Tucson Greyhound Park – Exposed

Grey2K USA released hidden-camera footage today from the kennel area at Tucson Greyhound Park in Arizona. The pro-racing crowd will see this video and claim these dogs are treated so very well – better than you treat your family pets.

In a KOLD.com news story posted last night,

Tucson  Greyhound Park CEO and general manager Tom Taylor was quoted in the story as saying – ‘They saw what they wanted to see.” And the piece includes this – “” Taylor says Tucson Greyhound Park is one of the best remaining racing facilities in the country.  He calls the kennels an ideal place for dogs. “”

Video of the Day – Simon’s Cat meets the Christmas Tree

Another lighthearted video for the Christmas season, titled Simon’s Cat in ‘Santa Claws.’

On a side note – it’s good idea to monitor the pets in their interaction with the Christmas Tree and other decorations.

Smithfield Foods offers response to HSUS video

Smithfield Foods has produced a statement in response to the release of a hidden-camera video from the Humane Society of the US, showing the horrible treatment sows face in gestation stalls.

From the statement posted on Drovers.com –

“” We provide regular training to our employees on our animal welfare policies and procedures, and we have zero tolerance for any behavior that does not conform to our established animal well-being procedures. We will publicly release the findings of the investigation as soon as it is concluded. “”