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I sit here alone, looking all around There’s no one about, not even a sound. It’s night time you see, and it seems very late, All I can do is sit here and wait. Surely someone will come, and take me back home, Why have they left me here all alone? Did I do wrong … Read more

There is an established research base showing a predictable relationship between cruelty to animals and aggression towards humans. This has been referred to as “The Link”. See Gullone (2012). Animal cruelty happens for a number of reasons. These can include achieving some desired end (e.g., live baiting so that dogs run faster). For the perpetrator, … Read more

Yesterday, 28th September, 2015 was a day we need to remember. We also need to remember the date that started the significant scrutiny being placed on the Australian and New Zealand Greyhound racing industries – that date was: 16th February, 2015.   Both dates are significant because they have demonstrated once and for all that … Read more

Racing days are over Thought the pain would go away But soon I learned a different fate Was headed straight my way He reached his hands into my cage And pushed me out once more I glanced at all my weary friends As he led me out the door It hurts to walk; it hurts … Read more

Dear Hon. Pakula,       I am writing to express my absolute horror upon finding out that you have created a fund to prop up the racing industry. With almost weekly discoveries of horse and/or greyhound doping or cheating of other sorts and following clear evidence of torturous animal cruelty in the greyhound racing … Read more