As more cases of dogs being unnecessarily euthanised are revealed, activists want stricter reporting requirements for the racing industry

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

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

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