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Dr Belinda Oppenheimer examines Osteosarcoma in Greyhounds
Melbourne veterinarian, Dr Belinda Oppenheimer BVSc (hons) MANZCVS, examines the high prevalence of osteosarcoma in greyhounds and its links with breeding priorities within the racing industry.
Cannington racetrack receives ominous recognition.
Cannington has earned second place nationally for track-related injuries for racing greyhounds in 2021, according to the report released on Thursday February 24, 2022 by Coalition for Protection of Greyhounds – CPG Lethal Tracks. Cannington racetrack has received...
Do our Statistics hold up?
Have you heard our recent radio ads on Nova 93.7 this week? Are you curious about the figures we mention in the ads? We’ve broken it down for you: Approximately 40% of greyhounds are injured every year on WA tracks On its We Are Animal People website and in its...
In the news
Deaths call for an investigation
Deaths prompt call for an investigationPublished in The Canning ExaminerOctober 5 2023Free 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...
Call to end dog racing
Greyhound advocacy group Free the Hounds is urging Racing and Gaming Minister Reece Whitby to act, with the 2023 greyhound racing injury toll already mounting.Free The Hounds acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their...
RSPCA Community Award Winner (Bronze)
Free The Hounds was awarded the Bronze certificate for the Community Action Award by RSPCA. Free the Hounds (Bronze) This small volunteer-run advocacy group has made a big splash when it comes to improving the lives of greyhounds in WA. The team played a key role in...
Racing Reports
28 November 2023 Meeting at Cannington
Race 10 - Grade 6/Country/380 - Grade 6 A post race veterinary examination revealed that MOMENT TO BOOGIE had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary...
20 November 2023 Meeting at Cannington
Race 4 - Novice/Country/520 - Novice - 7:06 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that DANDALUP CROSS had a catastrophic right hock fracture and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon.Race Information Deaths 1 Fractures 1 ...
17 November 2023 Meeting at Mandurah
Race 6 - Mandurah Cup (G2) (Heat)/Provincial/488 (3) - Open ELECTRIFIED sustained a Fractured R Hock as reported by On Track Veterinarian after the finish line and has been stood down for 90 days. Trainer Ms K Shinners was directed by the On Track Veterinarian to have...
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