Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
The failed new “safe” track at Traralgon has resumed harming greyhounds after being closed for several weeks. The Victorian track opened in January after a $6 million rebuild, half coming from public funds. The unique J-curve track by University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed to “optimise racing safety from the ground up”. After the … Read more
SAI extracts the uterus through an incision made in the dog’s belly, then injects semen directly into the horns of the uterus
After 70 years of racing, the Devonport track in Tasmania closed on March 22, 2022. The racing track will replace the Devonport track, partially funded by the state government ($8 million). In Latrobe, the racetrack will be a $16 million greyhound and harness racing complex. The specific date, however, is uncertain at this moment. The … Read more
by Warren Young, Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds As an Associate Professor in Exercise Sport & Science, Warren has a special interest in speed and agility training and assessment. In countries with huge populations, human athletes are often pushed so hard physically and mentally that they might break down. Why would this be allowed … Read more
Greyhound racing’s truth was recently exposed at the Warrnambool VIC track. Three horrific falls and a significant back injury were captured on camera from the marathon on March 17th. From two perspectives, these injuries are exhibited in real-time and slow-motion. The racing industry “loves” its dogs in this way. The Warrnambool Incidents: Race 1: … Read more