If You Love Your Pet, You Won’t Love This Expose’“I would prefer to see all dogs in West Virginia trained on artificial lures (bait). But, you cannot remain competitive with people that train their dogs out of state on live rabbits. It just doesn't work that way. Once the greyhounds have that "kill" instinct in them they become more aggressive.” Comments from a former WV breeder, owner and trainer.
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....There are some very sincere members who love their dogs and have the utmost respect and admiration for the greyhound racing industry. But, this expose’ reflects at least one kennel operation in WV that is allegedly abusing live animals to train their dogs to race. There is a history of this type of abuse to animals across the country, in every state where greyhound racing occurs.
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Our four month investigation in late 2008, and previous stories into the problems within the WV Greyhound Association and Racing Commission has all come down to this final expose’….. Six people talked to us and corroborated each other on the details, only one said we could use his name.
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....There are some very sincere members who love their dogs and have the utmost respect and admiration for the greyhound racing industry. But, this expose’ reflects at least one kennel operation in WV that is allegedly abusing live animals to train their dogs to race. There is a history of this type of abuse to animals across the country, in every state where greyhound racing occurs.
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Our four month investigation in late 2008, and previous stories into the problems within the WV Greyhound Association and Racing Commission has all come down to this final expose’….. Six people talked to us and corroborated each other on the details, only one said we could use his name.
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This author interviewed three veteran dog trainers closely associated with greyhound racing in WV. What we learned was shocking, how it has been widely known and accepted in the past that to train a good greyhound race dog you need to use “live bait.” And what we mean by that is- rabbits (prefer jack-rabbits), cats, guinea pigs, chickens and piglets.
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But, it is illegal in WV to use live bait. In fact, according to state law 61-8-19(b)… If any person intentionally tortures or mutilates or maliciously kills an animal or causes, procures or authorizes any other person to torture, mutilate or maliciously kill an animal, he or she is guilty of a felony. For the purposes of this subsection “torture” means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain.
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The Tomblin's Family Greyhound Training Facility
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Located deep in the woods near Chapmanville, WV at Henderson Branch on Harts Creek Rd is the family run greyhound farm and training facility of State Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin.
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But, it is illegal in WV to use live bait. In fact, according to state law 61-8-19(b)… If any person intentionally tortures or mutilates or maliciously kills an animal or causes, procures or authorizes any other person to torture, mutilate or maliciously kill an animal, he or she is guilty of a felony. For the purposes of this subsection “torture” means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain.
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The Tomblin's Family Greyhound Training Facility
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Located deep in the woods near Chapmanville, WV at Henderson Branch on Harts Creek Rd is the family run greyhound farm and training facility of State Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin.
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According to 2 witness accounts, the Tomblin's train with “live bait” and have for years. Our investigation determined that this family run operation is one of the WV trainers who are using live bait. In fact, according to witnesses they use cats, chickens, rabbits, raccoons and shoats (baby piglets).
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Paul Carbenou said in an earlier interview that once while visiting Earl Tomblin’s greyhound farm, he first noticed a lot of rabbit fur near the training area. But, then he saw and heard what he found out to be a live raccoon in a bag hanging on a mechanical device called a “whirligig” which goes around in a circle and the dogs chase it to maul the animal to death.
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This animal was screaming a death curdling sound. “That’s when I knew for sure Earl was training with live bait.”
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Paul Carbenou said in an earlier interview that once while visiting Earl Tomblin’s greyhound farm, he first noticed a lot of rabbit fur near the training area. But, then he saw and heard what he found out to be a live raccoon in a bag hanging on a mechanical device called a “whirligig” which goes around in a circle and the dogs chase it to maul the animal to death.
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This animal was screaming a death curdling sound. “That’s when I knew for sure Earl was training with live bait.”
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One of Earl's former trainers, Jim Grace, who is well respected in the industry, admitted that when he worked for the Tomblins they used live bait consistently over the years to train their greyhounds to race. In fact, when we first asked about them using live animals as bait Grace stated, “absolutely.”
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Why Would Tomblin Use Live Animals As Bait?
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What most of us do not know is that in order for a greyhound to be a winner they first have to have a reason to chase the mechanical rabbit known as “sparky” around the track to get to the finish line. Then all of the dogs gather at the exact spot where that same imaginary rabbit goes back into “its hole.” Ever wonder why that is?
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Carbenou says, “When the starting gate of any dog race track comes open and the dogs run out and chase sparky around the track, they all have one goal, “catch and kill that imaginary rabbit.” There is no competition between the dogs, they are focused only on the rabbit.
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From the time these dogs are young pups they begin their training to race and hopefully catch “Sparky.” Depending on the dog’s stage of training, the “bait” is either placed in bags or hung onto the electric lure that goes around the track or just let loose in a “coursing park” which is nothing more than a large fenced in field. Either way, the young greyhound aggressively chases down the animal and malls it to death, and gets a taste of blood.
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As training progresses, the dogs will automatically race after and kill the defenseless animals. At times, the dogs have on muzzles but they do still manage to bite and maul the animal being used. After an actual race, every dog is given a “treat” from their handler. This in replacement of the dog actually being able to catch the mechanical lure.
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Does it seem to bother Earl Tomblin Sr. to harm animals?
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Hilda Halstead, a former greyhound association founder and member told this author she once was meeting with Earl Tomblin Sr along with her young granddaughter. She said that Earl stated (almost bragging) in front of them both that he had once “shot and killed a whole litter of pups."
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Other people interviewed state Earl Sr. has told them that he has buried many dogs and animal carcasses on his property related to greyhound racing. Carbenou went on to explain that he personally can tell if a dog has been trained on live bait just by the way it runs. “If they have not been trained using live bait, their chances of winning are drastically reduced.” He also says that greyhounds trained with artificial lures are not as aggressive.
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A former WV breeder, owner and trainer sums it up this way. “I would prefer to see all dogs in West Virginia trained on ARTIFICIAL LURES. BUT, you cannot remain competitive with people that train their dogs out of state on live rabbits. It just doesn't work that way. Once the greyhounds have that "kill" instinct in them they become more aggressive.”
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They went on to say that, “All greyhounds will Chase anything that moves......but giving them a taste of blood and the death of the prey drives them crazy.”
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West Virginia laws are suppose to stop and prosecute people who use live bait and or intentionally cause, or allow animals to be subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. According to Paul Carbenou, “the laws are there, but no one is going to enforce them. It’s just a way for them to cover their own ass.” He says that everyone from state to city officials intentionally ignore the cruelty and poor conditions the dogs are subjected to. “Come on, this industry makes millions of dollars a year in WV for the state, counties and cities.”
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There is alleged to be a clause in the WV kennel contracts that prohibits the use of live bait and or cruelty. It’s all “CYA” according to Carbenou.
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Greyhound History And Facts
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Throughout history the Greyhound has been the darling dog breed of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s, to the English nobility who enacted a law banning so fine a beast from being owned by mere commoners. The Greyhound boasts the longest documented history of any dog breed. Ancient drawings and records place the Greyhound dog as a distinctive breed over 6000 years ago.
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Today, a Greyhound is the most expensive dog breed; it is not unusual for champion racing Greyhounds to command a price tag in excess of $70,000!
....Greyhounds are the fastest dog in the world across short distances. They can attain speeds in excess of 40 mph.
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It has the longest stride of any dog breed whilst it is in full flight. One Greyhound dog is on record of having covered a distance of 30 feet in a single leap. The Greyhound's sprint is described as a double flight gait which involves the dog at some point having all of its feet off the ground. When a Greyhound dog is sprinting it propels itself first with its hind legs and then momentarily lands on its front feet before cantilevering off those while reaching forward with its hind feet.
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This double-flight gait is extremely fast but also very unstable which explains the many injuries that befall racing Greyhounds.
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It’s Not Just About The Training
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Something that all owners, breeders and kennel owners have to fear and face on a day to day basis. .
During our 4 month investigation into the greyhound racing industry, this author saw and heard about the numerous routine injuries these dogs receive on a day to day basis. And they all occurred during their training and or in actual races. It was nothing to hear trainers-breeders discussing how their dogs were unable to race because they either sprained or broke a leg, foot or took a fall and were hurt. More serious injuries in the industry have occurred during live racing include broken legs, backs and skull fractures.
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No other sport in the world compares in the number of injuries and deaths that occur during a race. Ever see a greyhound take a tumble during a race? A video link at the end of this segment will show you just how dangerous it is, on and off the track.
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There are also injuries and death from internal and external parasites, heat stroke, heart attack, accidental electrocution and dehydration throughout the industry. WV law also requires vets and others to report these types of injuries to the racing commission.
