When many people think of greyhounds, the first things that comes to mind is probably their long-held association with racing. The continuing existence of the tracks are controversial, and earlier this year, a petition against racing greyhounds in Wales collected 35,101 signatures, citing the high number of injuries the breed suffers as a result of the activity.
Greyhounds on tracks often start racing at 18 months old, and sometimes don't make it to their 'retirement' age until they are four or five. So what happens to the dogs when they are no longer needed in the racing industry? All across the UK there are dedicated centres, and one of them is tucked away off an unassuming country lane in Carmarthenshire. Greyhound Rescue Wales has been operating since 1993, run by a dedicated small group of people trying to rescue greyhounds and lurchers. The organisation grew quickly won support across the country. Dogs either arrive from trainers, by their owners, or as strays after they have been abandoned.
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