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A post race veterinary examination revealed that ALL ABOUT ROCK had a fractured right hock and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that RAPIDO RHAPSODY had a left hind metatarsal soreness and swelling and has been stood down for 60 days.
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 industry necessitates a closer look. In 2024, the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations (Committee) undertook an […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that CYCLONIC RENEE had a fractured right hock and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that STARLIGHT ARIEL had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that LOVE WE SHARED had a left shoulder fracture and has been stood down for 60 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ALL OVER KAHLI had a rock hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that SUNSET PEPE had a right foot fracture and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ROGUE RUNNER had a right foot fracture and has been stood down for 90 days.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ZIPPING SNICKERS had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that SKYE MONELLI had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred to the care of the custodian for presentation to a veterinary hospital within 24 hours for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Rebate Scheme.
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 Listen if you wish to understand more above how our State Government uses your tax dollars to continue supporting an outdated, inhumane and unsustainable hobby for a handful of the states population. […]
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 this have on greyhound racing in Western Australia? Mel […]
Animal Liberation Tasmania (ALT) work tirelessly to end animal suffering throughout the state. One of its biggest campaigns is the “Defund TasRacing” campaign where the ALT work to ensure no funding agreement is undertaken between the Tasmanian government and TasRacing after the current funding deed expires in 2029. In the current funding period which began […]
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The Honourable Dan Caddy MLC made a Member Statement about greyhound racing and the 2023/2024 Annual Report tabled on 14 November by the WA Greyhound Racing Association. Mr Caddy also sits on the Estimates Committee, who in October recommended a full inquiry into greyhound racing in the next Parliament after the March 2025 election. Without […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that IMPRESS CANELO had a Right – Hindleg – Tarsal Fracture/Dislocation(Hock) and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from theracecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme. Edit: Further to and as a result […]
RWWA’s Statement of Corporate Intent sets out RWWA’s objectives, main undertakings, the nature and scope of the functions proposed to be performed, performance targets and accounting policies. Its Strategic Purpose states the following: Our charter under the Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003 is to: 1. Foster the development, promote the welfare, and ensure […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ACING KUNA had left and right fractured forelegs and was humanelyeuthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon.
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 more than 26,963 signatures were the final result calling for a […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that FIGS MAGEE had a right hock fracture and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that BANDIT BULLET had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme. The greyhound will be transferred to the custodian following […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that STYLISH IN BLACK had a right hock dislocation and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred to the care of the custodian for presentation to a veterinary hospital within 24 hours for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Rebate Scheme. […]
Free the Hounds President Mel Harrison discusses its petition being tabled in Parliament today, Tuesday 15 October 2024. This petition is the first to garner bipartisan support with the Hon. Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC and the Hon. Dan Caddy, Labor MLC tabling more than 26,000 signatures calling for a phase out of dog racing in […]
From Channel 9 News Perth, 14 October 2024: Prior to our ground breaking petition that has garnered support from both the Hon. Brad Pettitt Greens MLC and the Hon. Dan Caddy Labor MLC, Free the Hounds spoke to Monika Kos about the impact this may have on the outcome of our submission to the Standing […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ICE TO FIRE had a right hock injury and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred to the care of the custodian for presentation to a veterinary hospital within 48 hours for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Rebate Scheme.
Recommendation – The Legislative Council in the 42nd Parliament establish a select committee to inquire into and report on animal welfare issues in the Western Australian greyhound racing industry. On 18 September 2024, the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations tabled their Report on hearings arising under Committee term of reference 3.3(a)(ii): the financial […]
The Estimates Committee tabled their Report into greyhound racing in Parliament on Wednesday 18 September 2024. The Report recommended that in the next Parliament a Select Committee is formed and an inquiry be held into the sport. The Hon. Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC, spoke to ABC Perth Morning presenter Nadia Mitsopolous about the findings and […]
A post-race Veterinary examination revealed CYCLONIC ADELE had bilateral foreleg fractures and has been humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinarian.
