Talking Couch Potatoes Free the Hounds Inc Association

Get ready to be charmed by our youngest guests, Hannah and Layla, on this episode of Talking Couch Potatoes! Join these 8-year-old champions as they share 'paw-some tails' about their beloved greyhounds, sprinkled with some giggling over funny poop stories and doggy jokes!
They'll melt your heart while shedding light on the truth about the racing industry and why it's time to take a stand. Get ready for laughter and a whole lot of puppy love!



Sign the petition to #endgreyhoundracinginWA here https://bit.ly/endgreyhoundracinginWA

"Talking Couch Potatoes" hosts Matt and Mel sit down with Sasha to discuss the challenges and rewards of adopting Dustin, the face of the 2024 Free The Hounds Petition. Sasha recounts her experiences of welcoming Dustin into her home and the bond that has since developed between them.
The episode also touches on Lena, Sasha's first rescued greyhound, whose story is tinged with sadness.
Tune in to Sasha's inspiring tale of love, companionship, and the transformative power of giving a rescued greyhound a happy life.

Sign the 2024 Petition here https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/B0E44E4103D9D08C48258AC100256186?opendocument

Help a rescued greyhound here https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/

Our guest this episode is Aislinn, a Veterinary Nurse, who introduces us to her hound Bertie, discusses the common issue of dental health and the interesting topic of greyhounds as universal blood donors.

Mel also addresses the email response from the Western Australian Racing and Gaming Minister, Paul Papalia, to our recent email blitz; once again pointing out the fallacies and misinformation provided by the WA Racing and Wagering department to justify the deaths and track safety in WA.

Details here for the Sandgroper Protest at Cannington Track https://fb.me/e/3N6P40j8v

Click this link to sign our petition if you are a WA resident https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/B0E44E4103D9D08C48258AC100256186?opendocument

See the lovely Ded Bets Runaway music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQZF0eOqdFY

Our guest this episode is Sebastian Broadhurst, an economist that has investigated the methods and data used by the consulting firm IER; used by various racing bodies for their economic reports to government, including Racing and Wagering WA.

Termed as 'fluff pieces' these reports use bad methodology and at times non-existent data to glorify the economic benefit of the racing industry in Australia. Join us as Sebastian unveils the truth behind the reports and the danger of using such methods to inform government decision making.

Read Sebastian's report here https://www.freethehounds.com.au/economists-review-of-the-ier-report-2/

Sign our petition here https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/B0E44E4103D9D08C48258AC100256186?opendocument

Find the IER 83-page report here https://www.rwwa.com.au/about/corporate/corporate-reports/economic-social-impact-report/

In this episode, Matt and Mel dissect the 2024 Petition aiming to phase out greyhound racing in Western Australia. They break down the seven key points of the petition, ranging from welfare reform to the proposed three-year phase-out plan.

Exploring the topic from diverse perspectives, they also delve into recent events like the Perth heatwave and scrutinize the latest injury statistics from Racing and Wagering WA, pointing out questionable and misleading data.

Tune in as they navigate the complexities so you too can feel informed as you advocate for these beloved hounds.



Sign and share the petition here https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/B0E44E4103D9D08C48258AC100256186?opendocument

Join our hosts as they travel to the first national Greyhound Protection Workshop in Melbourne, where passionate advocates from across Australia convened to champion the changes needed to end greyhound racing. In this episode, we delve into the stories and perspectives of those driving the movement forward. Hear from experts, spokespeople and politicians as they share their insights, challenges and hopes for a brighter future for greyhounds in Australia.

Thanks to Free The Hounds, The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, and Blue The Grey for driving this powerful meeting of minds to create change.

https://www.freethehounds.com.au/

https://greyhoundcoalition.com/

https://www.bluethegrey.org/