Should Greyhound Racing Be Banned?
End Greyhound Racing Now!
That is the battle-cry of organizers who want to put an end greyhound racing in Florida. And this hot-button issue is heating up.
Supporters of Protect Dogs – Yes On 13, kicked off their campaign Monday hoping to encourage voters to vote yes on the Amendment in November.
Don Goldstein, with Greyhound Rescue & Adoption of Tampa Bay, says, “Using animals for entertainment of any kind, we don’t agree with. In particular with the greyhounds, as a direct result of racing, one greyhound dies every three days in the state of Florida. Even if they’re not dying or being injured on the racetrack, they live in cages, 2 by 3 feet, by 32 inches, 20 to 23 hours a day.”
An ad released across the state on Monday shows graphic video of dogs falling and injuring themselves. There’s also video of dogs crammed in cages.
Florida Senator Dana Young said the ban is long over due. “After this amendment passes, no more will these dogs have to run around a track with no one watching,” said Young.
Those who oppose the amendment said the ad is misleading and have filed a lawsuit to remove the amendment from the ballot. “We exercise the dogs all week. We give them all the proper food. We give them the proper care. We especially give them the proper love,” said Jack Cory, with the Florida Greyhound Association.
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