Greyhound racing exposes dogs to injuries, inadequate housing, and early death — a declining industry worldwide.
Greyhound racing treats dogs as disposable athletes, discarding them when they stop winning. Injury rates are high — fractures, cardiac events, and lacerations occur frequently in racing conditions. Between races, dogs are confined to small crates for most of the day, denying their need for exercise and social interaction. Thousands of retired greyhounds require adoption annually, and rescue organizations struggle to place them. The industry's decline reflects shifting public attitudes about using dogs for gambling entertainment.