What we're asking for
Our mission is to ensure that greyhounds receive the highest standard of care throughout their lives, from birth to retirement. This is set out in our long-term welfare strategy, ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’. To continue to deliver this ambitious strategy and further optimise greyhound welfare, we require sustained funding from the bookmaking companies who profit from our sport.
This increased, reliable funding would enable us to deliver key welfare programmes to ensure that every canine athlete has a good career followed by a long and happy retirement as a pet.
This page details our key requests from both the government and bookmakers to help secure funding for greyhound welfare and ensure a sustainable future for the industry.
Government
- We are calling on the government to introduce a statutory levy on bookmakers dedicated to greyhound welfare.
- This statutory levy will ensure that consistent and reliable funding is available to maintain and enhance the welfare standards for greyhounds from birth through to retirement.
- By legislating this levy, the government can safeguard the future of greyhound welfare, ensuring that no dog is left without the care and protection it deserves.
Bookmakers
- We urge bookmakers to support the introduction of a statutory levy that directly funds greyhound welfare programmes. By backing this levy, bookmakers can demonstrate their commitment to the sport and the well-being of the greyhounds that make it possible. This partnership will ensure that welfare standards stay high, guaranteeing that greyhounds receive the highest level of care throughout their lives—from birth to retirement.
Join the Conversation
We’re actively engaging with supporters and sharing updates on social media. Follow us and share your thoughts on the campaign:
- @WelfareOnTrack
- @Keep Welfare on Track
Your voice is powerful—let’s use it to ensure greyhound welfare is a priority now and in the future.
