Regulation gaps
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission found racing greyhounds endure poorer welfare than other dogs. Current regulations do not protect them adequately.
Thousands run. Many never make it home.
Greyhound racing continues behind closed doors. Your voice can change that.
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greyhounds killed each year due to oversupply in Ireland alone
Injuries and death on the track
Since 2017, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain has reported an average of 4,400 injuries and 169 deaths per year on UK tracks.
95% in solitary confinement
Most racing greyhounds spend up to 95% of their time in cages, with substandard kennel conditions common.
Killed when no longer profitable
An additional 3,278 greyhounds have been killed for economic reasons or because they were deemed unsuitable for homing.
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greyhounds bred in Ireland annually (approx.)
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average injuries per year on UK tracks (GBGB, since 2017)
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average track deaths per year (GBGB, since 2017)
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the industry produces ten times more greyhounds than are required to race
Industry incentives
The Greyhound Board of Great Britain contributes less than half the funding required to treat and place retired greyhounds. Adopters bear the cost.
Lack of public awareness
Many people do not know the scale of overbreeding, injury and killing. Public pressure can change policy.
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