I wish all greyhounds were treated as you describe, Cali, but know that it is not always the case.

Just as all breeders are not puppy mills, or evil back yard breeders, I am sure some greyhounds are treated well even during their racing career.

I have, however, seen horrific photos. And when I met my first rescued greyhound, many years ago, it was very sad. She was terrified of any loud noise. Her owner explained that she had never seen grass, and was afraid of it when she first was rescued, which made house-breaking her a challenge. She was leary of the furniture until she learned that a couch is a soft place to nap! She was very sweet, once I got down to her level and she learned I wasn't a threat, but every time another person walked by, she'd cower. Her owner said at home, she was much braver and more normal, but she had been taking her out to get her more (much-needed) socialization.

If dog races were held for the joy of it, and no animals were overbred, injured, starved, confined, undersocialized, euthanized when they didn't "win" races, if there were no horror stories associated with the track, if dog racing didn't just seem like another way for problem gamblers to lose money and not be at home, then maybe I would consider someday attending a race. Until then, I will not.

I have seen sight-hounds like greyhounds running for the joy of it, and it is a beauiful sight.