Topic: Dairyland Greyhound Park closing 12/31/09 - 900+ Greyhounds need to be adopted

[mkramer1121]

My sister just forwarded this to me, and I'm also going to post the craigslist link.  I know there are a number of animal lovers on this forum, and a number in the WI/IL area, so hopefully we can spread the word:

Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009.

900 Greyhounds will need to be adopted otherwise they will be euthanized, now is a great time to consider adopting a Greyhound. They are very loving and laid back. They don't need the space people think they need. They are great for an active family because they have been crated almost all their lives and they sleep about 18 out of the 24 hours a day. They are just looking for someone to love them and supply them with a warm bed!!!!

They test the dogs to see if they are cat friendly and or small dog friendly. They also know if a dog should be a single dog or if they would be great in a 2, 3, or 4 dog house!!! 

Please help get the word out! This was passed to me from a co-worker, so I have listed all the contact information for the Adoption Center below. Please do not contact me as I do not have an affiliation with the park, thanks!!

http://www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com/adoption.asp
Our Adoption Center is open seven days a week, please call for an appointment.
Contact the Diaryland Greyhound Adoption Office at (262) 612-8256

5522 - 104 th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144-7450
Located at the intersection of I-94 and HWY 158 in Kenosha, WI

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pet/1470426702.html

[bucky katt]

if we were closer i'd be there in a heartbeat! greyhounds are just the mellowest, sweetest dogs. the last one i had thought he was a cat

[ColinMc]

I never send mass e-mails, but I sure as hell mass e-mailed that to anyone in my address book...figured this was worth an exception...

[Dawdlin Dog]

Greyhounds are fabulous dogs and bringing an ex racer out of its shell is a very rewarding experience. I hope something can be done about these dogs.
They don't take as much exercise, spend most of the rest of the time sprawled out and are generally clean around the house.
Though be wary about letting them get bored 

Had my breakfast, it's ages before lunch. It's raining.


I'm bored


Bored


Bored


Bored


 

[Sam Green Racing]

if we were closer i'd be there in a heartbeat! greyhounds are just the mellowest, sweetest dogs. the last one i had thought he was a cat

Even you think you're a cat

Sam.

[tramp]

that dog in those pictures would find his carcass outside on a cold michigan morning

[mes118]

According to the website, they are planning on finding homes for all the greyhounds. Nothing about euthanasia.
http://www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com/RecentNews.asp?date=11/19/2009&title=DGP%20Important%20Closing%20-%20Dog%20Status

[mkramer1121]

just quoting the craigslist ad, don't shoot the messenger...