The truth about greyhound racing
Bred to race. Discarded when they're not fast enough.
Greyhounds are gentle, sensitive, couch-loving dogs. In most of Australia they are still bred in their thousands to chase a lure around tight, sandy bends at up to 70km/h, for a gambling industry worth billions. Every week, dogs are injured. Every week, dogs die.
119
greyhounds died on Australian race tracks in 2025.
Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, via ABC News (Jan 2026)
314
greyhounds were euthanised after racing injuries in 2023: 120 at the track, and 194 more in the days and weeks that followed.
Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds research, via ABC News (Feb 2024)
10,178
greyhound puppies were bred to race in Australia in a single year (2023).
$8.3b
was gambled on Australian greyhound racing in 2023. The dogs pay the price.
Racing has already ended in the ACT and New Zealand, and Tasmania has committed to ending it. The rest of Australia is still racing. Until that changes, volunteer-run rescues are the safety net.
Our promise, in numbers
Given to greyhound rescue so far
$10 from every Greyhound Rescue Necklace goes straight to the rescues getting greyhounds off the track and into homes.
Why this matters
In most of Australia, greyhounds are still being forced to race. They're bred in their thousands for a sport that keeps them kennelled, runs them at full speed around tight bends, and injures and kills dogs on the track.
The lucky ones are surrendered when they're no longer fast enough. Too many never get that chance. New Zealand ended greyhound racing in July 2026 and Tasmania has committed to ending it. The rest of Australia hasn't.
Until it does, it's volunteer-run rescues that pick up the pieces: fostering frightened ex-racers, paying their vet bills and teaching them how to be a dog for the first time. That's where your $10 goes.
Greyt Greys Rescue
Volunteer-run Victorian charity rescuing ex-racing greyhounds and fostering them in real homes.
Amazing Greys
Volunteer-run since 2011. No kennels, just foster homes, until every hound finds a forever family.
For Sophie, and for every greyhound still waiting for a sofa of their own.
From the greyhound community
Worn for the hounds we love
5.0 out of 5 · 14 reviews
Real reviews from people wearing the Greyhound Rescue Necklace, for the hound on their sofa, the one they're fostering, or the one they've said goodbye to.
Love my hound necklace to honour my Shauny 🐾🐾♥️
Gorgeous and meaningful necklace! Excellent weight and quality—the chain is thick enough to support the charm and lays beautifully
Beautiful necklace!! The added bonus of supporting greyhound rescue makes it even more special ❤️
Wow what a absolutely beautiful necklace I'm so happy with it.
Katy was lovely to deal with . Thankyou for such a precious piece
Love it so much!! Had so many compliments already- also love that it supports charity for these beautiful greys!
AMAZING
So beautiful!! The perfect gift for any greyhound owner
Perfect length - not too long and not too short! Really beautiful and shipped quickly
Absolutely love this gorgeous greyhound necklace. Amazing quality and detail. Was also impressed how quickly it arrived. Overall fabulous present for myself.
Beautiful piece that I wear eveywhere and the quality is exceptional! The fact that it supports rescue greyhounds is the cherry on top!
Absolutely gorgeous and a great experience.
Wonderful experience and a great tribute to my gi rl, who has passed.
So beautiful, fast delivery, amazing quality, and for such a great cause. Cannot recommend enough!
I love the pendant - and that it’s supporting greyhound rescue groups .
Thank you Judith! I'm so glad you love it and are supporting the hounds 🐾 Love Katy and Princess Sophie (our greyhound) ☺️
Where rescue comes in
From the track to the sofa
Most retired racers have never lived in a house. They've never climbed stairs, seen a mirror or slept on something soft. Volunteer-run rescues take them in, pay for their care and teach them how to be a dog, until the right family comes along.
- 01Rescue
Greyhounds are taken in from racing kennels, pounds and private surrenders, often with nowhere else to go.
- 02Vet care
Every hound is desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated, and treated for any racing injuries.
- 03Foster
No kennels. Each dog lives with a volunteer family, learning house life one gentle step at a time.
- 04Forever home
Carefully matched adopters give them the soft, slow life every greyhound deserves.
Greyt Greys Rescue
A volunteer-run, non-profit charity in Victoria dedicated to the rescue of ex-racing greyhounds. Every hound in their program is cared for by volunteers in a home environment to prepare them for life in their forever home.
Visit Greyt Greys RescueAmazing Greys
A volunteer-run greyhound rescue in Melbourne and rural Victoria, founded in 2011. They rescue, rehabilitate and rehome ex-racing greyhounds. There are no kennels: every hound lives in a loving foster home until adopted.
Visit Amazing Greys
How your purchase helps
$10 from every necklace. No exceptions.
The Greyhound Rescue Necklace was drawn from life, in the image of our own rescued greyhound, Sophie. For every one sold through maraux.com.au, $10 goes to Greyt Greys Rescue and Amazing Greys. The tally above updates automatically as necklaces sell, so you can watch it grow.
Wear it for the hound on your sofa, the one you're fostering, or the one waiting at the rainbow bridge. Every necklace helps another greyhound get off the track and into a home.
Greyhound Rescue Necklace · from $129.00
Shop the Greyhound Rescue NecklaceFigures on this page come from published reporting and research, including the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, ABC News, GREY2K USA Worldwide, Animals Australia and SPCA New Zealand. Links are provided under each figure.
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