SPRING 2013 BITTERSWEET TRANSPORT CONTINUES

We have good and sad news...the good news is that on April 7, 2013 two galgos and two podencos can now say they are U.S. citizens! Our Thanks to Galgo Connection Spain for all their work to rescue these four dogs, nurture them and prepare them for the next leg of their journey, that is to their new life in the U.S.  For Pongo, Cee Cee, Tula and Trece life has just begun.

 Then there is the other sad side of the story. The fourth galgo who was scheduled to come to Grateful Greyhounds, was named Tommy. A beautiful grey brindle boy who took ill two days before the transport, had emergency surgery and clung to life until yesterday, Monday. We are all heart broken for Tommy who had a wonderful life and family waiting for him. We thank Beatriz Elvira Ribas of Assoc. Protectora Argos, for her love and care during the last days of his struggle and our hearts go out to her and her friend Carmen who cared day and night for him. They did their best and Tommy knew it I am sure. He left this earth being held by angels on this earth. We know he went in peace..Tommy will never be forgotten.

Now unfolds the third part of this story. One which no one knew would continue the circle of love that began with Tommy. His  illness and inability to come to the states, opened the door for another one in his place to come. The lucky boy was Trece the Podenco Ibicenco that had been waiting with no on interested in him for over 10 months! At a moments notice his life changed too. Rushed from his foster home to the shelter, then to the clinic to be processed for his journey the next day to the US..emails flying between U.S. GRIN adoption coordinators and Galgo Connection Spain made it happen! We were so happy but we did not know that Trece would also fill the heart of another set of adopters in New Mexico who had just lost their galgo named Wylie the very next day and would be Trece's new family.

Below is a the continuation of the story told by Judy Paulsen of Greyhound Companions of New Mexico.

In November, 2010, Greyhound Companions of New Mexico was contacted by a hunter who wanted to surrender a couple of galgos he’d had since they were puppies.  The female was extremely shy, and the male had a very unsteady gait.  According to the hunter, the male had a collision in the field while hunting and had been temporarily paralyzed a “few years ago”.  The dogs were being kept outdoors in a pen together and the man had already moved from the home, leaving the dogs for a few days before turning them over to GCNM.Because these two dogs were extremely bonded, we made a decision not to split them up, though trying to find a home with someone who would be willing to adopt two special needs dogs we knew would be a challenge.  They were fostered by Judy Paulsen and were doing well in adapting to being house dogs.  In December, Noreen and Berna decided to meet Cyd (the shy female) and Wylie (the wobbly male) – it was love at first sight.  They wanted to adopt them both.

Wylie’s condition continued to worsen in spite of consulting with several veterinarians, and using a combination of western and eastern medicine.  The neurological damage he had suffered was irreversible and progressive and he was slowly losing control of all four legs.

Most of all, Wylie and Cyd were given unconditional love and attention they never would have known had it not been for the fortuitous moment Noreen and Berna came into their lives.

Wylie’s condition deteriorated to the point where he was crying out in pain when he tried to move.  Noreen and Berna knew it was time to let him go.  On the evening of April 7, 2013, Wylie took his last breath  in their arms, at the hands of a compassionate veterinarian in a special room at the clinic, furnished to resemble a living room instead of the sterile surroundings of an exam room.  Cyd was there, too.

Wylie had two years and four months of paradise – far from the meager existence and neglect he experienced for the first 6 years of his life at the hands of a hunter, and living outdoors in a dirt pen. Cyd is very lonely, and Berna and Noreen feel an immense void left by Wylie.  The news that Trece, the Podenco, was suddenly included in a trip from Spain and would arrive soon in New Mexico seemed like serendipity.  Cyd, Noreen and Berna are awaiting the arrival of Trece, whose adoption will be a memorial to the many fond memories of Wylie, the Galgo

U.S. & Spanish Rockers Plan Visit to Scooby Shelter!

Javier Vargas and Paul Shortino

U.S. AND SPANISH ROCKERS PLAN VISIT TO SCOOBY MEDINA SHELTER

GRIN just confirmed that legendary rock singer/musician Paul Shortino, formerly of Quiet Riot and Spinal Tap fame, along with Javier Vargas of The Vargas Blues Band of Spain will be visiting the Scooby Medina Shelter  in Medina del Campo. The band will be on tour in northern Spain this May and are making a special trip to the shelter to meet the rescued dogs and Scooby founder, Fermin Perez Martin, to discuss the challenges that the Spanish shelter faces.

