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Yesterday at Manukau Stadium in Auckland, the greyhound Paris End was euthanised after falling during a race and suffering several fractures. He was just over 3 years old. Five other dogs sustained significant injuries at the same meeting, including fractures, dislocated joints and strained hocks. Racing Minister Grant Robertson recently announced an independent review of greyhound racing. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said SAFE wants racing suspended until that review is complete. “How many more deaths will it take before the Minister steps in?” said Appelbe. “Every day they race, dog...

Press Release – SAFE Yesterday at Manukau Stadium in Auckland, the greyhound Paris End was euthanised after falling during a race and suffering several fractures. He was just over 3 years old. Five other dogs sustained significant injuries at the same meeting, including fractures, dislocated joints and strained hocks. Racing Minister Grant Robertson recently announced an independent review of greyhound racing. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said SAFE wants racing suspended until that review is complete. “How many more deaths will it take before the Minister steps in?” said Appelbe. “E...

Press Release – SAFE Yesterday at Manukau Stadium in Auckland, the greyhound Paris End was euthanised after falling during a race and suffering several fractures. He was just over 3 years old. Five other dogs sustained significant injuries at the same meeting, including … Yesterday at Manukau Stadium in Auckland, the greyhound Paris End was euthanised after falling during a race and suffering several fractures. He was just over 3 years old. Five other dogs sustained significant injuries at the same meeting, including fractures, dislocated joints and strained hocks. Racing Minister Grant ...

SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said recent events have proven that greyhounds continue to be at risk. “The racing industry has injured at least 29 dogs since the review was announced,” said Appelbe. “To make matters worse, dogs are being drugged with banned substances, including meth.” Last week, the Judicial Control Authority for Racing fined greyhound trainer Angela Turnwald $3,500 and disqualified them for four months in a doping case. The case was bought by the Racing Integrity Unit after the greyhound Zipping Sarah tested positive for methamphetamine. Only 7% of dogs are tested f...

"Why is meth on the dog racing track not treated as seriously as meth on the streets?" Newshub 2 hrs ago © Getty Images Meth can enhance short-term performance, however there are serious side effects. Animal rights organisation SAFE is calling for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to launch an investigation after a greyhound tested positive for methamphetamine. Last month Foxton greyhound trainer Angela Turnwald was fined $3500 and disqualified for four months after her dog Zipping Sarah tested positive for meth. The judgement released by the Judicial Control Authority (JCA) for ...