Dairyland Greyhound Park Closing 12/31/2009
Greyhound Adoption Update
Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, the last remaining greyhound racetrack in Wisconsin, will be holding its last race on December 31, 2009. At the end of the final performance, all greyhounds will need to be relocated. The Division of Gaming will be working closely with its stakeholders to ensure the health and welfare of each and every racing greyhound. Under Wisconsin law, only three scenarios will be acceptable to the Division of Gaming. The racing athlete will be moved to another racing venue to continue its career, the well deserving racer will be returned to its owner for breeding and pampering, or the retired racer will be adopted and become a loving pet.
As of December 27, 2009, the list of resident greyhounds at Dairyland totals 407 dogs. That is a decrease of 65 dogs from the previous week. Most all of these dogs were sent to adoption groups to find new, loving homes. The Division of Gaming is closely monitoring the removal of all the greyhounds.
If you are interested in adopting a retired greyhound athlete, please contact your local greyhound rescue organization or one of the listed agencies below.
Dairyland Greyhound Park Adoption
Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
Greyhounds Only
Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption, Inc.
Midwest Greyhound Adoption
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