Save The Greyhounds!
When Kathy told me about a major greyhound emergency I couldn’t wait to spread the word in the hopes of finding a good home for all 500 of the pooches in need. Here’s her letter:
I was just reading on the internet today that Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009. Over 500 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized!! Here is an article on the subject. Please help get the word out; there are only a few weeks to get this done! For anyone interested they can call Joanne Kehoe at 312.559.0887 or the Dairyland Race Track Adoption Center at 262.612.8256. Thanks! -Kathy L.
If that doesn’t make you want to take home one of those stunningly beautiful dogs, I don’t know what will. And if you can’t personally take one in, why not forward this story to a few friends in need of a furry companion? If we keep spreading the word those 500 pups will be snatched up before you can say “gorgeous greyhound.” Power to the people! Save the pooches!
Update: Good news! I’ve just learned (from here) that the euthanization rumor is not true (whew!) and none of these dogs will be put down. Instead they could be sent to another race track, passed along to other shelters or put up for adoption until they find a home. Of course I love that last option best… don’t all dogs deserve a warm and loving home for the holidays?! And here’s another article that definitely encourages people to step up and help these dogs. Let’s keep spreading the word to get these pups a bona fide family for Christmas!
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Comments
No need to worry Burger – these greyhounds will be fine! I’ve seen this around too but it is largely FALSE! While the track will be closing down, none of the dogs will be euthanized (per WI law). They are up for adoption though and need great homes!
You can read the snopes link here:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/greyhounds.asp
Hey Loren and Kate,
Whew! That is good news indeed! Over ten people emailed me to ask that I do a post about saving the greyhounds so I was happy to do my doggy duty and spread the word. Either way finding these guys a forever home is always the name of the game (whether they’ll be put to sleep or not, don’t all dogs deserve a warm and happy home?!). Here’s hoping they all get a loving family for Christmas! Oh and I’ll be updating the bottom of the post to reflect this new info. Thanks for the heads up!
Hi Burger! My dog Jake and I love reading your blog. We’re from Racine (the next town over from Kenosha) and while Loren is right (the dogs won’t be euthanized), those pooches definitely need forever homes. Here’s an article on the subject: http://news.racinepost.com/2009/11/dairyland-update-no-dog-will-be-left.html. The article contains a link for those looking to adopt a greyhound (which I’m DYING to do…except I’m having a [human] baby later this month, so no dice).
If you are interested in adopting one of these greyhounds, the track has more information their website as well.
Yes, I called to check about adopting and she said the park closes on Dec. 31st, 2009 but they will stay open until all of the dogs have a home. She also told me they are a non-euthanizeing state. That makes me feel so much better! I actually checked in and we are thinking hard about adopting one. Thanks Burger :-)
Wow Kayla! It’s awesome that you’re thinking of adopting one of these guys. I hope you find the dog of your dreams and give him or her a well-deserved home! My little tail is wagging at the prospect.
Just FYI, Snopes.com Reports this story is NOT true.
The park is closing, but the dogs will not be euthanized.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/greyhounds.asp