Look, nobody in the industry is saying that there arent imperfections. They freely admit it. And by all accounts, they are trying to rectify it. People are encouraged to report things to the NGA if they appear to run amok of guidelines.

I dont purport to know ANYTHING about the industry, just what I've read and investigated myself. And just as in any other facet of life, there are those that go about doing things the right way... no matter the expense... and those that do things improperly. It's a asd fact of life that people can be broken down like this, but, it's unfortunately true.

I've had my hound since February 27, 2004. Like I said, in that short time there's no way I can possibly know very much about the dogs themselves or the racing industry. But, I've taken it upon myself to not take things at face value... to delve deeper in to the "problem" so to speak and educate MYSELF. Which is why I listen to both sides of people's arguments. When I first was looking into adoption...and yes.. ADOPTION...I came across GPL's site and was disgusted at the images they posted. I gues people will do anything for shock value (i.e. pro-lifers holding graphic posters at abortion clinics) to try to get a point across. What it did for me was to force me to go deeper than accepting one side's perspective on things.

As far as the incessant posts about "we're getting bashed over on GT".... nah.. just more exaggeration. As I already noted, I called for the person to be banned from both sites who initiated this whole mess.


Dont sweat my feelings ... Messageboards are not where I get the most out of my life. Say whatever you wish, ask whatever yuo wish.. but, be prepared for answers that you may not like

Anyway, I'd like to strongly urge you all to take a look at that link I provided in my previous post.. And you tell YOURSELF that those pups aren't getting love, attention, playtime, socialization. Read the story of the night of their birth and tell yourself that they arent given the best possible care available... I think you'll find your eyes might open up a bit.