Meet Rogue Assault, AKA Charlie, Charles, Chazz Michael Michaels: The Lone Wolf (not because he’s antisocial, but because he’s one greyhound in a pack of Siberian Huskies). This young, svelte, boy is extremely happy and puppy-like in personality, but nevertheless always dressed to impress in a shiny, soft, black tuxedo. Rogue enjoys the company of other dogs, but as he’s only two years old, he can be a little too rambunctious and has a tendency to steal the show. On the other hand, Rogue lives with four kitties who seem to be alternately fun to nuzzle or scary monsters that he should steer clear of (this appears to depend on what color package they come in). Being a young dog, Rogue is incredibly inquisitive and playful. His favorite toy is a squeaky green ball that he will toss in the air forever if you let him. But in Rogue’s world, nothing tops the love and affection of a human being, so if you’d like to add him to your family, you’d better make sure you have a big lap. His favorite time of day is anytime someone is paying attention to him, and in return for your affection, he will show you his happy dance and then settle into a nice lean.

I’m sure it’s quite obvious that Rogue is a very special boy, and one of his most impressive qualities is his uncrushable spirit in the face of adversity. At a very young age, Rogue sustained an injury to his right rear foot that did not heal properly. As a result, when he came into foster care he was unable to walk properly and was experiencing quite a bit of pain. He was also very weak and very thin. His weight issue was addressed by putting him on a proper diet, thanks to the donated help of a canine nutritionist. Greyhound Welfare found a fantastic orthopedic surgeon to operate on Rogue’s foot, reducing his pain and enabling him to live a fairly normal life. He’s recovered well and quickly, and is ready to steal your heart — if you’ll let him.

As you might guess, such a extraordinary boy is looking for an extraordinary home. Because of his injury, he must wear a boot to protect his foot. He will NOT do well as a running partner. In addition, he has food allergies and must eat a special food, which as an added bonus makes his coat beautiful and as shiny as Orion’s Belt on the ice. Despite what he’s been through, Rogue may be one of the happiest and loving greyhounds you will ever meet. If you enjoy short walks on the beach, living in the here and now, and cuddling on a rainy afternoon, Rogue just may be your perfect match! Apply to meet Rogue today, and maybe YOU will become the wolf who runs with the lone wolf, so the lone wolf never has to be alone.

Please note that adoption MUST go thru GW: www.greyhoundwelfare.org

THANKS SO MUCH!!
If you are interested please email Jo at jo@wigglebums.com
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Letters Needed to Save Question 3!

Dear Friends,

Once again, congratulations! Thanks to all of your hard work, along with the support of groups like the MSPCA and The Humane Society of the United States, on January 1 dog racing will end in our state forever.

However, our work is not yet done. As you know, a group of greyhound breeders is seeking to undermine the will of the voters on Question 3. Even though this group failed in their first attempt to extend greyhound racing earlier this year, we expect them to make another attempt in the fall.

Specifically, greyhound breeders are now trying to attach an extension of dog racing to a separate — and unrelated — bill about casino gambling. The details of this unrelated casino bill are being negotiated now on Beacon Hill, and a full debate is expected in the legislature before the end of the year.

To defeat this dangerous proposal, we need your immediate help. Please take a moment to send a polite e-mail to House Speaker Robert DeLeo right away, and tell him how important the Greyhound Protection Act is to you. Also, ask him to keep greyhound racing out of the debate on casinos.

Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil
GREY2K USA

From our Greyhound Rescue friends at Grey2KUSA:

Just in time for the holiday, be a sweetheart for the greyhounds and also share a beautiful gift with someone you love.

For a donation of just $15, we will ship an individually wrapped greyhound-shaped chocolate to you, or right to your Valentine.

Each of our hand-dipped, 4 oz. candies is made of sweet chocolate and measures 4 inches tall by 5 inches wide. Best yet, they are cruelty-free (vegan), Kosher and 100% delicious!

Orders will arrive on or just before Valentine’s Day. And if your Valentine has been extra sweet this year, consider including a greyhound doll or button as well! We will wrap each gift in beautiful paper with a bow, and include a personalized card.

Quantities are limited, so click here to reserve yours today. Use any unused portion of the online form to provide special instructions.

Every donation made will support our efforts to end the cruelty and killing of dog racing.

Four Paws Acupuncture of MA offers a discount rate to all Greyhound rescues.

Good news from Grey2kusa!

Today we bring you the great news that another dog track has closed. Yesterday, the owner of Hinsdale Greyhound Park turned in his gambling license, ending 35 years of dog racing at the track.

All 100 greyhounds that were present at season’s end are now in the hands of a local greyhound adoption group. A win-win situation for the hounds!

Since Christmas Eve 2004, fourteen dog tracks have closed or ended live racing, including Mile High Kennel Club in Colorado, the Woodlands in Kansas, and soon to close Raynham and Wonderland Greyhound Parks of Massachusetts. Currently, new legislation has been filed in New Hampshire to make dog racing illegal and close its two remaining tracks.

Be sure to read The Advocate for further details about our campaigns, and please make a donation today to help close the remaining twenty-nine dog tracks nationwide. For a donation of $50, we’ll even send you one of our new greyhound tote bags.

The trend is definitely with the greyhounds, but much work is yet to be done!