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During one of our recent meetings at greyhound owner Dean Miner’s home, he played through his voice messages and discovered one from his veterinarian saying they were going to “put down” one of his dogs from an injury received from racing. His only visible concern was the amount of money he would now lose from potential winnings. In fact, Miner has said he very rarely gets involved with the training, or personally with his dogs. He brags that his part is to “run the business” end of it.
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One WV breeder summed up Dean Miners involvement in greyhound racing. “He didn't get into Greyhound racing because he loves the bow-wows…. He only loves the money."
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The racing tracks themselves cause most injuries to the dogs because of the coarseness and or poor upkeep. But, the breeders-owners have no recourse against the casino-track owners.
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Why Are The Members Of Greyhound Racing Taking A Strong Approach Against Those Who Violate Their Rules, Regulations & The Law?
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Just how bad has it been in the past? According to animal rights group PETA…. In 2002, the remains of approximately 3,000 greyhounds from a certain Florida racetrack were discovered on the Alabama property of a former racetrack security guard who had been “retiring” unwanted greyhounds with a .22 rifle for more than 40 years.
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The attorney for the accused, who faced up to 10 years in prison on felony cruelty-to-animals charges, said, “If there’s anybody to be indicted here, it’s the industry because this is what they’re doing to these animals. The misery begins the day they’re born. The misery ends when my client gets a hold of them and puts a bullet in their head.”
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In 2005, 73 greyhounds died in a Wheeling West Virginia kennel that went up in flames because of a faulty ceiling fan.
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Who’s Really To Blame In WV?
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Everyone associated with greyhound racing is to blame for knowingly allowing and or condoning anyone to use live bait and or the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in this industry. It goes from the owners, breeders, kennels, racetrack owner’s, judges, right up to the lobbyists, racing commission & government officials who knew, or know about the gruesome true-life saga for greyhound dogs on Tomblins training farm.
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It also falls into the lap of the president of the senate, Earl Ray Tomblin whose family owns and operates Tomblin Kennel which witnesses (one a former trainer of theirs) state that “live bait” is used in their training process.
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Senator Earl Ray Tomblin can claim all he wants that he has no day-to day contact and or knowledge of his parent’s business, but he grew up in their family run kennel & had firsthand knowledge of this industry. And numerous people have stated he is still the family bookkeeper & accounted.
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Conclusion
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Ninety five percent of all greyhound owners love their dogs with a passion and our concerned for their safety. But, at the same time they know in the back of their minds that each and every greyhound that races is injured and abused at some point. As owner Dean Miner puts it, this is a business, and business is good. In fact, the WV lottery shows that over 78 million dollars is related to wagering at both WV dog tracks last year.
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When was the last time county & state official actually walked though and inspected kennels, the greyhounds themselves and injury records? Or, even questioned if their exists cruel & inhumane treatment to these dogs or animals being used as live bait??
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We only hear about cases where someone may have presented forged papers saying their dog received its shots on time and or one owner tried to sneak his/her greyhound dog into WV to race improperly. Earl Tomblin was once sanctioned $500 for bringing his dogs into a quarantined area at the Nitro track. That’s it, that is what the racing commissions records show.
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In reality, the only difference in the Tomblin training process between greyhound dog racing and dog fighting is…. you do not get to see the greyhound chase down the small animal trying to escape its imminent death.
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What The Greyhound Industry Has Done To Get Away From The Past
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Over recent years the greyhound association has moved desperately to correct the problems that have been crippling the industries true intent on what they actually represent. They have improved their image and began to weed out the problems from the brutality both on and off the track. Better adoption programs are being introduced with close screening. Members are being held to a higher standard then ever before.
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Some members have intentionally refused to accept change for any reason. There is only one way to demonstrate the past, and it is in the pictures and video links below. Mind you these are very graphic and horrific images, but, sometimes it takes re-living the past as a graphic reminder of what the future needs to become.
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Why Would Tomblin Use Live Animals As Bait?
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What most of us do not know is that in order for a greyhound to be a winner they first have to have a reason to chase the mechanical rabbit known as “sparky” around the track to get to the finish line. Then all of the dogs gather at the exact spot where that same imaginary rabbit goes back into “its hole.” Ever wonder why that is?
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Carbenou says, “When the starting gate of any dog race track comes open and the dogs run out and chase sparky around the track, they all have one goal, “catch and kill that imaginary rabbit.” There is no competition between the dogs, they are focused only on the rabbit.
....
From the time these dogs are young pups they begin their training to race and hopefully catch “Sparky.” Depending on the dog’s stage of training, the “bait” is either placed in bags or hung onto the electric lure that goes around the track or just let loose in a “coursing park” which is nothing more than a large fenced in field. Either way, the young greyhound aggressively chases down the animal and malls it to death, and gets a taste of blood.
.....
As training progresses, the dogs will automatically race after and kill the defenseless animals. At times, the dogs have on muzzles but they do still manage to bite and maul the animal being used. After an actual race, every dog is given a “treat” from their handler. This in replacement of the dog actually being able to catch the mechanical lure.
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Does it seem to bother Earl Tomblin Sr. to harm animals?
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Hilda Halstead, a former greyhound association founder and member told this author she once was meeting with Earl Tomblin Sr along with her young granddaughter. She said that Earl stated (almost bragging) in front of them both that he had once “shot and killed a whole litter of pups."
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Other people interviewed state Earl Sr. has told them that he has buried many dogs and animal carcasses on his property related to greyhound racing. Carbenou went on to explain that he personally can tell if a dog has been trained on live bait just by the way it runs. “If they have not been trained using live bait, their chances of winning are drastically reduced.” He also says that greyhounds trained with artificial lures are not as aggressive.
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A former WV breeder, owner and trainer sums it up this way. “I would prefer to see all dogs in West Virginia trained on ARTIFICIAL LURES. BUT, you cannot remain competitive with people that train their dogs out of state on live rabbits. It just doesn't work that way. Once the greyhounds have that "kill" instinct in them they become more aggressive.”
....
They went on to say that, “All greyhounds will Chase anything that moves......but giving them a taste of blood and the death of the prey drives them crazy.”
....
West Virginia laws are suppose to stop and prosecute people who use live bait and or intentionally cause, or allow animals to be subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. According to Paul Carbenou, “the laws are there, but no one is going to enforce them. It’s just a way for them to cover their own ass.” He says that everyone from state to city officials intentionally ignore the cruelty and poor conditions the dogs are subjected to. “Come on, this industry makes millions of dollars a year in WV for the state, counties and cities.”
....
There is alleged to be a clause in the WV kennel contracts that prohibits the use of live bait and or cruelty. It’s all “CYA” according to Carbenou.
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Greyhound History And Facts
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Throughout history the Greyhound has been the darling dog breed of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s, to the English nobility who enacted a law banning so fine a beast from being owned by mere commoners. The Greyhound boasts the longest documented history of any dog breed. Ancient drawings and records place the Greyhound dog as a distinctive breed over 6000 years ago.
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Today, a Greyhound is the most expensive dog breed; it is not unusual for champion racing Greyhounds to command a price tag in excess of $70,000!
....Greyhounds are the fastest dog in the world across short distances. They can attain speeds in excess of 40 mph.
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It has the longest stride of any dog breed whilst it is in full flight. One Greyhound dog is on record of having covered a distance of 30 feet in a single leap. The Greyhound's sprint is described as a double flight gait which involves the dog at some point having all of its feet off the ground. When a Greyhound dog is sprinting it propels itself first with its hind legs and then momentarily lands on its front feet before cantilevering off those while reaching forward with its hind feet.
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This double-flight gait is extremely fast but also very unstable which explains the many injuries that befall racing Greyhounds.
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It’s Not Just About The Training
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Something that all owners, breeders and kennel owners have to fear and face on a day to day basis. .
During our 4 month investigation into the greyhound racing industry, this author saw and heard about the numerous routine injuries these dogs receive on a day to day basis. And they all occurred during their training and or in actual races. It was nothing to hear trainers-breeders discussing how their dogs were unable to race because they either sprained or broke a leg, foot or took a fall and were hurt. More serious injuries in the industry have occurred during live racing include broken legs, backs and skull fractures.
....
No other sport in the world compares in the number of injuries and deaths that occur during a race. Ever see a greyhound take a tumble during a race? A video link at the end of this segment will show you just how dangerous it is, on and off the track.
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There are also injuries and death from internal and external parasites, heat stroke, heart attack, accidental electrocution and dehydration throughout the industry. WV law also requires vets and others to report these types of injuries to the racing commission.
....
During one of our recent meetings at greyhound owner Dean Miner’s home, he played through his voice messages and discovered one from his veterinarian saying they were going to “put down” one of his dogs from an injury received from racing. His only visible concern was the amount of money he would now lose from potential winnings. In fact, Miner has said he very rarely gets involved with the training, or personally with his dogs. He brags that his part is to “run the business” end of it.
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One WV breeder summed up Dean Miners involvement in greyhound racing. “He didn't get into Greyhound racing because he loves the bow-wows…. He only loves the money."
