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Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.

Sanford Orlando Kennel Club had planned to stay open until June. But now, in two short days, everything would be over.

Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida.

Greyhound racing has long been under scrutiny in Florida and, in November, nearly 70 percent of Floridians approved Amendment 13 which puts an end to greyhound racing in the state by the end of 2020.

Groups like Greyhound Pets of America are scrambling to find homes for the thousands of greyhounds that will be off racetracks thanks to the passing of Amendment 13.

Felons will get voting rights automatically restored after serving their sentences, vaping in workplaces will be illegal and greyhound racing will be banned in Florida under a series of constitutional amendments approved Tuesday.