Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
The number of greyhounds killed due to racing on Tasmanian tracks this year has leapt from four to 11 after the release of new data under Parliamentary Questions on Notice. The information has confimed that many Tasmanian greyhounds that are injured while racing are later euthanased at vet clinics. In response to Questions on … Read more
Greyhounds continued to suffer appallingly on Australian racetracks in July 2022. A massive heart attack. A broken spine. Hind leg paralysis, most likely due to a damaged spine. Multiple fractures in a single leg bone. Several incidents of fractured hocks. A pup who didn’t even survive his first race. All young dogs who deserved to … Read more
Evidence before the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) can make for uncomfortable reading. Two GWIC investigations are reported below. Warning: contains language which some readers may find offensive. INCIDENT (A): MARK GATT From THE GREYHOUND RECORDER (2 Aug 2022): Mark Gatt Disqualified For Seven Months “Leading NSW trainer Mark Gatt has been disqualified … Read more
by Andy and Michelle, NSW Our girl, a rescue named Gracie, came from a trainer who had raced her weekly for two years. Once she was past her “use by date” he just wanted to be rid of her, rather than rehome her properly. Do you have a story of how the industry has failed … Read more
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