....
The racing tracks themselves cause most injuries to the dogs because of the coarseness and or poor upkeep. But, the breeders-owners have no recourse against the casino-track owners.
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Why Are The Members Of Greyhound Racing Taking A Strong Approach Against Those Who Violate Their Rules, Regulations & The Law?
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Just how bad has it been in the past? According to animal rights group PETA…. In 2002, the remains of approximately 3,000 greyhounds from a certain Florida racetrack were discovered on the Alabama property of a former racetrack security guard who had been “retiring” unwanted greyhounds with a .22 rifle for more than 40 years.
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The attorney for the accused, who faced up to 10 years in prison on felony cruelty-to-animals charges, said, “If there’s anybody to be indicted here, it’s the industry because this is what they’re doing to these animals. The misery begins the day they’re born. The misery ends when my client gets a hold of them and puts a bullet in their head.”
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In 2005, 73 greyhounds died in a Wheeling West Virginia kennel that went up in flames because of a faulty ceiling fan.
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Who’s Really To Blame In WV?
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Everyone associated with greyhound racing is to blame for knowingly allowing and or condoning anyone to use live bait and or the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in this industry. It goes from the owners, breeders, kennels, racetrack owner’s, judges, right up to the lobbyists, racing commission & government officials who knew, or know about the gruesome true-life saga for greyhound dogs on Tomblins training farm.
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It also falls into the lap of the president of the senate, Earl Ray Tomblin whose family owns and operates Tomblin Kennel which witnesses (one a former trainer of theirs) state that “live bait” is used in their training process.
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Senator Earl Ray Tomblin can claim all he wants that he has no day-to day contact and or knowledge of his parent’s business, but he grew up in their family run kennel & had firsthand knowledge of this industry. And numerous people have stated he is still the family bookkeeper & accounted.
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Conclusion
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Ninety five percent of all greyhound owners love their dogs with a passion and our concerned for their safety. But, at the same time they know in the back of their minds that each and every greyhound that races is injured and abused at some point. As owner Dean Miner puts it, this is a business, and business is good. In fact, the WV lottery shows that over 78 million dollars is related to wagering at both WV dog tracks last year.
....
When was the last time county & state official actually walked though and inspected kennels, the greyhounds themselves and injury records? Or, even questioned if their exists cruel & inhumane treatment to these dogs or animals being used as live bait??
....
We only hear about cases where someone may have presented forged papers saying their dog received its shots on time and or one owner tried to sneak his/her greyhound dog into WV to race improperly. Earl Tomblin was once sanctioned $500 for bringing his dogs into a quarantined area at the Nitro track. That’s it, that is what the racing commissions records show.
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In reality, the only difference in the Tomblin training process between greyhound dog racing and dog fighting is…. you do not get to see the greyhound chase down the small animal trying to escape its imminent death.
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What The Greyhound Industry Has Done To Get Away From The Past
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Over recent years the greyhound association has moved desperately to correct the problems that have been crippling the industries true intent on what they actually represent. They have improved their image and began to weed out the problems from the brutality both on and off the track. Better adoption programs are being introduced with close screening. Members are being held to a higher standard then ever before.
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Some members have intentionally refused to accept change for any reason. There is only one way to demonstrate the past, and it is in the pictures and video links below. Mind you these are very graphic and horrific images, but, sometimes it takes re-living the past as a graphic reminder of what the future needs to become.
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There are organizations coming forward to ensure the safety and even programs for their rescue and adoption. (see the link below) The national greyhound racing association, and its members, has taken a pro-active approach by donating hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for adoptions. Statistics show that approximately 18,000 dogs are adopted each year.
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Update..August 8th, 2009. Today, we received information from a well known source in the industry who asked to remain anonymous. The details that were shared broadened the already terrible ordeal that some greyhound race dogs are subjected to in this industry. Here is a small portion of what we learned about some racing operations across the country.....
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Update..August 8th, 2009. Today, we received information from a well known source in the industry who asked to remain anonymous. The details that were shared broadened the already terrible ordeal that some greyhound race dogs are subjected to in this industry. Here is a small portion of what we learned about some racing operations across the country.....
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Note: There have been no reports like this in West Virginia, nor was it part of our investigation.
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"They feed them 4D (dead, diseased, decayed, dying) meat, bought only God knows where, and which could actually be other dead dogs. And, the stuff is full of e-coli and salmonella and chemicals. When the hounds start to suffer from malnutrition caused by the incredibly poor quality of their diet, and their red blood cells have been so destroyed that they cannot fuel their muscles, then they drug them up with performance hormones probably bought in some back alley in Mexico 'cause it's cheap. Then, when they still cannot perform, they kill them. Most greyhounds never see their third birthday."
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Flesh of sick animals has also been found in the raw 4-D meat. It can also contain brain and spinal matter, that has been identified as harboring the bovine spongiform organism that causes mad cow disease. Food handlers at tracks and farms are at high risk of infection from the noxious organisms contained in the meat during feed preparation.
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And, here is the condition of just one dog that was rescued from certain death...
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"When we got her home and to the vet, her blood work, especially the red blood cells, was such a mess that the doctor was afraid that she had cancer. She had almost every known red blood cell abnormality, and it was caused by malnutrition. No athlete, animal or human, is going to be able to perform if the red blood cells cannot fuel the muscles. And I would venture that almost every dog at every track or kennel or breeder is suffering from the same fate." .
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Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words. We must warn you ahead of time, these pictures are VERY DISTURBING!
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http://www.greyhounds.org/gpl/contents/proof.html
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These Links Are Videos Of Former Greyhound Dog Injuries And Cruelty.
....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tLAtBG__bY&feature=related
....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e74BTR9GkbI&feature=related
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West Virginia Laws On Cruel & Inhumane Treatment
....http://www.grassrootsar.org/west-virginia/2008/08/cruelty-to-animals/
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Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words. We must warn you ahead of time, these pictures are VERY DISTURBING!
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http://www.greyhounds.org/gpl/contents/proof.html
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These Links Are Videos Of Former Greyhound Dog Injuries And Cruelty.
....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tLAtBG__bY&feature=related
....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e74BTR9GkbI&feature=related
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West Virginia Laws On Cruel & Inhumane Treatment
....http://www.grassrootsar.org/west-virginia/2008/08/cruelty-to-animals/
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Greyhound Adoption - Rescue Link.
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If you have information you would like to share on greyhound abuse. Contact us by e-mail at WestVirginiaNews@gmail.com or, this national news blog: http://ironicusmaximus.blogspot.com/
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114 comments:
This is such a tragedy. What people will do for money is beyond belief. Dog racing should be banned here as it has already been in other states. These people including EARL T should be so ashamed. I hope he has a special place in hades where they put him in a little bag and let the dogs chase him into eternity but he will never die; just be tormented. This story, while educational, is absolutely shameful for all those involved.
Earl Ray Tomblin should be banned from owning and racing all greyhound in the state of WV and should fined with jail time for his part in greyhound misuse.
Pitbull and cock fighting are outlawed in WV .Why is greyhound racing not outlawed too? Those live bait training the greyhounds should go to jail.
Because WV is so far behind the times in feelings; policy; and governance. WV needs to get itself into the 21st Century.
Why hasn't this made the mainstream media?
"Earl Ray" looks and sounds like something totally inbred and brutal. If it is his mother, can you imagine what a "love" she is? Live rabbits and live cats deep in the forest being mauled to death for a "thrill"? (Money included.) Boy. Where is the Law! It all smells of corruption, power and very ugly politics. Better hide, Mama. "Papa" is on his way.
GREYHOUND RESCUE LEAGUES AND LOVERS!!!!!!!!
Look at "IRONICUS MAXIMUS" (JUNE 12, JULY 1O, JULY 24)
AND "FRIENDS OF GREYHOUNDS", FORT LAUDERDALE (28 COMMENTS).
ALSO. GREY2K "45 MILE PER HOUR HEARTBREAK", comment section.
SPEAK UP! THE GREYHOUNDS CANNOT!
WE ARE WITH YOU!
There seems to be no end to all the buffoons in this racing industry. You got the Senate President, TOMBLIN with his "serial killing" rifle toting Mama raising animal abusing sons in the woods (did they have running water?) and besides the toothless and barefoot, we got the West Virginia Mike Greens toting religion, just like the Martin Ropers and no doubt Ken Strawbridges and half their followers who cannot spell (or probably take a bath, be there no water or no hygiene) ...just don't matter. They are into DAWGS. And DAWGS mean cash for the moonshine, and hoochies not to mention meth that all unemployed, poverty -stricken heathens seem to be revolving around and "going off" about.
Beautiful setup for the West Virginians.
West Virginia....come out of the 19th century. There are planes and computers now. And by the way....
if you are not illiterate or intimidated, you are able to report CRIME.
