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The American Greyhound Track Operators Association (AGTOA) has announced that it is seeking nominations for the 2009 Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year. This award recognizes a volunteer who has generously given of his or her time to assist in placing former racing greyhounds into homes as pets. “There are many dedicated volunteers throughout the […]
Opponents of New Hampshire House Bill 630, which would ban live greyhound racing in the state, may have been the only people who weren’t surprised recently when Grey2K President Christine Dorchak circulated an e-mail to New Hampshire "animal advocates" urging them to "refrain from interacting" with Greyhound Pets of America (GPA), the nation’s largest independent […]
AGTOA President Karen Keelan, owner of Seabrook Greyhound Park, and NGA Board Member Fred Fulchino appeared before a New Hampshire legislative committee on February 10 to oppose a Grey2K-driven bill that would ban greyhound racing in the state. Keelan, whose greyhound track is one of two still conducting live racing in New Hampshire, told the […]
The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), a leading advocate for animals and responsible animal users, has submitted written testimony in support of greyhound racing to the New Hampshire legislative committee that is considering a bill to ban the sport. On February 10, New Hampshire legislators received testimony from NAIA founder Patti Strand urging rejection of […]
Tampa TV station highlights greyhound owner’s use of ancient medicine to benefit racers. Here’s the story as filed on 10Connect.Com by reporter Angela Jacobs: St. Petersburg, FL- As soon as greyhound owner Catherine D’arcy laid eyes on Orla, a red brindle puppy, she had to buy her. "Her pet name is Orla, which is Irish […]
American Greyhound Council (AGC) Communications Coordinator Gary Guccione has written letters to Guam Governor Felix P. Camacho and E. J. Calvo, general manager of the Guam Greyhound Track, calling for proper handling of the greyhounds displaced by the track’s recent closing. The letters were in response to recent reports that the Guam track was […]
A leading greyhound adoption advocate has been honored by Animal Planet, the cable TV network devoted to animals, as HERO OF THE YEAR. Eileen McCaughern of Bethany, CT, was recognized for her "extraordinary service for the welfare of animals." The award was announced on December 11 as part of Animal Planet’s "Heroes Week." Marjorie Kaplan, […]
Florida GPA volunteer praised for "24-hour-a-day commitment" to placing retired racers. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 4, 2008)—The American Greyhound Track Operators Association (AGTOA) announced that it has selected Dennis Tyler of Central Florida Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) as its 2008 Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who are dedicated […]
Misled by animal rights misinformation and emotional hype, Massachusetts residents voted on November 4 to end greyhound racing. As a result, the state’s two tracks, Raynham-Taunton and Wonderland, will be forced to close effective January 1, 2010. It is estimated that nearly 1,000 workers will be left jobless when the tracks close. In […]
Editors of the Boston Globe, the most widely read newspaper in Massachusetts, have urged the state’s voters to reject Question 3, the proposed ban on greyhound racing in the state. The October 21 editorial said, "The Globe does not believe the evidence presented by Question 3 supporters rises to the level of abusive mistreatment […]