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Luke Costin

Claims greyhound 'boiled to death' on tarmac rejected

Calls continue to be made for a ban on greyhound racing in Australia. (Ellen Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

A US rehoming program for Australian greyhounds is in the spotlight following contested allegations a former race dog was left caged on a hot airport tarmac for six hours and died.

The Aussie Mates in the States program flies retired racing greyhounds to the United States and Canada, linking with 22 rehoming groups including in Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

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