Century of Suffering: March to End Dog Racing Now
On 24th July, 1926, the first official greyhound race in the UK took place at Belle Vue dog track in Manchester.
After a century of suffering, and an immeasurable number of deaths, greyhounds deserve real freedom now.
They deserve safe homes, comfy sofas, and loving families.
March with us this July as we challenge an industry that confines these dogs to concrete kennels, puts them in mechanical starting traps, forces them to run around dangerous tracks, and abandons them when they no longer make the grade.
Gather at 11:30 for a prompt 12:00 start.
Full marching route and guidance can be found below.
The march will conclude with speeches at Parliament Square followed by an informal gathering at Victoria Royal Park if the weather allows. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and vegan snacks!
Full marching route and guidance can be found below.
The march will conclude with speeches at Parliament Square followed by an informal gathering at Victoria Royal Park if the weather allows. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and vegan snacks!
The UK industry’s own statistics confirm that in 2025*:
– 161 greyhounds were killed on UK tracks directly as a result of racing incidents,
– A further 204 were killed away from the track for reasons other than terminal illness or natural causes,
– Greyhounds suffered 3,648 injuries,
– 3,532 greyhounds forced to race were given up to already overflowing charity rehoming centres, and
– 882 greyhounds who will never race again were returned to the same kennels they spent most of their lives, without a new home.
– 161 greyhounds were killed on UK tracks directly as a result of racing incidents,
– A further 204 were killed away from the track for reasons other than terminal illness or natural causes,
– Greyhounds suffered 3,648 injuries,
– 3,532 greyhounds forced to race were given up to already overflowing charity rehoming centres, and
– 882 greyhounds who will never race again were returned to the same kennels they spent most of their lives, without a new home.
Now, with fewer than 20 dog tracks left in the UK we have the chance to end this cruelty once and for all.
The march is a collaboration between Animal Aid, The League Against Cruel Sports, Shut Down Campaigns (and many others!).
*Source:Â https://www.gbgb.org.uk/welfa…/injury-and-retirement-data/ – although these figures can’t be fully verified owing to a lack of transparency from the industry, and may well be vastly underestimated.
