Racing greyhounds endure lives of confinement, are subject to standard practices that are cruel and suffer injuries and even death. Greyhounds used for racing are kept in cages, barely large enough for them to stand up or turn around, for up to 23 hours per day. Shredded paper or carpet remnants are used as bedding.
Is it cruel to race greyhounds?
High rate of injuries suffered by racing greyhounds Injuries are a major animal welfare issue as they cause pain, suffering and distress to the affected animals. Various types of injuries are regularly reported including serious bone fractures and muscle injuries.
Is Greyhound Racing in the UK cruel?
Greyhound racing is "outdated and cruel" and has no place in modern Scotland, according to campaigners. Calls for the sport to be banned have been stepped up after UK-wide figures showed that almost 1,000 dogs died within the racing industry last year.
Is Greyhound Racing cruel Australia?
An estimated 18,000 greyhounds are killed every year in Australia – simply because they aren't deemed fast enough to win races. Eight thousand of those killed are puppies. Tragically, these otherwise gentle and sensitive living beings are taunted and provoked into chasing different species of “lure”.
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