Greyhound Races Face Extinction As Casinos Owners Join With Animal Activists
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Not many people attend the races here at Bluffs Run Greyhound Park anymore. Aside from a few dozen aging diehards cheering the dogs from the shabby grandstand, the gambling-inclined prefer to take their chances amid the bright lights and constant action of the casino downstairs. But even though the races are […]
Greyhounds Enjoy The Falling Leaves: Cute Video
These guys are sure having a great time!
Interest In Greyhound Racing Is Finally Fading
It looks like it may finally be the end of an era…and that’s a good thing. Thanks to the troubling economy, Greyhound racing appears to be in a steep decline. Racing fans blame the loss of interest not only on the economy but also on competition from instant gambling like slot machines. Activists however, just […]
Man Kills Dog To Save His Own Dog. What Would You Do?
He doesn’t want his full name used nor his face shown but Robert, from Colorado Springs, Colorado does want it known that he hasn’t been able to eat since had to shoot another dog in order to save his own dog’s life. Robert says he was walking his Greyhound, Cooper on Wednesday when Flato, a […]
Greyhound Alarm Clock: Cute Video
I sure am glad my hounds have a doze button. What about you?
Community Stunned After Florida Man Charged With Starving 32 Greyhounds
By Sarah Netter for abcnews.go.com The discovery of dozens of greyhound racing dogs tormented and left to starve to death after this fall’s racing season had ended has angered and appalled law enforcement and humane officials. Thirty-two grossly emaciated dogs have been found dead at a kennel owned by Ebro dog trainer Ronald John Williams. […]
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Dog Racing Industry Decline Worsens
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! From UPI.com A little welcomed news to start your Tuesday. — Kenn LAS VEGAS, March 22 (UPI) — Greyhound racing leaders were meeting in Las Vegas Monday amid what they called a further slide into oblivion for the industry. The U.S. Association of […]
Greyhounds Going Up For Adoption As Kenosha Dog Track Closes
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dogfiles By Lisa Black For The Chicago Tirbine WISCONSIN — As Roxanne prepared to travel to the veterinarian’s office, it became apparent that she had much to learn about retirement. The sweet brindle greyhound had […]