"I'd prefer to not have to explain why I don't think the animal should race, trust is not something I give lightly, nor do I expect it to be given. I'm a fairly selfish person, self-protection comes before anyone else."

Not entirely true, but better to deter any idea that she actually held any concern about others.

"There's nothing wrong with caring about animals, you are obviously passionate about it. What I don't understand is why?"