DO IT!
People down there have to take a stand against crooked. Otherwise, they will suffer. Start by complaining and contacting all officials. And don't wait for something to happen.( It already has. ) Keep at your elected leaders to open all their books! And have it in all newspapers for all to see. You turn a blind eye, you get a double whammy.
Jack and Sam!
You are now on "IRONICUS MAXIMUS ",
JULY 31/ 09
People are starting to stand up and take notice.
Good for you and God Bless.
Florida
I second it!
Arizona
Thumbs up from Texas!
Hard to believe people can get any dumber!
FLORIDA LOVES YOU!
Horrible to read but now we can fight with who we now know.
The Tomblins all better be locked up. They breed idiots.
Very well written!
It is really disturbing. Frightening is probably a better word. Thanks for reporting this and making us all aware.
WATCHING WEST VIRGINIA'S EARL RAY TOMBLIN :
BOTH PARENTS ARE CRIMINALS.
ALL ARE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS.
CRIMES IN THE GREYHOUND RACING REGIME WITH PARTICULAR CRUELTY TO GREYHOUND CANINES, DOCUMENTED.
GOVERNOR?
NO VOTE FOR CRIME.
What is the connection between
PRESIDENT OF SENATE, EARL RAY TOMBLIN, WEST VIRGINIA, and DEMOCRAT MIKE GREEN?
1. Both breed GREYHOUNDS.
2. Both are involved in the GAMBLING WORLD of GREYHOUND RACE TRACKS.
3. Both have RAPED gentle GREYHOUNDS for sheer financial gain.
INVESTIGATE ALL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PRES. SENATE ,EARL RAY TOMBLIN AND DEMOCRAT MIKE GREEN, WEST VIRGINIA.
Jack and Sam:
Don't know if you can answer me on this blog but it would be nice.
What is the Earl Ray Convention Center?
What is the Earl Ray Industrial Park?
How; When : Why and for What?
Let's get after all this corruption and environmental destruction of our natural , beautiful lands.
Concerning EARL RAY TOMBLIN, PRESIDENT SENATE, WEST VIRGINIA, I think his MOTHER'S name is FREDA JARRELL.
HER name should be written in BLOOD with a copy of her MUG SHOT.
Please give us as much information on the MOTHER. She deserves a story of her own. EDUCATION, if any, included.
Any "RECORDS" or is that too much to ask for West Virginia.
The bullets this bastard used for years to kill innocent and beautiful creatures should be used to take care of those "guards" and all bastards like him. Then Justice would be served.
Mark
Mark! We want to talk to you! Leave any info on IRONICUS MAXIMUS!
WE NEED INFO!
GIVE US EVERYTHING YOU GOT
ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING CRIMES AGAINST GREYHOUNDS OR ANY ANIMALS WHATSOEVER, PLEASE USE IRONICUS MAXIMUS BLOG. ANONYMOUS IS AOK! WE WANT TO HELP ERASE THE CRUELTY IN WEST VIRGINIA. WE NEED YOU BY OUR SIDE TO DO IT!
ACT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
It is ridiculous that Earl Ray Tomblin is categorized as some kind of "icon". A lot of people in corrupt schemes bring a lot of money to town, Mafia included. This brings in other huge problems with abuses of power, drugs, prostitution, etc.
The fact his marriage is still working just goes to show you that maybe the "whirligig" works on people, too.
The woman wouldn't be fool enough to leave.
(Chapmanville Killing Fields, West Virginia.)
Aw come on you guys don't know Freda and Round Head Tomblin. Their dog track is actually on Harts Creek Rd. That is if they haven't moved it again. Also Earl Ray is the largest employer in Logan. Just ask anyone. By the way Round Head was set up when he was convicted several years ago with the Logan County Five. I swear.
As I said to IM, tell me why the UK has had this on a Blog for almost a year and we just find out about it? Our media is pitiful unless it has to do about Hollywood.
No matter what, you West Virginians will be held accountable if you don't remove Earl Ray and all the officials porking out. It's a gross out up there!
That's what we're here for, Lady! We are all stupified at the corruption and crime and violence! We want to know the facts . WE don't live there. YOU DO! TELL us about Freda! TELL us about Earl. Spill it here or on Ironicus Maximus. There are no more excuses. If you want change YOU have to tell people so they can help! THAT'S when the media stands up and takes notice. NOT before. It's up to YOU.TALK now or live another century in TOMBLIN TOMBS! We are waiting for MARK to respond and you, dear Lady. Let's go!
This story was first published in October of 2008. Mainstream media was scared to cover it because it is about Earl Ray Tomblin and his family.
Well there is the ABSOLUTE proof in the pudding! Guns and violence gets you everywhere in Western Virginia, particularly if you look like a Democrat.
If these Hicks( with one guy who probably bribed for his MBA) can rule in the Hills of "Gummies", Hicks just like him dream of Washington. Of course, one Hill is not like the other but they will learn and in the meantime, ride in limos and pretend to be "clean". America has had it with Bush agendas and his extreme Right Wing idiots that have torn America apart. Read the newspapers, West Virginians. V.P. Cheney may be tried for his "torture" and crimes against humanity. (and by the way, people love their dogs just as much)
In the meantime, Obama is trying to get everybody educated and that means YOU!
Tomblin won't get further than Harts Creek Road. The good news is, this family is so backwards, they'll probably throw his ass to his own Greyhounds. Maybe THAT will make the papers!
" A GUV TO LOVE (OR NOT) "
TO ALL THE "FEARFUL" by Anon
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IT'S A BLING, BANG, BONG!
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IT'S A LITTLE BIT "RIGHT" AND WRONG.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
WHO'S HOT ON FRIENDS' WIVES' TAILS.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
DOES HE HAVE ENOUGH FOR BAILS.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IN "SS" LINES AND SILK.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
THE ONE WHO LIKES TO BILK.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IT'S A LITTLE BIT "RIGHT" AND WRONG.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
WITH GUNS AND KNIVES AND SONG.
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IT'S A BLING, BANG, BONG!
WHO'S THAT GUV?
AND WHERE HAVE THOSE DOGS GONE?
To "Lady":
Earl Ray may be the biggest employer in Logan, but when you consider he is keeping you all poor, that is nothing to laugh about. (he supposedly has stolen millions) It sure is not going to the cops ,there ,that barely get crumbs on $17,000 a year. That to him is what is laughable. He has you all in his back pocket, supporting him and even some protecting him, and you are all grateful for crumbs.
BTW, you may or may not have heard of the cotton plantations in the South long ago. They were the "biggest employers" , too. Did they have "killing fields"? What do you think? It's called " STFU ". EARL RAY TOMBLIN is a very bad man. Change your lives and feel better about where you live. You have to blow his cover to do it.
Joe Ferrell and his company, Southern Amusement Co. of Logan, were indicted June 8 on 48 counts that include racketeering, illegal gambling, obstruction and bribing a Lottery inspector.
Who did he buy from in 1995 ?
Earl Ray Tomblin.
Oh BABY! THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!
XOXO
ANON
As an insider of " NGA" did say:
"Oh, Oh,....Somebody's in trouble!"
LMAO...
Ma Tomblin is in the shed walloping' Daddy.
What a "unit".
by Anon...to" J&S"
At the Break of Day when the Rooster Crows,
And the Geese Fly Hither with a Sun that Glows,
There's a Shadow on the Hll, Black and Tall,
Called Tomblin Hollow, where Big Men Fall.
It's a Whirligig, Twirligig, Hullabaloo,
Round-a-bout, Bound-a-bout, Bag o' the Blues,
Hook Up a Shoal, a Cat or a Coon,
The Hounds are a Comin',
'Tis the Land of Doom.
It's a Place in the Sticks where Few Men Go,
Known Only as The Tombs of Tomblin Hollow,
And it's There where Moans and Bones Tell of Gore,
A Mother and Her Sons, She Meticulously Did Bore.
It's a Whirligig, Twirligig, Hullabaloo,
Round-a-bout, Bound-a-bout. Bag o' the Blues,
Hook Up a Shoal, a Cat or a Coon,
The Hounds are a Comin',
'Tis the Land of Doom.
Tomblin Training , Ruthless and Straight,
Tear at a Sack, Don't Care what Ya Break,
The Bait is Alive and Pumping Blood.
But Very Soon To Die; 'Tis the Tomblin Hood.
It's a Whirligig, Twirligig, Hullabaloo,
Round-a-bout, Bound-a-bout, Bag o' the Blues,
Hook Up a Shoal, a Cat or a Coon,
The Hounds are a Comin',
T'is the Land of Doom.
If a Doggy Gets Broke, 'tis Alright Lad,
You Gotta a Nickel Bullet, it Ain't all Bad.
Fire Away, Hit What You Will.
It's All in the Name of Racetrack Kill.
