[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Truth about Plainfield Greyhounds
- From: "Joan R. Morehead" <jmor@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 12:48:54 -0500
Received the following press release from another list:
> 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
> <http://www.greyhoundpets.org> to learn more about adoption of these
> wonderful animals.
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