A DOG rescue charity in Bromsgrove is renewing its calls for a ban on greyhoud racing as it seeks a home for an ex-racer in its care.
Blue Cross in Bromsgrove is currently seeking a retirement home for ex-racing greyhound – three-year-old Princess Peach.
Laura Coveney, centre manager at Blue Cross in Bromsgrove, said: “Princess Peach enjoys a fuss and will run after a ball but is still figuring out how to be a dog so hasn’t worked out that she’s meant to pick it up yet.
“We’re looking for patient owners who will give her time to settle in to her new surroundings and who will help her to thrive.
“She would benefit from living with a confident dog in her new home and could live with older children who will understand her sensitive nature and are confident around larger dogs.
“Many people think that ex-racing greyhounds need lots of exercise but actually they just want a few walks and cosy naps.”
Two years ago, the Blue Cross launched a campaign for petition signatures to bring an end to greyhoud racing. Over 100,000 people signed it and the petition has since been handed into Westminster.
The charity is now urging animal lovers to speak up on behalf of racing greyhounds by writing to their MP and keeping the pressure on the government to bring an end to this ‘cruel and outdated sport’.
Between 2017 and 2024, official racing industry data reveals that more than 4,000 greyhounds died and over 35,000 injuries were recorded.
Visit www.bluecross.org.uk/campaign/EndGreyhoundRacing to find out more.
Contact the Bromsgrove rehoming centre on 0300 777 1842 or [email protected] for more information on rehoming Princess Peach.
