GREY2K USA Worldwide

A global voice for greyhounds

As a non-profit organization, we work to pass stronger greyhound protection laws and end the cruelty of dog racing on both national and international levels. We also promote the rescue and adoption of greyhounds across the globe.

Arkansas is the 44th state to end dog racing!

64% of Queenlanders oppose greyhound racing

Dog racing to be outlawed in New Zealand!

Action Alerts

URGENT! Sign petition to save 2,000 West Virginia greyhounds

Big Victory! Greyhound Protection Act Advances to the Senate

KEY VOTE THIS WEEK!! Pick up the phone NOW to end dog racing nationwide

Breaking News

New York Times - In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now.

Exponent Telegram - Is it time to end greyhound racing in West Virginia? (editorial)

Charleston Gazette-Mail - Michael J. Hicks: Greyhound racing is a drag on WV economy (Opinion)

Press Releases

House Agriculture Committee Passage of a Ban on Greyhound Racing in America, March 12, 2026

Greyhound Protection Act Would End Long Era of Dog Racing in America, August 26, 2025

Carbajal, Fine, Davis, and Nunn Reintroduce Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing, August 26, 2025

Learn how to be an activist who creates real change

Brooklyn Goes Home

The Rise and Fall of American Greyhound Racing and the Dog that Inspired a Movement

by Christine A. Dorchak and Carey M. Theil, GREY2K USA Worldwide

Foreword by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and Afterword by Simon Parry

$ 19.95 paperback

$ 9.99 eBook

Paperback ISBN 978-1-59056-714-2

eBook ISBN 978-1-59056-715-9

Your commitment to
greyhounds saves lives

Our approach works

Dog racing is now illegal in 44 U.S. States

SINCE OUR FORMATION IN 2001...

46

AMERICAN TRACKS SHUT DOWN

80%

DECLINE IN GAMBLING ON DOG RACING

26

MAJOR LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT GREYHOUNDS

Did you know?

> Greyhound racing is still legal and operational in one U.S. state as well as seven other countries around the world.

> Racing greyhounds are confined for 20 to 23 hours each day in small cages.

> Thousands of dogs are injured at racetracks each year.

Interested in adopting a greyhound?

Greyhounds are intelligent, loyal, and good-natured.

Greyhounds require little exercise. They make excellent companions, even for apartment dwellers.

The most important factor to consider when adopting a greyhound is the suitability of the dog’s personality to your lifestyle.

The Greyhound Protection Act will end dog racing!

A global voice for greyhounds

Action Alerts

Breaking News

Press Releases

The Rise and Fall of American Greyhound Racing and the Dog that Inspired a Movement

Your commitment to
greyhounds saves lives

Our approach works

Dog racing is now illegal in 44 U.S. States

46

80%

26

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Other ways to give

Did you know?

Interested in adopting a greyhound?

The GREY2K USA Education Fund is the all-volunteer
501(c)3 sister organization of GREY2K USA.

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A global voice for greyhounds

Action Alerts

Breaking News

Press Releases

The Rise and Fall of American Greyhound Racing and the Dog that Inspired a Movement

Your commitment to greyhounds saves lives

Our approach works

Dog racing is now illegal in 44 U.S. States

46

80%

26

Victories

Sign up for action alerts!

Other ways to give

Did you know?

Interested in adopting a greyhound?

The GREY2K USA Education Fund is the all-volunteer 501(c)3 sister organization of GREY2K USA.

The Greyhound Protection Act will end dog racing!

Your commitment to
greyhounds saves lives

The GREY2K USA Education Fund is the all-volunteer
501(c)3 sister organization of GREY2K USA.