Every year, hundreds of #greyhounds in #WestVirginia suffer from painful broken bones, dislocations, and muscle injuries as they are forced to race for people’s “ #entertainment .”
The state’s two tracks are the only places left in the country where the cruel #racing is allowed — and 666 greyhounds paid for it in 2021 alone,
with the state gaming industry reporting that number of #injured#dogs included 218 dogs who suffered broken bones and four greyhounds who later were #killed.
But now, a federal #bill could end gruesome greyhound racing for good. HR 3894, the #GreyhoundProtectionAct, would amend the federal Animal Welfare Act to ban greyhound racing and remote gambling on the dogs.
No dog deserves to suffer and die for people’s #entertainment. This bill must pass – and legislators also must make sure to include provisions for the retired racers to find loving, #ForeverHomes.
@anna_lillith
Greyhounds like racehorses are treated badly and treated like Kings until they are used up. The end is brutal. Both activities should not exist
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