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csziggy

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7. There used to be a greyhound track in Monticello, Florida

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Sun Dec 27, 2020, 10:25 PM

Dec 2020

In Jefferson County, just to the east of here. It closed in 2011, which was a shame since it had given jobs to many locals. Most of the dogs were adopted out and there are still quite a few greyhounds in this area.

The site won't let me copy even the title, but this article covers the history of the track: http://www.ecbpublishing.com/jefferson-county-kennel-club-a-50-year-empire-now-sitting-empty/

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Greyhound racing in Florida ends next week, but what will happen to the dogs? [View all] Zorro Dec 2020 OP

Beautiful dogs, loving pets but really high energy. Arne Dec 2020 #1

Yes you need a really big yard for them Zorro Dec 2020 #2

They do have an off switch exboyfil Dec 2020 #3

Greyhounds are wonderful pets! Bayard Dec 2020 #4

I have a neighbor who has adopted many "retired" greyhounds over the years. Midnight Writer Dec 2020 #5

Greyhounds are the world's biggest couch potatoes. SeattleVet Dec 2020 #6

There used to be a greyhound track in Monticello, Florida csziggy Dec 2020 #7