Operations ended as part of efficiency move
As part of efforts to streamline the UK greyhound protection movement, Greyhound Action ceased operations in May 2011.
Tony Peters, Greyhound Action's former UK Co-ordinator, who is now helping with the organisation of several other animal protection campaigns, had this to say about the changes:
"Greyhound Action was just one of several greyhound protection campaigns in the UK and this situation was leading to some confusion and a considerable duplication of effort.
"Therefore, in the interests of efficiency and effectiveness, a decision was made that Greyhound Action should cease operations and encourage its sympathisers to support those other campaigns.
"I continue to be involved in campaigning for greyhound protection, but the changes have given me the welcome opportunity to spend more time promoting veganism and efforts to protect all animals from exploitation and persecution."
Please note:-
The Greyhound Action PO box remains in operation, with correspondence being forwarded to other greyhound protection groups.
Existing Greyhound Action leaflets, postcards etc. can still be distributed while stocks last, but new leaflets and other campaign materials will carry contact details for other groups.
The Greyhound Action bank account will remain open, with all funds being used for the production of campaign materials for other greyhound protection groups, so if you currently contribute to Greyhound Action by PayPal or standing order, you don't need to make any changes.
For more information on national and local campaigns to protect greyhounds see:-
Action for Greyhounds - www.actionforgreyhounds.co.uk
Greyt Exploitations - www.greytexploitations.com
Racing Dog Protection Act - www.rdpa.org.uk
Although Action for Greyhounds is a local group, campaigning in the Norfolk area, they are happy to provide leaflets, posters and other materials to greyhound protection campaigns in other parts of the UK.
