Four Blue Cross representatives outside Westminster. They're holding a box of signatures to end greyhound racing, and banners in support.

We’ve reached our goal. Now let’s go further.

With your support, we've delivered the petition. Now let's go even further to end greyhound racing.

Thousands of racing greyhounds are still suffering.

From the day they’re born to the day they die, many live a miserable existence. Often transported in poor conditions at a young age, kept from socialising and forced to live in cramped kennels, all so that they can prepare for a race that, each time, exposes them to a risk of serious injury or death.

Since launching our petition to end greyhound racing last year, we’ve been racing towards our target of 100,000 signatures to help put a stop to this cruel sport for good. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve now hit this milestone and handed our petition in to the Government. We were thrilled to have the support of Mike Tapp MP, Helena Dollimore MP, and Professor David Olusoga.

Blue Cross trustee Beth Brookes and CEO Chris Burghes handing in the End Greyhound Racing petition to 10 Downing Street.

What happens next?

Our campaign does not end here. Now we’ve taken our voices to the Government, we’re going to keep the pressure on politicians. If you live in England, you can help us by contacting your MP to highlight your concerns about the greyhound racing industry, and your support for an end to greyhound racing.

Email your MP

Your support will help us move one step closer to making sure every greyhound has the chance to experience life away from the racetrack. The chance to enjoy playing fetch or cuddling up at home. The chance to simply live their life as a much-loved pet, just as they should be. 

Note

Animal welfare is a devolved responsibility. Blue Cross continues to engage with politicians in Wales and Scotland on this issue. Keep an eye on Blue Cross social media pages for updates in your area.

Did you know..?

Since 2018, over 2,700 greyhounds have died or were put to sleep as a result of their involvement in greyhound racing.

Greyhound racing is still legal in only nine countries worldwide. Four of those are UK nations.

Over 26,000 injuries were suffered by dogs in the UK greyhound racing industry between 2018 and 2023.

Greyhounds are so much more than just ‘bred to race’

They’re not a commodity, but a pet.

— Page last updated 11/12/2024