The Tasmanian Government will end Greyhound racing by 2029 a major step towards ending a cruel system allowing live baiting, animal cruelty, injuries, deaths, drug abuse, gambling

 

In a significant victory for animals, the Tasmanian Government has introduced legislation to phase out greyhound racing, only months after announcing that public funding for the industry will end by 2029. The Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 marks a major step toward ending a system that has relied on gambling profits, poor oversight, and the routine exploitation of dogs.

For years, greyhound racing across Australia has been tied to injuries, deaths, over-breeding and even brutal live-baiting practices. In Tasmania, investigations and independent reviews have repeatedly uncovered serious animal welfare breaches and major gaps in tracking greyhounds from birth to death. The government’s decision comes after long-standing community pressure and reflects the growing understanding that the industry cannot meet modern expectations of animal welfare.

Tasmania’s move fits into a wider national and international shift. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) remains the only Australian jurisdiction with a full ban, showing that ending greyhound racing is both possible and effective. Western Australia is currently holding a parliamentary inquiry into the future of its racing industry, while New South Wales awaits the public release of the Drake Inquiry report and has already seen several tracks close. South Australia is also reviewing its racing regulations amid growing concerns.

Globally, change is accelerating. Aotearoa New Zealand has committed to a national phase-out, and governments in Wales and Scotland have publicly supported ending greyhound racing. Across all these regions, the message is consistent: the industry is incompatible with good welfare standards, and public acceptance is rapidly disappearing.

According to Animals Australia, surveys show that most Australians oppose using taxpayer funds to support greyhound racing, and petitions across multiple states have gathered tens of thousands of signatures. Tasmania’s decision demonstrates what is possible when governments listen to their communities and choose compassion over cruelty.

As Western Australia’s inquiry continues, it now faces a clear choice: join the growing movement toward ending greyhound racing, or remain an outlier supporting an industry built on suffering. Tasmania has shown what real progress looks like.

We must keep speaking up for greyhounds and continue pushing until this cruel industry is ended worldwide.

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Victory! The US Navy has announced a ban on all experiments involving cats and dogs marking the end of government funded animal abuse

In a landmark win for animals and taxpayers alike, the U.S. Navy has officially announced a ban on all experiments involving dogs and cats, marking the end of a long, painful chapter of government-funded animal abuse.

This historic policy change comes just 10 days after White Coat Waste Project (WCW) successfully shut down a $10 million Navy-funded laboratory where crippled cats were subjected to cruel electroshock experiments, including tests related to constipation and erectile dysfunction. Thanks to WCW’s relentless investigation and public campaign, this lab, and all future Navy tests on dogs and cats, are now a thing of the past.

White Coat Waste investigators first uncovered these barbaric practices, exposing them to the public through international media outlets. The shocking revelations mobilized a massive grassroots response made up of concerned taxpayers, animal lovers, and pet owners across the country.

“White Coat Waste didn’t just shut down this one cat crippling lab—we ended all future dog and cat testing by the Navy, for good. As someone who’s proudly adopted several cat survivors who were rescued after White Coat Waste shut down their labs, this victory is deeply personal. Knowing that no more puppies or kittens will suffer behind Navy lab doors makes this a defining moment in the movement to end animal testing,” Anthony Bellotti, President and Founder of White Coat Waste, told WAN.

“We’re grateful to Secretary John Phelan, Pete Hegseth, and the Trump Administration for this policy. Pets are family. For too long, beloved dogs and cats were abused in secretive government labs. That era is ending—because White Coat Waste is ending it. The solution is simple: Stop the Money. Stop the Madness,” continued Bellotti.

Together, this growing movement united a powerful bipartisan coalition, alongside the White House, to demand accountability and defund the abuse. This victory is not just about shutting down one cruel lab; it’s about rewriting policy to ensure no more dogs or cats are ever harmed in Navy experiments again.

For many, including WCW team members who have adopted survivors rescued from shuttered government labs, this fight is personal. Knowing that no more puppies or kittens will suffer behind Navy doors is a deeply meaningful milestone.

With this monumental victory, we must continue to push to end animal testing across the nation for good! Help White Coat Waste Project continue their incredible work by supporting their mission to expose and eliminate wasteful and inhumane government-funded animal experiments. Together, we can ensure that taxpayer dollars are no longer used for cruel and unnecessary testing. Join the fight today and make a difference for animals everywhere, HERE!