Good News: NH Governor Lynch Signs Bill to End Greyhound Racing
This act of kindness makes my heart sing!
A message from GREY2K USA:
Governor John Lynch has signed into law House Bill 630, a humane proposal to outlaw greyhound racing in New Hampshire. New Hampshire now joins a majority of states where greyhound racing is illegal.
This is a victory for everyone in the state who cares about animals. It sends a clear message that the cruelty of greyhound racing will not be tolerated, regardless of whether the perpetrator is an individual or a profit-driven industry.
Greyhound racing is cruel and inhumane.
At New Hampshire racetracks thousands of dogs endured lives of terrible confinement and many suffered serious injuries. According to state records, nearly 1,200 greyhounds were injured in New Hampshire since 2005, including dogs that suffered broken legs, paralysis, and head trauma.
New Hampshire has a rich tradition when it comes to the humane treatment of animals and this tradition was strengthened today by the signing of House Bill 630. Dogs play an important role in our lives and deserve to be protected from individuals and industries that would do them harm.
GREY2K USA and advocates everywhere are extremely grateful to Governor Lynch for his signing of this humane bill and to everyone who fought for its passage. In particular, we would like to thank Senator Sheila Roberge and Representatives Mary Cooney, Steve Vaillancourt, John Reagan, and Mary Beth Walz. Without their extraordinary leadership this victory would not have been possible.
And this is exactly why this job killing moron will be booted out of office soon……………………
Lynch is a idiot, but the one good thing he did was sign this bill. my GF worked at Hinsdale in REGAP and lost her job when the track went under, but i was happy – those few jobs are not worth the suffering and killing these dog are subject to. these irresponsible overbreeding farms and callous tracks need to be put out of business for good