Every year, greyhounds are exploited and abused in the dog racing industry. 

These dogs live in confinement for most of their lives, are often malnourished, and easily sustain broken legs and other injuries for this cruel and inhumane sport.

Most of the cages that these dogs live in are much to small for them, without even enough room for them to stand or even turn around.  They are forced to lay down in their cages on whatever bedding they are provided for more than 20 hours a day, and are rarely taken out for proper exercise. The only time the dogs are freed from their cages is when they are taken to the race track, which usually occurs once or twice a week.

Injuries are common, especially on the track during a race. Broken bones are the most common injury, but the dogs also sustain other serious injuries, such as head trauma. The lucky ones are retired and sent to shelters, but some greyhounds die or are euthanized due to their wounds. This is mostly caused by inadequate vet care, as most dogs don't even get looked at by a vet even when they desperately need it.

Dog races can take place anywhere and any time, and sometimes dogs are forced to run in extreme temperatures. This is bad for them, as greyhounds have thin coats and are likely to catch hypothermia or get heatstroke easily. Depending on track conditions, they can also injure themselves while running.

Serious drugs, such as cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines, and many others have been found inside the bodies of racing dogs. Anabolic steroids have also been given to female greyhounds to disrupt their estrus, so that they can be put out on the track more often. These drugs are likely given to the dogs to increase their performance in a race, which is shocking, because some of these drugs are considered illegal, and if people shouldn't be using them then dogs shouldn't be either.

Most of the dogs in the racing industry are purebred greyhounds, bred and raised entirely for their use in dog racing. Puppies are raised in breeding facilities, and when they are old enough, they are sent away to begin race training. 

The transport to race tracks is often rough, as dogs are sent off in large trucks to their next destination. Some dogs don't even survive the trip, due to lack of air conditioning and water on the trucks.

These dogs live painful lives of cruelty, abuse, and neglect. They don't know what it feels like to have a family to care for them, to be treated with love.

 These dogs deserve a second chance. They should be sent to rescues and animal shelters, where they can be cared for and taken care of until they are ready to be adopted.

Together, I believe we can make this change possible. Please sign this petition to encourage dog racing tracks to close down and to retire their racing greyhounds.