Canberra Bushfires Caused Death of 13 Retired Greyhounds

Posted by Mary in Greyhound Betting News on 12 21st, 2009 | no responses

Yes, the bushfires that took place in Canberra caused the death of 13 retired greyhounds. Sad news indeed, but it is true. It exactly took place morning of December 18 in the South of Canberra, towards the east of the Monaro Highway. The uncontrollable fires were so huge then, just enough to claim life of these 13 retired greyhounds.

According to the news, the fires burnt 9000 hectares of bush land and then of the said greyhounds, all owned by the Perrin family.

The family lost some good greyhounds and aside from them lost also the family business and a sawmill that was uninsured.

Lindsay Perrin from the Perrin family has actually said, “the whole time my dogs were burning, it was a nightmare. I lost 13 retired greyhounds”, and that “I managed to save five of them but to hear them burn was just a nightmare, there was absolutely nothing we could do”.

While near Richmond in New South Wales, in Londonderry, the fires burnt right up to plenty of greyhound properties however no property was reported officially lost.

The fires just resulted to a tragedy causing the opening of the Richmond greyhound track as a refuge for greyhounds under fire threat and should be relocated and be safely housed as soon as possible.

The fire threat in the area was confirmed under control several hours after the incident. But of course, it resulted to a catastrophe that caused threat to properties and most especially claimed the life of many greyhounds.

Now, the Greyhound Community would like to extend help to everyone affected by the fires, most especially to Perrin family. The family lost their living, but more importantly, they lost some beloved greyhounds that absolutely have been a part of them for years. They badly need help from the community.

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