It's a Whirligig, Twirligig, Hullabaloo,
Round-a-bout, Bound-a-bout, Bag o' the Blues,
Hook Up a Shoal, a Cat or a Coon,
The Hounds are a Comin',
'Tis the Land of Doom.
I really thought the first operations audit was entitled:
"Report on GREED Upon Procedures".
Terrible.
These may indeed be grade three drop outs but they all have PHD's in crime. Clerical errors; betting on a race after it has been raced. Wherever and however they can screw people and animals, expect it.
Disgusting.
It's so embarassing to live in a state where Greyhound Racing is still "legal". As if the suffering of the dogs isn't enough. Now we have absolute proof that probably ALL of the training "facilities" use live bait. Why wouldn't they? It seems no-one is checking! How can we pretend this is not happening? How can we pretend that this "sport" is civil? It is utterly evil and those involved in it have that same dark "quality" of insensitivity and brute-force.
Jack and Sam have done an outstanding job of delivering the ultimate truths in Greyhound Racing. And we all thank you.
God this is the worst I have read. Mind blowing!!
"The double flight gait" is something I did not know about. This is why they are all so very vulnerable to these "tragedies" breaking their bones and backs and necks while intentionally crazed with false luring. The nerve of so many of these "racing pros" like Roper, to pretend otherwise on Ironicus Maximus, June 12...they KNOW it is dangerous and that is why they DO do it. The human crowd "loves it" but most would NOT if they understood how treacherous it actually IS for Greyhounds.
ALL those connected to racetracks are totally aware of the dangers for the dogs and have ALL seen the results of bad tracks such as DAYTONA which is old and harrowing for the Greyhounds. Any look at the dogs up for adoption, one out of five seem to have broken legs, feet or ankles. It is unforgivable ! How can anyone even TRY to defend this blood sport? It is no different than pit bull fighting and cock fighting. It attracts the outer limits of society to where nothing matters anymore, particularly the survival of the dog. Shattering morally.
Who does a "business" with a whirligig? What a mentality! And someone actually justifies this? Sick!
have questions for EARL RAY TOMBLIN and those that put him into power.
Why is a "man" like EARL RAY TOMBLIN, ( whose parents are BOTH criminals,) receiving an award for recognition in "EXCELLENCE IN STATE LEGISLATURE LEADERSHIP"?
William Pound has been quoted as saying: "...his efforts to preserve and build public trust...and whose career embodies leadership's highest principles"....(well enough of the corrupton in politics....) let's just ask this:
Are those that are pushing for him to be Governor understanding that his past is totally brutal, encompassing multitudes of cover-ups, contributing to the Greyhound Racing regimes that have been documented in the CHAPMANVILLE KILLING FIELDS describing the violence, torture and intentional killings of wild animals and Greyhound canines alike?
If these same politicians are apart of this and knowingly support all of EARL RAY TOMBLIN's CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS, where do they all expect to go when EARL RAY 'S CRIMES are exposed?
If any of them took the time to read the correlation between animal abuse and violence against people, perhaps the awards would be slower in being presented, and perhaps these other politicians might have "the power" to keep their own careers in tact.
Time will tell.
WATCHING WEST VIRGINIA'S EARL RAY TOMBLIN
West Virginia must have the balls to "dig itself out" with scruples. Not corruption!
I find this story about Chapmanville Killing Fields incredibly alarming, particularly since no-one seems to care to do anything about it, despite the supposed violence and despite the supposed crimes.
What does it take to wake West Virginia up? Quite simply, it is wrong! You cannot change a government unless you have courage. West Virginian voters must take charge.
I can tell you that right after the "KILLING FIELDS " of CHAPMANVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA, EARL RAY TOMBLIN is just a hop, step and jump to the Lodge and Restaurant. (not to mention, the "Convention Center") in CHAPMANVILLE.
I wonder what activities they got going on down there?
(must be a "Don't Ask-Don't Tell").
According to the Democratic Underground.com, in April 2008, Racing Commissioners stated that the audit report was fixed but the following information proves that to be incorrect.
Greyhound Fund account shows checks missing: May 2008 , from: #3726-#3803
June 2008, from: #3784-3804
July 2008, from: #3765-4001
August 2008 from: #3923-4002
Guess who the chairperson is?
Earl Ray Tomblin.
Guess who is in charge of "post audits"?
Earl Ray Tomblin.
Guess who "rules" and oversees these audits?
Earl Ray Tomblin.
Mismanagement?
Joe Ferrell and his company, Southern Amusement Co. of Logan, were indicted June 8 on 48 counts that include racketeering, illegal gambling, obstruction and bribing a Lottery inspector.
Who did he buy from in 1995 ?
Earl Ray Tomblin.
The "mind-spin" of those involved with race tracks is demented.
A "whirligig" is normally something that is a "child's spinning toy". How criminal and what deception.
It can also be like "a carousel".
All of the players in Greyhound racing are not only "pretenders", but through this denial of violence and intentional pain, they destroy our moral codes. The only thing they are breeding is more crime.
Jack and Sam...do what a Liberal does....go to a really Liberal outlet. Specifically, Diane Sawyer; Chris Matthews, Jon Stewart , Oprah, etc....Write them all about "THE KILLING FIELDS OF CHAPMANVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA", and beg for help. Watch all these "Rubes" like EARL RAY TOMBLIN, vanish or resign. Ain't nothin' like a Liberal to crucify these "TURDS in the PUNCHBOWL".
Congrats for a fantastic Blog. It takes time but what a knock out hitter!
That last blogger is right. Look what Katie Couric did to Sarah Palin in one interview , in one minute. Katie destroyed her when she asked what she read. It was simple. She read nothing but her own town news. Furthermore, "Saturday Night Live Comedy Hour " destroyed her again with the skit about the aerial hunting with wolves. She thought it was so funny, but people that care about their Wilderness did not think it was funny at all. This gunned her own self down. It was a perfect TV "suicide".
Take the lessons. Use the method. Poof! EARL RAY TOMBLIN could be jailed by 2010. Go for it!
Did you know that OPRAH is very into GREY2K? She donated a lot last year to help that Greyhound Organization . She knows it is a very cruel "sport".. Contact her Producers and see what happens. Make sure you attach your story to your letter. Miracles can happen. Your article is one of them.
God Bless you for having courage unlike most in West Virginia. I agree. EARL RAY TOMBLIN may be IN JAIL by 2010 for THE KILLING FIELDS OF CHAPMANVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA. Maybe even sooner .
Good Luck!
This quote should scare the hell out of all these abusers of animals, particularly the TOMBLIN KENNELS and EARL RAY TOMBLIN, Pres. Senate, WEST VIRGINIA.
It goes something like this: "Not only does free speech prevail, it rocks!"
"Who's that Guv?"
That was a part of a quote from Oprah when she won against cattle ranchers making a statement about hamburgers and mad cow.
What does this mean?
People are "talking".
What does this mean for EARL RAY TOMBLIN?
:)
On Ironicus Maximus, someone just said that the biggest joke of all will be that Greyhound Racing will be Earl Ray Tombln's downfall. How cool is that?
What goes around, comes around. I guess like something called " the whirligig".
I posted awhile ago and it did not go through.
Didn't Michael Vick get sentenced to 23 months in prison for using his family pets as a "lure" for his pit bulls? What is the difference between a dog, a rabbit, a raccoon, a pig ,a duck, etc? There is no difference. It's cruel. Plain and simple. It is the state of mind that is immoral and causing intentional, painful and deathly harm , for entertainment ,may I add. And in the case of Greyhound Racing, for monetary gain. So, in short, my point is this:
1. Vick lost his million dollar home;
2. Vick lost millions of dollars in contracts with his team;
3. Vick lost millions of dollars in commercials and promotions;
4. Worst of all, he lost his reputation.
Therefore, Earl Ray Tomblin will never, ever, "come home" either. He is absolutely finished.
What does it take to get the truth out in West Virginia?
No way I'd feel safe there!
Although I admire the tenacity of everyone wanting the head of ERT and of course the shining of the light of day of the Tomblin Kennels. If you think this is going to affect Earl Ray and his family it proves one thing to me, none of you know ERT or his family. This is just a bunch of feel good words. This is one of the most corrupt families ever to share the ground in West Virginia. Didn't mean to throw water in your face, just thought I would clear the air and maybe get you to focus on what goes on around ERT.
Coal Valley News is discussing your Blog. There are so many people fed up with the "greed" there that you have half the people on your side. Find where they talk. They will propel this thing into the next" valley". Not everybody is corrupt and without a soul. Only Earl Ray Tomblin and his "army of thieves" are the big screws . Take them apart, you have a different West Virginia.
My Greyhounds are all lovin' this! Thank you Jack!!!!
....to Earl Ray from West Virginians....
Bling! Bang!
BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG!
