We know very little about the greyhounds who raced at Wonderland in the first fifty years of its existence. We know that in the very early years, greyhounds were transported to Boston by self-professed "dog men," who would move from … [Read more...]
The Mainstream Media and Beacon Hill Have a Crush on Wonderland
For decades, Massachusetts dog tracks were treated differently from other businesses. In their early years, they were given a monopoly on gambling in our state. Later, they were given the right to conduct simulcast wagering and … [Read more...]
Why the Fight Over Greyhound Racing Mattered
It may be hard to believe now, but the fight over greyhound racing began nearly a decade ago with a small group of activists. They had no money, little organizational experience, and no institutional backing. What they did have was … [Read more...]
Greyhound Breeders Make Final Pitch to Undermine Will of the Voters, Call Your Lawmakers Today
With 78 days left until dog racing ends in our state, out-of-state greyhound breeders are feverishly making a final pitch to state lawmakers, trying to convince them to undermine the will of the voters. Nevermind that the Greyhound … [Read more...]
Fourteen Greyhounds Suffer Broken Legs at Mass. Tracks in June, Most in Nearly Two Years
For those of us who believe that dog racing is cruel and inhumane, our strong preference would have been to end dog racing immediately. However, we wrote the Greyhound Protection Act as a 14-month phase out period to give track workers an … [Read more...]
Attorney General: Complaint Brought by Greyhound Breeders Should Be Dismissed
First, the legal argument. The Attorney General states that even if the claims made by greyhound breeders were true, they would not amount to a prosecutable crime: The Complaint and Request for an Inquest should be dismissed. The … [Read more...]
Brockton Enterprise: Dog Racers Using “Desperate Measures to Overturn the Will of the Voters”
During our decade-long battle to end the cruelty of dog racing, no newspaper has opposed our efforts more vehemently than the Brockton Enterprise. So it is with great pride that we now count on their support in protecting the will of … [Read more...]
Greyhound Breeders Launch Campaign of Dirty Tricks to Repeal Question 3
1. They falsely claim that we used photos from other states and countries to make a case in favor of Question 3. This is completely false. Our campaign in support of the Greyhound Protection Act was based exclusively on data … [Read more...]
Thank You to BMG For Helping Preserve the Greyhound Protection Act
On behalf of our more than five thousand supporters statewide, and (more importantly) my rescued greyhound Zoe I want to thank everyone who called their State Senator to urge her/him to uphold the will of the voters on Question 3. Thanks to … [Read more...]
State Senate to Vote on Amendment to Prolong Greyhound Racing, Calls Needed Today!
As soon as tomorrow, the Massachusetts Senate will vote on a proposal (budget amendment 155) to extend greyhound racing for two more years. This is nothing more than a cynical attempt by dog racing supporters to undermine the will of the … [Read more...]