Sunday, January 31, 2010
Over 700 Dogs Injured At Racetrack
WEST VIRGINIA...
A greyhound-protection group says 62 dogs died at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack over a 21-month period ending in September 2009, and more than 700 were injured.
The group, GREY2K USA, says Wheeling's injury rate is the highest it's seen at any track it's studied so far. Executive Director Carey Theil calls the daily injuries the West Virginia dog racing industry's "dirty little secret." Wheeling Island officials did not immediately respond to repeated requests for comment. GREY2K USA is a Massachusetts group that aims to outlaw dog racing.
A greyhound-protection group says 62 dogs died at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack over a 21-month period ending in September 2009, and more than 700 were injured.
The group, GREY2K USA, says Wheeling's injury rate is the highest it's seen at any track it's studied so far. Executive Director Carey Theil calls the daily injuries the West Virginia dog racing industry's "dirty little secret." Wheeling Island officials did not immediately respond to repeated requests for comment. GREY2K USA is a Massachusetts group that aims to outlaw dog racing.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:39 AM 
