Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
Dr Eleonora Gullone – Founder, Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds We stand here today to commemorate the Murdered Million greyhounds who have been bred, used and discarded by the greyhound racing industry. 2015 revelations of an industry riddled with cruelty, criminality and corruption have been so damning that they marked the beginning of the … Read more
An independent analysis of Queensland greyhound racing stewards reports over a 2.5 year period shows that 125 dogs have died at the track after sustaining racing injuries. “It is gruesome to realise that four healthy young greyhounds die every month on the track,” said Dr Eleonora Gullone, founder of the Coalition for the Protection … Read more
An independent analysis of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) race day reports has found that 58 greyhounds were euthanised at the race track in the first half of 2016 and are now classified ‘retired’ on GRV’s database. “The industry has long romanticised itself by portraying greyhound racing as a sport,” said Dr Eleonora Gullone, founder of … Read more
Hundreds of greyhound lovers in southeast Queensland are gathering on 24 July to show their support for a ban on greyhound racing. The event, Brisbane’s March for the Murdered Million, gathered over 350 registrations of interest within 24 hours of being announced. Kris Farley of Brisbane said her greyhound Shay was taken to a … Read more
On Sunday 24th July, Australians will gather in their hundreds to oppose the animal cruelty and senseless waste of life that is the greyhound racing industry. The event is being held in the country’s capital cities and in some regional areas. Details of the event locations can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/ShutItDownNationalDayOfAction/ Within hours of being … Read more