13 greyhounds killed racing in May 2026

Four greyhounds were killed at Australian tracks in May 2026 with another nine dogs removed with serious injuries and killed later.
Dogs injured for Taree breakfast gambling

Greyhound racing works around the broadcasting timeslots, to maximise betting. Punters got their first bet on Saturday 6 June 2026 at 7.52am at Taree NSW. Breakfast gamblers got to see “Moon Butter” suffer a major hip injury. In later races “She’s Seeking” suffered a hock fracture, while “Little Beast” received a serious shoulder injury. Disturbingly, […]
Statement from Greyhound Welfare Initiative, SA

After more than seven years of research and advocacy regarding the South Australian greyhound racing industry, and closely observing the reform period over the past two years, our position is clear: greyhound racing in South Australia should be phased out. Greyhound breeding should end, interstate transfers stopped, and greyhounds safely rehomed as part of a […]
A letter to the SA Racing Minister from a taxpayer

Photos: King the greyhound, courtside, cheering the team on Dear Minister Pearce, I’m writing as a South Australian taxpayer, someone who cares deeply about animal welfare and the fair use of public money, and as a person who does not support greyhound racing. I also share my life with a rescued greyhound, King, so […]
A critical moment for SA greyhounds

SA greyhounds need your help Well-documented evidence shows that reforms and regulation are unable to fix the welfare failings entrenched in greyhound racing. RSPCA South Australia has concluded that welfare issues within the greyhound racing industry are systemic and is calling for a managed phase-out of the industry. A damning report The Ashton Inquiry into […]