Stop the re-opening of Coventry Greyhound Stadium

Today 04/01/12 Rugby Borough Council received an application to re-open this stadium, the aplication will now go to public consultation, so its now time to voice our opinions, and objections as to why this stadium should remain shut. The last race was held Dec 2009, thanks to years of campagning, lets ensure it remains shut, to avoid further exploitation of this majestic creature.

Below are just a few reasons why I have started this petition, your support by signing would be greatly appreciated, not just by me, but the greyhounds who potentially run the risk of death or serious injury each time they race.

"This so called "SPORT", is barbaric and cruel, and is fed purely by the greed of bookmakers, and the ower/trainers of this majestic animal. The injuries sustained by the dogs, in some instances is horrendous, broken backs for one, or a broken hock, which is a treatable injury, in the worse case senario a hock break could lead to amputaion, in the best, a full recovery, and the dog can go on and live a normal happy life, even with three legs. But many of these dogs are not given this chance, as they are put to sleep by the track vet, as the animal is no longer viable for racing, they will no lobger earn revenue for its owner, and whats the point of keeping an animal if it only going to cost you money, and give nothing back?

Around 10,000 greyhounds begin their 'careers' at one of the 28 licensed GBGB* tracks within the UK every year. The vast majority (80%) of these greyhounds are bred in Ireland. The average age of a greyhound upon retirement is about 3 ½ years after competing in around 50 races. Greyhounds live to approximatey 14 years of age. Length of career, however, varies greatly and is often brought to an abrupt end through injury.

Sadly, the desire for only the highest performing dogs leads to massive overbreeding - 23,000 puppies were bred for the UK racing industry in 2007 alone. Many thousands of greyhound puppies never even make it to the tracks; either because they are not fast enough or because they do not have the chase instinct. Many of these puppies are simply destroyed as they are deemed surplus to requirements.

Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year. Responsible owners/trainers will keep their dogs as pets or find them a home through rehoming organisations. But this only accounts for some of the greyhounds retiring. Approximately 4,728* greyhounds seemingly disappear without a trace every year. Many of these greyhounds are abandoned, euthanased or brutally killed, while some may be exported to continue racing in appalling conditions abroad, while yet others are used in medical research or vivisection.
Dear Sirs

We the undersigned request politely that the application to re-open Brandon Stadium, (Coventry Greyhound Stadium), does not go ahead, this Greyhound Stadium should remain shut.

This so called "SPORT", is barbaric and cruel, and is fed purely by the greed of bookmakers, and the ower/trainers of this majestic animal. The injuries sustained by the dogs, in some instances is horrendous, broken backs for one, or a broken hock, which is a treatable injury, in the worse case senario a hock break could lead to amputaion, in the best, a full recovery, and the dog can go on and live a normal happy life, even with three legs. But many of these dogs are not given this chance, as they are put to sleep by the track vet, as the animal is no longer viable for racing, they will no lobger earn revenue for its owner, and whats the point of keeping an animal if it only going to cost you money, and give nothing back?

Around 10,000 greyhounds begin their 'careers' at one of the 24 licensed GBGB* tracks within the UK every year. The vast majority (80%) of these greyhounds are bred in Ireland. The average age of a greyhound upon retirement is about 3 ½ years after competing in around 50 races. Greyhounds live to approximatey 14 years of age. Length of career, however, varies greatly and is often brought to an abrupt end through injury.

Sadly, the desire for only the highest performing dogs leads to massive overbreeding - 23,000 puppies were bred for the UK racing industry in 2007 alone. Many thousands of greyhound puppies never even make it to the tracks; either because they are not fast enough or because they do not have the chase instinct. Many of these puppies are simply destroyed as they are deemed surplus to requirements.

Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year. Responsible owners/trainers will keep their dogs as pets or find them a home through rehoming organisations. But this only accounts for some of the greyhounds retiring. Approximately 4,728* greyhounds seemingly disappear without a trace every year. Many of these greyhounds are abandoned, euthanased or brutally killed, while some may be exported to continue racing in appalling conditions abroad, while yet others are used in medical research or vivisection.

We appreciate the signatures below are from all over the world, and not just from the United Kingdom. That shows the depth of feeling ragarding Greyhound racing, and another reason why this stadium should remain closed.
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