"She retired from racing, in Florida, as a very well socialized, perfectly trusting, friendly, healthy, physically fit dog"

I am a proud adopter of a retired racing greyhound.

I support greyhound racing.

I regularly socialize with many other greyhound adopters and longtime greyhound fosterers, as well as some highly dedicated volunteers for a greyhound adoption group.

All are devoted to greyhounds. Many have been to racing kennels and greyhound farms to transport the dogs ready for adoption, or they simply go to visit. They often photograph and record video of the happy, healthy greyhounds.
I do not believe for a moment that my greyhound, Glory, was abused, neglected, harmed by hormones, or "forced to run".

In fact, nothing gives her more joy than running! She sprints in the yard at least twice a day, until she is out of breath, even in snow.

She retired from racing, in Florida, as a very well socialized, perfectly trusting, friendly, healthy, physically fit dog.

Racing greyhounds benefit greatly from their careful breeding -- for athleticism rather than for appearance, unlike most other breeds, and also by being bred from a varied gene pool, which means they do not have the inherited health issues that many breeds have (such as severe breathing problems or hip dysplasia).

Greyhounds also benefit greatly from the high degree of socialization, attention and care they get throughout their early years. They stay with their birth families for a year, and are regularly handled by a variety of people, including veterinarians. They are part of a community of dogs.

Finally, like horses, greyhounds benefit from having the thrill of doing what they are born to do -- run!

Let greyhounds continue to benefit in these ways.

Rayme Wells
Bellevue, NE