Greyhound Racetrack Closing

[DeweytheGreyt]

I am putting this out there in hopes of spreading the word about greyhounds. The Lake Geneva Greyhound Park, in Wisconsin will be closing its doors as of November 6 of this year. At this point there are an estimated 500-800 dogs there that need to be placed into adoption groups or loving homes. I volunteer for the Wisconsin chapter of Greyhound Pets of America. One of our board members has taken a very active role in helping to move these wonderful creatures to groups in other states across the country.

This is not an ideal situation, especially considering we are heading into the "slow" season for adoption. But we are hoping that if we get this ball rolling early rather than waiting for closing day, we can avoid some of the panic of the situation. So for all of you out there. If you know anyone that volunteers for your local greyhound adoption group, check with them. We are organizing hauls all across the country. At this time we are only hauling dogs to states that do NOT have racetracks. Even if you can only take a handful of dogs it would be incredibly helpful. Please pass the word. These dogs truly do make wonderful pets. For more information check out GPA Wisconsin (http://www.gpawisconsin.org) Thank you for your time.:)

[DeweytheGreyt]

On another note, if we could keep this thread more about finding groups/homes for the dogs to go to I think it would be more beneficial. There are other times and places to debate the issue of greyhound racing at large. At this moment, lets keep this thread about helping the dogs that we can.

[DeweytheGreyt]

Just bumping this up to the top. No one has a couch in desperate need of a 40mph couch potato?

[sasvermont]

I see rescued Greyhounds all over my little town in South Hero Vermont.

I have always considered a Greyhound since they are deemed to be such good potatoes.

I hope folks chime in here to help out.

I suppose if more information is supplied, you might get a better response.

Come back again, when you get closer to more detailed needs.

Thanks,
Sallyanne Smith

[Karen]

I know of one friend who might take a couch potato, but she's in a state that does have greyhound racetracks. Does this make her not eligible? Plus, she's just one person, and could take more than one, would they even bother, when they have so many to place?

[DeweytheGreyt]

Even one dog that finds a new home is a step in the right direction. Even if you live in states far away, contact your local group to adopt. One dog adopted out means room for one more dog that that adoption group can take in. Adoptions are moving along at a steady pace right now here. We have been getting a lot of press in our state newspaper and on the local news. As the closing day draws near, it will be a mad dash to move these dogs.