MEMBERSHIP CODE

The Greyhound Racing Association of America is a non-profit membership association founded to promote, protect and enhance the sport of greyhound racing and the greyhound industry through education, example and media for the benefits of its members, fans, supporters and the greyhound racing dogs that make this great sport possible.

GRA/America would like to thank the many dog lovers and organizations across America who have worked so unselfishly to protect and improve the integrity of greyhound racing.  The bright spotlight of the press can be harsh, but it also helps us face things.  What we have learned is that Greyhound racing has a far wider audience than anyone ever knew.  The American public is fascinated with racing greyhounds and wants to learn anything it can about them.  And why not?  What other breed of dog is so athletic?  Has its own industry?  Inspires a legitimate, recognized sport just because it likes to run?  Public interest in Greyhound racing is so strong that magazines, newspapers, television and radio carry just about any kind of story they can.  Why?

Because America loves its Greyhounds.

When it comes to entertaining sports, Greyhound racing is about as healthy and clean as it gets.  Nobody forces Greyhounds to run.  If you've ever raised a Greyhound puppy, you would know that!  You also would know that there are no jockeys making side deals in a Greyhound race, no riding crops -- nothing like that in the sport of Greyhound racing.

Those of us in Greyhound racing today are here because we want to be.  Like our dogs, we're a pretty independent bunch, and just as foresighted.  As clear as a Greyhound's keen sight, we are pulling ourselves up by the bootstraps, dusting ourselves off and standing proud for what has become "America's dog."

Here's to the fans, the owners, breeders, trainers, track operators, our National Greyhound Association and all those who make up the most exciting sport a dog has ever known.  GRA/America salutes you!

Code of Ethics

GRA/America encourages responsible greyhound ownership for its members.  Our goal is to provide the most efficient tools and information for our members  to make greyhound racing an enjoyable and respected American experience.

GRA Encourages & Supports

• Placing the welfare of the greyhounds before all else
• Strive for breeding for the best qualities of the breed. Quality, not quantity.
• Education and pro-active ownership during the racing career of the greyhounds
• Setting an example as a responsible owner  for all others to follow
• Making educated breeding choices; quality — not quantity
• Awareness of legislation that affects greyhound racing and contacting your legislator to let your views be known
• Contacting GRA, NGA and local authorities if abuse or neglect is witnessed
• Introducing new members to the sport and educate them about the greyhound breed's unique characteristics
• Dispelling the myths and lies that the press, activist groups, and the misinformed spread to the public about our sport
• Improving of the relationship between the racing industry and the adoption industry
• Getting to know your adoption groups and supporting them financially or otherwise