Originally posted by K9soul
lovemygreys, It is encouraging to see the changes that are going on and I hope they continue. It would not surprise me if some organizations dramatize what is really going on, after all several animal rescue groups do that, Peta is a prime example. Of course, I still think there is a ways to go, and like you and others stated, it happens with all dogs, but since racing is such a big industry, I think it is more common than with some. I just think the truth lies in the middle between the two extremes, though I do not claim to be perfectly educated. Pretty much most of what I have to go by is what one side says versus the other side. Often in those situations, it's a little of both.

Again, welcome to Pet Talk though, I know I appreciate all the viewpoints here
Thank you! Greyhound adoption still has much work to do - but one day we will get there. As I've said before, people are entitled to their opinions on racing - one of my goals is to help educate people on the whole picture of racing and adoption so that they can make an informed opinion.

Greyhound adoption is fortunate in the sense that we have an "industry" to work with. My heart and respect goes out to the thousands of people who work tirelessly to home and re-home the seemingly never-ending stream of pure and mixed breed animals.

All people who work in adoption - regardless of breed or species - are heros in my eyes!