Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
A recent disturbing newspaper article described how the Ancient Egyptians used to value an early breed of greyhound – and then it all went wrong. There are parallels to modern Australia. An Australian archaeologist says that for thousands of years the dogs were valued as hunters and guardians. However, around 680BC previously elite religious practices became available … Read more
A horror week has claimed three young greyhounds on Victorian tracks and maimed dozens of others. Three dogs died on 7 May 2025: Bendigo: Hellboy and Axedale Queen collided in Race 5 and fell. Hellboy suffered a fractured tibia and fibula, Axedale Queen a fractured radius/ulna. Both were killed after the race. Hellboy had survived … Read more
Image shows 21-month-old Untenable falling at Dubbo on 8 March. He suffered a fractured elbow and compound leg fracture and was killed by the on-track industry vet. Untenable‘s career had lasted only 5 days. Greyhound tracks continued to kill dogs throughout March 2025. One track, Albion Park in Queensland managed to kill three greyhounds from … Read more
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Another greyhound has been killed on the controversial $6m Taree “super track”, say greyhound welfare advocates. According to the 26 April 2025 stewards report, in Race 1 three-year-old Escape Panama fell and suffered a foreleg fracture, and was euthanased. Five dogs have now died after racing at the multi-million dollar track since it was upgraded … Read more