Pleas see info below about a Greyhound Welfare/Awareness Walk in Dublin on 17 June 2012.
We have learned that 3271 litters of greyhoud pups were registered in Ireland in 2011. Based on an estimation of 7 puppies per litter, this equals 22,897 pups. Apparently, only 15,908 greyhounds were registered at 12 months and got identity cards. Therefore, approx 7,000 young greyhounds were unaccounted for last year. Then we have to take into account all the greyhounds retired through age or injuries at approx 4 years old.
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Greyhound Rescue Association Ireland (GRAI) would like to invite all Greyhound Compassion supporters and volunteers to attend Walk for Greyhounds 2012 on Sunday 17th June in Dublin, Ireland. This annual event is being held to promote retired racing greyhounds as pets and to raise awareness of the welfare issues within greyhound racing in Ireland. Acclaimed film director Lenny Abrahamson and best selling Irish musician Sharon Shannon will be taking part in the walk, alongside hundreds of other dog lovers from all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US. This family day out and peaceful one hour walk through the centre of Dublin was held for the first time last year and attracted huge interest with over 250 people and 100 dogs attending the event. This year's event will be taking place on Sunday 17th June, at 12pm Fusilier's Arch, St Stephens Green (opposite Grafton Street, Dublin). Please bring food and drink as required, blanket/rug to sit on and comfortable shoes. All breeds of dogs and walkers without dogs, very welcome! For up to date information on the event, please visit GRAI.ie or contact: kathygorman@eircom.net
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