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Jetpets has joined Qantas and Air Canada in GRNSW’s export program to rehome ex-racing greyhounds in North America. The Drake Inquiry called on GRNSW to “immediately halt the USA Rehoming Program and not engage in any other overseas export of greyhounds.” At least six dogs had died in transportation, a death rate ten times higher … Read more

A young greyhound called Effie died after suffering extreme leg injuries while racing on the failed Taree “super track” on 22 February.  Effie fell in Race 2 and suffered an open comminuted (shattered) fracture of the hindleg and an open fracture of the foreleg. In only her second race, she was euthanased.  The Taree racetrack … Read more

Tasmanian greyhound racing has been shut down after one of the worst outbreaks of kennel cough in years. Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease caused by upper respiratory viruses and bacteria. Greyhounds are at high risk due to the crowded conditions of the racing environment. The American Kennel Club says the greyhound’s natural defense … Read more

GRNSW is trying to steamroller regulator GWIC into allowing 400m racing at Taree. But GWIC says the 400m starting boxes are too close to the turn. While criticising GWIC’s civil engineer, Wayne Edgeloe, GRNSW has also used him in the past. The $6 million Taree racetrack was promoted as a “super track” and “centre of … Read more