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Greyhound racing supporter tells activists ‘We’ll blow all our dogs away’

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Greyhound racing supporter tells activists ‘We’ll blow all our dogs away’

The pantomime of cruelty known as greyhound racing is slowly fading away, emitting a death rattle that matches the unpleasantness of what preceded it. New Zealand has now banned the sport and Auckland’s Manukau Stadium held its final parade of sadism on 26 July. The country will permit no further greyhound racing after 1 August. One supporter was finally prepared to offer some transparency into the notoriously opaque sport, telling activists who oppose the cruelty: On Monday we’re gonna blow all our dogs away. Fuck you. Owners of greyhounds abused for racing have been found to massacre their dogs in vast…

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Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

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Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change, with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales. The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures. It says that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen in June, upcoming conditions could still be hazardous for pets. ‘Dog lockdown’ Pet experts are recommending a ‘dog lockdown’ for the hottest coming days. They’re highlighting that temperatures in the high 20s still pose a serious threat to pets and owners should treat the conditions with caution. The call comes as the Met Office…

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Stormont bill to outlaw barbaric hunting with dogs passes second stage

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Stormont bill to outlaw barbaric hunting with dogs passes second stage

A bill that would outlaw the cruel practice of hunting wild mammals with dogs has now reached the committee stage at Stormont. Moreover, the Hunting with Dogs Bill sets out to: …prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs; to prohibit trail hunting; to prohibit terrier work; and to set out exemptions from these prohibitions. It was introduced by Alliance party MLA John Blair at the end of April. Additionally, it passed the second stage of the legislative process by 60 votes to 15. The League Against Cruel Sports (the League) and the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA)…

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