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See the shocking photos that led to top greyhound trainer being charged with a staggering 26 alleged offences
A prominent South Australian greyhound trainer has been charged with 26 breaches of animal welfare rules by the sport's governing body, following alleged photos of his kennels.
Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) have slapped Jack Trengrove with more than two dozen breaches of racing industry rules after alleged images from his Two Wells property were sent to the governing body.
Photos taken in 2023 and 2024 appear to show at least three dogs with scarring injuries, kennels kept in poor condition and feeding bowls covered in faeces.
GRSA laid the following charges against the trainer:
Seven charges of inappropriate treatment; six charges of failing to provide adequate veterinary attention; six charges of failing to take reasonable care to prevent suffering; one charge of ill treatment of a greyhound; three charges of dangerous kennel conditions; one charge of failing to follow Animal Welfare Policy; and two charges of hazardous construction of kennels.
The governing body said that Trengove is also suspended effective immediately from training greyhounds.
If the charges are upheld, he faces a minimum penalty of five years ban from racing and a fine of up to $20,000.
Trengrove, who hasn't been charged with any criminal offences, denies wrongdoing and claims the dogs in question were in the care of another person, reports the ABC.
GRSA boss Brenton Scott explained that the charges followed complex investigation within GRSA.
'These charges are the result of a comprehensive and complex investigation by our Integrity, Animal Welfare and Compliance teams under the rules of racing,' he said.
South Australian Racing Minister Emily Bourke also commented on the alleged incident.
'These images are confronting and demonstrate why our government has put the greyhound racing industry on notice to reform,' Ms Bourke said.