You know what ?
In answer to the writer of "throw water on your face"... do something about it.
We already have several very strong witnesses and all it takes is one with documentation. You are a pacifist and we understand that. It's almost like the "Stockholm Syndrome" when you have been kept hostage for decades by criminals. So..stop the syndrome. Read about it and do something now. We aren't in the dark ages anymore. Heal thyself and be strong. Put it in writing on this blog...the entire slam against whoever is fucking your head up and stealing your cash. You want your children screwed yet another generation ? All that money bilked from all those companies didn't go for your mobile homes and clean air and certainly not to educate the kids. You want to be proud of your state, get rid of the trash. ERT and his pals can be jailed and will be. We just want it done now. Not in a year with more torture to the Greyhounds and wildlife. Not to mention, you West Virginians, sucking in endless black dust and losing cemeteries by the busload. ERT has no respect for anybody or anything and West Virginia is last on his mind. He is no icon except to those in his "gang". They are in plain view. Put it in writing and just put the events. It's easy. Be an activist for a change.
Oh dear. You people in West Virginia are so beaten from losing all the time. You can be a winner but you can't be a winner sitting under a tree watching the world go by. You have to stand up and claim your land. Not with guns. Not with cannons. But with passion and guts.
It is true that many WV newspapers do not print the facts. That's ok.. They are cowards and they have been bought and are just as corrupt. That is Communism. Also, that is part of the crime.
Real newspapers will descend upon you and get the true stories if you are ready and willing to grow up.
Look in the mirror. What do you see? Teeth or not.
ERT look in the papers today? Not talking "your papers"...real, actual factual and honest" papers run by real , actual, factual professionals who aren't whores for WV politicians..
CNN (does not stand for Commission of No Nuts) has just reported that ex- lawmaker and democrat, William Jefferson just got convicted by 11 of the 16 CORRUPTION charges . It took 2 years but hey! it was fun doin' it!
Hmmm...money in the freezer? Pathetic. How about all those "missing checks".
Dumb DE Dumb Dumb! GOTCHA ERT!
HA ! HA ! HA! HA ! HA!
Looks like the "whirligig" gonna be outta commission.
That's a pretty good blog! Let's dedicate the rest of the blog to ERT and place bets how long it's gonna take to "hog tie" old Round Head! We gonna get ya, ERT !!!!!
Buyah!
Now now. Let's not be disrespectful. ERT is a man with an A-WARD. What was that William Pound? Any way you might be dippin' into the keg too?
READ IT A WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP FAT HEAD! (ERT)
EX HARVARD GRAD (..AND THAT IS WAAAAAAAY SMARTER THAN YOU, ERT)
WILLIAM JEFFERSON...LOUISIANA, DEMOCRAT, ALMOST 18 YEARS IN OFFICE (GASPING YET ERT????)
4 COUNTS OF BRIBERY
4 COUNTS OF RACKETEERING
3 COUNTS OF WIRE FRAUD
GOOD LOOOOOOOOOOOOOORD!!!!!!!!!
HE HAD FACED 235 YEARS IN PRISON!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
LOOKIN' BAAAAAAD, ERT.
Holy Moly. What a difference a day makes! All I can say is Freda is going to be going ballistic! I sure as hell wouldn't want to be in her kitchen tonight!
Listen: we do not want "Round Head" (is that like in old Fables?) to give up and lay down and die. We want to see him suffer!
Please let's not provoke the very large "Round Head" so he starts coughing blood .(like many of the miners)
No. No. No. We want to see him age really, really badly and watch all that weight fall from his big, fat ass. Therefore, we are just going to persecute him until he either gives in and gets cuffed (like a dog ) or collapses and begs to be thrown in the slammer. (He'll need big protection from Mama, believe you me.) BUT, will we give it to him? :)
Wow. I bet Mama will have him buried under the log pile before midnight.
ok...this is where MARK has to come BACK into play.
WHAT BULLETS? WHAT GUARDS? WHAT HAPPENED, MARK?
You want to be silent with an email, email Jack Swint. You want to get even with ERT, put it for all to see, and crucify him the way he has crucified you.
REMEMBER MIKE VICK?
He was a big guy too.
Just remember, the big guys fall the fastest and the hardest.
Sheesh. I thought I'd be the first to announce the "news" to Earl Ray about Jefferson. Nevermind. I'm glad everyone is having a good time! :)
P.S.
Say some prayers ERT. Judgement Day is coming.
Now now. MBA means something. With that, ERT can figure out how many bandages he can pay for in lock up.
Also, I hear it's fight to the death for candy bars and cheetos. He'll figure out something. Maybe booze with Manchin?
Lets not take away the value of this story and what needs to be done to stop greyhound racing in WV and across the country.
STAY FOCUSED!!! This is really about the greyhounds, not ERT. He will get his someday. First, lets get the steamroller going on this story and get something done.
That guy about "throwing water in our faces"...you don't have to let us know about what that family is...we've read about it. We are here to DO something and help you WV bring it to documentation. We are giving you our time and our hearts . Tell the story. Put the man behind bars. What can you lose? It's a blog and you have no identity and the boogey man cannot see you.
Do it anonymously or email Swint. Just get it moving if you are keeping something back. You are forcing West Virginia to die a very sad and unsacred death.
Personally, I think this is very healthy watching the "fear factor" dissipate and the macho coming back into the men. I am sad if Mark has not contacted Swint via email. I can only hope. That poor young man has been devastated by something that has given him pure hell in nightmares to this day. What he witnessed is exactly what we want. This will put that S.O.B. behind bars rapidly and for a long time with the mounting illegalities. If Mark has not emailed Jack....
PLEASE HELP US MARK!
You and perhaps two others have something we need. FACTS and WITNESSING.
Ok Mark. You have had almost a week to come back and check out this blog. If you care about those beautiful and innocent creatures that had the absolute shit shot out of them with bullets, and probably for a lark, the time is now. We know the Tomblins are bastards. And bastards never cry. We are all crying Mark. But tears are not going to help those animals or those dogs.We need you to talk to Swint. He has done undercover for years. He never blows anybody's name to the wind. Speak up on email or meet him. He is a very good guy with a lot of balls to do this story. He is alive and well. We all are alive and well. Stop your suffering and the suffering of these animals. You look like the Star guy. We are here, waiting for you to connect if you have not already.
Thank you.
MARK...how can Justice ever be served when no-one is serving Justice? You spoke the words. ACT on them!
Dear water in the face. Are you serious? You don't think I've been knocked down by these guys before. These guys will hurt you. Not necessarily you, but if you are from Logan County and have relatives and such you can't stand up. If you do they will knock you down and no one will help you back up. That's the real truth. The Tomblin dog track is at Henderson Branch on the Harts Creek Road. Not only that but we've had about all the help we can stand from people not from this state.
Well, comment #77, the last one about water in the face and not being able to stand any more "help" from people out of this state.
I guess that's what the slaves said , too, right? They started thinking it's really better to STFU and to live in fear for your sake, for your parents' sake and for your kiddies sakes...you know, the kids without a future? The kids who got screwed just like you? Your parents will be gone soon, but you and your children will keep in the caves and your
" intimidation crawling" because you will never ever stand tall, like West Virginians of your past. Slavery? You West Virginians are your own worst enemy.
You people are brain-dead in West Virginia. It's always easier to say you can't do it when you can. That's the rest of the Nation trying to help you. Wake up!
To the asshole who's had enough "help" from out of towners. Well hey! We've had just about all the" help "
we can stand from you!
You think we like to know there are Greyhounds, and for years, that have been tortured less than 20 miles from where you all are and you all don't give a shit , just prefer to hang out at the ABC liquor? Or how about just rubbing that tobacco crap all over your gums and trying to "get over it"?
Put the booze, and drugs and cancer driven stuff away. It's a New World out there and if you all prefer to die a slow and cowardly non-existing wipe out, so be it. But we, and millions of us, want to stop animal abuse. BTW, animal abuse is the start of HUMAN abuse. Or did you never read about any of this? You got a computer. Educate yourself and get free from thugs and hoods. Show them the finger. All it takes is an email to anywhere out of West Virginia not to mention Jack Swint standing by.
Be helpful. No-one is watching you. That is the magic of guns and gangs; they mess with your head and your gifts to society. They are not "there". They are IN YOUR HEADS!
Well, I have been contacted to write another poem. (I know. Get rid of all these people. )
Yes, we shall go but not until the message has been very clear and you have all had a chance to save your names for your children's sakes (They will be the ones who really will hate you for never lifting a hand to get rid of these guys that destroyed, literally, your beautiful land of West Virginia, not to mention all the opportunities that should have come to you and your kids...that were stolen.)
