According to state records, a racing greyhound dies every ten days in West Virginia. Since January 2008 there were 9,588 greyhound injuries reported at West Virginia dog tracks. More than 3,000 dogs suffered broken bones during this period, and at least 424 greyhounds died after suffering serious injuries.1
Learn more about dog racing in West Virginia:
07/05/2022: West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) - Part Three: The Case to Uncouple Greyhound Racing
06/28/2022: West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) - Part One: W.Va. Will Soon Have The Country's Last Greyhound Tracks
12/17/2021: Gazette Mail - Gazette Mail Editorial: Future of WV racing industry in trouble
05/25/2021: WTOV 9 Fox - Bill could have major impact on local greyhound racing
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