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£3600 raised for retired greyhounds
A race night at Shawfield Greyhound Stadium has raised £3,645
for the Glasgow branch of leading dog charity the Retired Greyhound
Trust.
Held last Saturday, the event - a first for the greyhound track
- featured excellent racing and had the support of TV personality
and Radio Scotland presenter, Tam Cowan, who presented the trophies
and prizes.
Every race was sponsored with over 22 companies and individuals
connected with the sport providing their support, including
Betfair, the Racing Post, the National Greyhound Racing Club,
B&E Engineers and bookmakers George Shaw and Billy King.
In addition a raffle, donation boxes and individual dog sponsorship
boosted the total funds raised.
The Glasgow Retired Greyhound Trust, located close to Shawfield
Greyhound Stadium, was set up in May 2002 and it helps meet
the ongoing need to find homes for these dogs once their racing
days have ended. As racing careers are short - with the majority
of greyhounds retiring at the age of three or four - greyhounds
can live for up to 10 years in retirement. Contrary to popular
perceptions, their needs are the same as the average breed.
Carol Herald, co-ordinator of the Glasgow Retired Greyhound
Trust, commented: "We are thrilled with the success of
the fundraising evening and would like to thank all those individuals
and companies who supported us so generously. The funds raised
will contribute towards the welfare and upkeep of greyhounds
in our care whilst we find them suitable homes."
Ivor Stocker, Director of the Retired Greyhound Trust added:
"The evening went tremendously well and we are delighted
with the support greyhound racing devotees have extended to
the care of ex-racing greyhounds." Those wishing to find
out more about the Retired Greyhound Trust or providing a home
for a greyhound should contact the Retired Greyhound Trust on
0870-444 0673 or visit the website at www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk
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