On the tails of the closing of greyhound racing in Massachusetts, , the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to make dog racing illegal in the Granite State. Thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Cooney, D-Plymouth, and the efforts of animal welfare groups headed by GREY2K USA, live greyhound racing may come to an end in New Hampshire.
For years, GREY2K USA has been fighting to end dog racing in New Hampshire. While close, their fight isn’t over. The bill, which still allows for simulcasts of dog and horse racing at the tracks, now goes to the State Senate before becoming law.
The state’s only two live dog racing tracks, Seabrook and Belmont, both suspended live racing last summer because simulcast dog and horse racing from out of state was more profitable than hosting live races.
According to the Humane Society of the U.S., the following states still allow live racing:
Alabama—3 tracks
Arkansas—1 track
Arizona—2 tracks
Rhode Island—1 track
Texas—2 tracks
Florida—13 tracks
West Virginia—2 tracks
Iowa—2 tracks
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That’s such great news, Michele. Your blog is looking terrific!
Hi Michele –
Thank you so much for another great post about the cruel and inhumane sport of greyhound racing, and the important work GREY2K USA is doing to end it.
As of the 1st of the year, just 23 dog tracks are operational. Twin River in Rhode Island suspended racing in 2009, and Texas only has 1 track operating now. Phoenix Greyhound Park closed its doors on 12/19/09, leaving just 1 track in Arizona. The momentum for the greyhounds is building, and 2010 promises to be another victorious year.
Thanks for your wonderful blog,
Jennifer Krebs
Board of Directors, GREY2K USA
http://www.GREY2KUSA.org
Hooray to NH! Please let us know when it becomes NH law!
Will do! Thanks Kenda.
Best,
Michele
You post definitely was one of the highest points of my Saturday. I was on Yahoo searching for something totally unrelated when the blog caught my attention. I’m glad I took the time to read your article!
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