Remix and sign your username. Press space for next slide. ((Remember to add the exact set of codes in your signature as the ones in mine.)) Facts: - Around 25,000 greyhound pups are registered every year in the British Isles. Many more are born and not registered. - Over 10,000 greyhounds ‘vanish’ each year. We know that most of these are killed due to not making the grade required for racing. - Injuries during racing are very common. Deaths are also seen both on and off of the track. - Off the track most racing greyhounds are kept in small cages or kennels for up to 23 hours a day with limited interaction. - Some trainers will drug their greyhounds - Greyhounds are often killed by captive bolt. The RCVS says that captive bolts should not be used on dogs and when used incorrectly dogs can be left to die a slow very painful death. - Greyhounds can be denied essential veterinary care, and many are left with untreated injuries, dental problems and parasites. - When Greyhounds finish their racing life greys face an uncertain future. The lucky ones find their way into rescue, or are rehoused direct from the trainers. Many are killed.
