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