For the greyhounds,

Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil
GREY2K USA

P.S. Looking for a unique gift for someone special this holiday season? Consider making a donation to the greyhounds in his or her name. Just use our online donation form (specify the recipient’s name and address in the shipping information area) or call us toll-free at 866.247.3925. Your donation will help ensure that our gentle friends no longer suffer lives of confinement and injury at racetracks.

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On behalf of the greyhounds of Massachusetts we send special thanks to all who voted YES ON 3! What a pawsitive victory. Thank you MA dog lovers.

To see the results of the election please visit www.boston.comFriends:

From the ProtectDogs.org e-letter today:
Greyhounds Win Landslide Victory!

We are proud to announce that Massachusetts voters have overwhelmingly passed Question 3, the Greyhound Protect Act, by a margin of 56% to 44%!!! This is the first time in history that dog tracks have been closed down by citizens vote.

Yesterday, the greyhounds won in 12 of 14 counties. From Boston to the Berkshires and Nantucket to North Adams, voters in nearly 290 towns said “yes” to ending 75 years of cruelty.

This is a fantastic win for dogs in Massachusetts and it marks the demise of an industry that exploits dogs for entertainment and profit.

Moving forward, GREY2K USA will work to place any and all available greyhounds from Wonderland and Raynham Parks. Stay tuned to learn how you can support this effort as the tracks begin winding down their operations.

As you know, dog racing still exists in 10 other states and we are committed to ending dog racing nationwide. We are grateful for your support of our work.

For the dogs,

Carey Theil & Christine Dorchak
GREY2K USA

If you are a dog lover living in Massachusetts, you can make a positive difference in the lives of the greyhounds used in racetracks on this election day.

At Massachusetts racetracks, thousands of dogs are treated in a way that is cruel and inhumane.

They endure lives of terrible confinement, kept in cages barely large enough for them to stand up or turn around for 20 or more hours each day. When racing, they suffer serious injuries, breaking their legs, necks and backs.

Also, in recent years dogs have died from a mysterious illness and tested positive for cocaine.

Watch Kelly Carney, daughter of racetrack owner George Carney proclaim that greyhounds are NOT dogs! www.protectdogs.org/debate
(Hard to believe that this woman could actually spew such disdain for a dog’s life.)

You can help end this cruelty. On Nov. 4, Massachusetts citizens can help thousands of dogs by voting YES on 3!”

Learn more about how you can help by clicking on the website below.

www.protectdogs.org

YES ON 3!

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Gandhi

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Friends:

With only 25 days left until election day, citizens are closer than ever to passing Question 3 and helping thousands of greyhounds. In fact, according to a poll released this morning, animal protection supporters have a 23-point lead.

Dog track owners also know that voters are prepared to vote YES for the dogs, and quite frankly they are getting a bit desperate. In recent weeks, they have made all sorts of claims that have no basis in fact.

That is why we launched Question3Facts.org this morning. This new website dispels some of the false statements being made by dog track proponents.

We are close to ending this cruelty, but must not let up. Please keep working for the greyhounds, and make an immediate donation now so that we can get Yes on 3 TV ads on the air.”

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From our friends at Grey2KUSA

Friends:

With forty days left until Election Day, Massachusetts greyhounds are in the fight of their lives.

Across the state, thousands of volunteers are hard at work asking their neighbors to vote Yes on Question 3, a ballot question to close two cruel dog tracks. And if the election were held today, the greyhounds would win.

Unfortunately, wealthy racetrack owners also know their inhumane businesses are in jeopardy. That is why they recently launched a campaign based on misinformation and confusion. First, they named themselves the “Committee to Protect Dogs and Jobs,” in an obvious attempt to mimic the Yes on 3 campaign. When we alerted authorities to this subterfuge, they renamed themselves the “Massachusetts Animal Coalition.” However, a non-profit animal protection organization by that name already exists—and has always supported our work.

This is not the only recent example of dog track deception. Even though their campaign is only hours old, they have already made multiple false statements. For example, in a newspaper ad yesterday the tracks claimed to have a 100% greyhound adoption rate. But state records prove that the actual adoption rate is only 14%.

Please don’t let wealthy dog track owners get away with this. We have the truth, but the greyhounds will not win without the financial resources to bring our message of compassion to all voters.

If you haven’t already done so, watch our Yes on 3 video and then forward it to all your friends! Then make an immediate contribution right away, and send a message to these dog tracks that we will no longer tolerate their denial and deception.”

BARK THE VOTE! Vote YES on 3! Spread the word.

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Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the introduction of greyhound racing in Massachusetts. Over the decades, thousands of dogs have suffered and died at Bay State racetracks.

In 69 days, citizens will have an historic opportunity to Vote YES on Question 3 and end this cruelty forever!

You and I know the truth about this exploitive industry. We know that over 800 greyhounds have been injured while racing since 2002, including dogs that suffered broken legs, paralysis, and broken necks. We know that thousands of greyhounds endure lives of terrible confinement, inside tiny cages barely large enough for them to stand up or turn around. This is no way to treat a dog!

But success will only be possible if we can deliver this humane message far and wide. Already, wealthy dog track owner George Carney has threatened to spend millions against Question 3. He intends to whitewash the cruelty at Raynham Park with a multi-million dollar television advertising campaign.

Don’t let this happen! To win, we must fund our own television ad campaign, bringing our message of common sense and compassion to every voter in the state. Over the next sixty-nine days, we will execute a robust public education campaign – distributing bumper stickers, buttons and flyers – but this alone will not bring the greyhounds home. Without a prominent television and radio campaign, the Greyhound Protection Act will not pass.

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