America is wrong.
Thank you for caring.
AnimalActionUSA  lessSEE UPDATE 5/5/2011.  THIS BILL HAS FAILED, AS WRITTEN, DUE TO VARIOUS TAX CUTS & OTHER BILL AMENDMENTS THAT WERE ADDED, ON DISSOLVING TRACK CONTRACTS FOR LIVE RACING. UNCLEAR AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE SESSION.  Hopefully, the re-writing of this Bill will contain provisions for the care & safety of the Greyhounds, with a peaceful and orderly plan for track closures. 
Click here: Daily Journal - Florida House rejects Senate version of greyhound racing bill
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Click here: Committee OKs New Gambling Measures | Sunshine State News

It's happening now; FLORIDA Greyhounds at risk for European, South American & Asian racing markets!  SAY NO to China, South America, and India! NO AMERICAN BORN GREYHOUNDS SHIPPED TO THESE COUNTRIES!  Take action and stand together.  Please participate in this issue.

Click here: Say NO to Greyhound Exports to China - The Petition Site

Click here: MAMMOTH APPEAL FOR WORLDWIDE PROTESTS-Irish Greyhounds | Blogs ... more 

Dear Friends of the Animals:I encourage all of us to get involved with the law-making process.  Our petitions are valuable & useful, but the muscle of all proposals resides in the law.  Please sign the petition to stop this inhumane and barbaric practice that causes suffering and allows the perpetrators to avoid hands-on responsibility and questions of conscience.  After signing the petition research your State as to what that policy & practice is; and if you don't like what your State is doing, TAKE ACTION! 
CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE! TAKE ACTION!Thanking you,AnimalActionUSA