Dr Katrina Ward

25/11/2025

Andrew Wilkie, Independent MP takes his bill to Federal Parliament to put a stop to online gambling on greyhounds (starts about 14 minutes in). Thank you Andrew! Improved welfare can include humans and non-human animals!!

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17/11/2025

FINALLY someone has the guts to take on PetSafe (Radio Systems) and their false claims of "safe,", "harmless" shock collars. I sincerely hope the Californian Court can set an example with this case, and that our years of research and campaigning against the use of these cruel devices will have some gravitas.
https://stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-collars-are-not-safe-or-harmless-court-agrees-in-class-action-law-suit/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEefSHRieqUfGyf7t6oQxkBISN3nKPSV3sffnE4kgBhq2oMb_bac_V3i8ljxj4_aem_GH4-ODAzrnezHjLbHi2P0A

Dozens of peer review studies have demonstrated the dangers, potential short- and long-term impact of using shock collars (e-collars) on dogs. And just now a $1.9 million consumer class action arising out of misrepresentations and omissions by parent company Radio Systems in connection with its manu...

17/11/2025

Great interview with Dr Mia Cobb

In the last 18 months there have been moves to ban greyhound racing in New Zealand, Scotland, Wales and Tasmania. What are the tipping points that make the industry no longer politically and financially viable? Guest: Dr Mia Cobb, Animal Welfare Scientist, University of Melbourne Veterinary School

25/08/2025

🗣️ 'It's time to end greyhound racing for good'

25/08/2025

👏🐾 After years of public pressure, Tasmania will finally phase out greyhound racing by 2029!

It may be a little later than we had hoped for, but it’s still a huge win for dogs and for everyone who spoke out. Now, we must keep the pressure on to see that they follow through.

This industry is out of step with community expectations as more people recognise the cruelty behind the track. No animal should suffer for gambling profits. Together, we’re calling on NSW to reinstate the ban and for other states to follow.

16/08/2025

Big announcements and good comments in the news today.