Accidental vet email further evidence of euthanasia of healthy greyhounds in Victoria

As more cases of dogs being unnecessarily euthanised are revealed, activists want stricter reporting requirements for the racing industry

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It was an accidental email that confirmed what many animal activists fear is a widespread issue in Victoria's greyhound racing industry: young, healthy dogs being euthanised.

In July, clinic notes from a vet intended for a greyhound trainer were mistakenly sent to a rehoming group that had recently been to the same vet for treatment of a rescue dog.

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