by Christine A. Dorchak and Carey M. Theil, GREY2K USA Worldwide
Foreword by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and Afterword by Simon Parry
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Publisher: Lantern Publishing & Media
Publication Date: November 2023
Paperback ISBN 978-1-59056-714-2
eBook ISBN 978-1-59056-715-9
224 pages • 40 color photographs
Winner of Nonfiction Book Award 2023
Finalist in the American Book Fest Awards
Brooklyn Goes Home is the story of the rise and fall of commercial greyhound racing in the United States and an account of how one small non-profit emerged to make an impact. It is also a remembrance of three glorious years spent with a magical dog who sparked a movement to end dog racing across the globe.
I cried as I read the last chapter and afterword of this book; Brooklyn’s story is incredibly moving. From an horrific start in life, he had only a few years in the sun after he was rescued—I wish he’d had more. Brooklyn’s story symbolizes the plight of millions of greyhounds worldwide that have been exploited for profit and murdered when they are no longer bringing in money.
— Nonfiction Book Awards
Our sweet boy spent years on death row, yet he held no grudges. Instead, he met each day with joy, always greeting everyone he encountered with a happy wag of his tail and a big smile. He taught us so much about true love and forgiveness. We hope readers will find inspiration in our chronicle, and perhaps discover their own paths for making positive change in the world.
In 2018, GREY2K USA Worldwide led the "Protect Dogs * Yes on 13" campaign to outlaw dog racing in Florida. Voters supported the measure by a margin of 69%-31% statewide, ordering the closure of twelve historic dog tracks!
NBC10 Boston - Local author details how a love of dogs changed her life
E-The Environmental Magazine - New Book Details the Rise and Fall of American Greyhound Racing
New York Lifestyles Magazine- Greyhound Crusader
New England Law Boston - Asked/Answered: Championing and Protecting Dogs
Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast - Shutting Down the Tracks, Saving Greyhounds Worldwide
Asia for Animals Podcast - Greyhound Racing, the Dying Industry
The Baroo Podcast - Ending Greyhound Racing: A Journey of Passion, Struggle and Triumph with the Founders of GREY2K USA Worldwide
Psychology Today - Brooklyn's riveting story is one of horrific cruelty, love and compassion
The Lisa Wexler Show - Who Changed Greyhound Racing in America Forever?
Catalyst - Welcome to Florida: The end of greyhound racing
WVMT Morning Drive with Kurt and Anthony - Interview with Christine Dorchak
The Wild Enrichment Podcast - Fighting the Billion Dollar Greyhound Racing Industry with Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil
Palm Beach Post - Greyhound amendment ended Florida dog racing
Family Pupz Podcast - The End of Greyhound Racing
K9 Translators Podcast - The Fight of the Average Dog Owner
Kim Stallwood - Interview with Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil
Eden Magazine - How Dogs, Cats, and other Companion Animals Can Be a Source of Inspiration to Do Good