TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The imminent passage of a bill ending dog racing in Arizona has the state’s lone remaining greyhound racing facility trying to find homes for hundreds of animals.
KGUN-TV in Tucson reports (https://bit.ly/1Ne9pQB) that kennels that have dogs racing at the Tucson Greyhound Park are seeking out adoptive or foster homes for between 300 and 400 greyhounds.
Michael Racy, the attorney for the track, says the facility is preparing now though the legislation would take effect until next year.
Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to sign the bill into law Wednesday.
Tucson Greyhound Park owners are supporting the legislation.
Under the bill, they will continue to collect about $500,000 a year for two years from horse racing operators that operate off-track wagering at the track.
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Information from: KGUN-TV, https://www.kgun9.com/news/
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