Accidental vet email further evidence of euthanasia of healthy greyhounds in Victoria

Activists fear the practice of euthanising healthy greyhounds ‘once these dogs aren’t making money’ is widespread in Victoria. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/EPA

It was an accidental email that confirmed what many animal activists fear is widespread in Victoria’s greyhound racing industry: young, healthy dogs are being euthanised.

In July clinic notes from a vet intended for a greyhound trainer were mistakenly sent to a rehoming group that had been to the same vet for treatment of a rescue dog.