Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
@save_greyhounds
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We expose the cruelty and corruption of greyhound racing and seek to close it down by influencing public opinion and changing government policy.
Joined December 2020
In December, thanks to bipartisan support, New Zealand’s most conservative coalition government in years announced a ban on greyhound racing. Without a political football to kick around, it seems governments can do the right thing. Read more:
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Brooklyn Goes Home is an award winning true story about the greyhound who inspired a worldwide movement to end dog racing. @GREY2KUSA Find out more and get yourself a copy. Available as hard copy, eBook or audio book:
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Greyhound racing in Australia is poorly managed, financially unsustainable and plagued by animal welfare issues. Yet state governments squander millions of taxpayer dollars propping it up. Find out more via CPG's interactive blood money map:
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How much longer will they wait?
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You will never regret rescuing a greyhound! Percy's new carer Ellie says: "He has taught us so much about the power of love, patience and respect between humans and animals. We love our moo-boy very much."
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RT @susanamet: Calais Magic - "after the race he was found to have suffered a ruptured femoral artery. The race video shows him being check…
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RT @susanamet: another greyhound killed yesterday Ipswich (Qld) - "Goes Like Gary" who would have been 3 next month, "approaching the catc…
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Read "Greyhounds: the under-privileged breed" by Warren Young:
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RT @susanamet: two year greyhound good boy "Mock Fish" was reported at Ballarat (Vic) yesterday as an injury. He is now listed as dead. No…
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RT @freethehounds: Cyclonic Renee was euthanised off track. She broke her leg on a heat affected day when racing should not have gone ahead…
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RT @susanamet: Wentwork Park tonight - "Ruby's Dream" muzzle became caught on rug of "Fascinate John" and they "stayed attached through to…
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RT @susanamet: great article in today's Hobart Mercury "their suffering is not caused by a 'rogue' individual. Their suffering is institut…
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We acknowledge the dogs who died racing in December 2024 because the industry who kills them would like them forgotten:
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The CEOs of rescue charities Dogs' Homes of Tasmania & RSPCA speak out against greyhound racing. "Many of the greyhounds we see are depressed or fearful. Many arrive in poor condition .. they are deprived of everything that is taken for granted when it comes to other dogs."
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RT @shepmalasha: Brooklyn Goes Home: The Rise and Fall of American Greyhound Racing and the Dog That Inspired a Mo…
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RT @susanamet: thankfully no "apparent" injuries found in post race vet exam. But hard to believe there will be no physical consequences…
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🚨 WARNING: fatal fall 🚨
Questions that won't be answered incl: Why was Panama Girl allowed to keep racing after collapsing before? Was she injured going into this race? What were her exact injuries, reason she was "euthanised"? Post race exam info only says "severely distressed" #bangreyhoundracing
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RT @susanamet: they often give the greyhounds disgusting names - shows how much they "love" them
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RT @freethehounds: 🐾 THE TIME IS NOW: Use your March vote to make change for greyhounds in WA! 🐾 It’s time for transparency and accountabil…
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RT @GREY2KUSA: Big news! Brooklyn Goes Home has just been released on audio. Now’s a greyt time to listen! 📖🐾 https…
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