Welsh racing ban rehoming standoff sparks fears for greyhounds’ welfare

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A Welsh law banning greyhound racing has prompted a dispute over how quickly the industry should be wound down and how dogs will be rehomed. A charity warns that the transition could put animal welfare at risk, while racing representatives argue that a phased end is unworkable.

Industry says a phased end to racing, to avoid sudden jump in caring responsibilities, is unworkable Wales’s greyhound racing ban – a UK first – has run into difficulties regarding how and when to wind down the practice, potentially risking the animals’ welfare, a charity has warned. The law, which received royal assent in April, includes a three-year window for the ban to come into effect and is overseen by a Welsh government working group, which includes racing industry representatives and animal health and welfare organisations. Continue reading...