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Let’s Join Together Today to End the Vicious Cycle of Dog Racing
Dear Friend,
This is your chance to help save thousands of greyhound dogs from exploitation, cruelty and death.
GREY2K USA is non-profit greyhound advocacy group working to end dog racing all across the United States. In fact, our grassroots efforts have already led to the closure of fourteen tracks in eight states nationwide!
In Massachusetts, two more tracks will soon close, thanks to last year’s successful campaign to pass Question 3, a citizen’s initiative to phase out dog racing. On Election Day, caring people statewide went to the polls and voted for the dogs.
The Massachusetts miracle is one we are looking to create nationwide. GREY2K USA legislation was filed in our sister state of New Hampshire this January and our bill in Florida is working its way through the process now. (More details on the Florida bill coming soon!)
HB 630, the New Hampshire Greyhound Protection Act will order the closure of the last two dog tracks in the state, Seabrook Greyhound Park and the Lodge at Belmont. Already, the Hinsdale track has chosen to close, rather than fight our humane campaign. Visit our New Hampshire campaign Web site at www.VoteForTheDogs.org for more information.
Since 2005, Granite State dog tracks have reported 1,200 injuries, including dogs who suffered broken legs, severed tails, paralysis and head trauma.
Amber, a one year-old female dog, ran into a rail and died of “massive brain damage.”
A three-year-old dog named Strycova sheared his back leg in half.
Ms. Pesky, Card Power, Regal Time and five other young dogs were euthanized after breaking their legs at Hinsdale—all within several months. Five more dogs broke their legs and died, or suffered “career-ending injuries” within weeks at Seabrook.
EA’s Charm and I Don’t Kiss Up broke their backs and were paralyzed.
Michelle broke her tail and then, two months later, fractured a leg.
Country Magic, a one year-old female, fractured her skull after careening into a rail … and the list goes on and on.
We need greyhound advocates like you to step forward and save dogs from this cruelty. Please support GREY2K USA’s continued efforts to shut down dog tracks everywhere by making a generous contribution of $25, $50, $100 or even $500 today.
When not racing, greyhounds are abused and neglected on a daily basis. Individually caged for twenty hours a day, often muzzled, fed raw and diseased “4-D” meat and provided little or no veterinary care, racing dogs are merely temporary investments.
Photo Taken by New Hampshire Racing Commission, 2008
Diane was a greyhound who appeared “dazed” at the finish line, but was given no medical care after her last race. This three year-old dog was reported dead in her cage half an hour later.
Let’s join together to end this vicious cycle!
Nationwide, greyhound racing persists at twenty-nine tracks in ten states. At GREY2K USA, we are committed to phasing out this exploitation, state by state, track by track. (Click here to visit our web site to see a state-by-state racing map).
Of course, what really makes GREY2K USA the nation’s leading opponent of dog racing is our membership. Your support will help us keep greyhounds in the news … in the courts … and in state legislatures nationwide.
Your generous gift is needed urgently so that we can build on the Massachusetts victory.
For the dogs,
Christine A. Dorchak, Esq.
President
P.S. Since we do not use professional fundraisers, every dollar donated is used exclusively for our campaigns to end dog racing. Please consider registering as a
GREY2K USA is a national non-profit 501(c)4 organization dedicated to protecting greyhounds and ending the killing and cruelty of dog racing. Personal and corporate contributions are acceptable, and there are no limits on how much one individual can contribute. Because GREY2K USA actively lobbies for greyhound protection, contributions are not tax deductible.
