Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
By deleting or altering race videos that show the suffering of greyhounds, Greyhound Racing NSW accepts that the public does not accept the realities of dog racing. On August 25, during Race 6 at Richmond, NSW, numerous dogs collided at the end of the back straight. Three dogs were hurt when they fell: Nala Bear … Read more
Three-year-old Overgrip, yet another dog murdered with a fractured leg, is the 100th greyhound to pass away on Australian racetracks in 2021. Zed Bale, the first greyhound lost this year, died on January 1 in Geelong, Victoria, from a broken humerus. With a shattered tibia, Overgrip passed away on August 12 in Albion Park, Queensland. … Read more
The track in Wauchope stands out among all the dangerous ones in New South Wales. With four racing fatalities this year, the track is currently the third-worst in Australia. Time To Shout was the most recent greyhound to pass away who was struck by the lure system on August 7 as it collapsed during a … Read more
One of the deadliest periods for greyhounds in NSW occurred in the first half of 2021. Thirty-six greyhounds perished on the racetrack, a 44% rise over the 25 that died during the same period in 2020 (1 January–30 June). Additionally, the number of “life-threatening injuries” increased by 24%. The information was gathered by examining publicly … Read more
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