All of the volunteers and organizations who participated in grassroots efforts and campaigns throughout the United States to eliminate the live dog racing requirement at Florida race tracks – and the lawmakers who approved the legislation – deserve a huge measure of gratitude.
On April 29, 2011, the Florida Senate voted 25-14 to approve Senate Bill 1594 that eliminates the requirement that tracks hold live dog races in order to be able to keep their licenses.
In a prepared statement, Christine A. Dorchak, president and general counsel of GREY2KUSA, and Carey M. Theil, executive director of the organization, remarked, “We are getting closer and closer to the day when greyhounds will no longer be running around in circles at tracks, breaking their legs and sometimes dying, just so someone can place a $2 bet on them. We are getting closer and closer to the day when these gentle friends will be let out of their cages for good.”
It goes without saying that the lives of many of Florida’s racing greyhounds will subsequently improve immeasurably. “We look forward to the opportunity to begin placing any and all greyhounds given their second chance with the passage of this bill,” says Christine. “Our Greyhounds First Coalition, consisting of rescue groups in 14 states, is standing ready to absorb those lucky dogs.”
Once SB 1594 is reconciled with its House counterpart, HB 1145, it will move to Governor Rick Scott’s desk for his signing. “This is the most important bill ever brought for greyhounds in the state of Florida,” comments Christine. "We will keep working until it reaches the governor’s desk.”
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I hope the ban stays in place and there will be no exportation of greyhounds. Keep up the good work Lisbeth, you are truly the best. Hope you and the lads are well.
Hugs Kathi, Mickie and Sassie
Please do send me the links and I will do everything I can to help.
Love Kathi
A bit of sad news the bodies of nine dead greyhounds has been discovered by a farmer dumped on his land down a remote hidden road they were dumped near and in a waterfilled ditch. poor souls never stood a chance.This news is from yesterday. People the fight for greyhounds continue on.
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