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
The latest incident of barbaric cruelty to greyhounds has been played out before the eyes of children. Easter Sunday at the Nowra NSW track saw greyhound Spring Honour fall violently near the finish line in Race 4 on 20 April 2025. Suffering a fractured humerus, his screams could be heard on the race video. The … Read more
Roy and HG have a podcast on ABC radio called Bludging on the Blind Side. The Australian comedy duo is Greig Pickhaver as “H. G. Nelson” and John Doyle as “‘Rampaging’ Roy Slaven”. They’re supposedly an affectionate but irreverent parody of Australia’s obsession with sport. They frequently mention greyhound racing on their ABC podcast but … Read more