OK. Unfortunately, I think many of you have not bothered to look at "IRONICUS MAXIMUS" ( , June 12,) where MARTIN ROPER and a lot of his idiots were condemning all of us for not liking GREYHOUND RACING and demanding that we all "STFU" may I add ,and using the BIBLE to do it. (Clever Martin Roper , another GREYHOUND RACING enthusiast along with MIKE GREEN of WEST VIRGINIA,, but not that clever as we did bring you all down with all your lies and cheating ways.. tsk tsk " The TRUTH shall set you FREE!")( And BTW, we are not impressed with Mike jumping out of a plane...more military bullshit.)
Well, the Politicians of EARL RAY TOMBLIN and all the WEST VIRGINIAN NEWSPAPERS are part of all the CRIMES due to COVER UPS, will be revealed at a later date. Now is the time to speak and save your hide if not your soul.
Alas, you are not in AUSHWITZ but somehow I get the feeling you all think you are. This is not the lesson to give all your children who smell your fear; see you cower; and ultimately pay for all your stupidities.
OK. Enough. I cannot be bothered to write another poem so I shall merely REPEAT the poem I recited more than a month ago because I know half of you won't take the time to look it up anyway. That is called be "true" and "blue"..... "losers".
Dedicated to all the NAYSAYERS:
"SEIG HEIL! SEIG HEIL!"
VEE ARE CHAMPIONS OF RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"SEIG HEIL!" "SEIG HEIL!"
VEE KNOW ALL THE TRICKS OF CHASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"SEIG HEIL!" "SEIG HEIL!"
DOGS ARE DOGS THEY HAVE NO FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL COMMODITY ERASED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SHUT THE FUCK UP!
WHAT TE FUCK FOR?
WE ARE KNOCKING, KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR!
GIVE US THE HOUNDS YOU BIG WHITE WHORE!
GREYHOUNDS ! GREYHOUNDS!
KEEPING SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JAILAMONY! JAILAMONY! JAILAMONY!
P.S. Originally, the "Dogs" were indeed "Dogs". But now, they are YOU.
#77 comment....."no-one will help you back up"?
Silly me. Computers are helping people all over the World in poverty stricken places ,Africa and China and Egypt included.
Excuse me?
You have just made a "comment" on the computer. Do the rest. Give the INFO and be done with it. That is all we are asking.
ANONYMOUS does not find you.
What we want are FACTS!
Anybody seen the Newsweek special entitled "LEAST WANTED"?
It shows century old MUGSHOTS in a mirror of the worst kind.
Murders, drugs, guns, you name it. A lot of fear in that day.
Crime is all over the place and has been forever. The difference is, somebody stopped it. What if they had not?
I'm having trouble with my computer so if this is comes on twice, sorry.
I am numb that someone would "knock you down". How on earth would they do that when there are thousands that they would have to keep "knocking down"?
Do they have guns? Do they just push and shove? Where do they do it? Do they stalk you? Taunt you? Follow you in cop cars or unidentified vehicles? You get their badge number, their license plate the description, time whatever, and send it to Jack or put it up for all to see. This is what is happening. The bully gets momentum and the mobsters feel strengthened and emboldened ; when you stay in their face, and there are hundreds and probably thousands of you, they cannot keep you quiet.
It is so easy to report crime today. On a computer is fast and anonymous. You think they are smart but they are very, very stupid. We are all watching and they know it. They are in the shadows and are now the ones in fear.
What they have done to you they have done to others and so, they will not know who you are. They have done it a million times.
Stop them now. We are all witnesses and many media outlets are now watching. I guarantee it.
Dont let this story fade away!!! Someone please get it out to the public and nat'l media
Barry - NY
UH.... to the person who writes and says you dont need outsiders interferring???? Please explain to me just what you all in WV have done to stop the brutality; and also to stop the Earl Ray Tomblins in your state???????????????
There are 25 people employed at TOMBLIN KENNELS, WEST VIRGINIA, BY FREDA TOMBLIN, known for the CHAPMANVILLE KILLING FIELDS OF WEST VIRGINIA. (Mother of EARL RAY)
Guess how many have talked?
Id be willing to bet not one of the 25 employees would talk. If they did, they would end up laying beside all of the dogs the Tomblins have murdered!
Oh brother. We have all these little "peepers" who open the curtains and then close them.
Come on. You are ADULTS!
PUT THEM IN JAIL! We are "here" to help you do JUST THAT!
And now.
Unless , of course, they already have "protection". :)
Dogs "murdered"?
Well, it certainly seems that West Virginia has picked a possible HITLER for GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA.
IS THAT TRUE, EARL RAY TOMBLIN , SENATE PRESIDENT OF WEST VIRGINIA?
DOES YOUR FAMILY KILL GREYHOUNDS, DAY AND NIGHT, AT TOMBLIN KENNELS?
HOW ABOUT YOU ANSWER THESE ACCUSATIONS.
Well hell, boy. Where are they all buried? And that is the crime we will dig up and prove.
Get talking West Virginia! Let's have this done by Sunday dinner.
The we can really be "thankful".
It may be so for "true West Virginians". However, the question is:
"IS EARL RAY TOMBLIN, PRESIDENT SENATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, A TRUE WEST VIRGINIAN?"
(May I use your quote?)
" I THINK NOT!"
Hi Freda!
Gonna be a bad weekend. Looks like a lot ' o rain and hail comin' your way.
Tell Earl Ray Sr., his dreams ain't happenin'.
Your son, President Senate, West Virginia, Earl Ray, Jr., is going to answer for his crimes. And very, very soon.
P.S Better clean up those old bones. The Law is on its way.
Freda...we want to know, as many of us are MOTHERS, and not of a potential GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA, what did you do , personally, to make EARL RAY TOMBLIN, SENATE PRESIDENT, ( your son), so "powerful"?
Is the secret in the WHIRLIGIG?
This is a letter to FREDA JARRELL TOMBLIN who has not had to pay , YET, in court.
We, the LOVERS of GREYHOUNDS, want to know how YOU, FREDA JARRELL OF TOMBLIN KENNELS IN WEST VIRGINIA can continue with the TORTURING of ANIMALS for your MONETARY GAIN?
We, the LOVERS OF GREYHOUNDS, want to know what kind of TWISTED, PERVERSE, MOTHER OF EARL RAY TOMBLIN, Sen, President, of WEST VIRGINIA, you indeed are that feels NOTHING for an ANIMAL, be it SMALL or LARGE.
We, the LOVERS of GREYHOUNDS, DEMAND you HAVE YOUR DAY IN COURT, where a JURY will decide YOUR FATE.
May you GET THE MAXIMUM for the ATROCITIES YOU , FREDA JARRELL TOMBLIN, of TOMBLIN KENNELS, HAVE COMMITTED.
When you hit EARL RAY TOMBLIN'S WEST VIRGINIA SITE foe PRESIDENT SENATE, (and whatever else the crooked politicians have set him up to be ) that guy's fat face follows you around your computer until you sign off. The guy is nothing but an obese, coal sucking BUM! Throw that BUM OUT! He is an OBVIOUS INTIMIDATOR and is meant for the slammer. Bullies are bullies , PRE-K or NOT!
"Questionable character" happened a long time ago with Earl Ray and probably back in the womb.
Knowing how cheap Earl Ray is, I bet they are all itchin'. He is no "fairy".
(Even if he does look like a girl.)
Horrible, horrible, ugly ugly TOMBLIN FAMILY!
I hate to speak of Danny Cook on the same page as CRIMINALS because the EARL RAY TOMBLINS of WEST VIRGINIA are all FILTHY in mind and soul!
It is bad enough that most states have BANNED GREYHOUND RACING for its CRUELTY and yet the TOMBLINS, pushed by their insatiable thirst for MONEY by EARL RAY TOMBLIN, WEST VIRGINIA, PRESIDENT of the SENATE, is not only ARROGANT, but part of the FAMILY HOODLUM PHILOSOPHY at its ULTIMATE!
DOGS ARE SUPPOSEDLY MURDERED ON THE TOMBLIN PROPERTIES?
AND DANNY COOK IS BEGGING YOU TO STOP RAPING WEST VIRGINIA BECAUSE HIS FAMILY'S BONES ARE BEING DESECRATED!
EARL RAY TOMBLIN AND ALL YOUR CORRUPT POLITICIANS THAT ARE CRUSHING THE SPIRIT AND THE LOVE FROM WEST VIRGINIA...YOUR DAY IS COMING WITHOUT MERCY!
THE DOGS HAVE BEEN "MURDERED"?
OK.
WE WANT TO KNOW BY WHOM?
FOR WHAT REASON?
WHEN?
HOW?
WHERE ARE THEY BURIED?
NO MORE PLAYING CAT AND MOUSE.
WE ARE FOR REAL HERE.
IF WE SIGN OFF, YOU HAVE HUGE PROBLEMS THAT WILL NEVER GET HEALED.
I GIVE IT UNTIL SUNDAY.
