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Photo: lizadaly/Flickr The thrill of the opening gate gun on a greyhound racetrack is exhilarating for spectators and owners alike, but did you know the career span for the average racing dog is just two years? Since the typical life-span for this speedy breed is 12-14 years, what are these pups doing the rest of their lives? Generally, once the dogs retire they're euthanized, but rescue groups all over the country are working to make that a passé retirement plan. One example is the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ), which sponsors today's annual Greyhound Adoption Day event held at the Bergen Community College in New Jersey. "In our 22 years, Greyhound Friends of New Jersey has ...