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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 1, 2023 21:58:13 GMT
GBGB LATEST NEWS:
FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2023:
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 12, 2023 13:22:08 GMT
  GBGB LATEST NEWS: FRIDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2023: The Latest Edition Of The GBGB Calendar HERE
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 14, 2023 21:34:57 GMT
🌟 ** UPDATES TO FOLLOW ** 🌟 |
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 25, 2023 14:46:14 GMT
GBGB CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF THE GREYHOUND RETIREMENT SCHEME  ~ Over 9,000 greyhounds successfully retired through the scheme ~ ~ Over £3.6 million distributed to network of GRS approved homing centres ~
Under the scheme, all owners of racing greyhounds must pay £200 towards their greyhounds’ retirement at the same time as registering them with GBGB. When the greyhound enters an approved homing centre upon their retirement, this £200 is matched by GBGB to create a £400 ‘bond’ and is used to cover the costs associated with the greyhound’s stay.
Since the scheme’s launch, over 21,000 greyhounds have been signed up to the GRS and over 9,000 greyhounds have successfully retired with support from the scheme. In addition, over £3.6 million has been distributed to GRS approved homing centres across the country, with new centres accepted to the scheme every month. In order to become approved partners, centres must meet certain welfare standards to ensure the greyhounds in their charge are suitably housed and cared for.
Building on the success of the GRS and the existing network of approved homing centres is a key strand of GBGB’s long-term welfare strategy, ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’.
click here forward. Launched in 2022,
the strategy seeks to further promote and protect welfare across all stages of a greyhound’s life.
Claire Butler, who leads Home Run Hounds CIC based at Aero Racing Kennels in Wombourne, West Midlands, said: “Being part of the GRS has meant the world to us as an independent homing centre. The financial support from the bond and the expert help and advice available to us via the GRS team is enabling us to be more efficient and effective at finding forever homes for the beautiful greyhounds that come into our care.”
Welfare Manager and GRS Co-ordinator at GBGB, Paula Beniston, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with so many homing centres, owners, trainers and stadia over the past three years as we got the GRS off the ground and drove it forward. Seeing the number of greyhounds benefiting from the scheme continue to grow each month is highly rewarding and is testament to the enduring care and commitment the greyhound community shows to retired racers. Thank you to all those who continue to do all they can to promote this fantastic breed and to make sure as many greyhounds as possible find loving homes in retirement.”
Mark Bird, Chief Executive of GBGB, said: “Over the past three years it has been very encouraging to see the GRS welcomed so wholeheartedly by individuals across the sport and by homing centres across the country. The past few years have by no means been easy for the homing community. The pandemic followed by the cost-of-living crisis has presented real challenges when it comes to finding a home for all breeds of dog; greyhounds are no exception.
“And yet, with the support of this dedicated community, over 9,000 greyhounds have retired from their career on the track and been welcomed by new owners. Not only has this meant that more of our former racers have been able to enjoy their retirement on the sofa but their presence has undoubtedly brought much joy and warmth into homes across the UK. Thank you to everyone involved in this effort and in particular to Paula Beniston who continues to go above and beyond to make the scheme a success.” |
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 27, 2023 12:13:25 GMT
GBGB REBUTS BLUE CROSS’S YEAR-OLD CAMPAIGN
In a statement released to outlets today, GBGB has criticised attempts to use open-source internet information as the basis for its calls against the sport, rather than factual evidence.
GBGB has also echoed its firm stance on social media, encouraging those within the sport to share their real-life experiences of the greyhound racing sport and community, and to continue to combat the myths and inaccuracies still perpetuated by animal rights activist groups and charities.
A spokesperson for GBGB said:
“Blue Cross’s call today is a re-hash of their attempts last year to attract publicity based on misleading and outdated information. Their call for a phased ending to greyhound racing in the UK relies on evidence taken from the internet; much of what they have quoted was incorrect and nearly all outdated. In the B-roll footage that they have sent out to all media, two of the three links are from 2015 and one is from 2017. This is not at all up to date and shows how far behind the curve the Blue Cross’s campaign is from the reality of our sport today.
“Whilst not a large charity, Blue Cross will no doubt be facing the same problems as other animal rights charities in terms of the current cost-of-living crisis and its impact on homing and fundraising. It seems surprising – and misguided – that they feel compelled to spend circa £150,000 of their donations, as we understand it, to lobby for a ban on a legitimate, culturally-resonant and welfare-centric sport. We would ask whether their Trustees and supporters endorse this level of expenditure and how, with homing centres currently overwhelmed with dogs and other animals, they justify spending hard-gained donations on this disingenuous campaign over real and pressing challenges.
“Blue Cross has certainly not seemed bothered to act on greyhound racing in the last year, despite their calls for an end to the sport in 2022.
“Meanwhile, as regulator for the licensed sector of our sport, GBGB has quietly got on with implementing our long-term welfare strategy, ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’. This an evidence-based and peer-reviewed strategy setting out how we are enhancing welfare standards across the sport and ensuring every registered greyhound receives the very best care and protection throughout their lives – protection that far exceeds that afforded to domestic dogs. Blue Cross should be challenged on whether the dogs in their care are looked after this well and whether they believe that all domestic pets should have the same quality of welfare as we have in our sport.
“Welfare is absolutely paramount within licensed greyhound racing and the care and wellbeing of greyhounds is prioritised above all else. Our annual data demonstrates the constant improvements in welfare which are being achieved and our approach has been endorsed by DEFRA. Blue Cross’s use of our own published data against us is not to show the significant and continued reduction in deaths over the past few years. They have merely consolidated five years’ worth of data to promote emotive arguments rather than look at the evidence-based reductions that the sport is achieving and will continue to aim for.
“Being loud doesn’t make you right and we will always prioritise an evidence-based, animal welfare approach over animal rights activism. We are proud to be part of the licensed greyhound community which goes above and beyond to ensure greyhounds are well-cared for, celebrated and loved throughout their lives. Indeed, our inaugural National Greyhound Week, which took place just a few weeks ago, saw packed stands at licensed stadia across the country showcasing the popularity of the sport.” |
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 27, 2023 13:07:10 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 27, 2023 15:27:36 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 27, 2023 15:30:56 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 27, 2023 15:32:10 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Sept 28, 2023 10:34:55 GMT
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