You have only scratched the surface. I have been actively involved in greyhound rescue for several years now. I simply cannot explain the horrors of this industry. I always say that pit bull fighting pales in comparison - at least it is illegal and at least it is not billed as family entertainment, both of which racing are.
My greyhound, Storm, who came off a Florida track in 2008, truly sums up the essence of greyhound racing which is: starve 'em; drug 'em; kill 'em. That is what it is all about in Florida, in Wisconsin, in Iowa, and, yes, in West Virginia.
They feed them 4D (dead, diseased, decayed, dying) meat, bought only God knows where, and which could actually be other dead dogs. And, while feeding, the trainers wear a version of a hazmat suit because they know the stuff is full of e-coli and salmonella and chemicals. Then, when the hounds start to suffer from malnutrition caused by the incredibly poor quality of their diet, and their red blood cells have been so destroyed that they cannot fuel their muscles, then they drug them up with performance hormones probably bought in some back alley in Mexico 'cause it's cheap. Then, when they still cannot perform, they kill them. Most greyhounds never see their third birthday.
Storm was pulled off a kill truck the day after her second birthday because I said that I would take her. We noticed immediately that she was so loaded up on testosterone that her vulva was trying to become a penis. When we got her home and to the vet, her blood work,especially the red blood cells, was such a mess that the doctor was afraid that she had cancer. She had almost every known red blood cell abnormality, and it was caused by malnutrition. No athlete, animal or human, is going to be able to perform if the red blood cells cannot fuel the muscles. And I would venture that almost every dog at every track or kennel or breeder is suffering from the same fate.
Please do not use my name or email address. I am trying to rescue a couple of greyhounds from a very successful breeder. If they find out that I am willing to be vocal on this issue, those two dogs will never have a chance. And I am their only hope. But now you know more of the truth.
Dear Greyhound Rescuer:
We are all here to ban this barbaric "sport" that seems only pushed by those who are worthless, cold and cunning .
We have seen them psychologically hit upon us with the Bible; with "the love" with "neutral racers", because that is exactly what whores and pimps do. They sell flesh and pain and disease and drugs and give any story you will buy. But we did not buy. And either did you, dear Greyhound Rescuer.
Well, we knew they were crooks. We knew they were criminal but many cons can have a heart. And now, it seems not one of these miserable conniving thugs do.
We all want to thank you for your absolute love of Greyhounds. I hope we shall meet one day.
In the meantime, please forward any further info to Jack via emails as we know so much can be too sensitive for the investigations to properly be executed.
It' s a heavy heart that tells of the intentional demise of this beautiful hound, but know there are many others relaying several pertinent facts and names to Jack. We are well on our way.
Many thanks and please tell everyone you know who has even more information to never fear. We are doing this methodically and getting it all categorized and filed.
Again. Thanks for the real love. It is moving.
Keep it coming, Greyhound Rescuers from everywhere. Wee need every one of you to give us input about ALL you know. Names. Dates. Places. You know what we are speaking of. Let's go.
WOW! Like someone said: "What a difference a day makes!"
OK! I FEEL BETTER!
To GREYHOUND RESCUER, you are a dream come true for all those, (and for years), trying to jail these GANGSTERS of "politics" and "religion"!!!!!!
So, because I feel suddenly "useful" and that I am making a difference with "the ARTS", I have got the juices running!
BOOM! Just like that I have a CHORUS to go with :
WHO'S THAT GUV"!
How is THAT for production!
So, after the song I wrote, you come into the :
BLING! BANG!
KNICK KNACK
PADDY WHACK
GIVE THE DOG
A BONE NOW.
BLING! BANG!
KNICK KNACK
PADDY WHACK
TOMBLIN'S ON
THE PHONE NOW!
BLING! BANG!
KNICK KNACK
PADDY WHACK
TOMBLIN'S ALL
ALONE NOW!
BLING! BANG!
KNICK KNACK
PADDY WHACK
WHERE HAVE ALL
THE BONES GONE?
WHO'S THAT GUV?
IT'S A LITTLE BIT RIGHT AND WRONG!
WHO'S THAT GUV?
WITH GUNS AND KNIVES AND SONG!
WHO'S THAT GUV?
THE ONE WHO MAKES YOU SHAKE!
WHO'S THAT GUV?
HE'S NOTHING BUT A SNAKE!
BLING! BANG!
MEOW! MEOW! OINK! OINK!
BLING! BANG!
MEOW! OINK! QUACK! QUACK!
MEOW! QUACK!
POW! POW! POW! POW!
YOU SEE! WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!!!!
I gotta tell you this. Read the news about a 500 pound inmate in Houston that hid his pistol in his flab!
Look at that Earl Ray! That could be YOU next Spring.
You see? Even if you are a fairy, a fairy CAN have a surprise!
In addition to the flesh of sick animals, raw 4-D meat is likely to contain brain and spinal matter that has been identified as harboring the bovine spongiform organism that causes mad cow disease.
Food handlers at tracks and farms are at high risk of infection from the noxious organisms contained in the meat during feed preparation.
JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH!
Look at" Friends of Greyhounds, Fort Lauderdale", the May Section!
They are BEGGING for more information about GREYHOUND BREEDERS in ALL the mentioned states!
WOO! LOOKIN' GOOD!
ok, on Earl Ray comment ; let's see what somebody knows about:
WIFE OF MIKE GREEN DEMOCRAT,WEST VIRGINIA: BREEDER
1. KELLY NEELY GREEN
WIFE OF EARL RAY TOMBLIN, SR.(ALREADY HAS RECORD)
2. FREDA JARRELL TOMBLIN
WIFE OF EARL RAY TOMBLIN, PRESIDENT SENATE, WEST VIRGINIA, TOMBLIN KENNELS( CHECKS MISSING)
3. JOANNE JAEGAR TOMBLIN
NEWFLASH!
DID YOU KNOW GAYLE MANCHIN, WIFE OF GOVERNOR JOE MANCHIN, WAS HIT BY A CAR LAST SUMMER? ALMOST A YEAR AGO TODAY, THAT WIFE OF JOE MANCHIN, GAYLE MANCHIN, WAS KNOCKED OFF HER BIKE BY "A CAR".
SHE IS FINE.
DID SHE THINK SHE WAS "TARGETED"?
DID WE EVER FIND OUT WHO DID THAT?
DID WE EVER FIND OUT WHY?
IF NOT, HOW COME?
MAYBE PEOPLE IN WEST VIRGINIA REALLY DO DO THING DIFFERENTLY.
BUT HEY!
THE MOBSTERS ARE SCARING THE MOBSTERS.
THE LITTLE GUYS ARE GOING TO RUN THE SHOW.
Jack, there are a lot of people talking about this..
GREY2k , news section, (Christine Dorchak)
"45 MILE PER HOUR HEARTBREAK" by Michael Mooney has you mentioned.
You are going to get them. Millions want them in prison.
After all that information, publicly, from this particular Greyhound Rescuer , who had the courage to tell the truth about Greyhound Racing and what he/she has witnessed, I think ALL GREYHOUND BREEDERS, such as the likes of RON HEVENER, MIKE GREEN, EARL RAY TOMBLIN, just to mention a few, should have to open their BOOKS and force their hands open.
What do these men have going on?
No more shell games.
It's over.
It is disgusting that this GREYHOUND RACING "entertainment" continues when most Americans disallow it.
When more than 3,000 Greyhounds have been documented as dumped and gutted and shot in Alabama because they no longer had what it takes to win, it is no surprise FRAUD is everywhere in this "industry" and anyone involved in it is underhanded, at best!
On Jack Swint's comments, there is a GREYHOUND RESCUER who acknowledges the fact that these sweet Greyhounds are fed 4-d meat, doped and even thrown dead or slaughtered for other Greyhounds to eat, they ,also, becoming infected with all sorts of parasites and cancers.
These beautiful beasts are trashed systematically by brutal , criminals posing as upstanding families in the Greyhound Racing business.(TOMBLIN KENNELS BEING MOST WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR CRIMES)
The witness has stated that few Greyhound racers live beyond their third year. What a cowardly, sickening "business" to associate your name to and pretend it is "acceptable" if not "wonderful".(MIKE GREEN, WEST VIRGINIA: are you listening?)
MANCHIN and TOMBLIN FAMILIES must be held accountable in WEST VIRGINIA.
DANNY ADKINS, only through his stupidity, got caught. Let's do something about these others that portray it as "fine". And wield POWER and GREED to do it!
This is choice.
When Earl Ray received his "award" he had a pretty honest quote, perhaps the only one of his lifetime.
He said something to the effect that people nowadays realize how they need assistance when they choose their legislators. :)
Oh EARL RAY TOMBLIN, KILLING FIELDS OF CHAPMANVILLE , WEST VIRGINIA,
"WE GOT YOU BABE!"
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