CASE STUDY: McLennan Litter Deep Dive AGE: 5 years TRAINER: Kylie McLennan STATUS: 3 racing, 3 retired, 1 used for breeding, 1 deceased and 2 unknown status. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: $184,235 This case study looks at the histories and fates of 10 pups from one litter, whelped on 4 February 2019, all bred and trained […]
CASE STUDY: Under She Goes is an example of injury progression when stand-down recovery times are insufficient. AGE/SEX: Age at retirement 2 years 3 months, female (born 18/1/22 in WA) STATUS: Retired following injury, 31 starts TRAINER: Trained and owned by John Cole, formerly trained by Justin Wood PRIZE MONEY: $12,713 INJURIES TO DATE: 3 […]
Case Study: This case study, of female greyhound Escapology, shows another series of injuries as result of her being a racing greyhound. She competed in 64 races during a career spanning just 2 years and 5 months. Escapology’s whereabouts are unknown following her retirement from racing. It is hoped that she is now in a […]
From WA Government Estimates Committee, 12 June 2024: THE Estimates Committee Chaired by the Hon. Peter Collier MLC today held the third and final hearing to better understand the workings of the sport of greyhound racing here in Western Australia. Free The Hounds answered questions and presented information and concerns to the Committee. Please take […]
From WA Government Estimates Committee, 8 May 2024: THE Estimates Committee Chaired by the Hon. Peter Collier MLC today held a hearing to better understand the workings of the sport of greyhound racing here in Western Australia. The second Government Entity to appear was the controlling body Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). It performs […]
From WA Government Estimates Committee, 8 May 2024: THE Estimates Committee Chaired by the Hon. Peter Collier MLC today held a hearing to better understand the workings of the sport of greyhound racing here in Western Australia. While it is unfortunate no independent groups were also called upon to give advice, perhaps this is a […]
Case Study: This case study, of female greyhound Really Jayell, shows a life hindered by a series of injuries as result of her being a racing greyhound. She competed in 72 races in a career of just 2 years and 7 months. She sustained a wrist fracture in her final race, the extent of which […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that REALLY DECEIVING had a right hock fracture and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon.
Case Study – West On Nero Age/Sex: Born 10 April 2019, male. Status: Retired, 4 years 8 months No of Race Starts: 101 Trainer: Shane Beard. Prize Money: $16,725 INJURIES TO DATE: 8 documented injuries, 3 no apparent injuries, no off-track injury scratchings On 13 February 2022 West On Nero sustained a right shoulder tear while […]
On this page we look at the racing history of individual dogs in Western Australia. Injuries to greyhounds on racetracks are commonplace. Over the course of a greyhound’s racing career, they will incur injuries of various types, ranging from minor muscle strain to catastrophic injury leading to or causing the death of the dog. Injuries […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that BEE QUEEN had a right hock fracture and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon. CHEETAH MAGIC sustained a right foreleg fracture in the catching pen and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon.
Trainer Mr G Currie reported that POCONO who raced on Sunday 21 April pulled up with lameness in its right hock and won’t be racing in the near future. READ FULL REPORT
A post race veterinary examination revealed that OROKONUI had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme. The greyhound will be transferred to the custodian following treatment.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that SON OF SPIKE had a Mild concussion and Right shoulder joint injury and has been stood down for 28 days.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that DYNAMITE MAC had a Fractured toe and has been stood down for 42 days. Trainer Ms Kylie Mclennan was directed by the On Track Veterinarian to have DYNAMITE MAC further examined by a Veterinary Surgeon within 24 hours
A post race veterinary examination revealed that AZALEA BLOOMING had a fractured right hock and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred to the care of the custodian for presentation to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Rebate Scheme.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that SUDDEN RAIN had a fractured right hock and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme. The greyhound will be transferred to the custodian following […]
A post-race Veterinary examination revealed MAURITIAN POWER had a left carpal fracture/dislocation and has been humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinarian.
A post race veterinary examination revealed that CASH MONELLI had a Fractured Right Hock and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Injury Recovery Scheme. The greyhound will be transferred to the custodian following […]
From ABC Radio Perth, 6 February 2024: The Mayor of Canning, Patrick Hall, reignites debate over greyhound racing in Western Australia. After Mayor Hall spoke out about the recent spate of greyhound deaths at Cannington racetrack, Free the Hounds were asked to discuss the issues they have regarding the state of not only Cannington but […]
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