RSPCA Cymru

Delighted that Wales has become the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing. A huge tribute to the charities, campaigners and activists behind #CutTheChase. Racing will now be phased out by 2030, ending a practice that caused suffering for the benefit of the gambling industry.

Wales becomes first nation in the UK to ban greyhound racing. Read more here: itv.com/news/wales/202…

Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd vote bbc.in/4lCEmAv

A landmark bill to ban greyhound racing in Wales has been passed by the Senedd this evening wp.me/p8Mk4U-1hva

Thank you @huw4ogmore in piloting the greyhound ban through @SeneddWales today 39 members in favour; 1st ban in UK #cutthechase @RSPCA_official @HopeRescue @DogsTrust @GreyhoundWales @The_Blue_Cross

News: The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.

An historic day for animal welfare in Wales 🐾 Senedd members have voted overwhelmingly to ban greyhound racing, marking the end of a practice long criticised for the harm it causes to dogs. (1/4)

UPDATE: Members of the Senedd have voted to BAN GREYHOUND RACING 🥳🥳🥳

One of the most amazing elements of the #CutTheChase campaign in Wales has been the cross-party support we have received from MSs across @SeneddCymru who support banning greyhound racing - these pictures say it all ☺️ Diolch o galon/a big thanks to all MSs who joined us today!

Heddiw cwrddais i â’r Cyngh. Beca Brown a’i milgi annwyl Nel a ddaeth i'r Senedd gyda llawer o filgwn eraill, eu perchnogion ac elusennau anifeiliaid @HopeRescue @RSPCAcymru @The_Blue_Cross @DogsTrust_UK Heno byddaf yn pleidleisio i roi terfyn ar rasio milgwn yng Nghymru.

Today I met up with Cllr @BrownBeca and her beautiful greyhound Nel, who came to the Senedd with many other greyhounds, owners and animal charities @RSPCAcymru @HopeRescue @DogsTrust_UK @The_Blue_Cross #CutTheChase Tonight I will be voting to end greyhound racing in Wales.

Diolch i @AltafHussainSWW, @CThomasMS, @FletcherPlaid a @DoddsJane am gefnogi ein digwyddiad cyn y drafodaeth ar Gam 4 a’r bleidlais derfynol ar y Bil Gwahardd Rasio Milgwn (Cymru).

Our thanks to @AltafHussainSWW, @CThomasMS, @FletcherPlaid and @DoddsJane for supporting our event ahead of the stage 4 debate and final vote on the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill

We are calling on Members of @SeneddWales to use their vote to help pass the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill this afternoon. Rydyn ni’n galw ar Aelodau @SeneddCymru i ddefnyddio eu pleidlais i helpu i basio'r Bil Gwahardd Rasio Milgwn (Cymru) y prynhawn yma.

🐶 Efo Beca Brown a Nel o flaen y Senedd. Heno, byddaf yn pleidleisio o blaid gwahardd rasio milgwn er mwyn amddiffyn y cŵn hyfryd yma! 🐶 With Beca Brown and Nel in front of the Senedd. Tonight I will vote to ban greyhound racing to help protect these wonderful dogs.

@The_Blue_Cross, @DogsTrust , @HopeRescue and Greyhound Rescue Wales

Today is the day! We joined our #CutTheChase coalition colleagues outside of the @SeneddCymru this afternoon ahead of this evening’s all important vote on banning greyhound racing 👀 Diolch yn fawr, @huw4ogmore/@WGRural and to every MS who came to show their support 🐾

Award-winning Naturalist, Wildlife TV Presenter, Writer & Conservationist Iolo Williams has released a video calling on the Senedd to ban greyhound racing nation.cymru/news/iolo-will…