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“Brooklyn Goes Home” unveils the compelling true account of a single greyhound, Brooklyn, sparking the empowering movement to shut down the most horrendous dog race track worldwide. After enduring eight long years in a minuscule, dim, and desolate concrete enclosure, Brooklyn found his forever home with renowned greyhound advocates, Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil.
We once encountered a dog that remarkably altered the world. His name was Brooklyn. It’s difficult to conceive that a simple spotted canine could ignite a global crusade, that the campaign would triumph, and that after enduring a decade of torment, Brooklyn would find solace with us. Yet, it all occurred. Brooklyn’s thirteen-year lifespan remarkably became one of the most pivotal eras in the history of greyhounds and significantly influenced the broader discourse on animal rights. Brooklyn’s journey signaled not only the termination of greyhound racing in the United States but also marked the emergence of the first victorious movement to ban a potent, culturally significant, and economically impactful animal abuse industry.
This historical account is predicated on the reminiscences and insights of Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil and outlines their two-decade collective journey dedicated to greyhound welfare. With more than a decade separating their ages, hailing from different coasts, and contrasting upbringings, one a traditional animal-loving “Jersey Girl” turned lawyer, the other a poet and chess aficionado turned political strategist, they formed a unique partnership. This balance of opposites likely became the secret to their organization’s survival and subsequent victory against overwhelming odds.
“Brooklyn Goes Home” recounts the rise and fall of commercial greyhound racing in the United States and the emergence of a small non-profit’s impactful influence. It is also a heartfelt tribute to the three blissful years