Ensuring welfare stays at the heart of our sport

We strongly believe that every retiring greyhound that can be rehomed, should be rehomed. We want to ensure that after their racing careers, all GBGB licensed greyhounds enjoy a long and happy retirement.

GBGB are delighted to announce that the English Derby for 2019 will be hosted by Nottingham Greyhound Stadium. An industry panel, chaired by the Greyhound Regulatory Board Chair Peter Cadman selected Nottingham, based on their submitted proposal. Mr Cadman outlined that the decision was determined after reviewing the original three expressions of interest and one...

Until recently, dog-lover Jemma had never been greyhound racing and knew little about the sport. On visiting a greyhound kennel, she soon fell in love with racing and found her dream job. As part of the first cohort of Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprentices, she is one of a number of young people looking...

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has launched a new Welfare Hotline for anyone concerned about the welfare of registered racing greyhounds to report information anonymously. The aim of the Hotline is to further uphold the welfare of licensed greyhounds and the integrity of the sport. Callers to the hotline can report any information...

Last September, GBGB unveiled our first Greyhound Ambassadors – a group of individuals representing those working across the sport including trainers, owners, vets and kennel hands.  Whilst they all have different roles and live in all parts of the country, the Ambassadors all share a love of greyhounds and a deep commitment to safeguarding the...

GBGB has today announced the launch of an injury recovery scheme (IRS) which will provide financial assistance to an owner whose greyhound has sustained a career-ending orthopaedic injury at a GBGB licensed racecourse. This follows on from the launch of the Greyhound Commitment earlier this year, which sets out GBGB’s expectations of how our sport...