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| Marlee lives with her adopted family in Texas |
Greyhound racing is dying in Texas. Between 2007 and 2012, the amount gambled on live dog races in the state declined by 61%. During the same period, dog track attendance was cut in half. Wealthy dog track owners are desperate, and reaching for any opportunity to salvage their failing venture.
Greyhound racing should not be artificially propped up. Over the last six years, 2,150 greyhound injuries have been reported at Gulf Greyhound Park, including 86 fatal injuries. Those dogs died needlessly, at a gambling facility that is not economically viable. Hundreds of greyhounds also endure lives of confinement at Gulf, kept in small cages for long hours each day.
We are proud to stand with other humane organizations in opposing this terrible proposal, and are grateful for the support of the Texas Humane Legislative Network, the Humane Society of the United States, and the ASPCA. Together, we have joined a diverse coalition of organizations that oppose Instant Racing. Other groups that have weighed in include Stop Predatory Gambling Texas, Empower Texans, and the General Baptist Convention of Texas.
It's a positive sign that the Texas Racing Commission has delayed voting on Instant Racing, but the fight is not over yet. Everyone who cares about greyhounds should contact Texas Governor Rick Perry today, and ask him to oppose Instant Racing.
Together, let's send Texas dog track owners a message that their cruelty will not be rewarded.
Greyhounds are sweet beautiful souls whose lives should not be needlessly wasted by humans trying to get wealthier at their expense! Stop this cruelty
ReplyDeleteYou want to do something for the greyhounds try shutting down Tucson Greyhound Park, what a dump the biggest violator of animal welfare and the LEADER IN GREYHOUND ABUSE AND NEGLECT!!!
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