Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
The number of greyhounds who were killed racing in Australia tragically increased in 2024. Six dogs lost their lives at the track in December with at least a further eight killed in the days following their track injuries.
Twelve young greyhounds lost their lives on Australian tracks in August 2024. Ten were killed by industry on-track vets while a further two died in the catching pen post-race.
The Wentworth Park racetrack, one of Australia’s premier tracks, has set a new low standard for greyhound abuse. The first five race meetings in November 2024 have seen one sickening death and 28 injuries, including eight major injuries. Five of these were broken legs, with the dogs at risk of being killed away from the … Read more
The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association was keen to expose children to animal abuse and gambling at The Meadows for “Melbourne Cup Eve” on 4 November. The club said their big night had a “big focus on children. It’s all about free entertainment, centred around their favourite friends – the greyhounds.” It’s also all about Sportsbet … Read more
The latest horrific greyhound death on the “safe” Wagga Wagga track occurred as the Drake Inquiry investigates if any NSW track meets minimum safety standards. According to the Wagga stewards report for 25 October 2024, in Race 1 Riverina Rebel fell soon after the start and crashed under the running rail, suffering “a fractured near-side … Read more