Greyhound racing in Wales

[Bowbroom]

The Welsh government have decided to ban greyhound racing which could come into effect before next year, where and what next?

[Devo1956]

The Welsh government have decided to ban greyhound racing which could come into effect before next year, where and what next?

I remember the flapping tracks, some really good travels if you had the tools. A night out for the family, all enjoying the racing. Some big tracks went a while ago, time will tell.

[MIL]

A pigeon fancier who owns greyhounds told me its Scotland too

[NeilA]

The Welsh government have decided to ban greyhound racing which could come into effect before next year, where and what next?

Definitely the start of things to come in time

[CHARLTON34]

My daughter has rescued an ex racer, I don't think people have an understanding of what these dog's endure after racing finishes for them.
To be left in a barn, was taken in by the Welsh greyhound rescue, my daughter has taken this dog on, has settled after about a year with issues but is gradually improving .
Regards Dave.

[Devo1956]

My daughter has rescued an ex racer, I don't think people have an understanding of what these dog's endure after racing finishes for them.
To be left in a barn, was taken in by the Welsh greyhound rescue, my daughter has taken this dog on, has settled after about a year with issues but is gradually improving .
Regards Dave.

I am in full agreement with you Dave, that was part of the sport I did not enjoy. I found good home for my dog and happy to say it was on a farm. So I was pleased when I left the sport. knowing my dog was safe.

We sponsor a dog and have done for a while.

[Trev]

I'm not surprised, unfortunately it's like all animal sports, the owners let themselves down. It's not necessarily what the animal goes through during it's working life, although some are treated appallingly, but it's what happens to them when they are of no use anymore. Many years ago I did some work for a couple who ran a greyhound rescue, most of the dogs they had were ex racers, and most of them had been found abandoned with ears missing. The ears were removed, along with the identification tattoo that was inside the ear !!
I know as with most things, it's the minority that let the majority down, but we, as so called pigeon fanciers, are just as bad when we get rid of birds that no longer measure up !!!

[NeilA]

Didn’t really think of that Dave
What age do they finish racing ? To be honest only been a couple of times many years ago .
Not being one to ever bet on anything I guess I never had the interest

Is it banned due to there time as racers or lack of after care when they are finished

[Trev]

My daughter has rescued an ex racer, I don't think people have an understanding of what these dog's endure after racing finishes for them.
To be left in a barn, was taken in by the Welsh greyhound rescue, my daughter has taken this dog on, has settled after about a year with issues but is gradually improving .
Regards Dave.

I am in full agreement with you Dave, that was part of the sport I did not enjoy. I found good home for my dog and happy to say it was on a farm. So I was pleased when I left the sport. knowing my dog was safe.

We sponsor a dog and have done for a while.

Good for you Devo, they are beautiful dogs and make amazing pets.

[Bowbroom]

I don’t think there’s any doubt that most if not all sports involving animals in this country will be phased out, the last to go of course will be “The Sport of Kings” because of the money involved even though Royal patronage for that is on the way out as has already happened to our game, the current King isn’t as keen as his forebears were