Why Should You Participate in the April 9 National Day of Action?
Contributed by Jeff White Throughout the country, the racing industry has shown itself resistant to reform, and the state governments that sanction their cruel enterprise have been shown to lack the moral and political will to do what is right for the dogs. This is unacceptable to the majority of Australians. The long and continuous parade […]
Why Greyhound Racing Self-Regulation Fails in 3 Tails
Numerous inquiries into greyhound racing have highlighted the serious failure of self-regulation in the greyhound racing industry. When the duty of regulation falls upon an organisation that is also responsible for marketing and promoting the industry, there is an obvious conflict of interest – and greyhounds pay the price. Here are three tails that showcase this […]
A One-Week Snapshot of Greyhound Racing in Australia
It’s common to hear the phrase “but greyhounds love to run” bandied about as an excuse for the greyhound racing industry to exploit a breed of creatures they refer to as ‘product’. And sure enough, any greyhound adopter will tell you that their pet, like any other dog, enjoys a run off the leash. But […]