Pet greyhounds to no longer need muzzle

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The State Government will change the law to give new life to retired racing greyhounds.

The current requirement in the Dog Act 1976 for retired racing greyhounds to be muzzled when in public will be removed next year.

Local Government Minister David Templeman said changing the law will make greyhounds more desirable as pets and ensure a bright future for retired greyhounds.

"Removing the requirement for pet greyhounds to be muzzled in public places will improve the welfare of these animals and increase retired racing greyhound adoption," he said. 

"I encourage every Western Australian to consider adoption, whether this is a greyhound from a rehoming agency or a dog from an animal refuge, as an alternative to purchase when getting their next dog."

Registered racing greyhounds will continue to be required to wear muzzles in all public places by application of the Greyhound Rules of Racing.

For more information on adoption and the proposed new laws which will remove muzzling requirements for pet greyhounds visit http://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/greyhounds.

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