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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 old greyhound with only 17 starts, suffered a complex fracture to her...
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 doesn’t even make much money anymore. I would say the majority of people who gamble...
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 to the Labor Government that more people do not...
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. "We're going to be asking some questions of the Racing and Gaming Minister [Tony Buti] through the parliamentary...
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 organisation and their achievements in advocating...
Three greyhounds euthanised within eight days after racing on West Australian track
Free the Hounds president Melissa Harrison said three greyhound deaths in eight days was unprecedented in the years she had been following the sport. "Minister Buti needs to look at what's going on at these tracks and why it's occurring. We know there's upgrades...
There Have Been Over 50 Greyhound Deaths On The Racetrack In 2022
More than 50 greyhounds have died on the racetrack this year alone, while nearly 3400 have been injured. Advocacy group the Greyhound Coalition said racetrack deaths had surpassed 50 after six dogs lost their lives over the last week, bringing the death toll to 53 as...
Issues with greyhound racing
RSPCA does not support greyhound racing due to numerous animal welfare concerns with the industry. What are the animal welfare issues with the greyhound racing industry? Welfare issues with greyhound racing include overbreeding, injuries to dogs, live baiting, poor...
Champion dogs ending up in China for breeding against Australian racing industry rules
EXCLUSIVE: Champion Australian racing dogs are being sneakily transported to China, against the industry’s own rules. With the export of local dogs seen as big business in Asia, this deep dive into the murky world of greyhound racing is presented by Matilda Duncan....
Calls to speed up revamp of Cannington, Mandurah greyhound tracks amid spike in injuries
A greyhound advocacy group is calling for upgrades of Cannington and Mandurah racetracks to be expedited, saying injury rates have jumped by 30 per cent compared to the same period in previous years. An advocacy group says recent injuries are a result of racetrack...
Brands Have Called Out Channel 7 For Airing Their Ads During A Greyhound Racing Show
A number of big brands have called out the Seven Network after their ads appeared during a greyhound racing show on 7two over the last two months. Thrill of the Chase — a seven-part TV series produced by Sports Entertainment Network and Greyhound Racing Victoria —...
A Staggering Number Of Greyhounds Have Died On The Track This Year
A new report from The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds has revealed that 150 greyhounds have died on the track this year, a tragic reminder that the racing industry thrives on the torture of innocent animals. The precise number of dogs that have died is 153...
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