Greyhound racing could soon be a thing of the past in Wales, after Senedd members backed a petition to ban the sport once and for all.
The Minister for Rural Affairs, who is responsible for animal welfare in Wales, confirmed to Senedd members that she has now responded to a recent Petitions Committee report on Wednesday, February 15. The report saw a majority of members back phasing out the sport in Wales, which came after a petition was also launched, gathering 35,000 signatures.
The owner of Wales' last remaining track, Valleys Greyhounds in Caerphilly, said he will be starting a petition in response to the government's current stance, and is doubtful that the plans will really go ahead. RSPCA Cymru has urged decision-makers in Wales to phase out the sport.
