Thread: Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack

Is closing and needs homes for approximately 500 dogs. I adopted Shelby from Dairyland about ten years ago. She was an absolutely fantastic dog who I lost to my ex. If you or anyone you know is considering a dog please read the following. I will probably be going up there in the next few days if anyone is interested in a roadtrip.....PBR is on tap at the BratStop!

SPECIAL ALERT: DAIRYLAND GREYHOUND PARK CLOSING

Dear Autowerks Racing:

We are writing to solicit your help with the rescue of a large group of dogs. The Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, WI, will be closing its gates forever on December 31, 2009. There will be about 500 Dairyland dogs needing homes, of which, unfortunately, Greyhounds Only will be able to place a small number. In addition to the dogs we will already have as of that date, we hope to bring in at least 75 Dairyland dogs.

Typically, Greyhounds Only boards its rescue dogs at Emerald Kennels in Burlington, WI. Making room at the kennels for the influx of Dairyland dogs will necessitate that the dogs already in our program be moved into foster homes until they are adopted which may take anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months. This plan allows foster families to take in dogs that have already been treated for fleas, been de-wormed, spayed/neutered, and are up to-date on shots.



Why are we telling you this? We need your help with one or more of the following:

* Fostering a dog: Even if you've never fostered a dog before, we can give you the necessary information and support to take a dog into your home until it finds its own.
* Temporary boarding facilities: In the event we cannot find enough foster families, we welcome any leads you have on facilities possibly willing to donate boarding.
* Money: The extra dogs we take in will require extra expenditures for medications, vet work, boarding and so on. Any donations are appreciated. Also, please check with your employer to see if they provide matching gifts so your contributions can be doubled or tripled.
* Large bags of Pro Plan dog food are needed for the extra dogs in foster care.
* Unused crates: Any crate you're not currently using would be appreciated for fostering.
* Getting the word out about adopting a greyhound.
* Fundraising
* Transporting Dogs both local and long distance GURs to move dogs within the Midwest.
* Gently used coats, collars, Frontline, Heartguard or Inteceptor

The timing of this track closure could scarcely be worse, coming, as it does, in the dead of winter and in a challenging economy when so many of us are already extended ourselves. We hope you will find it in your heart (and your pocketbook) to be able to extend yourselves yet again so that innocent animal lives aren't lost.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration and thank you in advance for the greyhounds that will benefit from your generosity. If you are interested in fostering or donating food or crates, please call Greyhounds Only at either (847) 421-9828 or (773) 297-4739 or Sue Purdom at (815) 501-3533. You may fill out the attached form and fax it back to us at (773) 453-3179, or send it along with your donation to Greyhounds Only, 335 E. Geneva Rd. #173, Carol Stream, IL 60188.

More information on the Dairyland track closing:
Kenosha News: Dairyland dogs to find new homes
JS Online: Dairyland Greyhound Park may close for good

Barbara Karant, President
and The Board Members of Greyhounds Only Adoption and Rescue
Don't forget to visit our website at Greyhounds Only, Inc..

Good cause!

I volunteered at a greyhound rescue place for years. These are GREAT DOGS. They make very good family pets, are good with kids, friendly, don't bark much, and contrary to what you might think are not high energy dogs. Some are couch potatoes. They are not particularly good with cats however. It's hard to break the habit of chasing small furry things.

If anyone is looking for a dog (and willing to accept the lifelong responsibility associated with it) or looking for a charity to contribute for the holiday season, here is a great opportunity.

Agree with all of the above. We have a greyhound mix in the family and he is the most mellow and loyal dog. He's a 100 pounder (not fat, just big) and is super gentle around my nieces - twin 3yo and a 6yo. Awesome post - Thanks!

yes they do make fantastic pets. my dog literally slept 18 hours a day. very mellow and great with kids....i am actually allergic to dogs, hence why i currently have a bichon, but never had problems with the greyhound.
after doing some research on the track closing I believe the number of dogs affected is closer to 900

would take one in if I could.

rescuing a dog is one of the most rewarding things you can ever do....