A topic that is often overlooked and ignored, Greyhound Racing is still a prominent hobby and source of entertainment across the United States. The majority of the dogs are killed or injured in the process of the sport. These dogs that are known to be friendly, energetic and loyal are run to death by this appalling sport.
Most Greyhounds are born into breeding farms which provide small cages, where the dogs are kept for hours on end and limited medical funds. Because of the sufferable atmosphere, disease and misery spreads quickly in the breeding farms. The dogs that are deemed inadequate to race are either killed or sent to science labs to be used for testing.
Greyhound racing is still an active sport in seven states in America. Florida, being the most active state, is where more than half of the Greyhound tracks exist. (12 of 21 ASPCA) Sources of the dogs deaths involve incurable injuries afflicted because of racing, and heat stroke. More than half of the Greyhounds that die because of racing are under three years old.
In order to save these pups from a deathly fate, organizations have come together to find the dogs loving homes. Whether they were deemed unfit to race, or injured from racing, many Greyhounds can be adopted for free. For Example, Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is a famous organization that saves these dogs from the terrors of racing. The website states that every Greyhound has a story, and offers an opportunity to adopt or foster a dog.
Stella and Felix are both retired racing dogs that are up for adoption through GAP. The website provides background of the dogs with their stories and racing histories. Rather than buying a dog from a breeder, rescue a Greyhound! They are loving dogs in need of caring homes.
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