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Thousands Of Greyhounds Will Need Homes After Fla. Bans Racing

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (KDKA) -- Thousands of greyhounds will need forever homes after Florida residents voted to ban greyhound racing in the state.

All greyhound racing tracks in Florida are expected to close by 2021.

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Greyhounds are seen on the track as they race at Club/52 Melbourne Greyhound Park in Melbourne, Florida February 14, 2018, as live racing is run six days a week from January until Mid-April regardless of attendance. (Photo Credit: RHONA WISE/AFP/Getty Images)

American Greyhound, an organization in Florida, is doing its part to help the dogs.

The owner is building a kennel on 10 acres of land and plans to start a campaign to solicit foster homes and adoptive homes.

If you are interested in fostering or adopting a greyhound, applications can be found at americangreyhound.org.

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