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Greyhounds Flown to Racing Australia | Auckland News
New Zealand’s greyhound racing ban just got a lot more controversial as dozens of dogs boarded a charter flight to Australia—headed straight to a brand-new $100 million racing track. Critics, including SPCA’s Alison Vaughan, are furious, calling it a betrayal of the ban’s promise to rehome greyhounds, not relocate them for racing. The flights, paid for by Greyhound Racing New Zealand, cost hundreds of thousands and divert funds meant for pet adoption. While officials claim it eases pressure on local shelters, animal welfare advocates say it just moves the problem—and footage of dogs yelping…
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