How to Help Ban Greyhound Racing and Save Greyhounds

Greyhound racing may seem like a harmless sport—but behind the scenes—it's not so harmless. Each year tens of thousands of greyhounds are bred, only to have the majority destroyed because they lack racing potential, are injured while racing or are no longer able to race. A racing greyhound’s career is usually over by age 3 or 4—at which time these lovable dogs could sure use a loving home and a second chance. Unfortunately—many don’t get one.



There are ways to help put an end to this cruel sport—and also opportunities to support those dogs the racing industry has left behind. The following tips will get you started.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Don’t attend greyhound tracks or bet on greyhound races.

2. Tell anyone you know who patronizes greyhound racing that it’s not a harmless sport and ask them to join you in a boycott.

3. If you live in a state that allows greyhound tracks (or has not yet banned greyhound racing), contact your local and state officials via email or a phone call and explain why you are opposed.

4. Ask your family and friends to contact their legislators and express their opposition to greyhound racing.

5. Look for online petitions to ban greyhound racing and add your signature. There is an ongoing one that you can sign by clicking thepetitionsite.com under Resources below.

6. Adopt a retired racing greyhound and encourage people you know who are considering adopting a dog to do the same. Greyhounds make wonderful family pets; all they need is a fenced in yard and the chance to exercise. Greyhound adoption events are held all over, particularly in areas that have tracks. They can also be found at rescues and shelters.

7. Donate money or your time to a greyhound protection organization.

Tips & Warnings

• For more information and statistics on greyhound racing, visit Greyhound Network News, the Greyhound Protection League and The Humane Society of the United States.
• Revenue from greyhound racing has diminished considerably in recent years due to public awareness. The more the word spreads, the better the chances of an overall ban.
• Don't confuse amateur greyhound racing (where the dogs have fun, are treated well and not destroyed) with greyhound tracks and parimutuel betting.

Resources

• Care2 Petitionsite
• Greyhound Network News.Org
• Greyhound Protection League
• The Humane Society of the United States
• All Breed Rescue

[lijandra]

on 5/9/2009 I have adopted a greyhound. The greyhound racing business is so cruel, breaks my heart. Thanks for this article.

[AWESY1]

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these pigs and terrorists have done this to animals as well put a ban to this incredible cruelty and deceit thats pulling the rings in the noses of so many ....


greyhounds make the most gentle unbelievable couch potatoes

[caroleraphaelle]

on 5/19/2008 Great article, thanks for writing it! Greyhounds are the best pets, very mellow and affectionate. What a shame this ugly "sport" is still legal. Let's send this around so everyone knows not to ever go to a dog race.
Carole

[lacefullone]

on 4/14/2008 I *LOVE* you!!!
This is an awesome e-how!!!
We are doing what we can for the greyhounds in Tucson!!!
http://www.azgreyhoundrescue.org/
We are currently looking for homes for the 100+ greyhounds a month that become homeless or killed as a by-product of the local track.
-lizzie

[fearlessfox]

on 10/26/2007 THANK YOU!