Topics discussed:
- The current state of greyhounds and greyhound crosses in the American Mid-West, Ireland and Spain.
- Advocate concerns about greyhounds as a breed since racing is in decline.
- The consequences of breeding track dogs with hunting dogs.
- The future of greyhound adoption and protection issues.
- The recently defeated plans for Irish racing greyhounds to be exported to China.
- Concerns about the expansion of racing to Asia and South America.
Louise Coleman and John Mottern facilitated the event.
With the following presenters:
- * Irene Blanquez, SOS Galgos, Barcelona
- * Michael McCann, The Greyhound Project
- * Mary Organ, Animal Advocate, Waterford, Ireland
- * Dr. Rod Poling, Holliston Animal Hospital
- * Michele Scott, All Star Greyhounds, Indiana
- * Diane Ward, Scooby North America (representing Scooby Medina, Spain)
- * Jennifer Watkins, Shamrock Greyhound Placement of Kentucky
- * Bernie Wright, Animal Advocate, Dublin
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