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Greyhound Racing In The United States May Soon End

With the closing of the Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque in May 2022, Greyhound racing in the United States is about to come to an end, with only one state, West Virginia, continuing with the sport. he park will have its last racing season starting on April 16 until May 15. Similar racing facilities will be closing in Arkansas by the end of 2022, while Florida will end its run in 2020.

Oldest Living Dog Named

The official oldest living dog has just been announced by the Guinness Book of World Records, and itโ€™s a male Chihuahua named TobyKeith from Greenacres, Florida. It was certified on March 16, 2022, that the Chihuahua is 21 years and 66 days old.

Chained Dog Spotted In South Korea Gets New Life In US

A dog rescued from a possible slaughter arrived from Incheon, South Korea, on April 18, 2022, in New Yorkโ€™s JFK to have a new home in Virginia. Kola, whose heartbreaking viral video showed him tightly chained up, was welcomed by his new owners, Azadeh Rahmani and her husband, Farzad Seihoun. The couple decided to adopt Kola after seeing the dog's picture on the website of Jindo Love Rescue.

War Zone Dog To Be Reunited With US Soldier

A homeless dog that a US soldier befriended in Kosovo would be reunited with him in the United States after a long wait. The dog, named Duke, will land stateside in April 2022 after the organization, Paws of War, arranged to bring the dog into a new life in the United States.

Golden Retriever Named Official Dog Of Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association just named Spencer the Official Dog of the 126th Boston Marathon on April 13, 2022. Spencer, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever, has been a mainstay in the marathon for eight years and cheers runners on the sideline during the 26-mile grueling race.

Actress Helped Save Dog From Abuser

Jena Malone, who starred in The Hunger Games franchise, was responsible for saving a dog from its abuser. On April 4, 2022, the actress was driving on Sunset Boulevard to Hollywood when she saw a man repeatedly kicking a small white dog, yanking it by the hair, and apparently trying to choke it.