There are only 7 states where dog racing still happens, but in those states the dogs are suffering and there's a burden to the shelters.
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March 1, 2008
Creature Feature: A Losing Bet: Greyhound Racing's Impact On Shelters
Raced like machines and not even considered "dogs" by some states, racing greyhounds fall in a grey area between what is ethical and what keeps crowds betting. And when the dogs retire, shelters and rescues shoulder the burden.
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November 1, 2005
Making Room for Greyhounds
The Humane Society of Greater Miami recently went the extra mile for greyhounds, when board members and staff decided to devote a portion of their dog kennels to educating the public about the breed.
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July 1, 1996
The Results of Greyhound Racing (Reproducible)
Originally produced as a poster by the Greyhound Protection League, this PSA has been adapted for other organizations' use as a reproducible.
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