Greyhound racing has been around since the 1800s, but it has become a controversial practice in the past few decades, as many find it cruel to the dogs. As people learned how terribly the dogs were treated in these races, the practice became less and less popular over time.

Earlier this week, Florida became the latest state to ban greyhound racing as it pledged to close down the remaining eleven racetracks in the state by December 31, 2020.

The inhumane way dogs in greyhound races were treated first came to light in the 1970s, when animal welfare workers found that they were kept in cages that were stacked one on top of the other for 20 hours a day. Dogs were euthanized as soon as they stopped being fast enough to compete, even though they were still healthy and deserved to be loved.

The group GREY2K was founded in 2001, and they try and help dogs in greyhound races get a second chance at life. The group is now trying to find forever homes for the thousands of dogs in Florida who had been competing in greyhound races.

While greyhounds are known for their speed, which can reach upwards of 40mph, they are also known to be perfect pets because they love cuddling and being lazy around the house. They are loyal creatures who have lots of love to give to humans!

If you are looking for a new pet, check out the Greyhound Project at www.adopt-a-greyhound.org to consider taking one of these dogs into your home. These dogs deserve a second chance at life after all they have been through!