500 Greyhounds About To Die/ Hoax

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I was told on another group that this greyhound email is a hoax. Here's the letter I recieved:

 

 

"Rob & Elaine Summerhill" <dyno-mutt> <SIGHTHOUND-L> Wednesday, May 04, 2005 10:20 AM> Plainfield Closing - GPA Press / Media Release (just released)>>>> 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 to learn more about adoption of these wonderful>> animals.>>>> "I've worked with Karen Keelan and Plainfield Greyhound Park over the>> years, and know how deeply she cares about the welfare of>> greyhounds," said Rory Goree, president of Greyhound Pets of America,>> the largest independent greyhound adoption organization in the United>> States. "I'm very confident these greyhounds will be treated well.>> Greyhound Pets of America and other adoption organizations will work>> with Karen to help find homes for any of the greyhounds available for>> adoption.">>>> Goree said that greyhounds continue to gain popularity as pets>> because of their unique attributes. They are very affectionate>> animals and most are good with children and other pets.>>>> SO please help by not passing the misinformation out>>>>>>>>>> desertfunbunch , "Rob & Elaine Summerhill">> <dyno-mutt@k...> wrote:>>> Folks! This is misinformation at its finest. Thank you for your>> concern,>>> but please, oh please, do not forward this. It is inaccurate at>> best. This>>> is a seasonal closing by Plainfield. To quote another person in>> greyhound>>> rescue & adoption,>>>>>> "Please do not forward this message to anyone, it has been>> corrected 100>>> times already The Plainfield track is indeed closing There will be>> many dogs>>> moved to other tracks and more moving into adoption. There is good>>> organization to move the dogs and profiling is in progress. THERE>> WILL BE NO>>> MASS EUTHANASIA ALL THE DOGS WILL BE MOVED. If anyone is interested>> in>>> adopting a Greyhound...">>>>>> Please help us help the dogs by not passing on misinformation that>> is>>> usually generated by anti-racing and animal rights oriented groups.>>> Besides, this shelter really isn't involved in any way.>>>>>> Elaine Summerhill>>> A Place for Us Greyhound Adoption & Rescue

 

Have a Blessed Day! AuntyB <)))><