The 14 greyhounds killed in September 2022
September 2022 proved lethal for 14 unlucky greyhounds killed racing on Australian tracks. In fact, six greyhounds died in a three-day period alone. Among them were two young dogs tragically killed in their very first race after suffering excruciating leg injuries and being trampled by other greyhounds. A further two greyhounds were killed outright in […]
Race of shame
by Jerone van Kernebeek Jerone is the strategy and campaigns director for the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. Before joining CPG, he was the first international director of GREY2K USA Worldwide which fights to end the greyhound racing industry around the globe. Jerone founded and led the Australian branch of global animal welfare organisation […]
Inquiries into the integrity of Tasmanian racing, 2022-2024
Between and 2022 and 2024, three inquiries were held into the integrity of the Tasmanian racing industry. The Tasmanian Government were forced to respond to the avalanche of complaints from members of the public and the racing industry about toxic government and industry environments, race fixing and serial animal welfare abuses. The Minister framed the […]
Greyhound deaths mar lead-up to Million Dollar Chase as welfare advocates condemn event
Animal welfare advocates have condemned the greyhound racing industry for holding the Million Dollar Chase while greyhounds continue to die on racetracks and suffer a rehoming crisis.
Awful August sees fourteen greyhounds killed
While Greyhound Clubs Australia were celebrating their dog-killing industry at an awards night in Sydney late in August, they were conveniently ignoring the fourteen greyhounds killed racing in the same month. NSW – the deadliest State August saw NSW take the dubious award for most greyhound deaths, a horrifying seven in total, starting at Taree […]