After a greyhound racing dog lost a leg in a race, the man who adopted her believes it’s time for a change in the treatment of these animals. Essex Havard, from Cardiff, shared his story of meeting Gilly, the greyhound who was abandoned after breaking her leg. The Welsh government recently announced that greyhound racing would be banned in the country, a move that Havard fully supports.
Havard, a long-time advocate against greyhound racing, expressed his satisfaction with the ban, especially after seeing Gilly’s transformation from a nervous three-legged dog to a settled and happy companion. He emphasized the challenges racing greyhounds face in adapting to life outside the track, highlighting the need for more compassionate treatment towards these animals.
Beca Brown, another individual who noticed signs of mistreatment in her adopted greyhound, Nel, echoed Havard’s sentiments. Brown, a trustee of Welsh Greyhound Rescue, emphasized the need to end the mistreatment and neglect that these dogs often face. Both Havard and Brown hope that other nations will follow Wales’ example in banning greyhound racing to protect these animals.
Lizzie Culpin, from Greyhound Rescue Wales, highlighted the dangers and injuries that racing greyhounds often suffer, pointing out the significant problems associated with the sport. With concerns about the welfare of these dogs post-ban, Culpin reassured that animal charities are prepared to accommodate and rehome greyhounds in need. The announcement of the ban was hailed as “momentous” by Greyhound Rescue Wales, emphasizing the prioritization of animal welfare in Wales
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