On November 4, Massachusetts voters will have the unique opportunity to end the cruelty of greyhound racing in Massachusetts.

Question 3, the Greyhound Protection Act will phase out greyhound racing in the Bay State by 2010. This humane ballot question is sponsored by the Committee to Protect Dogs, which is comprised of the Humane Society of the United States, the Massachusetts SPCA and greyhound protection group, GREY2K USA.

As long as dog racing continues, greyhounds will continue to suffer and be hurt. According to state records, over 800 greyhounds have been injured at Wonderland and Raynham Greyhound Parks since 2002. Eighty percent of injuries are broken legs and other reported injuries include head trauma, cardiac arrest, paralysis and seizures.

When not racing, these gentle friends live confined in warehouse style kennels inside small, stacked cages for twenty hours a day. This is no way to treat a dog!

You can help spread the word by getting “Yes on 3″ flyers into the hands of other Massachusetts voters. Handing out information at your local grocery store, dog park, pet supply store, farmers market, train or bus station or anywhere that attracts large groups of people would be a tremendous help in raising awareness about this important issue.

Another great way to spread the word is to contact local veterinarians and pet supply stores to see if they will make them available to customers and clients or even post one on a bulletin board. Email info@ProtectDogs.org with your name, mailing address and phone number or call the Committee to Protect Dogs at 617-666-3526 if you would like to get involved.

To download flyers or for more info visit Committee to Protect Dogs

Thank you for caring about the greyhounds! Working together, we can end the cruelty of dog racing in Massachusetts.

Sincerely,

Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States

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