THE EXPORT OF A FURTHER 24 IRISH GREYHOUNDS DESTINED FOR MACAU, CHINA. 12th May 2016

12th May 2016

DOGS TRUST STATEMENT REGARDING THE EXPORT OF A FURTHER 24 IRISH GREYHOUNDS DESTINED FOR MACAU, CHINA.

Dogs Trust is most concerned to read reports that a further 24 greyhounds are currently being transported from Ireland to Macau. We understand that these dogs are being moved via the UK to Hong Kong and onwards to Macau. We are engaging with the relevant authorities to ensure that this matter is investigated urgently and that, if possible, the movement is stopped before the dogs leave the EU.

Dogs Trust, The ISPCA and The Irish Blue Cross are totally opposed to the export of greyhounds to China’s only legal Greyhound track the Yat Yuen Canidrome, which has a deplorable welfare record. We consider such exports to be ill-advised and a massive step backwards in achieving a well regulated and safe environment for greyhounds both in Ireland and elsewhere in the world.

We once again strongly call on the IGB, The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and airline carriers to put and end to this deplorable trade in misery.