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UPDATE
9/10/07 As
it clearly reveals that while one dog (Westmead Hawk) has recieved
acclaim and honours, the rest ... numbered in many thousands
... suffer and die away from the glare of publicity ... Dasiy
is the true face of greyhound racing. |
Press
release-BGRB web site reads
1st
AUGUST 2007
FIRST CANINE SPORTS PERSONALITY FOR MADAME TUSSAUDS AS WESTMEAD HAWK HAILED BEST OF BRITISH
Westmead Hawk, the wonder dog of modern greyhound racing, is set to break another record by becoming the first animal athlete to make it into Madame Tussauds London.
The
four-legged legend will be depicted in the attraction’s recently
opened Sports Zone and will personally unveil his wax likeness to launch
a “Best of British” season at the top attraction in October.
“We are delighted to welcome The Hawk to Madame Tussauds London”
said Head of Marketing Drew Potton. “Greyhound racing is a uniquely
British and hugely popular sport, thrilling millions of fans every year.
He is the perfect star to open our Best of British season where we will
be celebrating all of the Great Britons in the attraction, with themed
entertainment and a distinctly London twist. We’re sure our first
four legged sports personality will be as big a hit here as he has been
on the tracks during his illustrious career.”
The Hawk has already undertaken a sitting for the studios team where hundreds of measurements have been taken of every part of his body and careful colour matches made for his eyes and coat.
Westmead Hawk’s figure is scheduled to be unveiled in mid-October and Best of British at Madame Tussauds will run over the October half term period.
David Lipsey, BGRB Chairman said:
“I
am absolutely delighted that a model of The Hawk is to feature at Madame
Tussauds London. Greyhound racing is an iconic part of British culture
and for one of its greats to be recognised alongside many other sporting
superstars is fantastic news. Thousands possibly even millions of visitors
from across Britain and abroad will be introduced to the sport for the
first time via the wax figure and I can’t wait to see it myself
in October.”
http://thedogs.co.uk/index.php?m=aid&id=275
TAKE ACTION:
We recieved this from a supporter:
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"I
have spoken today at length with Madame Tussauds regarding the
new model to be unveiled October of greyhound Westmead Hawk
(now retired through injury and used for breeding)." The above have said no details have yet being finalised on the form this display will take and Dominic WELCOMES FEEDBACK FROM EVERYONE.
I
would guess, however, the intention for the display is to show
Westmead Hawk standing proud or in full flight with supporting
information covering only the animal’s achievements.
Perhaps they should include as part of the display the recent and excellent GA slide show or at least include supporting text informing the public about the shameful side of racing:
The fact the NGRC security coordinator (Noel Thompson) refers to greyhounds as ‘units’.
The fact the NGRC refuse to make public data relating to the fate of greyhounds because they fear public reaction.
The fact the RCPA refuse to release data concerning greyhound injuries because they fear public reaction.
The fact every year many greyhounds suffer horrific injuries on the track and are destroyed immediately by the vet on duty.
The fact many greyhounds are treated in a brutal way and retire from racing physically and/or mentally scared.
The fact commonly greyhounds are abandoned or given to anyone with out neutering or home check.
The fact numbers bred each year far exceed potential homes available for greyhounds. Please
keep all emails polite. You may like to refer them to the GA
website and in particular to http://www.greyhoundaction.org.uk/facts7.html
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