Our Mission
end greyhound racingSince 2015, Greyhound racing in Western Australia has killed more than 1,400 healthy dogs. Every one of us has a part to play in ending greyhound racing in Western Australia.
updated 24 October 2024
Greyhound Racing Stats
**These numbers do not include injuries suffered off track
Greyhound racing on track deaths since 1 January 2024
Greyhound racing fractures & major injuries since 1 January 2024
Known greyhound off track deaths since 1 January 2024
Fractures & Deaths
Race Reports
5 November 2024 Meeting at Mandurah
Race 7 - Novice/Provincial/488 (PBD) - Novice - 5:09 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that IMPRESS CANELO had a Right - Hindleg - Tarsal Fracture/Dislocation(Hock) and has been stood...
25 October 2024 Meeting at Mandurah
Race 7 - Mixed 5/6/Country/488 - Mixed 5/6 - 8:46 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that ACING KUNA had left and right fractured forelegs and was humanelyeuthanised by the On Track...
23 October 2024 Meeting at Mandurah
Race 5 - Mixed 3/4/Country/300 - Mixed 3/4 - 8:12 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that FIGS MAGEE had a right hock fracture and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary...
greyhound racing stats
Greyhound racing injuries & deaths
Over 1,400 Greyhounds have died due to racing in WA since 2015
This number is only those that we are able to indentify, there are very likely more that will remain unknown.
120 greyhounds suffered fractured bones or a major injury on race tracks in Western Australia in 2023
Of these injuries, 74 were to the right hock (ankle), due to the curvature of the track. Suffered as the greyhound runs around the bend.
%
Approximately 37% of greyhounds are injured every year on WA tracks
In the 2020-2021 financial year, 1,659 individual greyhounds raced with 626 of them suffering any injury (of all severities, not just major as RWWA state) bringing the actual injury rate to 37.73%.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Free the Hounds is a greyhound welfare advocacy group based in Western Australia and launched in August 2015. Free the Hounds is a non-profit organisation incorporated in WA under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015.
Our purpose is to prevent the harm and inhumane treatment of greyhounds, including wastage of greyhounds by the racing industry, by informing the public of the facts of greyhound racing and supporting welfare reforms. We support an end to commercial greyhound racing.
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If you are passionate about helping greyhounds, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re always in need of volunteers to help with events, fundraisers, research, social media, our website and more.
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Award
Free The Hounds acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity represented in our community. We welcome all people regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, faith, religion, and all other identities represented in our community.