Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
Impressive advocacy work from a committed group of greyhound lovers ensured that greyhound racing featured during the recent Tasmanian state election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said she hoped the party secured the balance of power so it could help to ban the industry. Independent Kristie Johnston, a long-time campaigner against dog racing, said ending the … Read more
The latest greyhounds to suffer from post-race seizures have highlighted the brutality of their racing “careers”. At Geelong on 26 March 2024, Dane Mullane won his race but suffered “Exercise Induced Ataxia” and a seizure after the race. He had raced five times in 24 days. At Ballarat on 15 March 2024, Coastline collapsed in … Read more
The greyhound racing industry has been forced to admit that racing at Wentworth Park is dangerous after a sharp increase in injuries on the track. An article in the Greyhound Recorder was designed to reassure participants that their dogs will be safe in upcoming Easter racing. But the GBOTA head had to admit that: “Yes, … Read more
The City of Sydney Council reaffirmed its opposition to greyhound racing on 11 March 2024 when it endorsed a Lord Mayoral Minute tabled by Lord Mayor Clover Moore. The minute also urged the NSW Government to return the Wentworth Park parkland to the community. The Council resolved that: (A) Council reaffirm its opposition to the … Read more
One of Australia’s premier racetracks, Sydney’s Wentworth Park, continues to maim and injure greyhounds. Two race meetings on 8 and 9 March 2024 saw 16 greyhounds injured. Four dogs were seriously injured on the 8 March Friday night event: In race 7, greyhound Over Thinking suffered a right hock fracture – a 90-day incapacitation period … Read more