Eight greyhounds rescued in Mendoza amid illegal racing network dismantling
Eight greyhounds were rescued in Las Heras, Mendoza, following an investigation that dismantled a network dedicated to organizing illegal races. The animals are now under judicial custody, undergoing physical and emotional recovery as part of the process.
Protective organizations have begun efforts to place each dog in a foster home and a safe environment. The case underscores the structural violence suffered by exploited greyhounds in clandestine circuits and highlights the urgency of strengthening animal protection policies.
The intervention halted a secret circuit driven by betting and abusive practices. The rescue also emphasizes the need to integrate animal protection into environmental policies, as clandestine races often operate in rural areas where ecosystems are disrupted and hunting is encouraged for training.
These activities promote irregular circulation of animals, abusive use of public space, and environmental degradation. The greyhound rescues illustrate how systematic abuse reflects an extractivist culture that treats animals as disposable resources.
Eight greyhounds were rescued in Las Heras, Mendoza, following an investigation that dismantled a network dedicated to organizing illegal races. The animals are now under judicial custody, in a process that includes their physical and emotional recovery.
After the rescue, protective organizations began working to find each one a foster home and a safe environment.
Author's summary: Rescues highlight the ongoing fight against illegal greyhound racing and the need for stronger protections and foster placements to ensure humane treatment and environmental integration.