Around 25% of the 11,000 greyhounds bred in Australia each year are surplus to requirements. Read more
An estimated 800 greyhounds are injured on Australian greyhound racing tracks each month. Read more
State governments invest millions of dollars to prop up the greyhound racing industry due to the revenue generated by gambling. Read more
Greyhounds are drugged with a range of banned substances including EPO, amphetamines, methamphetamines, caffeine, anabolic steroids, Viagra and cocaine. These can have serious psychological and physical effects. Read more
Greyhounds are exported to countries that have poor or no animal welfare protections and are also vulnerable to entering the dog meat trade. Read more