Dairlyand Race Track Closing? Greyhounds

cowgirlmagic · 11-20-2009, 03:55 PM

Hi, I live in WI and I have recently seen many articles reading,

"The Dairyland Race Track in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009. 900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized. Please help get the word out; there is only 6 weeks to get this task done. Contact Joanne Kehoe Operations Director at 312.559.0887 or Dairyland Race Track Adoption Center direct at (262) 612-8256."

I have also read that this is not true( a hoax) or that it is but the dogs will not be euthanized. Just wondering if anyone knows anymore about this and what to believe. If it is true I very much hope that they all find homes.

NorthernHorseGirl · 11-21-2009, 10:50 PM

We have a rescue for greyhounds in our town. I wonder if she's helping with them. As long as they don't get used for shark bait I'm happy.

Joker · 11-22-2009, 04:55 AM

I'll ask a friend at work she has 2 rescue's already and belongs to the Appleton greyhound rescue/club and another one so she'll know Thats the last one in Wis right thats sad

Hope they all get good homes but it will be hard with the economy the way it is esp south wis. Good luck

Stormy's Human · 11-22-2009, 06:34 AM

I know many people are suffering now because of the economy but it seems the animals even more so.

Horselady44 · 11-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormy's Human

I know many people are suffering now because of the economy but it seems the animals even more so.

Very true!

Thats so sad!

Lady_MCSE · 11-22-2009, 10:44 AM

Here's a link to their website, and an informational page about closing. The way it's worded, I'm not sure if it's closing permanently forever, or just for the season. But I put a paragraph in bold that makes it sound as if the adoptions are happening AFTER December 31, not before.

http://www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.co...20Dog%20Status

(11/19/2009) - DGP Important Closing - Dog Status
Wisconsin State law provides that the greyhounds are to be adopted to new homes, sent to another racetrack for racing purposes or returned to their owners. Our kennel compound will remain open until all greyhounds are properly placed.

We do not know at this current time how many greyhounds in total will become available for adoption until we finish racing on December 31st, 2009.

We do currently have greyhounds available for adoption in our adoption center. You are more than welcome to fill out an application at Dairyland or online at our website www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com under the adoption tab at the top of the webpage.

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11-20-2009, 03:55 PM
cowgirlmagic Newborn Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: WI Posts: 24	Dairlyand Race Track Closing? Greyhounds Hi, I live in WI and I have recently seen many articles reading, "The Dairyland Race Track in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009. 900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized. Please help get the word out; there is only 6 weeks to get this task done. Contact Joanne Kehoe Operations Director at 312.559.0887 or Dairyland Race Track Adoption Center direct at (262) 612-8256." I have also read that this is not true( a hoax) or that it is but the dogs will not be euthanized. Just wondering if anyone knows anymore about this and what to believe. If it is true I very much hope that they all find homes. __________________ "The falling hooves are my heartbeat and free my soul to fly." (Black Bunny)

11-21-2009, 10:50 PM
NorthernHorseGirl Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 800	We have a rescue for greyhounds in our town. I wonder if she's helping with them. As long as they don't get used for shark bait I'm happy. __________________ Some horses come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay awhile and make hoofprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same. Anonymous Rest in peace Clint, I'll always love you and I'll miss you for the rest of my life. You were and will always be my perfect horse.

11-22-2009, 04:55 AM
Joker Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	I'll ask a friend at work she has 2 rescue's already and belongs to the Appleton greyhound rescue/club and another one so she'll know Thats the last one in Wis right thats sad Hope they all get good homes but it will be hard with the economy the way it is esp south wis. Good luck __________________

11-22-2009, 06:34 AM
Stormy's Human Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seville, Florida Posts: 2,042	I know many people are suffering now because of the economy but it seems the animals even more so.

11-22-2009, 10:44 AM
Lady_MCSE Seasoned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Shytown, IL Posts: 4,653	Here's a link to their website, and an informational page about closing. The way it's worded, I'm not sure if it's closing permanently forever, or just for the season. But I put a paragraph in bold that makes it sound as if the adoptions are happening AFTER December 31, not before. http://www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.co...20Dog%20Status (11/19/2009) - DGP Important Closing - Dog Status Wisconsin State law provides that the greyhounds are to be adopted to new homes, sent to another racetrack for racing purposes or returned to their owners. Our kennel compound will remain open until all greyhounds are properly placed. We do not know at this current time how many greyhounds in total will become available for adoption until we finish racing on December 31st, 2009. We do currently have greyhounds available for adoption in our adoption center. You are more than welcome to fill out an application at Dairyland or online at our website www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com under the adoption tab at the top of the webpage. __________________ "A pun is its own reword." — Dance Drier, British comedian