Tasmanian greyhound deaths almost triple after new data released

The number of greyhounds killed due to racing on Tasmanian tracks this year has leapt from four to 11 after the release of new data under Parliamentary Questions on Notice.   The information has confimed that many Tasmanian greyhounds that are injured while racing are later euthanased at vet clinics. In response to Questions on … Read more

The 10 greyhounds lost in July 2022

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

The language of the tracks [content warning]

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

Racing deaths and injuries – first half 2022

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.

A tribute to Brooklyn, Canidrome survivor

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