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Two proposals from the BE Left Bloc and the PAN party for people, animals and nature have been rebuffed. While the greens also voted in favour of passing the bill, which primarily focused on greyhound racing, but aimed to cover all types of dog races, the PS socialists, PSD social democrats, CDS-PP Christian democrats and PCP communist party voted against it
Parliament rejects move to ban dog racing in Portugal
Portugal’s parliament has rejected a move to ban dog racing in the country.
in News · 15 Jul 2019, 09:42 · 13 Comments
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There is no context to this article. What reasons did the CDS give for opposing the measure?
By Rob Gilbert from Other on 15 Jul 2019, 22:29
Ich schließe mich der Petition an
Und ich werde weder in Portugal Urlaub machen noch Produkte aus Portugal kaufen
By Christel Fabienke from Other on 16 Jul 2019, 05:19
Schließe mich der Petition an
By Christel Fabienke from Other on 16 Jul 2019, 05:20
STOP DOG RACING,itse cruel not sport!!!!
By Kaisa Kähönen from Other on 16 Jul 2019, 08:04
The Parliament of Portugal should ban Greyhound racing as the sport is very cruel to dogs. Many are hurt and then killed. Only live as long as they are winning then dumped like garbage. Inhumane sport. Losers are shipped to China to be tortured, boiled alive for food. This must stop.
By Patricia Frederick from USA on 16 Jul 2019, 11:01
Portugal deja de maltratar a los perros.
By Marianela RamosVega from Algarve on 16 Jul 2019, 12:10
I'm surprised at this. The Portuguese people are so kind and helpful. I was convinced they would ban this cruel industry, it cannot be classed as sport. SHAME!!!
By Linda Lohman. from UK on 16 Jul 2019, 16:17
A disgrace that the people who CAN make a progressive change against animal cruelty does nothing. Surely they must be aware that when greyhounds (goes for race horses as well) no longer make $$$, many are shipped to China for food, where they are intentionally tortured - skinned, boiled, torched - while still alive. Shame on you for condoning animal abuse!
By Edie Gegolick from Other on 16 Jul 2019, 16:37
Good to see a government sticking it to Anti animal groups . They don’t care about greyhounds . They just want to ban anything with animals and want humans to turn vegan . It’s about time Governments of the world tell them to piss off .
By Shannon from Other on 17 Jul 2019, 05:06
It's UNBELIEVABLE that Greyhound racing still exists. What are the arguments these Parliament people gave in order not to support the ban? That people are going to lose their jobs? PLEASE!! Portuguese people are supporting unnecessary CRUELTY by not enforcing the ban. Please, do watch the RTE documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYTb2qBjlMM
And see who's right. I am sure the same things happening in Ireland are taking place in Portugal, cruelty and inhumanity, as well as greed, know no frontiers
By Marcela Garcia Bonini from USA on 17 Jul 2019, 12:49
This is fantastic news. Who do these people think they are? They just want to ban EVERYTHING! Greyhound racing and greyhounds themselves are looked after like Kings and Queens. No performance animal whether it be a dog or a horse will perform if not looked after. Great decision.
By Rob from Other on 02 Jun 2020, 07:32
Greyhound racing is a great sport & should continue to flourish.
Greyhound racing adds employment & provides much needed funds for hospitals etc.
Excellent foresite Portugal!
By Peter from Other on 02 Jun 2020, 08:39
Great news people are waking up to the people about lies ben told about greyhounds
By Brian Johnson from Other on 03 Jun 2020, 08:03