When you see Peter at the racetrack, he always has a smile on his face. And why not? He loves being a greyhound trainer. "The greyhounds are beautiful animals, and every morning, you go out there and they give you a cuddle. I just love it." Read more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/greyhound-raci…

COMMENT: New site for racing on the North-West Coast will benefit the industry The Tasmanian government is a strong supporter of the local racing industry. Read more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/new-site-for-r… #greyhoundracingaustralia #launcestontasmania

Michael is famous in greyhound racing sport as the originator of ‘GREYT ice cream challenge!’ “Greyhounds love ice cream, & I'd promised to help a group who rehomed a greyhound for us, so I came up with the idea of an ice cream challenge to raise funds.” greyhoundfacts.com.au/michaels-story/

Greyhound racing is a sport like other forms of racing but more importantly to the owners, trainers, club officials, and others, it’s a family. Learn more about greyhounds: greyhoundfacts.com.au #greyhoundracingaustralia #GreyhoundFacts #GreyhoundRacing

Facts matter when it comes to greyhound racing. Read an opinion piece from the Chair of Hobart Greyhound Racing Club which was in the Hobart Mercury. Read more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/facts-matter-w… #greyhoundracingaustralia #GreyhoundFacts #GreyhoundRacing

A state-of-the-art greyhound racing facility in Ipswich will be the new home of the sport in Queensland. It will create 477 good jobs for Queenslanders during construction. Read more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/new-home-for-q… #greyhoundracingaustralia #GreyhoundFacts #GreyhoundRacing

How long do greyhounds race for and what happens when they get too old to race? Learn more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/questions-and-… #greyhoundracingaustralia #GreyhoundFacts #GreyhoundRacing

If a greyhound is injured and cannot race again, there is funding available through the ‘track injury rebate scheme’ which pays between $1500 and $6000 to ensure the dog receives the highest quality medical treatment and is rehomed to a loving family.

Greyhound racing is a sport, but more importantly to the owners, trainers, club officials, and others, it’s a family. In this family, the most important, pampered, and respected members are the dogs themselves. #Greyhounds

RECORD NUMBERS FOR RE-HOMING The announcement that more than 2000 retired greyhounds have been re-homed into pet life in the space of just 12 months – a record for Greyhound Racing NSW – has been hailed as a milestone moment and big success. Read more: greyhoundfacts.com.au/record-numbers…

Greyhound Racing South Australia has expanded its Track Injury Rebate Scheme, injecting an additional $150,000 per annum to cover participant veterinary care costs in the event a greyhound is injured on track. greyhoundfacts.com.au/greyhound-raci… #Greyhound SA Greyhound Tips

From their living arrangements through other aspects of their safety and welfare, greyhound owners must abide by a multitude of regulations. Of course, the owners would look after them anyway, but the fact remains that no other dog breed is as carefully monitored. #Greyhounds

Like any human sport where medical staff are on hand to deal with any injuries, at a greyhound race, vets are not only on-call through the race but check every dog prior to racing. Here are the facts around greyhound injuries. #Greyhounds

Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program has joined with eight other Victorian groups, in ‘Mission: Adoptable’. greyhoundfacts.com.au/gap-joins-reho… #greyhoundracing #Greyhounds #Victoria Greyhound Racing Victoria

When Gary was a baby he swallowed a dummy that got stuck in his throat & was in a coma for 3 months. Almost blind & unable to walk without help, his parents introduced him to greyhound racing & a love affair was born. greyhoundfacts.com.au/garys-story/ #Greyhounds #GreyhoundRacing

Greyhounds are gentle, well-mannered, affectionate, low-maintenance, have little odour and shed minimally, and they are extremely quiet and docile. All they need is lots of love and cuddles, and enough room to run around. greyhoundfacts.com.au/greyhounds-rac… #Greyhounds #GreyhoundRacing

.Tim Cahill AO is at our Winter Adoption Day with (appropriately) Matilda ⚽️! Come and meet our beautiful greyhounds up for adoption at Gough Whitlam Park today! More details: gapnsw.com.au/events/adoptio… #greyhoundsaspets #gapnsw #winteradoptionday #timcahill

It took six minutes... and Dallas has found a home! He's been adopted by Carol and Jude 💕 Head over to Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood for our Winter Adoption Day - you might just meet your best mate! #greyhoundsaspets #GAPNSW Tim Cahill AO

The Great Chase Grand Final, staged at Melbourne’s The Meadows greyhound track on Wednesday, October 18, was again a fitting crescendo to a series that applauds the fantastic work of disability support groups throughout Victoria.
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