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Two-year old Rivergum Rebel was another victim of the first turn at the Taree NSW racetrack. He was euthanased with a fractured wrist after colliding with other dogs during Race 9 on 6 October 2021. This was only the second race of his career; he had won $100 in his first race. Three other dogs … Read more

16 greyhounds died on Australian tracks in September, according to stewards’ reports. Other injured dogs would have been killed away from the tracks after the race meetings. Rest in peace 2 Sep MAGICAL MAX Hobart TAS Fractured hock Home straight, break down 3 Sep TARAWI CHRISSY Richmond NSW Compound fractures of radius/ulna First turn, collisions, … Read more

Montag Bale is the most recent “vulnerable” female greyhound to perish during another violent racecourse incident. She was competing in just her second race. She had collided with Mepunga Mantra, fell to the ground and was crushed by Yield on September 30, 2021, at Melbourne’s The Meadows. Montag Bale had a fractured foreleg and was … Read more

A tragic weekend saw four young greyhounds lose their lives on NSW tracks. Over 24-26 September 2021, two dogs were killed at The Gardens (Newcastle), one at Richmond and one at Grafton. RIP: Final Occasion – 20 months old – Richmond – compound fracture of foreleg – euthanased Paper Kite –  2 years old – … Read more

The recent terrible deaths of young greyhounds have brought attention to the brutal nature of the racing business. Maniac Martini was 23 months old when he collapsed and died after a race at Geelong VIC on 10 September 2021. Alpaca Sunny was 19 months old when she was euthanased after breaking her neck at Mt … Read more