NGA BANS KENNEL OPERATOR FROM GREYHOUND BUSINESS

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On November 7, the Board of Directors of the National Greyhound Association (NGA) took special action banning kennel operator Saul J. Mays from any further involvement with NGA-registered greyhounds. The Board also took action prohibiting any NGA member from conducting greyhound business with Mays. The lifetime ban is the most serious penalty available under NGA rules.
 

 Mays had been operating a racing kennel at Jefferson County Kennel Club (JCKC) in Monticello, Florida, until the track closed for the season in late September. Track officials have indicated that he will not be permitted to return next season.
 
NGA Executive Director Gary Guccione said Mays was banned for conduct deemed discreditable, including improper care of a number of greyhounds turned over to adoption organizations at the end of their racing careers. Adoption organizations and racing community members provided statements used as evidence in the disciplinary hearing.
 

“We take situations like this very seriously,” said Guccione. “Thanks to the vigilance of adoption groups and involvement from the greyhound racing community, we’ve been able to ensure that no racing greyhounds will ever be at risk again at the hands of Mr. Mays.”