It is our mission to save these wonderful dogs and we will do whatever it takes to ensure that they are treated with the love and respect that they deserve. They cannot speak, so we shall speak for them.
Tens of thousands of Greyhounds lose their lives or simply disappear each year when no longer profitable; many dying horrific deaths and living lives of abuse and neglect totally void of any human affection. The sport of Greyhound racing was a huge business all over the world with countries holding racing licenses that could not even feed their own people. One could only imagine what could happen to these poor dogs.
With the help of many wonderful people HSH became an incorporated non-profit organization in August 2005 and officially became a registered charity in January of 2007. To date we have rescued over 100 Greyhounds and have had the pleasure of meeting some truly incredible people. We also have the good fortune of working with great people in the racing industry; people who love their dogs and genuinely care about what happens to them.
Throughout the years, Michaela Lamoureux (President of HSH) continued running marathons and often while training would wonder if there was a way to connect her passion for running with the ever present fund-raising efforts. It was during one of her runs that she got the idea for “Race for Your Heart”.
Michaela always loved running and missed being part of the running community. She was excited at the prospect of combining the two with the possibility of raising money for the Greyhounds. The “Race for Your Heart” became a reality on October 14, 2006.
The race gets its name from the term rescue organizations sometimes use to let a greyhound race into your heart. In 2010 the race will be held at the end of August. Monies raised will be used to save even more of these precious animals. Many volunteers attend the race with their own Greyhounds. And no, the dogs do not race! They once had to race for their lives. Now we race for theirs.
If you cannot adopt a greyhound at this time, please consider making a donation to enable us save more of these noble dogs.
