Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
At least 40 big brands have decided not to participate in a recent 7two greyhound racing television programme. The companies were unaware that their ads appeared during the program, rejected any association with greyhound racing, and withdrew their ads. Greyhound Racing Victoria and Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) collaborated to create the Thrill of the Chase … Read more
The racing industry showed its true colours over the festive season Christmas 2021 break. The propaganda team spread false cheers. For example, GRV wished “your loved ones (on two legs or four) a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe Festive Season”, while GRNSW said, “give your mate a big cuddle for Christmas.” Their fake … Read more
Of the 18 greyhounds lost on Australian tracks in November, most deaths were due to euthanasia by on-track vets. Fatalities state by state:NSW 5VIC 5QLD 4SA 2WA 1TAS 1 Once again, NSW leads fatalities along with Victoria. Note that Egyptian Kate was injured on 30 October but killed in … Read more
The Gardens racetrack in Newcastle, NSW is one of the deadliest tracks in Australia.
It was the third time unlucky for poor Jilliby Skippy, who now holds the sad honour of being the youngest dog to die on an Australian track this year. He was just a baby. Skippy was 18 months old, the sixth greyhound to be brutally killed at Ladbrokes Gardens this year, and the 60th to … Read more