This is essential? Death and distress on the tracks

Even in a pandemic, state governments won’t stop greyhound racing. Is this essential? On the tracks, there are deaths and anguish. Time to Shout’s death at Wauchope, New South Wales, on August 7 after being struck by a faulty lure appears “essential.” Additionally, it’s a necessary service because, during the same Wauchope race meeting, Heathcote … Read more

The ten greyhounds killed racing in July

More falling at track turns, “incidents” in catching pens, and bruised bodies breaking down. RIP ten sad greyhounds who passed away in July on Australian racetracks. 4 July SOLD BY STICKER (2 yrs old) Sandown Park VIC Fractured hock and tibia 5 July DOUBLE UP RED (2 yrs) Maitland NSW Fractured hock 8 July BUDDY … Read more

How the greyhound racing industry “integrates” with pro-racing media

The greyhound racing industry exists with the support of numerous media outlets. The General Principles of the Australian Press Council are based on four core values: accuracy and clarity, fairness and balance, privacy and avoiding harm, and integrity and transparency. Let’s examine how the racing industry has eroded those principles. ACM pulls greyhound petition story … Read more

Proudly Euthanased in Tasmania?

The image’s dark blur is three-year-old David Moss crossing the Hobart finish on a broken ankle. Unfortunately, David Moss will be proudly euthanased by the on-track veteran following Race 6 on July 8th. Just another greyhound heading towards its death. The fifth dog euthanased on Tasmanian tracks this year – excellent work from Minister for … Read more