Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
Animal welfare advocates have obtained a race video showing two greyhounds suffering catastrophic injuries at The Q, the new $86m greyhound racing complex promoted as the safest in the world. The two dogs were euthanased after suffering leg fractures, a mere nine days after the official opening of The Q. Ten greyhounds have now died … Read more
The industry likes to present an image of going to greyhound racing as a family fun activity.
Image shows two-year-old Dynamize with his mouth gaping in pain as he tries to take the weight off his broken foreleg. Dynamize had suffered a fractured tibia and was killed by the on-track industry vet. Nine greyhounds were killed at the track during April 2025 including a veteran of nearly five years old who … Read more
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