In response to the horrific mutilation of several greyhounds in Hobart, Tasmania. GAI have issued the below statement
to the racingauthorities/media in Australia, demanding the capture of the evil culprit who sent these helpless greyhounds
to an unspeakable death.

Please read the background, then contact the racing authorities below and speak up for these poor dogs.

Background >>

From www.news.com.au

Mutilated greyhound left to die in agony

By KANE YOUNG
September 24, 2004

THE RSPCA is hunting a cruel killer after a greyhound was found
mutilated and left for dead near Hobart yesterday.

The dog was found by a young man early yesterday after he heard
whimpering coming from a popular dumping area off the Lyell Highway
between Granton and New Norfolk.

The dog's ears had been hacked off to hinder identification and it had
been buried alive under several large rocks and a sheet of tin.

The dog was an older female with a black body, white chest, white fur
under its chin and two white "socks" on its back feet.

RSPCA Tasmania chief animal welfare officer Graeme Lewis said the RSPCA
was determined to catch the culprit, who faces a maximum penalty of a
$10,000 fine and/or 18 months in jail under Tasmania's Animal Welfare
Act 1993.

Inspector Lewis said the dog had obviously outlived its "usefulness" for
greyhound racing or breeding and those responsible for its death knew
the tattoos on its ears would help trace the owner.

"This poor creature was left to suffer for a long time," he said.

"When the young man discovered her, she was suffering immensely and near
death.

"Her rescuer then put the dog out of her misery. He is extremely
distressed and traumatised by what he found."

Insp Lewis fears the perpetrator may also be responsible for the death
of at least one other greyhound.

"We found evidence of another dog being dumped in the same spot and
found the remains of another greyhound's vertebrae, head and a jaw," he
said.

"We are very anxious for information that will help lead to the person
or people responsible, before they can cause any more suffering."

Mike Stiles, the chairman of stewards for greyhounds for Racing Services
Tasmania, said DNA testing would hopefully identify the dog and
therefore its owner.

Mr Stiles said he had not heard of an incident like this in his five
years as chairman of stewards, as most older greyhounds found loving
homes once their careers were over.

"It's certainly something we would frown upon -- I wouldn't think people
would treat their pets like that," he said.

"This is not the right way to get rid of them. That's why we have the
Greyhound Adoption Program to try to find new homes for them.

"We would certainly like to find out who did it and trust that the
maximum penalties would be enforced."

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the RSPCA immediately on
1300 139 947.

GAI's response >>

Dear Mr.O'Connor,

We are writing regarding the brutal murder of the mutilated greyhounds that
were left for dead near Hobart. The dog's ears had been hacked off to hinder
identification and she had
been buried alive under several large rocks and a sheet of tin. There was
further evidence of another dog being dumped in the same spot and the remains of
another greyhound's vertebrae, head and a jaw.

As Greyhounds Australasia is responsible for greyhound racing and greyhound
welfare in Australia, we would like to know how this was allowed to happen
under your jurisdiction?
We would also like to know what steps you have taken in order to find the
killer and what measures you will be implementing in order to prevent this horror
happening again. We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely
R. Haze
International Co-ordinator
Greyhound Action International


Action >> Please contact the racing authorities below and speak up for these poor dogs.

Greyhounds Australasia Limited (responsible for greyhound racing in Australia)

Mail: P.O. Box 239 Springvale 3171, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +0011 61 (03)9548 3500

Fax: +0011 61 (03)9548 3488

Email: admin@galtd.org.au

Chief Executive Officer Craig Taberner

Email: craig@galtd.org.au

HGRC (Inc)

PO Box 1221 Glenorchy, TAS 7010

Phone: (03) 6272 3111

Fax: (03) 6272 1048

Email: hobartgreyhounds@bigpond.com.au

Mobile: 0409 968 386

TASMANIA

GREYHOUND RACING TASMANIA

P O Box 1852 Launceston, 7250

Phone +61 (03) 6336 2464

Fax +61 (03) 6336 2484