Adelaide greyhound trainer Jack Trengrove slapped with 26 counts of animal abuse from sports body
Jack Trengrove has 26 charges against him from Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) after breaching their welfare standards and code of conduct.
Trengrove has been investigated by the GRSA since October 2024, and the collection of documentary evidence includes photos from a property at Two Wells and interviews with multiple witnesses.
Taken between October 2023 and May 2024, the photos appear to show at least three dogs with scarring injuries, feeding bowls covered in faeces and dog kennels in poor condition.
Following the extensive investigation, GRSA laid the following charges against Trengove:
7 charges of inappropriate treatment;
6 charges of failing to provide adequate veterinary attention;
6 charges of failing to take reasonable care to prevent suffering;
1 charge of ill treatment of a greyhound;
3 charges of dangerous kennel conditions;
1 charge of failing to follow Animal Welfare Policy; and
2 charges of hazardous construction of kennels.
GRSA said that Trengove has been suspended effective immediately from training greyhounds.
He faces a minimum penalty of five years' disqualification from racing and a fine of up to $20,000 if the charges are upheld.
According to the ABC, Trengrove denies the charges and says the dogs were in the care of another person.
GRSA CEO Brenton Scott said the charges came from a 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.
'Breaches of the rules, particularly those relating to greyhound welfare, are treated with the utmost seriousness.
'At all times throughout the investigation, the welfare of the dogs in question has been absolutely paramount and that remains our central priority.
'In everything we do, GRSA is committed to upholding the highest standards of greyhound welfare and regulatory compliance across all levels of the sport.'
GRSA laid another 14 charges against another trainer on Thursday.
Madalyn Schulz was charged with:
7 charges for failing to notify GRSA of having custody of greyhounds;
1 charge of unauthorised use of a barking muzzle;
4 charges related to inadequate kennel construction;
1 charge of non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Policy; and
1 charge of wilfully impeding the Controlling Body.
Schulz also denies any wrongdoing.
7NEWS.com.au understands that the charges are not being treated as criminal in nature, just a breach of welfare standards of GRSA.
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