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Racing greyhounds are often kept in poor conditions and forced to run until their bodies give out—at which point the most fortunate dogs are turned over to animal care organizations.
  Learn more about how shelters and rescue groups cope with the industry's canine casualties and navigate the fine line between saving lives and speaking out against abusive racing practices.
  Find out how one greyhound advocate in Massachusetts is working to close the state’s tracks.
 View more of our greyhound-related resources.
May-June 2008

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image credits: racing greyhounds, iStock Photo; animal care worker with cat, iStock Photo; female shelter worker with cat, Hilary Schwab

 
 
 
 
 
 

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