The ISPCA is raising concerns about the welfare of greyhounds and that includes before, during and after their racing lives, and is seeking a ban on the export of greyhounds to non-EU countries, with poor animal welfare standards. This is something that we have been raising previously over the past number of years.
The ISPCA will continue to highlight their concerns for greyhounds involved in racing – particularly focusing on the massive issue of over-production as well as the unacceptable number of dogs currently unaccounted for.
We believe that the greyhound industry is flawed and in decline, and that its end is inevitable. The charity is disappointed by the State funding provided for the industry and would welcome the start of discussions on a plan to phase-out the industry and a plan to address the large numbers of dogs that would be impacted so their welfare is not compromised.
