Growing up in a rough environment, Indy could relate to the saying “a dog is a man’s best friend”. Now, after adopting a greyhound named Georgie, who was abandoned at a local shelter, he is compelled to learn more about her and her own past.
Together they embark on a journey into the divisive greyhound racing industry, where the fate of tens of thousands of dogs and billions of dollars currently hangs in the balance, due to increasing government and public scrutiny.
Indy meets with the greyhound rescue group who found Georgie, and apprehensive industry insider, who reveal the animal welfare scandals affecting the industry and its dogs. Later, a proud greyhound trainer and racing punters share an opposing opinion of the sport and discuss its thriving culture and operations.
He sits with members of parliament to gain insight on greyhound racing’s divisive political landscape. They discuss its social and financial impacts, and the current wave of parliamentary inquiries putting it at risk of being banned, like in New Zealand and many other countries recently.
At a loss, Indy asks fellow dog-lovers and celebrities to share their personal stories of connection to greyhounds. This leads him to confront his own emotional kinship with Georgie and helps him better understand himself and his past.
As Indy and Georgie reflect on their journey, new friends and the future of greyhound racing, they concede that, while dogs may be humans’ best friends, the relationship isn’t all black and white.