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Greyhound Adoption Initiative

Target:
Gov. Charlie Crist, David J Roberts Director Division of Parimutuel Wagering
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Greyhound racing is in a huge economic decline and with that has come kennel closings, seasonal track closings and many greyhounds from other states because of track closings from other states. All of this has led to a huge economic strain to adoption groups in Florida and the adoption groups that many Florida adoption groups send greyhounds to in other states.

Some owners help with adoption costs, some don't. Some kennels help with adoption costs, some don't. Some tracks help, some don't. Some states help, some don't.

Adoption groups need money now more than ever. Rising prices of gas has made the transportation costs of the dogs to out of state groups double in the last year. Vet bills are going up for the everyday spay and neuterings. Recent advances in many vet's ability to repair broken legs has virtually left broken leg dogs lives in the hands of adoption groups that can pay for the care of the broken leg dogs and care for them after their surgeries.

The greyhounds have paid their dues to Florida. They have been a source of revenue in Florida for years. Now they need help finding homes.

To make sure that the greyhounds are taken care of economically, by all partys involved, I propose a percentage(1%) of the live handle and simulcast money(.5%) generated by the greyhounds racing be taken off the top of live handle and simulcast money.

This money would go to all greyhound adoption groups that meet the requirements already set by the Division of Parimutuel Racing rules and guidelines.


Thank you,

Patricia South and Greys Speak

Greyhound racing is in a huge economic decline and with that has come kennel closings, seasonal track closings and many greyhounds from other states because of track closings from other states. All of this has led to a huge economic strain to adoption groups in Florida and the adoption groups that many Florida adoption groups send greyhounds to in other states.

Some owners help with adoption costs, some don't. Some kennels help with adoption costs, some don't. Some tracks help, some don't. Some states help, some don't.

Adoption groups need money now more than ever. Rising prices of gas has made the transportation costs of the dogs to out of state groups double in the last year. Vet bills are going up for the everyday spay and neuterings. Recent advances in many vet's ability to repair broken legs has virtually left broken leg dogs lives in the hands of adoption groups that can pay for the care of the broken leg dogs and care for them after their surgeries.

The greyhounds have paid their dues to Florida. They have been a source of revenue in Florida for years. Now they need help finding homes.

To make sure that the greyhounds are taken care of economically, by all partys involved, I propose a percentage(1%) of the live handle and simulcast money(.5%) generated by the greyhounds racing be taken off the top of live handle and simulcast money.

This money would go to all greyhound adoption groups that meet the requirements already set by the Division of Parimutuel Racing rules and guidelines.


Thank you,

Patricia South and Greys Speak

Greyhound racing is in a huge economic decline and with that has come kennel closings, seasonal track closings and many greyhounds from other states because of track closings from other states. All of this has led to a huge economic strain to adoption groups in Florida and the adoption groups that many Florida adoption groups send greyhounds to in other states.

Some owners help with adoption costs, some don't. Some kennels help with adoption costs, some don't. Some tracks help, some don't. Some states help, some don't.

Adoption groups need money now more than ever. Rising prices of gas has made the transportation costs of the dogs to out of state groups double in the last year. Vet bills are going up for the everyday spay and neuterings. Recent advances in many vet's ability to repair broken legs has virtually left broken leg dogs lives in the hands of adoption groups that can pay for the care of the broken leg dogs and care for them after their surgeries.

The greyhounds have paid their dues to Florida. They have been a source of revenue in Florida for years. Now they need help finding homes.

To make sure that the greyhounds are taken care of economically, by all partys involved, I propose a percentage(1%) of the live handle and simulcast money(.5%) generated by the greyhounds racing be taken off the top of live handle and simulcast money.

