Greyhound racing is on the wane. But greyhounds still bred for racing face a lifetime mostly behind bars–in crates, pens, or in fenced enclosures without the love of a family. We can eliminate greyhound racing through education, compassion, and action. You can help greyhounds with a few simple actions.
Greyhounds are at a disadvantage even before they are born. Tens of thousands are bred annually—many more than are needed to race—in an attempt to create the fastest dogs.
Greyhound racing is considered inhumane because of the industry's excessive breeding practices, the often cruel methods by which unwanted dogs are destroyed, the conditions in which many dogs are forced to live, and the killing and maiming of bait animals (like rabbits) during training exercises. Luckily, rescue groups have formed across the country to help unwanted greyhounds find homes, and legislation has been enacted to help end racing in some states.
What You Can Do to Help
Watch the video about greyhound adoption (above) and use our tips to help us end greyhound racing.
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January 17, 2012
Animal Advocates Gather at Florida Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection Legislation
Citizens from across Florida participating in Humane Lobby Day will meet with lawmakers at the capitol to urge them to pass SB 382/HB 641, which will remove the state requirement that casinos must offer live greyhound racing, and oppose Section 6 of SB 1184/HB 1021, which would outlaw whistleblowers’ documentation of abuse and illegal activity on factory farms. The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and GREY2K USA are co-sponsoring Humane Lobby Day.
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April 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Legislature Launches Animal Protection Caucuses
Pennsylvania lawmakers and animal advocates celebrated the launch of House and Senate Animal Protection Caucuses, bipartisan groups of legislators who will work to advance animal protection legislation in the state.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Pennsylvania Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across the state will rally Tuesday at the state capitol in Harrisburg to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws for 2011Pennsylvania Humane Lobby Day. At the event, citizen advocates will urge their legislators to strengthen laws related to banning pigeon shoots and increasing protections for dogs.
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April 6, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Florida Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
The HSUS, ASPCA and GREY2K USA address spay/neuter programs, greyhound racing and animal fighting at Florida's 2011 Humane Lobby Day.
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February 7, 2011
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Cockfighting Convictions
The HSUS hails the decision by the federal Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejecting an appeal brought by three defendants convicted of participating in interstate cockfighting ring in South Carolina.
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December 9, 2010
The HSUS Applauds Signing of Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act
The HSUS lauded President Obama for signing into law the Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010, which immediately bans the creation and distribution of obscene animal torture videos.
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November 19, 2010
Bill to Crack Down on Animal Crush Videos Wins Final U.S. Senate and House Approval
The HSUS commends Sens. Jon Kyl, Jeff Merkley and Richard Burr and Reps. Elton Gallegly and Gary Peters for their leadership in winning final congressional approval for the Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010.
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November 10, 2010
The Humane Touch: Profile of Adam Parascandola
A profile of Adam Parascandola, director of animal cruelty for HSUS.