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I'm sure ya'll remember the Grey2K video of the kennel at Tucson Greyhound Park (TGP)? You know which one... the one that was taken in the dark at one of the kennels... the one where the 'videographers' told the watchman to not turn on the lights because the cameras worked better in the dark? That video was so "scandalous"... After all, the greyhounds had beds, in which they were laying, and were in the dark - at night - so they could sleep! How dare the Grey2K goons disturb their good night's sleep!Anyw... read more »
Grey2K has sunk to a new low. Actually, it really isn't all that new, their analogy is more "species" correct in that now, instead of comparing Greyhound farms kennels to the notorious Nazi death camp, Auschwitz, they are saying that they are "puppy mills". Sigh.... Anyone who has ever participated in or seen the results of a "puppy mill" (a term originally coined by HSUS PeTA) will tell you that there is no comparison... not even remotely. Sovereign Lake Sovereign Ruler - 4 month old pupsAccordin... read more »
Ah yes... Several days back, in the post, Last of the Board Duties, I commented about Mr Mrs Grey2K's working vacationtrip to England being timed to coincide with the "1000 Greyhounds" event.I am happy to report that it wasconfirmed back on Sept 4 that Grey2K USA, in the form of President Christine Dorchak and her husband, Executive Director Carey Theil, did, in fact, put in an appearance at the "1000 Greyhounds (greyhoundworldrecord.com) event, to hand out badges (buttons) to participants!You know, an ... read more »
Now for something a little bit different.... Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning has changed over time. Words and their uses have always interested me, especially how words are twisted and turned from one meaning to another. I believe that the power who be at Grey2K are good, extremely good, at twisting and turning words their meanings. So...let's go down the rabbit hole together into the madness of Grey2K!Grey2K USA is fond of excoriating racing... read more »
Recently, I was sent a link to another blog, The Naughty Tobiano. It's an interesting read about the fight against the "Anti's" in which horsemen and and livestock owners are engaged. What is the difference between their battle ours... not much... Their anti's or EZ's (equine zealots), as the author calls them seem tolook at horses as pets rather than livestock. (I'd like to see them keep a horse in their house!) They want to prevent horses from beingsold for slaughter, to ban horse racing, ban horse in... read more »
In this post, we shall examine the effectiveness of the Grey2K BOD Executive Members in several more points which have been previously mentioned.Item #3 - A non-profit Board of Directors needs to "Support and evaluate the chief executive. The board should ensure that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization."Well, the Grey2K USA Board of Directors does support the leadership, the husband wife team of Theil Dorchak. I'm guessing... read more »
Candy Beck of New Mexico Greyhound Connection speaks out about greyhound adoption, greyhound racing and Grey2K USA (Grey2K) with regards to the Florida issues.Candy Beck:"I have been involved in greyhound adoption since 1997 and have run my own adoption group since 2003, I also own an actively racing greyhound. My greyhound races in Florida at Orange Park Kennel Club in Jacksonville. I am licensed with the State of Florida and have paid a license fee to the State of Florida.It appears that Senator Maria ... read more »
My health My family is ALWAYS there for me Having wonderful friends Waking up this morning My husband Knowing that I will meet new friends before the end of this week The drink I’m sipping as I type My Internet Connection My Beautiful New Home All the Websites that have helped me decorate my home All the times my mother allowed me to “help her” in the kitchen (even though it probably took at least twice as long to cook) The fact that my husband has a job in a time that so many people are without My passi... read more »
The USDA APHIS rule changes combined with successful Grey2K USA efforts will lead to the destruction and extinction of the greyhound breed.The USDA APHIS has proposed changes to the regulations surrounding the definition of a 'retail pet store'. These changes will destroy responsible breeders, if passed, chances are that with few exceptions, most AKC greyhound breeders will be unable to comply with them and they will stop breeding. Then, if Grey2K USA is successful in abolishing greyhound racing, there w... read more »
