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Greyhounds continued to suffer appallingly on Australian racetracks in July 2022. A massive heart attack. A broken spine. Hind leg paralysis, most likely due to a damaged spine. Multiple fractures in a single leg bone. Several incidents of fractured hocks.  A pup who didn’t even survive his first race. All young dogs who deserved to … Read more

Evidence before the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) can make for uncomfortable reading. Two GWIC investigations are reported below. Warning: contains language which some readers may find offensive. INCIDENT (A):  MARK GATT From THE GREYHOUND RECORDER (2 Aug 2022):   Mark Gatt Disqualified For Seven Months “Leading NSW trainer Mark Gatt has been disqualified … Read more

The carnage on Australian racetracks continued in the first half of 2022, with 78 greyhound deaths and more than 5000 injuries recorded in the first six months of 2022, according to analysis of stewards’ reports.

Brooklyn, the much-loved greyhound of Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil, was the mascot of GREY2K USA. He was famous worldwide as the poster hound and inspiration for the #ClosetheCanidrome campaign. Indeed his survival in the hellhole that was Macau’s Canidrome was nothing short of miraculous. Brooklyn, a charming white, red, and fawn dog, was born … Read more

Stewards’ reports indicate that 15 greyhounds died while racing in June 2022, making it a fatal month for greyhounds. Seven greyhounds were murdered on NSW racetracks. Three were killed on South Australian racetracks, two apiece in Victoria and Western Australia, and one in Tasmania. Although the earnings of the deceased greyhounds totalled almost $250,000, it … Read more