Punjab shuts down illegal greyhound races, dog fights; PETA calls for tougher laws
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab shuts down illegal greyhound races, dog fights; PETA calls for tougher laws

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In the past three months, around 40 illegal greyhound races organized by local groups in Punjab have been uncovered, with significant betting taking place. Of these, 30 races were halted following complaints from the Indian arm of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "These greyhound races involve forcing dogs to race at such dangerously high speeds that it puts a tremendous strain on their bodies, often causing them to suffer injuries or death. Injuries, exhaustion, and psychological trauma are common in spectacles in which animals are forced to race, which prioritises gambling over the welfare of the animals,’’ said an insider who added that greyhounds are often raced to injury or death.

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Greyhound racing to be banned in yet another country
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Greyhound racing to be banned in yet another country

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greyhound racing is set to be outlawed in New Zealand, …

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

Hindustan Times  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates. Unease over animal welfare New Zealand’s greyhound racing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety record, …

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates. Unease over animal welfare New Zealand’s greyhound racing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety record, …

New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing as practice grows increasingly rare worldwide
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing as practice grows increasingly rare worldwide

CNN  

Wellington, New Zealand AP — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates. Unease over animal welfare New Zealand’s greyhound racing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety …

Greyhound racetrack death toll rises for first time since records began
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Greyhound racetrack death toll rises for first time since records began

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of greyhounds dying at racetracks rose last year …

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted
11 months, 2 weeks ago

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted

News 18  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday revoked the Centre’s order banning the import, breeding and sale of certain breeds of dogs deemed “dangerous” by an expert committee set up by the Animal Husbandry Ministry. According to a Live Law report, the Karnataka HC stressed that pet owners and relevant organisations should have been consulted before a issuing circular banning “dangerous” …

Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds uncovers deaths off-track, calls for inquiry
1 year, 1 month ago

Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds uncovers deaths off-track, calls for inquiry

ABC  

In short: Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds research claims in 2023 nearly 200 greyhounds were euthanised away from the track after being seriously injured while racing. Data not 'misrepresented', industry says A spokesperson for Greyhounds Australasia, which includes representatives from racing industry bodies across Australia and New Zealand, said every greyhound death was tracked. Ms Lee said this was …

Lifetime greyhound industry ban for breeder after dogs found bashed to death
1 year, 1 month ago

Lifetime greyhound industry ban for breeder after dogs found bashed to death

ABC  

In short: A greyhound trainer has been issued a lifetime ban from the industry after the bodies of four of his dogs were found buried with skull fractures. A greyhound trainer has been issued a lifetime ban from the industry after the bodies of four of his dogs were found buried with skull fractures. A New South Wales greyhound breeder …

Greyhounds still killed in the hundreds as government and industry accused of dragging feet on reforms
6 years, 4 months ago

Greyhounds still killed in the hundreds as government and industry accused of dragging feet on reforms

ABC  

Three years on from the greyhound live baiting scandal that rocked the industry, fewer than half of the recommendations made by an inquiry into the sport in Queensland have been implemented. Key points: Three recommendations have been put on hold after the inquiry Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said breeding numbers are monitored every quarter Queensland Racing Minister Sterling …

Greyhound club prevented from racing six months after NSW ban reversal
8 years ago

Greyhound club prevented from racing six months after NSW ban reversal

ABC  

Six months after the New South Wales Government's backflip on the controversial greyhound racing ban, a club in the state's west has been prevented from racing. Greyhound Racing NSW's quarterly injuries report from October to December last year showed 105 dogs had suffered injuries that incapacitated them for more than 21 days, and 41 died across the state. The highest …

Greyhound racing ban: dog adoption day sees record turnout
8 years, 8 months ago

Greyhound racing ban: dog adoption day sees record turnout

ABC  

Organisers of an annual greyhound adoption day in Sydney say they have had a bigger turnout than usual following the decision to shut down the greyhound racing industry in New South Wales. The chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW - which hosts the annual Sydney event - said there was greater interest in greyhound adoption since the ban was announced. …

Tasmanian greyhound racing industry on tenterhooks as calls grow to follow interstate bans
8 years, 8 months ago

Tasmanian greyhound racing industry on tenterhooks as calls grow to follow interstate bans

ABC  

Calls for Tasmania to ban greyhound racing are growing louder but the State Government says it will not automatically follow the lead of New South Wales and the ACT. On Thursday, NSW and the ACT announced greyhound racing would be banned from next year, following an ABC Four Corners program on animal cruelty in the industry. Fran Chambers says industry's …

Greyhound racing ban: Rescue group optimistic about re-homing industry's dogs
8 years, 8 months ago

Greyhound racing ban: Rescue group optimistic about re-homing industry's dogs

ABC  

New homes can be found for former racing greyhounds following a ban on the sport in New South Wales, dog welfare advocates have said. Greyhound racing will be banned in NSW from July next year, with Premier Mike Baird saying the "widespread and systemic mistreatment of animals" cannot be tolerated. He said the move would include a welfare plan for …

Greyhound adoptions increase as animal welfare advocates call for end to racing industry
9 years, 1 month ago

Greyhound adoptions increase as animal welfare advocates call for end to racing industry

ABC  

Growing numbers of unwanted greyhounds have been adopted across New South Wales since a Four Corners expose on live-baiting. However animal welfare advocates still want the racing industry shut down, with a national day of action calling for an end to greyhound racing planned for this weekend. Friends of the Hound president Lisa White said her greyhound adoption group, which …

Greyhound racing inquiry: Live baiting is cruel and barbaric, commissioner says
9 years, 9 months ago

Greyhound racing inquiry: Live baiting is cruel and barbaric, commissioner says

ABC  

The former High Court judge presiding over the special commission of inquiry into the greyhound racing industry in New South Wales has described live baiting as "cruel and barbaric". "On any view, very serious integrity and animal welfare challenges confront the greyhound racing industry in NSW", he said. Commissioner McHugh said live baiting "severely taints industry in this state". "There …

Greyhound Racing New South Wales suspends 28 dogs over live baiting allegations
10 years ago

Greyhound Racing New South Wales suspends 28 dogs over live baiting allegations

ABC  

Greyhound Racing New South Wales has suspended 28 dogs over alleged live baiting offences. Greyhound Racing NSW said the suspension reflected its zero tolerance approach to animal cruelty. "Stamping out shameful practices such as live baiting and securing the integrity of the sport is the immediate focus for Greyhound Racing NSW," he said. Since the revelations were made, 10 trainers …

Greyhound racing industry in crisis after live baiting revelations
10 years, 1 month ago

Greyhound racing industry in crisis after live baiting revelations

Daily Mail  

As Australia's greyhound racing industry goes into damage control mode after it was revealed that the sport's top trainers were tying live piglets, possums and rabbits to mechanical lures and using them as live bait to train the dogs, another trainer has been suspended and three inquiries have been launched. Scroll down for video A trainer holds his greyhound as …

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