Stop the Hound Hunt (Warwick, NY)

The Issue

We are asking the Town of Warwick to place a ban on the use of pack hounds as hunting animals. Hound hunting is a cruel and horrific sport wherein packs of dogs are trained to pursue wild animals (usually foxes) to the point of exhaustion, and maul them to death. This practice is a danger to the wildlife and the hounds alike, and the animals who are murdered are seldom used for meat--it is a completely unnecessary and disgusting practice, and should be banned. Currently, this practice is legal, and even if your pets are chased & mauled to death, on your own property, there is nothing to be done. Pack hounds could hunt down your beloved pet, and the hunters would receive no repercussions.

A ban on the hunt in Warwick would keep our pets, wildlife, & property safe, while simultaneously protecting the mistreated dogs. If you stand against animal cruelty, please, review the facts below, and sign our petition. Thank you for your time.

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/facts-about-bear-hounding

https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/hunting/facts

http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/Public_Meetings/Committees/08_hounds-nontarget%20effects.pdf

https://academic.oup.com/past/article/246/1/69/5722095

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The Issue

We are asking the Town of Warwick to place a ban on the use of pack hounds as hunting animals. Hound hunting is a cruel and horrific sport wherein packs of dogs are trained to pursue wild animals (usually foxes) to the point of exhaustion, and maul them to death. This practice is a danger to the wildlife and the hounds alike, and the animals who are murdered are seldom used for meat--it is a completely unnecessary and disgusting practice, and should be banned. Currently, this practice is legal, and even if your pets are chased & mauled to death, on your own property, there is nothing to be done. Pack hounds could hunt down your beloved pet, and the hunters would receive no repercussions.

A ban on the hunt in Warwick would keep our pets, wildlife, & property safe, while simultaneously protecting the mistreated dogs. If you stand against animal cruelty, please, review the facts below, and sign our petition. Thank you for your time.

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/facts-about-bear-hounding

https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/hunting/facts

http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/Public_Meetings/Committees/08_hounds-nontarget%20effects.pdf

https://academic.oup.com/past/article/246/1/69/5722095

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The Decision Makers

Michael Sweeton, Town Supervisor
Michael Sweeton, Town Supervisor
Mayor Michael J. Newhard
Mayor Michael J. Newhard
Mayor Daniel Harter, Jr.
Mayor Daniel Harter, Jr.
Mayor Jesse Dwyer
Mayor Jesse Dwyer

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Petition created on August 29, 2020