The Greyhound Forum

The Greyhound Forum is a coalition of animal welfare organisations, representatives of the Greyhound racing industry, and other relevant stakeholders, that works collaboratively to improve the welfare of Greyhounds during all stages of their lives.

The Forum’s focus is on Greyhound welfare within Great Britain. This includes the breeding and supply of Greyhounds, and racing, both on tracks licensed by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain and those “flapping” or “independent” tracks licensed either by Local Authorities (in England) or out with any specific Greyhound welfare regulations (in Scotland and Wales). The Forum is also concerned with the retirement of Greyhounds from all forms of racing, and the promotion of Greyhounds as pets.

The aim of the Forum is to improve the welfare of Greyhounds before, during and after their racing careers. Since its establishment, the Forum has been successful in driving numerous positive changes within Greyhound racing, including but not limited to: the introduction of the Welfare of Racing Greyhound Regulations 2010; the publication of annual injury and retirement data; a reduction in the number of Greyhounds put to sleep; the elevation of welfare as a top strategic and funding priority for the industry; the development of BSI standards and an accompanying Code of Practice for trainers’ kennels and related facilities; and improved co-ordination and co-operation between charities to find homes for retired Greyhounds.

The Forum is an advisory body. It has neither any form of regulatory remit nor a formal role in the governance or operation of the Greyhound racing industry.

Animal welfare charity and organisation members:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; Greyhound Trust; The Kennel Club.