Sep 16, 2022 | In The News
ABC NEWS Is it time to ban greyhound racing in WA? The idea of banning greyhound racing is not a new one but a recent e-petition started by the WA greyhound advocacy group “Free The Hounds”, that asked whether the sport needs to be banned altogether, has...
Jun 29, 2022 | In The News
The canning Examiner Group invites Minister to see for himself Cannington racetrack is now Australia’s thirdworst for dog deaths after greyhound girl Kelly Gusto was recently killed there, according to WA advocacy group Free the Hounds. Kelly Gusto, a two-year...
Jun 21, 2022 | In The News
WATODAY Five WA greyhounds break legs in two weeks, rescuers call for race ban Harrison also said she would like to see TAB WA exclude greyhound racing, and replace it with virtual races instead. “It serves no purpose to keep it running for gambling reasons, it...
Jun 16, 2022 | In The News
6PR Growing momentum in WA to ban greyhound racing A petition against greyhound racing in WA has reached more than 6,000 signatures. Melissa Harrison, President of Free the Hounds told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that they’re taking this opportunity to try and prove...
Jun 12, 2022 | In The News
ladbible.com Calls To Ban Greyhound Racing In Australia Grow After 3 Dogs Get Euthanised In 8 Days While appearing on ABC Perth’s Mornings program, Greens member Brad Pettitt said the greyhound gambling industry should be phased out over two years....
Jun 11, 2022 | In The News
rtrfm Free The Hounds on Greyhound Advocacy Free the Hounds is a local not-for-profit organisation that champion the prevention of harm and inhumane treatment of greyhounds. Their president Melissa Harrison joined Fiona Bartholomaeus to discuss the role of the...