True greyhound death toll
CPG has uncovered around 200 dogs who died off-track after suffering injuries on Australian tracks in 2023
A GAPing hole - greyhound rehoming
In FY21/22, the national rate of greyhound breeding continues to be about six times the racing industry’s capacity to rehome via its GAPs.
Current state of greyhound racing regulation
Read our report on the current state of racing regulation in Queensland.
Smoke and mirrors
State governments use misleading data to justify the millions in taxpayer funding for greyhound racing
Exposing children to animal suffering
Research has shown that children forced to witness or participate in acts of animal cruelty can suffer serious psychological consequences.
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds is committed to a ban on greyhound racing. Until that happens we fight to end the suffering of racing greyhounds. Our campaigns are designed to influence public opinion and target state governments.
Latest track deaths
Latest track injuries
CPG publicises greyhound track deaths and injuries across print, radio and TV. We aim to hold the industry and state governments responsible for their lack of action to protect greyhounds from unnecessary death and injury. Click here for more information on 2024 track deaths and injuries.
Latest news
CPG in the media
February 20, 2024 - ABC Gippsland News (VIC)
Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds uncovers deaths off-track, calls for inquiry
February 15, 2024 - The Dubbo News; Daily Telegraph (NSW)
Dubbo greyhound racing: Death of dog, multiple injuries during races
See more on these stories and all CPG media coverage
Exposing the issues
CPG believes that people deserve to know the facts about the cruelty of greyhound racing. Governments are spending your money to shore up this failing industry which is guilty of causing so much animal suffering. Read the facts on our media resources page.
Changing policy
CPG targets state governments to influence policy and policy makers so that greyhound welfare is seen as an absolute priority. Learn more on our changing policy page.
