Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
The facts got in the way of industry propaganda recently when another day of carnage showed the reality of greyhound racing. The day after Greyhound Clubs Australia issued a fantasy press release, one greyhound was killed, five were badly injured, and 13 others were also injured at just four NSW race meetings. Under a Greyhound … Read more
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
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
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
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.