Simon Green avoids penalty after allegedly shooting greyhounds
VICTORIAN trainer Simon Green has avoided any penalty after allegedly shooting two of his greyhounds, Spanish Cloud and Spanish Berry, in or around July 2014.
It was reported Green made an admission to a member of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) staff while they were conducting an inquiry into an incident at his property last year, with Stewards believing his actions warranted further investigation.
GRV stewards then charged Green after considering evidence he provided was a breach of Greyhounds Australasia's Rule 86 (o) which relates to negligence, corruption, fraudulence or misconduct.
The case was heard before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board with evidence given by GRV manager of investigations Greg Huntington and Animal Welfare Office Dr Linda Beer, who provided material regarding the issues surrounding the euthanasia of greyhounds and the public perception of actions such as Green's.
While Green failed to attend the hearing, after considering all the evidence, the RADB decided to find Green not guilty of the offence he was charged with due to the limited evidence which was provided.
While considering its decision, the RADB were mindful of the ‘Victoria Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of Dogs', which explains the acceptable euthanasia methods.
Within the Code of Practice, it is recommended that dogs are euthanised by lethal injection by a registered veterinarian, however it also states that a gun shot performed at close range by a licensed and proficient person is another acceptable form of euthanasia.
The RADB suggested that GRV urgently address any ambiguity within the racing rules that relate to the euthanasia of greyhounds.
While it is considered a humane method of euthanasia if performed correctly within the Code of Practice, it is thought to be a poor reflection on the image of the sport, and a method of the industry cannot approve of.
What a farce! What message does this send. GRV another pathetic effort by the greatest bunch of cowards in the industry!
Lots of work to be done in this sport.
Ok so if I shoot him twice, can I get a slap on the wrist too?
You filthy asshole
Stephen Sheiles
Trish Anne
Doesn’t seem right at all. What else are they not telling us.
What on gods green earth is going on in the world of greyhounds
Disgusting, how weak are the authorities.
Your kidding me, rules need to be followed and if not don’t just turn a blind eye to them, seriously get your shit together and hand out penalties worthy of the crime, this just makes it look like all greyhound trainers / owners do this and believe me this is not the case, feeling very disappointed
i think we would be shocked to see what goes on in the horse racing as well. im shocked at how we do thing with all our food, chooks, pigs ect. just can not understand why we can not do things a lot better then we do no need for the cruel stuff that goes on’
He had handed his licence in and so they let him off………
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
Recluse 60 The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
only a licensed vet my god… this gun wheelers will get off on this legally shooting these helpless dogs who deserve another chance at life after rqacing.. they just kill them for losing how insane
It’s all to save money Widgie. :(
Another extremely poor show by an industry in shambles, Really, get your s**t together
Mabna Recluse 60
Oh that’s a good idea to close the whole industry down? so The Animal Justice Party is going to euthanase the thousands of greyhounds are they? oh no that’s right your just going to leave them to end their days in a kennel instead.
Do us all a favour and get your brain into gear and look at changing the industry not banning it.
Of course you will run a mile when you have to use the needle on all those animals wont you?
The dogs would be re-homed, a bit like your mouth
Provide his address and I’ll euthanise him!! Useless human being not worth being on this planet.
Mabna How are you going to find suitable homes for all greyhounds if the AJP closes down the greyhound racing industry? I look forward to your reply hopefully you won’t find the need to resort to being rude.
I have been very closely involved in the Greyhound industry, my father was a high profile breeder and trainer, so i know the industry very well. Money, greed and gambling are a toxic mix. If the industry is closed down, the mass breeding will also stop. If people in the industry really care for the dogs they will continue to look after them, however if they do not as i suspect many of them don’t, there are many welfare groups who will do their utmost to rehome them. We do not support euthanasia as a solution. The millions of dollars… Read more »
I have been closely involved with the Industry, with my father being a high profile breeder and trainer, so i know the Industry well. Money, greed and gambling are a toxic mix. When the industry is closed down, the mass breeding will cease and the owners if they really care for the dogs will continue to look after them, however as i suspect many of then will not. There are many animal welfare groups who do their utmost to rehome them. We do not support euthanasia. The millions of dollars the industry gets from the government and sale of their… Read more »
I have been closely involved with the Industry, with my father being a high profile breeder and trainer, so i know the Industry well. Money, greed and gambling are a toxic mix. When the industry is closed down, the mass breeding will cease and the owners if they really care for the dogs will continue to look after them, however as i suspect many of then will not. There are many animal welfare groups who do their utmost to rehome them. We do not support euthanasia. The millions of dollars the industry gets from the government and sale of their… Read more »
Mabna Well I’m pleased to see that your reply is polite. I agree that money and gambling is a bad mix and over breeding is unhealthy for the Industry. There should be restrictions on how many litters a bitch is allowed to have and also how many races she has won as a percentage of races to decide if one can breed with her. Greyhounds Australasia have recently carried out a survey to look into the restriction of breeding and we await there changes. A prime example is Paul Wheeler who proudly states that he breeds around 400 pups a… Read more »
What a farce! What message does this send. GRV another pathetic effort by the greatest bunch of cowards in the industry!
Lots of work to be done in this sport.
Ok so if I shoot him twice, can I get a slap on the wrist too?You filthy asshole
Stephen Sheiles
Trish Anne
Doesn’t seem right at all. What else are they not telling us.
What on gods green earth is going on in the world of greyhounds
Disgusting, how weak are the authorities.
Your kidding me, rules need to be followed and if not don’t just turn a blind eye to them, seriously get your shit together and hand out penalties worthy of the crime, this just makes it look like all greyhound trainers / owners do this and believe me this is not the case, feeling very disappointed
i think we would be shocked to see what goes on in the horse racing as well. im shocked at how we do thing with all our food, chooks, pigs ect. just can not understand why we can not do things a lot better then we do no need for the cruel stuff that goes on’
He had handed his licence in and so they let him off………
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
Recluse 60 The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
The sport needs to be closed down, The Animal Justice Party will push for this
only a licensed vet my god… this gun wheelers will get off on this legally shooting these helpless dogs who deserve another chance at life after rqacing.. they just kill them for losing how insane
It’s all to save money Widgie. :(
Another extremely poor show by an industry in shambles, Really, get your s**t together
Mabna Recluse 60
Oh that’s a good idea to close the whole industry down? so The Animal Justice Party is going to euthanase the thousands of greyhounds are they? oh no that’s right your just going to leave them to end their days in a kennel instead.
Do us all a favour and get your brain into gear and look at changing the industry not banning it.
Of course you will run a mile when you have to use the needle on all those animals wont you?
The dogs would be re-homed, a bit like your mouth
Provide his address and I’ll euthanise him!! Useless human being not worth being on this planet.
Mabna How are you going to find suitable homes for all greyhounds if the AJP closes down the greyhound racing industry? I look forward to your reply hopefully you won’t find the need to resort to being rude.