In the April 2006 edition of the GREATvine,
we brought to you the horrifying story of Marion Kimberly Keyes of Greyhound
Retired Racers in Alabama. At the time, we didn't identify Keyes or the
group because, due to the lack of any kind of animal protection laws with teeth
in Alabama, it seemed the only option was to gain the trust of Keyes, at least
long enough to get the dogs away from him.
Sadly, as you will see with the links below, greyhound advocates found their
hands tied, and Keyes was allowed to continue neglecting the dogs until the
deaths could no longer be ignored by authorities. Even now that Keyes has had his day in
court, the consequences he faces are laughable in the face of the suffering he
caused: a suspended sentence, and 2 years of probation, during which time
he cannot own animals.
Injustice for Animals - Alabama Style
Greyhound Protection League - Alabama: Injustice for Animals
If you suspect that someone has crossed the line from animal welfare to animal
hoarding, please check out the following information, and if you feel the
situation warrants it, tell someone. Bringing this bizarre behavior, now
recognized as a form of mental illness, out into the light of day is the only
hope that the animals trapped in those situations have.
www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/hoarding/
www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/behind_closed_doors_the_horrors_of_animal_hoarding.html
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Last Update: 07/20/08