Devonport dogs will be given a new place to die

After 70 years of racing, the Devonport track in Tasmania closed on March 22, 2022. The racing track will replace the Devonport track, partially funded by the state government ($8 million). In Latrobe, the racetrack will be a $16 million greyhound and harness racing complex. The specific date, however, is uncertain at this moment. The … Read more

Warrnambool video doesn’t lie

Greyhound racing’s truth was recently exposed at the Warrnambool VIC track. Three horrific falls and a significant back injury were captured on camera from the marathon on March 17th. From two perspectives, these injuries are exhibited in real-time and slow-motion. The racing industry “loves” its dogs in this way.   The Warrnambool Incidents: Race 1: … Read more

28 days, 15 deaths. February a deadly month for greyhounds

How can prize-winning greyhounds become losers? That’s the $275,000 question. And that’s how much the 15 greyhounds killed on Australian tracks in February had won before their careers were tragically cut short. The tracksVictoria was the deadliest state for greyhounds in February, with seven greyhounds losing their lives for gambling “entertainment”. Special mention goes to … Read more

New $6m “safe” Traralgon track proves a tragedy for greyhounds

The Traralgon track in Victoria reopened on 15 January 2022 after a $6m rebuild (with $3m from the state government). The industry promotes it as “state of the art”, with “the highest of safety and animal welfare standards.” The University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) distinctive J-curve track is designed to “optimise racing safety from the … Read more

Danica Spolly the first to die in 2022

Danica Spolly, a two-year-old, was killed at the Sale track in Victoria to kick off the greyhound racing industry in 2022. This young greyhound was killed on Race 6’s first turn on January 4 after colliding with another dog and falling to the ground. She had a fractured wrist and foreleg, but the on-track veterinarian … Read more