Grey2KUSA
August
2011
This is a tremendous victory, and everyone who submitted feedback to the South African government should be proud. South Africa has made the humane choice, and shown true leadership. Will other countries, including India, now follow suit?
Thanks to your help, GREY2K USA has won an important international
victory for the greyhounds!
Two years ago, the government of South Africa asked a special commission to
investigate the possibility of legalizing greyhound racing. GREY2K USA
President Christine Dorchak submitted testimony against this dangerous
proposal, and met in person with representatives of the commission. We also
asked you to join us in voicing your opposition to dog racing in South
Africa.
Today, the Cape Argus newspaper is reporting that the commission has
finished its work, and has recommended against allowing greyhound racing.
According to review commission chairwoman Astrid Ludin: “There’s a strong
lobby around dog racing, but it is a very small sector. Given the limited
demand and the problems associated with it, we did not think it should be
legalised.”
In making its finding the commission specifically cited concerns about
animal welfare, and noted that the countries that have allowed greyhound
racing have struggled to address issues related to greyhound retirement and
over breeding.
This is a tremendous victory, and everyone who submitted feedback to the
South African government should be proud. South Africa has made the humane
choice, and shown true leadership. Will other countries, including India,
now follow suit?
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