IT is a sad fact of life that many greyhounds applauded on the track meet an untimely end when their racing days are over.
The RSPCA believes that at the end of their racing careers, all greyhounds — which generally make excellent pets — should have the opportunity of retirement to a home that will give them a good quality of life for the remainder of their natural life span. The society thinks this should be financed and managed by the greyhound racing industry rather than depending on charity.
In fact, all aspects of welfare within the greyhound industry, from breeding and transportation to handling, racing and retirement, and final euthanasia need to be comprehensively improved.
The RSPCA is calling for the government in England to apply external regulation to the greyhound industry as a matter of urgency. We hope you will be able to add your support for this.
David Millard RSPCA North Regional Superintendent
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