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Mythbuster: When greyhound racing ends, will the breed become extinct?
We hear it at lot, but are happy to confirm that no, greyhounds won't cease to exist if greyhound racing is made illegal, but their future would definitely shift in some important ways. Greyhounds are one of the oldest known breeds of dog. The true origin of the...
It’s Time: A Call for an Inquiry into Greyhound Racing in WA
Greyhound racing, a longstanding industry in Western Australia (WA), has increasingly come under scrutiny due to growing concerns about animal welfare, the lack of independent regulatory oversight, and unethical practices. The evidence of systemic issues within the...
Greyhound Racing During a Heatwave: A Call for Change
As temperatures soar in Perth during a heatwave, the welfare of greyhounds in the racing industry becomes a critical concern. These elegant and sensitive animals are subjected to intense physical exertion, often in extreme heat, raising serious ethical and safety...
In the news
Free the Hounds with Amber Cunningham on ABC Radio
Free the Hounds President Mel Harrison discusses the similarities between New Zealand greyhound racing and the sports size here in Western Australia. Listen if you wish to understand more above how our State Government uses your tax dollars to continue supporting an...
Free the Hounds with Oliver Peterson on 6PR
Free the Hounds President Mel Harrison discusses the shock announcement of the phasing out of greyhound racing in New Zealand. Racing Minister Winston Peters said that dog racing in the country will be phased out over 20 months and will end by 2026. What effect will...
Free the Hounds with Michael Tetlow on ABC Radio
Free the Hounds President Mel Harrison discusses the petition tabled in Parliament just hours earlier on Tuesday 15 October 2024. This petition is the first to receive bipartisan support with the Hon. Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC and the Hon. Dan Caddy, Labor MLC tabling...
Racing Reports
25 June 2025 Meeting at Cannington
Race 11 - Free For All (s)/Country/381 - Free For All (s) - 9:37 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that PAD UP DECLAN had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days.Race Information Deaths 0 Fractures 1 Dogs Running 7 Distance 381m...
23 June 2025 Meeting at Northam
Race 8 - Dale Cup (Final)/Country/509 - Mixed 5/6 - 3:40 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that TICK TICK TICK had a left stifle ligament injury and has been stooddown for 60 days.Race Information Deaths 0 Fractures 1 Dogs Running 8 Distance 509m...
23 June 2025 Meeting at Northam
Race 11 - Grade 5/Country/297 (2) - Grade 5 - 4:38 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that PETITE had a left wrist dislocation and has been stood down for 90days.Race Information Deaths 0 Fractures 1 Dogs Running 8 Distance 297m Race Replay [video...
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