More reports of injuries and deaths are coming out of greyhound race tracks in Florida and Texas. I’m sure we’ll hear the tired excuse from insiders, claiming the percentages are not so bad. So we’re expected to ignore suffering and death because a lot of races are held and the math doesn’t seem so bad [...]
It’s never a good day for dogs suffering in greyhound racing and sled dog racing. But at least the public and the media are now focusing on their struggles. The story of a dog that died in the 2013 IdiocyRod Sled Dog Race (Iditarod) is extremely troubling. Dorado was killed after being buried in drifting [...]
In his Saving Greys blog on the GREY2K USA website, Carey Theil reports four states are considering bills related to greyhound racing this year. In New Hampshire, where live racing is out, a bill would allow simulcast gambling only from states where injuries are reported to the public. A bill in Arizona could completely decouple [...]
Two cases of greyhounds dying at dog-racing facilities have animal-welfare advocates rightfully up in arms. Karyn Zoldan, who always does such a great job in helping animals through her Tucson Tails blog, went after the news of a greyhound’s death in December at Tucson Greyhound Park in Arizona. Of course, the folks there are being [...]
Sometimes, it is the headline over news stories that really jumps out at us. At times, the headlines carry a ridiculous, albeit accurate review of the article or column – or maybe not. Two examples: “Limit of dog racing called devastating”: This one ran on the New Hampshire Union Leader website. Grey2K USA led the [...]
More good news this week. GREY2K USA is reporting that the gambling numbers on greyhound racing have declined for the 19th straight year. It’s a sign that there is a dwindling number of people who haven’t awakened to the reality of the cruelty of the animal-gambling industry over – including dog racing. On his Saving [...]
The GREY 2KUSA video below exposes what the organizations terms rightfully as the “Secret Life of Greyhound Puppies.” But of course, this includes the horrible life the parent dogs endure in racing. GREY2K reports the video was pulled off YouTube for a time, after a breeder filed what it deemed to be a false copyright [...]
I am continually amazed by the greyhound racing industry’s excuses for abusing and killing dogs. GREY 2K USA has reported 24 greyhounds died and 175 were injured between January 2011 and July 2012 at Iowa’s two tracks – Council Bluffs and Dubuque Iowa. The industry’s justification for the horrible numbers? – They conduct a lot [...]
Greyhound racing thankfully in decline: Carey Theil of Grey2K USA posted on his blog Tuesday on some important current trends in greyhound racing. The statistics come from the National Greyhound Association. For example, the number of greyhounds registered to race is down 14 percent, compared to last year. And the amount wagered in July 2012 [...]
The debate over greyhound racing in the state of Arizona is heating up, in large part due to the appointment of a racing commissioner who, according to GREY2K USA, has made disparaging remarks on Facebook about the anti-dog racing organization and at least one individual who leads its efforts to protect greyhounds. Carey Theil, the [...]
