Animal welfare concerns prompt review of NSW rehoming facility for greyhound racing dogs

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State racing minister says allegations relating to treatment of greyhounds at Wyee centre could ‘undermine public trust’ in the industry

The allegations came as Greyhound Racing NSW abruptly shut down one of two adoption centres for ex-racing dogs in the state last month.The allegations came as Greyhound Racing NSW abruptly shut down one of two adoption centres for ex-racing dogs in the state last month.

“While GRNSW is not a government organisation, with its CEO and board responsible for its operation, I’ve received information relating to Wyee and the welfare of greyhounds under its care,” he said. He said there would be “no negative impact on animal welfare” as a result of the cuts. But staff who spoke with Guardian Australia on and off the record strongly disagreed, with one claiming “they couldn’t care less about the dogs”.

 

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