Our love of greyhounds and concern for their plight drew us to their cousins in Spain - the Galgos. The Galgo Rescue International Network (G.R.I.N.) was founded to establish a relationship between the galgo shelters in Spain and animal lovers in the United States and around the world. Working closely with the Galgo shelters in Spain G.R.I.N. raises awareness of the Galgo's plight through international educational campaigns and fundraising. We also act as an adoption agency for rehomed Galgos in the US and will provide assistance to the Spanish shelters whenever possible.
Shelter Aid
The galgo shelters in Spain are in dire need of help. One of G.R.I.N.'s primary goals is to provide much needed medical supplies, practical supplies, and financial support to the shelters whenever possible.
If you are interested in adopting in the future, please click the "Adopt A Galgo " link for an application and important information.
Adopted Galgos - Check back frequently as the stories of all our wonderful rescued galgos are coming soon!
Latest News at G.R.I.N.
Txoco's Story
The News -
articles by members
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Txoco-at Killing Station
G.R.I.N. has been following the rescue work of one amazing rescue lady named Silvia Bordetas Gil who lives in Valencia Spain. Last year Silvia coordinated the rescue and medical rehabilitation of an abandoned Podenco named Paquito who found a wonderful home in Colorado through G.R.I.N. Silvia is a person who lives and breathes rescue. Many dogs have crossed her path and for the last 25 years she has been their advocate. She also works with a shelter called Protectora de Segovia for the last 8 years and helps in any other place in Spain through her contacts where she can help. Recently she told us of the story of Txoco.
The 10th Annual Greyhound Gathering in Kanab, Utah on May 15-17, 2009 was a very successful event coordinated by Claudia Presto of the Greyhound Gang www.greyhoundgang.org in order to support a very worthy cause, the work of Dr. Heather Weir of Almost Home for Greyhounds in Nunn Colorado www.almosthomeforgreyhounds.org.
The event brought Greyhound and Galgo lovers together from all over the country. Some came as far as Michigan and Canada, but those that came from the farthest reaches of the world were the Greyhounds and Galgos themselves!
March 23 – 30, 2009. G.R.I.N. founder Abby Christman and Colorado volunteers Lisa Swartz and Keiko Kranze just returned from volunteering at Scooby Medina Shelter and visiting another shelter near Madrid called Las Nieves. A detailed follow up to their trip will follow. Here is a peek at the lucky dogs that came back with them.
Philadelphia, PA- That’s right! “The Dog Day of Summer” is a Pet Fashion Show and Fundraiser being held to benefit Italian Greyhounds and Spanish Galgos. If you are unfamiliar with these breeds, they experience a great deal of hardship and need help.
The number of abandoned Italian Greyhounds is on the rise. While these pint-sized greyhounds are adorable, they are a high maintenance dog and require the right environment. Due to their delicate build and the dental problems they experience, they are often in need of medical treatment. This requires extensive funding to get these dogs ready to be placed in their “forever homes.” Italian Greyhound Rescue finds loving homes for Italian Greyhounds that have been abandoned, lost, or surrendered.
Galgos, or Spanish Greyhounds, are similar in appearance to their larger American cousins, but are used to hunt small game in Spain. The horrors inflicted upon these beautiful dogs is unimaginable! Often they are crammed together in dark sheds and malnourished, but the way they are killed is even more gruesome. Finding them hung from trees around the Spanish countryside when hunting season ends is common. Since there are no restrictions on breeding Galgos, many are killed at the age of two.
Galgo Rescue International Network (G.R.I.N.) works closely with, and provides assistance to Galgo shelters in Spain to raise awareness of the Galgo’s plight through international educational campaigns and fundraising and acts as an adoption agency in the United States.
The unique canines that will be walking the runway and displaying various designer styles at The Dog Day of Summer are registered therapy dogs. These dogs and their owners visit people in hospitals, institutions, schools, and long term care facilities. Together they provide well-needed emotional support to those in these institutional settings and offer a caring respite from the daily routine.
The Dog Day of Summer will be held on Sunday June 7th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tiferet Bet Israel , 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Julia Adopted
Rescued Galgos -
Adopted
Thursday, 02 April 2009
Julia will steal your heart. A sweet galga from Scooby Medina of 5 years of age. She has a very mellow personality and gets along very well with other dogs. She is very sweet and adjusts quickly to new circumstances. She is loving life in the states with her foster family and is looking for her forever home to complete her dream.
Are you the one she is looking for?
Please email Telma Shaw at: odiesden @ cox.net for more information about Julia.
Kala Adopted
Rescued Galgos -
Adopted
Thursday, 02 April 2009
Kala is a beautiful 2 year old galga who just came from Scooby Medina Shelter in Spain this week and is ready for her forever home. She has been fostered with greyhounds and does great with them. She is very sweet and affectionate and wags her tail when you talk to her. Kala is high prey so no kitties for her to live with. She has discovered the comforts of home and is ready for a soft bed to call her own.
Would you like to help Kala find the happiness she so deserves? She has come this far and is just waiting for that very special family.
Email Telma Shaw at: odiesden @ cox.net for more information on Kala.
March 23 – 30, 2009. G.R.I.N. founder Abby Christman and Colorado volunteers Lisa Swartz and Keiko Kranze just returned from volunteering at Scooby Medina Shelter and visiting another shelter near Madrid called Las Nieves. A detailed follow up to their trip will follow. Here is a peek at the lucky dogs that came back with them.
Philadelphia, PA- That’s right! “The Dog Day of Summer” is a Pet Fashion Show and Fundraiser being held to benefit Italian Greyhounds and Spanish Galgos. If you are unfamiliar with these breeds, they experience a great deal of hardship and need help. 
