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A Final Word for the Dogs of Wonderland

August 25, 2010 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, gambling, massachusetts

The Mainstream Media and Beacon Hill Have a Crush on Wonderland

August 21, 2010 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, gubernatorial-race, legislature, massachusetts

Why the Fight Over Greyhound Racing Mattered

December 9, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, humane, legislature, massachusetts

Greyhound Breeders Make Final Pitch to Undermine Will of the Voters, Call Your Lawmakers Today

October 14, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, humane, legislature, massachusetts

Fourteen Greyhounds Suffer Broken Legs at Mass. Tracks in June, Most in Nearly Two Years

August 12, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

Attorney General: Complaint Brought by Greyhound Breeders Should Be Dismissed

August 6, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

Brockton Enterprise: Dog Racers Using “Desperate Measures to Overturn the Will of the Voters”

June 26, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

Greyhound Breeders Launch Campaign of Dirty Tricks to Repeal Question 3

June 23, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

Thank You to BMG For Helping Preserve the Greyhound Protection Act

May 21, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

State Senate to Vote on Amendment to Prolong Greyhound Racing, Calls Needed Today!

May 18, 2009 By carey-theil

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animals, ballot-question, dogs, humane-issues, legislature, massachusetts

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