Greyhound racing exposes dogs to injury, overbreeding, and uncertain retirement fates, with thousands of dogs euthanized or abandoned annually when racing careers end.
Racing greyhounds experience injuries, chronic training stress, and uncertain post-career fates. Many are exported to countries with minimal welfare protections. Those that cannot race are often euthanized or abandoned. The racing industry has historically disposed of unprofitable animals with little oversight, though adoption programs have improved outcomes in some jurisdictions.