A message from our friends at GREY2K USA Worldwide:
According to state records, a greyhound dies every ten days at West Virginia dog tracks. Even worse, this cruelty is subsidized with $15 million each year that could instead be used for vital services like fixing roads, investing in health care or funding substance abuse treatment.
Thankfully, we now have a once in a lifetime chance to end this subsidized cruelty. But we can’t do it alone. The greyhounds need your help too! A new session has started, and West Virginia lawmakers will soon vote on a bill to end greyhound racing subsidies and repeal a state mandate that requires casinos to hold dog races.
TAKE ACTION
WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENTS:Please email the State House Delegate(s) that represent you today, and say that it’s time for the greyhound racing subsidies to end.
If you are able to take a moment to personalize your message, that will make it even more effective. Most West Virginia voters are represented by one Delegate, but some are represented by multiple Delegates.
U.S. RESIDENTS: If you do not live in West Virginia but know someone who does, please forward this alert to them and encourage them to take action. You can also help spread the message by sharing this alert to your social media platforms by using the links at the bottom of this page!