This money would go to all greyhound adoption groups that meet the requirements already set by the Division of Parimutuel Racing rules and guidelines.
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# 458:
11:58 am PDT, Jul 30, Sandra Carr, Alabama
These animals deserve help!
# 457:
11:07 am PDT, Jul 30, Angela Yearian, Illinois
# 456:
7:04 am PDT, Jul 30, Antoinette Johnston, Tennessee
I have adoptede 4 greyhounds and they impact our lives now and they have given the best to florida. give them back the same love they give us
# 455:
7:38 pm PDT, Jul 29, Adriana Dorazco, Mexico
# 454:
3:11 pm PDT, Jul 29, Maria Dixon, Spain
# 453:
12:27 pm PDT, Jul 29, Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 452:
11:46 am PDT, Jul 29, Day Elam, Tennessee
Give back to the Greyhounds for their labor. Have Radio Stations run donation-and adoptathons. Take care of one of the most elegant breeds of dogs. They deserve a good long happy life.
# 451:
11:34 pm PDT, Jul 28, Allana Burrows, Australia
# 450:
7:03 pm PDT, Jul 28, Marina Payne, Oregon
# 449:
5:50 pm PDT, Jul 28, Elle Jordan, Massachusetts
I know several people who have adopted greyhounds. I think that is wonderful and they seem to make wonderful pets. I have cats and my cats do not mix well with dogs. Having said that, I think it is an outrage that any dog is turned over to a shelter with a broken leg. They have paid their dues in Arkansas as well. These vets that service the track ought to have the decency to see that the dogs are taken care of before they are put out for adoption. From the looks of my past vet bills, they can well afford it. It is time to take care of this issue now!
# 448:
2:01 pm PDT, Jul 28, Fil Jackson, Portugal
These greyhounds made people a lot of money and it is only fair that they should be looked after now that the races are over.
# 447:
11:03 pm PDT, Jul 27, Andrea Alnwick, New York
# 446:
5:42 pm PDT, Jul 27, Andi Alnwick, New York
# 445:
12:54 pm PDT, Jul 27, Daniel Manahan, California
# 444:
7:56 am PDT, Jul 27, Laura Filipas, Romania
# 443:
6:45 am PDT, Jul 27, Annie O'Clay, Massachusetts
# 442:
11:23 am PDT, Jul 26, Rachel Weaver, New York
# 441:
10:41 am PDT, Jul 26, Tea Sijaric, Croatia
# 440:
8:51 am PDT, Jul 26, Dannielle Potts, United Kingdom
# 439:
8:38 am PDT, Jul 26, Helen Forsythe, United Kingdom
# 438:
8:23 pm PDT, Jul 25, Laura Stringer, Maryland
Please help them.
# 437:
8:07 pm PDT, Jul 25, Jeffrey Allen, Canada
# 436:
7:55 pm PDT, Jul 25, Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 435:
7:35 pm PDT, Jul 25, Paula Cline, Georgia
# 434:
6:17 pm PDT, Jul 25, Laura Horning, Ohio
I feel greyhound racing is cruel and inhumane and it should be BANNED world wide!! In the meantime the dogs that are here now deserve a long and healthy life in a loving forever home!! Please help to save EVERY grey!!!
# 433:
5:00 pm PDT, Jul 25, Cathy Touhy, Texas
Considering all the money that is made off of these dogs, I see no reason why the industry should not provide for their retirement and care.
# 432:
12:39 pm PDT, Jul 25, L. T., California
# 431:
12:32 pm PDT, Jul 25, Alexia Reis, Portugal
# 430:
5:50 am PDT, Jul 25, Elisabeth Karcher, France
# 429:
5:32 am PDT, Jul 25, Amelia Zahoor, Florida
# 428:
8:36 pm PDT, Jul 24, Vanessa Garvy, Illinois
# 427:
2:51 pm PDT, Jul 24, Ann Cawley, Missouri
# 426:
1:53 pm PDT, Jul 24, Ann V, Belgium
# 425:
9:05 am PDT, Jul 24, SL VSL, Bulgaria
# 423:
5:40 am PDT, Jul 24, Lacy Wilson, Texas
# 422:
4:30 am PDT, Jul 24, Eileen Anderson, Ohio
# 421:
10:57 pm PDT, Jul 23, Darlene Davis, Michigan
There most definitely should be funding implemented, since these poor greyhounds have been a source of revenue in Florida for years. Now they need help, since they have outlived their means to produce profits. These Greyhounds need to be helped Now.
# 420:
10:03 pm PDT, Jul 23, Jacqueline Conaway-Rush, Pennsylvania
# 419:
9:02 pm PDT, Jul 23, Rosa Ranger, Michigan
# 418:
12:21 pm PDT, Jul 23, Becky Visco, Texas
# 417:
5:15 am PDT, Jul 23, Holly Zahoor, Florida
# 415:
5:42 pm PDT, Jul 22, Karen Burroughs, Florida
These dogs deserve a good life. Those who enjoy this sort of entertainment should assure that they have a good life outside of their work to entertain man. I know of a vet who was asked to kill the slow ones here at a local track. I believe this sort of thing is part of the business of greyhound racing. I don't like it but I cannot stop it. If it is to continue, these dogs should be given the best life possible.
# 414:
4:28 pm PDT, Jul 22, Natasha Polychuk, Canada
This cruelty is not a 'sport'.
# 413:
2:21 pm PDT, Jul 22, Susan Holmes, United Kingdom
# 412:
11:33 am PDT, Jul 22, Jeane Potter, Florida
# 411:
10:35 am PDT, Jul 22, Peter Hale, United Kingdom
# 410:
5:50 am PDT, Jul 22, Jocelyn Koopmann, Australia
I have heard that Greyhounds make fantastic pets. The owners should have more to do with helping the animals that have given their ALL to them. Winners & loosers. They are living creature to be cared for.
# 409:
10:16 pm PDT, Jul 21, JOSSIE A ROSS, Canada
# 408:
10:07 pm PDT, Jul 21, Shannon Doyle, Wisconsin
# 407:
8:54 pm PDT, Jul 21, Bronwyn Hughes, Australia
Please show your compassion and provide funds to ensure the care of these wonderful dogs that gave their all for you and Greyhound racing. They deserve to be able live out their lives in loving homes.
# 406:
6:55 pm PDT, Jul 21, Muse Ma, Maryland
# 405:
11:07 am PDT, Jul 21, Kathleen Howren, Ohio
# 404:
10:10 am PDT, Jul 21, Ingrid Peeters, Spain
# 403:
10:08 am PDT, Jul 21, Anne T., United Kingdom
# 402:
9:29 am PDT, Jul 21, Marti Freitag, Texas
# 401:
8:28 am PDT, Jul 21, Melanie D'Alimonte, Pennsylvania
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