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GREY2K USA - State by State
These states are identified in dark purple on our map. GREY2K USA is a national non-profit organization working to end the cruelty of dog racing and promote greyhound adoption nationwide. We were the first group to successfully close down tracks through the citizens initiative process, passing Massachusetts Question 3 in 2008.
http://www.grey2kusa.org/action/states.html
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Greyhound Racing - A Short History
The origin of the greyhound goes back a long way; paintings and murals of dogs very much like today's greyhound existed more than Four Thousand years ago. From the beginning, the greyhound has been held in high regard in Europe and throughout the Middle East.
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/history-greyhound-racing.htm
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Greyhound Racing History
history and records of greyhound racing including all major races, trainers, greyhounds and tracks plus the Greyhound Derby.
http://www.greyhoundracinghistory.co.uk
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The History of Greyhound Racing in the United States - Advocacy for Animals
The first recognized commercial greyhound racetrack in the United States was built in Emeryville, Calif., in 1919 by Owen Patrick Smith and the Blue Star Amusement Company.
http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2015/09/the-history-of-greyhound-racing-in-the-united-states/
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Greyhound Racing Today - Dog Racing and Greyhound Racing History
The Origin of Greyhounds and Greyhound racing remains unclear, but it is believed that Greyhounds have originated in ancient Egypt.
http://www.greyhoundracingtoday.com/AboutTheDogs.htm
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Greyhound Racing in the United States
The greyhound has been in existence for over 4,000 years as a pet and a hunter. They are gentle by nature and have always had a strong relationship with humans. To run is a greyhound's basic instinct. Their sleek body, long legs, flexible spine and thin skin make them very aerodynamic.
https://www.ngap.org/greyhound-history-racing-y422.html
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History & Life of the Racing Greyhound
The origin of the greyhound is deeply rooted in ancient history. Murals and paintings of the dogs strikingly similar to today's greyhound existed over 4,000 years ago.
http://www.pbkennelclub.com/RacingHistory.asp
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Greyhound racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modern greyhound racing has its origins in coursing. The first recorded attempt at racing greyhounds on a straight track was made beside the Welsh Harp reservoir, Hendon, England, in 1876, but this experiment did not develop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound_racing
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Greyhound Racing Association Of America
Greyhound racing guide and discussion. Dog racing reports, greyhound tracks, trainers, kennels, adoption and ownership, guide to betting and much more.
http://www.gra-america.org/the_sport/history.html
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Greyhound Racing - Animal Cruelty
Every year, thousands of young and healthy Greyhound dogs are killed merely because they lack winning potential, were injured while racing or are no longer competitive. While racing has declined sharply in recent years as people have become more aware of the horrors associated with this sport, there are still more than 20 tracks operating in the U.S.
http://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/other-animal-issues/greyhound-racing
