Ok, here's the deal. I apologize for going off half cocked. But, when you walk in my shoes as an adopter and racing owner, then you might think differently.

I'm not going to get into a whole debate about the pro's and con's about racing.. there are many on both sides. But, it's been MY first hand experience, that racing isn't as bad as it's painted out to be. There are a good many people who do wonderfully by their racers.. far more than don't I might add.

I'm not looing at the racing world through rose colored glasses... nor are those who are in support of racing. There are indeed bad apples out there and they are the ones that we ALL have to work on changing their mindset.

Greyhound adoption is a relatively new phenomenae. Not long ago, racing owners had no idea people would want their hounds as pets. But, with the advent of the internet and adoption groups throughout the country, racing owners are coming around. What has to be kept in mind too is that A LOT of the breeders out there are off in the middle of the country where perhaps for them getting on the internet isn't a priority. Raising their hounds is.. and belive me.... running a greyhound farm or an active racing kennel leaves very little time for things outside of the care of the dogs.

Again, I apologize for snapping and/or lashing out at those who expressed a differing opinion.. I should've taken the opportunity to help shed light on things as opposed to getting snotty. I'd be GLAD to help dispell or confirm things folks have heard... if they're interested that is.