Blue Cross has launched a brand new marketing campaign “to focus on the plight” of the dogs.
The charity has put collectively ads providing recommendations on ‘How to pick a winning greyhound.’
The indicators are revealed to be what you’ll search for in a household pet.
Greyhound racing returned to Oxford in September 2022 following a 10-year absence after the closure of Oxford Stadium in December 2012.
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It additionally takes place at Swindon Stadium in Blunsdon.
The advertisements have featured on vans passing racetracks throughout the UK together with Doncaster and Romford.
Becky Thwaites, head of public affairs at Blue Cross, mentioned: “There are solely 10 nations on the planet the place greyhound racing remains to be authorized, 4 are within the UK.
“The avoidable damage or loss of life of only one canine is a tragedy and that’s the reason this so-called ‘sport’ has to finish.
“Instead of many puppies compelled to develop up alone in a chilly kennel with an inevitably depressing future earlier than their retirement, let’s see them develop up in loving properties as much-loved pets the place they’ll get pleasure from a cuddle on the couch.”
The charity mentioned “1000’s” of young retired or injured greyhounds find yourself at animal rehoming charities.
They mentioned Frog was simply two years and five-months-old when he arrived on the Blue Cross after his racing profession was over.
He was admitted alongside three-year-old Bluebell.
Sophie Stewart-Smith, animal welfare assistant at Blue Cross, mentioned: “It is significant to assist greyhounds modify to household life with so little expertise of it.
“Frog was not sure of a settee after we launched him to 1 and wanted plenty of reassurance and treats earlier than he dared to hitch me on it.
“Sadly greyhounds are sometimes tougher to home than different breeds. Many folks assume they want plenty of train, particularly ex-racers, however in a household home they’re content material with a few walks a day and a sleep on their again on the couch waving their legs within the air.
“Happily Frog and Bluebell are lastly in loving new properties however Frog’s keep was typical of a black greyhound who usually battle to search out properties as shortly as different colors and breeds.
“The common size of keep for a greyhound final 12 months was almost twice the common of different breeds.”
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Responding to requires a ban final 12 months, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain revealed an open letter to the Blue Cross, RSPCA and Dogs Trust.
It mentioned it was “deeply disappointing” that the charities had modified their stance from working with the game “to working in opposition to us”.
It mentioned its long-term welfare technique A Good Life For Every Greyhound “not solely showcases the numerous progress that has taken place over the previous 4 years inside our sport however units out a radical, detailed plan for driving ahead welfare requirements additional nonetheless”.
It mentioned it was developed with main vets and lecturers and welcomed throughout all political events.
“Everyone concerned in our sport places the well being and happiness of our greyhounds on the centre of all we do,” it mentioned.
