Race 8 – Grade 5/Provincial/380 (2) – Grade 5 – 9:27 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that SHAYNA 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 […]
Race 9 – Mixed 4/5/Country/302 – Mixed 4/5 – 9:25 PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that MACK ATTACK had a Right – Hindleg – Tarsal Fracture (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 […]
Race 9 – Grade 5/Provincial/380 (1) – Grade 5 – 9:40 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that SAFARI TRAIN had a right hock fracture and has been stood down for 90 days. Kennel Attendant T Beckett has been advised to present the greyhound for follow up Veterinary care within 24 hours. Race Information […]
Race 6 – Mixed 3/4/Provincial/490 – Mixed 3/4 – 8:48 PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that MANASSAS had sustained a fractured Right Hind Hock after the greyhound pulled up abruptly soon after the finish line and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse […]
Race 11 – Grade 5/Country/380 – Grade 5 – 9:47 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that JAXON’S JOURNEY 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 […]
Race 8 – Free For All (s)/Provincial/380 – Free For All (s) – 9:27 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that WEST ON GRIT had a fractured left hind 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 […]
Race 10 – Grade 5/Provincial/405 – Grade 5 – 7:12 PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that SETTLE GRETEL had a fractured right fore stopper bone and has beenstood down for 90 days.Trainer Mr T Gummow was directed by the On Track Veterinarian to have SETTLE GRETEL further examined by a Veterinary Surgeon within 24 […]
Race 8 – Mixed 4/5/Provincial/520 – Mixed 4/5 – 9:02 PM A post race veterinary examination revealed that CHOP SCOTCH had a fractured right hock and has been stood down for90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound […]
Race 8 – Mixed 4/5/Provincial/405 – Mixed 4/5 – 9:10PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that BILL MONELLI had a Fractured R Hock and has been stood down for 90 days.The greyhound was medically stablised and then transferred from the raceourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound Full Recovery […]
Race 7 – Grade 5/Provincial/405 – Grade 5 – 6:08 PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that MATSUYAMA had a Right Hind Tarsal Fracture 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 […]
Free The Hounds was awarded the Bronze certificate for the Community Action Award by RSPCA. Free the Hounds (Bronze) This small volunteer-run advocacy group has made a big splash when it comes to improving the lives of greyhounds in WA. The team played a key role in successful lobbying to end the compulsory muzzling of […]
Race 2 – Maiden Series (Heat)/Provincial/405 (1) – Maiden – 3:23PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that TIRAMISU MONELLI had a fractured left forelimb and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinarian. Races Information Deaths 1 Fractures 0 URL https://www.rwwa.com.au/greyhound-hub/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/Stewards-Race-Report-Mandurah-01-November.pdf A post-race veterinary examination revealed that TIRAMISU MONELLI had a fractured left forelimb and […]
From the Fremantle Herald, September 24 2022: THE largest e-petition ever signed by WA residents has just closed, with more than 13,000 people calling upon the government to ban greyhound racing. These petitioners have requested WA’s government to: • release greyhound racing from the sale of the TAB, and ban greyhound racing; • allow a […]
The idea of banning greyhound racing is not a new one but a recent e-petition started by the WA greyhound advocacy group “Free The Hounds”, that asked whether the sport needs to be banned altogether, has received more than 13,000 signatures. Melissa Harrison hopes to hand the petition to State Parliament next week and spoke […]
Race 5 – Grade 5/Country/405 – Grade 5 – 8:04 PM A post-race veterinary examination revealed that RAPID ROYALE had a fractured R 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 […]
Race 8 – Novice/Provincial/405 – Novice – 6:48 PM MADOFF, sustained a fractured right hind hock appraoching the catching pen following a collision. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that MADOFF had a fractured right hind hock and has been stood down for 90 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse […]
Race 11 – Grade 5/City/520 – Grade 5 – 10:13 PM (520M): A post race veterinary examination revealed that ZIPPER ROGUE had a fractured toe left hind and has been stood down for 28 days. Trainer Mr S Williams was directed by the On Track Veterinarian to have ZIPPER ROGUE further examined by a Veterinary […]
Race 5 – Kanyana Trophy (Heat)/Provincial/520 (1) – Grade 5 – 8:07 PM (520M): A post race veterinary examination revealed that YOUR MATE had multiple fractures to right humerus following a collision with OUR DREAM GIRL after the finishing line and was humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinary Surgeon Races Information Deaths 1 Fractures […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that LOOKOUT SPIDER had a femur 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 Full Recovery Scheme. A post race veterinary examination revealed that […]
A post race veterinary examination revealed that ABBEY SIOBHAN sustained a left humeral/elbow fracture in the catching pen following a collision with another greyhound and has been stood down for 99 days. The greyhound was medically stabilised and then transferred from the racecourse to a veterinary hospital for assessment and treatment under the RWWA Greyhound […]
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 right leg during the race and was euthanised at the track on June […]
A post-race Veterinary examination revealed JOLIE EXPORT has a left radius and ulna fracture following a fall and receiving a heavy collision in the catching pen and has been humanely euthanised by the On Track Veterinarian.
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 on it are just addicted to or […]
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 want greyhound racing. “Here in WA we have more pet greyhounds at the […]
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 through the parliamentary process. Too many dogs are getting injured and too many are getting killed.” Free the Hounds […]
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 for animal welfare. Article Information Article Title Free The Hounds on Greyhound Advocacy Publish Date 8 June 2022 Publisher RTRFM Author Fiona […]
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 happening, but they haven’t been done properly if Northam is anything to go […]
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 of Monday. Article Information Article Title There Have Been Over 50 […]
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 housing and high euthanasia rates of spent greyhounds. A Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds report suggests that the […]
Melbourne veterinarian, Dr Belinda Oppenheimer BVSc (hons) MANZCVS, examines the high prevalence of osteosarcoma in greyhounds and its links with breeding priorities within the racing industry.
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. True Crime News Weekly can reveal an investigation by Greyhound Racing Victoria has […]
Have you heard our recent radio ads on Nova 93.7 this week? Are you curious about the figures we mention in the ads? We’ve broken it down for you: Approximately 40% of greyhounds are injured every year on WA tracks On its We Are Animal People website and in its Annual Reports, Racing and Wagering […]
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 conditions There are calls for mid-year racetrack upgrades to be brought forward […]
With the success of the Free the Snoot campaign, we felt it was important to showcase stories of responsible pet ownership – thank you to Max’s parents for sharing: This is Max, an 8 year old rescue greyhound who found his forever home in 2020. Max is beautifully placid, well mannered and a complete snuggle […]
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 — aired nationwide on the network between November 21 and December 19 this […]
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 — 86 percent of that number were euthanised after […]
HOUNDS DAY OUT Around a thousand dog lovers from across Perth are expected to gather for one of the biggest dog events of the year on Sunday morning. Hounds Day Out 2021, hosted by local greyhound advocacy group Free the Hounds, will run from 8.30am to 1pm at Burswood Park on Sunday 19 September. Hounds […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perth-based greyhound welfare advocacy group Free the Hounds is throwing its weight behind a federal bill introduced to parliament on September 1st by Australian Greens spokesperson for Animal Welfare, Senator Mehreen Faruqi. The Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021 aims to prohibit the exportation and importation of […]
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