Greyhound racing
Georgie PURCELL (Northern Victoria) (09:52): Last week my office and I were pleased to rescue yet another greyhound from the racing industry, who had suffered an injury because of a fall in May this year. We had to do this all the way from a break in Bali because we knew that if we waited for our return, he would likely be dead. Despite receiving only a 21-day standdown period, he still walks with a limp, has open wounds and shows signs of severe trauma, for which he received no veterinary treatment before coming to us. After being interstate he is now home in Victoria in a loving forever home, receiving rehabilitation and professional veterinary care. But not only that, remarkably, he is also in a home with his biological mother. He is the last of her surviving puppies. Her name is Wendy, and she is 10 years old. With his human mother by his side too, he has everyone in his corner, and his future will be filled with nothing but love and kindness.
This story of hope from the community comes as news breaks showing trainers in South Australia brutally abusing greyhounds – the same greyhounds who are racing here in Victoria. On the back of this, the South Australian Labor government announced an independent inquiry into the greyhound racing industry, and I hope that Victoria will do the same sooner rather than later.