New Zealand takes unexpected step to end popular dog sport forever
New Zealand plans to stop greyhound racing due to high number of injuries and deaths. This decision will end the century-old betting sport which still runs in just a few places worldwide
In a ground-breaking move‚ New Zealandʼs government has decided to stop greyhound racing in the country; this choice comes after long-standing worries about animal safety
The once-loved betting sport (which reached its peak back in the 1900s) now faces a complete shut-down‚ making New Zealand one of the last places to ban this high-speed dog competition. The main reason for this ban: too many racing dogs get hurt or dont make it through race-day incidents
The issue goes beyond just race-track problems - these quick-as-lightning pups face a tough situation after their short-lived careers end. Many ex-racers cant find forever homes which leads to a heart-breaking outcome: these healthy animals often get put down when theyʼre still young and full of life
The decision shows how times have changed since the sports hey-day‚ when betting on these fast-moving canines was a much-loved past-time - now animal well-being takes center stage in policy making
