Welfare of Greyhounds
GSN is concerned with the welfare of all greyhounds and endeavours to be a voice for our silent companions. GSN has prepared submissions to government bodies to try and improve their lives - particularly for pet greyhounds.
Below are a number links to information on greyhounds and welfare issues, that may be of interest to you.
- DRAV - Greyhound Safety Net is a supporter of the Dog Rescue Association of Victoria (DRAV), which is the peak body for dog rescue groups in Victoria. Website link
- Animals Australia - Information on fostering and adopting greyhounds from organisations throughout Australia. Website link
- RSPCA - Greyhound racing industry issues. Website link
- Victorian Government response to the 'Breed Specific Laws' enquiry, which basically refers to the enquiry’s recommendation to remove the current muzzling requirements for pet greyhounds. They have said they would consider it as part of broader welfare considerations for greyhounds.
| greyhound_bsl_vic_govt_response-fact-sheet.pdf |
- Humane Research Australia - Welfare issues regarding discarded greyhounds used in Medical Research. Website link
| hra_discarded_greyhounds_bulletin.pdf |
- 2015 Report on the Investigation into animal welfare and cruelty in the Victorian greyhound industry
| greyhoundreport_final_12nov2015_v9.pdf |
- Proposed amendments to Domestic Animals Act including proposals to register foster carers with councils. Website link
- GRV's (Greyhound Racing Victoria) 2016 Annual Report - Which includes a Welfare report stating that "In 2015-16, 3,012 greyhounds registered in Victoria were euthanased. GRV considers this figure completely unacceptable and is committed to ensuring Victorian greyhounds associated with the sport are re-homed."
GSN also hope that GRV will actively pursue its initiatives to reduce this euthanasia number.
| grv_annual_report_2016_final.pdf |
- NSW’s Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW. Website link
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