Across the globe, greyhound racing is a dying industry that is inherently cruel to dogs. When first invented in the United States in 1919, it could not be understood that thousands upon thousands of dogs would suffer and die. Records were not kept of track injuries or deaths, and the public could not know the final fate of racing dogs.

Now the truth is out, loud and clear! Greyhounds are paying the ultimate price for a low form of “entertainment” that a growing majority of people will no longer countenance.

According to government records now available, common racing injuries include broken necks and broken backs, dislocations, torn muscles, and paralysis. Electrocutions have also occurred when dogs make contact with a track’s high voltage lure. Some dogs die while racing while others are put down due to the severity of their injuries, or simply because of their diminished value as racers.

Thankfully, the decline of greyhound racing has been ongoing for years. Since 2001, the total amount gambled on American greyhound racing has declined by 80%. Additionally, the number of tracks has been reduced to two nationwide. In the United Kingdom, Scotland and Wales have banned greyhound racing entirely. In Ireland, profits for Greyhound Racing Ireland fell by 77% in a single year. Jamaica refused to legalize dog racing in 2009 and South Africa followed in 2010, citing both the poor economics and humane problems associated with the activity.  

The trend is definitely with the greyhounds and follows a growing concern for the welfare of all dogs which truly transcends national boundaries and cultures.

Dog racing is legal and operational in four jurisdictions. Please join us in contacting the leaders of Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States today.

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