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Dear Friends,

Across the country state legislatures are adjourning, ending what has been the best session for greyhounds in at least three years. Several states passed important greyhound protection laws, while others rejected attempts to prop up the cruelty of dog racing.

• In Arizona, lawmakers passed a requirement that greyhound injuries be reported to the public.

• In Arkansas, Texas, and Arizona, laws were passed to increase the maximum penalties for dog track violations, including the strongest penalties ever.

• Proposals to revive greyhound racing were rejected in Texas and Kansas, while a bill to encourage the legalization of dog racing in Hawaii was defeated.

• Lawmakers defeated a bill that would have required the Texas Racing Commission, a regulatory agency, to promote greyhound racing.

• In Colorado, lawmakers refused to permanently extend greyhound simulcasting.

GREY2K USA was actively involved in every one of these efforts and we have you to thank for supporting us. Check out the video we made just for rooo.

While we are very encouraged by this progress, our work is not yet done. There is so much more to do to ensure that greyhounds never live in confinement or suffer the cruelty of dog racing ever again. Please help us reach our campaign goal by contributing and creating your own fundraiser. Let your friends and family members know the truth about dog racing and ask them to support you. We only have 7 days left!

Finally, we want to hear why you love greyhounds and why you support GREY2K USA.

You can win a custom painting of you and/or your dog by entering our 2013 Greyhound Testimonial Contest. Just tell us your story and submit your photo here.

The deadline for entry is July 15, 2013, so let us hear from you soon.

Testimonials will be featured on our web site, on social media and in printed materials. The big winner will receive an 8 x 10 watercolor by our resident artist, Danielle Festa.

Please share your story today!

Christine A. Dorchak, Esq. President GREY2K USA

Carey M. Theil Executive Director GREY2K USA

GREY2K USA is a non-profit 501(c)4 advocacy organization located at 7 Central Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476. 100% of donations support our mission to end dog racing. We are grateful for personal and corporate contributions. Because GREY2K USA lobbies for greyhound protection, contributions are not tax deductible.

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