100th greyhound killed on Australian tracks

Three-year-old Overgrip, yet another dog murdered with a fractured leg, is the 100th greyhound to pass away on Australian racetracks in 2021. Zed Bale, the first greyhound lost this year, died on January 1 in Geelong, Victoria, from a broken humerus. With a shattered tibia, Overgrip passed away on August 12 in Albion Park, Queensland. … Read more

The Wauchope Killing Ground

The track in Wauchope stands out among all the dangerous ones in New South Wales. With four racing fatalities this year, the track is currently the third-worst in Australia. Time To Shout was the most recent greyhound to pass away who was struck by the lure system on August 7 as it collapsed during a … Read more

NSW greyhound racing deaths surge 44% – the Gold Standard?

One of the deadliest periods for greyhounds in NSW occurred in the first half of 2021. Thirty-six greyhounds perished on the racetrack, a 44% rise over the 25 that died during the same period in 2020 (1 January–30 June). Additionally, the number of “life-threatening injuries” increased by 24%. The information was gathered by examining publicly … Read more

This is essential? Death and distress on the tracks

Even in a pandemic, state governments won’t stop greyhound racing. Is this essential? On the tracks, there are deaths and anguish. Time to Shout’s death at Wauchope, New South Wales, on August 7 after being struck by a faulty lure appears “essential.” Additionally, it’s a necessary service because, during the same Wauchope race meeting, Heathcote … Read more

The ten greyhounds killed racing in July

More falling at track turns, “incidents” in catching pens, and bruised bodies breaking down. RIP ten sad greyhounds who passed away in July on Australian racetracks. 4 July SOLD BY STICKER (2 yrs old) Sandown Park VIC Fractured hock and tibia 5 July DOUBLE UP RED (2 yrs) Maitland NSW Fractured hock 8 July BUDDY … Read more