Date of Award

2008

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Communications

Department

Business

First Advisor

Michael Castro

Second Advisor

Peter Carlos

Abstract

The Life of a Greyhound video focuses on the lives of Greyhounds. The Greyhound is an extraordinary breed. They can run up to forty-five miles per hour. This video examines their path from the racetrack to their adoptive home. Is it inhumane to race dogs for money? How are the dogs treated? Do they make good pets? These are the questions the video explores.

The Greyhound video examines the tough questions about Greyhound racing. Many say that Greyhound racing, is cruel or inhumane. The video gives the viewer a feel for what Greyhounds go through during their earlier years and then later during their racing years. The video gives the facts about racing and lets the viewer decide how they feel.

The Life of a Greyhound also features a section on Greyhound adoption. In the dog world, there are many myths about Greyhounds. The video takes a look at how to adopt a Greyhound. The facts about Greyhound adoption are a revealing look at the breed. The dog ends up making a great pet for the right person.

This video is a wonderful educational tool. The Greyhound Companions of MOhave already used the video lo educate children about the lives of these amazing dogs al the Saint Louis Humane Society during their Kids for Critters Camp. The Missouri organization will also use the video to educate adults about bringing a Greyhound into their home. These are just a few of the ways The Greyhound Companions of MO plan to use the video.

The Life of a Greyhound goes behind the scenes of the closely guarded racing industry to uncover tJ1e facts about the sport. It remains objective, while examining the controversial topic. Someday it might help break down many of the barriers between race tracks and adoption agencies. That would be the best triumph of all.

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