We are so excited that Paul and his wife Carmen have offered to help promote the cause of the Spanish sighthound plight by planning this visit with the band.  The Las Vegan Shortinos recently adopted Dio, a  podenco, through GRIN. The former Ibizan Hound Rescue with his huge ears and loving personality, has completely won their hearts. The Shortinos are now committed to learning about the origin of these dogs, what they have had to endure and how they can be helped.

We look forward to the update and pictures and thank Fermin Perez Martin for embracing our U.S. visitors. We foresee a rocking time for everyone involved!

Check out the Vargas and Paul Shortino concert schedule and if you are in Spain try to catch their show!

ALSO CHECK OUT  WWW.SCOOBYMEDINA.COM

Solvang Greyhound Gathering

9th ANUAL WEST COAST GREYHOUND GATHERING  2013 SOLVANG CALIFORNIA

GRIN - Galgo Rescue International Network Presentation

February 23, 2013

Once again, GRIN wants to thank Teri Rogo and her greyt team for the opportunity to do a presentation at the gathering about the situation in Spain and the plight of the galgos.

Telma Shaw, GRIN Board Member and Adoption Coordinator and Mora Gonzani a GRIN volunteer shared with the audience some insight into the work that  GRIN does to help the shelters in Spain. We are happy to say we had a great turn out and thank each person who came and showed their support for the galgos and podencos that need our help.

We started our presentation with a slight hiccup, a technical snafu with our audio for a video presentation on the FBM Shelter in Sevilla, but although the sound was only projected through our lap top, you could have heard a pin drop. We know the visuals told the story of this one shelter and how they work to save galgos at their rehabilitation center. Thanks everyone for bearing with us for the first half!! Next year given the opportunity, we promise to do better!!!

We also had a surprise guest all the way from Arizona via Spain. A special little Podenca who GRIN brought here last spring..her name is Trini, originally from Galgo Connection Spain www.galgoconnectionspain.org  Thank you Keith Lewis for bringing your sweet little Podenca so that all our attendees could meet her! She is such a dear little soul a beautiful Ambassadog for the Podencos!!

There is so much that could be said about the situation in Spain. I decided to share some slides of my last trip to Spain in the Fall of 2012 and share from the heart the work we do to help the shelters that we work with. I shared about Galgos en Familia,  Ecija Shelter, 112 Carlota Galgos and Galgos del Sol as these were the shelters we visited in the Fall.

Mora Gonzani also gave her presentation on one shelter she visited in the Fall. That shelter is the finca/ranch of 112Carlotagalgos in Malaga. Founded by Char del Rio and run as a  family affair full of love and hard work for the galgos and podencos.  She also talked about an amazing blog site www.yeartohelp.com written by  a fantastic roving  photographer Martin Usborne of the UK who visited Malaga and Chars shelter,  to learn about the plight of the galgo. Thanks to his beautiful artful photographs he has been able to donate to the cause of the galgos and has a following that is also helping by supporting his work.

We enjoyed and appreciated having the opportunity to share our passion to help the  galgo's "cousins" of the greyhounds at a greyhound event and we are touched by the people who want to help us help them. Thanks for your support!! We also want to say a BIG thank you to all those folks who brought bag after bag of collars, leashes and coats for our shelters that we support. These supplies are very much needed in Spain. As the dogs are adopted out, they are sent with a martingale collar for safety, and as we know, they are not readily available in Spain and also the cost is prohibitive. We are so happy to be able to send these supplies with our volunteers who go to Spain.  Next shipment leaves with me in April. Thank you so much everyone!

We were able to spend some time in the beautiful Solvang area as well with our galgos and greyhounds!

On Saturday evening we had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Couto speak once again at the Solvang Greyhound Gathering. Dr. Couto is an amazing advocate for the greyhounds and the galgos!  He shared with us his recent work in research as well as sharing his passion for volunteering in Spain at Scooby Medina Shelter www.scoobymedina.com with his veterinary students. We thank Dr. Couto for all he is doing for the health and benefit of greyhounds, galgos and sighthounds world wide!

Wow what a great time we had.. here are some final shots from the event..

Two Persecuted Galgo Pups Make it to America

Persecuted pup comes home to Stafford

BY KATIE THISDELL / THE FREE LANCE-STAR

SUZANNE CARR ROSSI / THE FREE LANCE-STAR Michael Owens (left), of the Sighthound Underground rescue group, cradles Calina, a Spanish greyhound who was rescued by Stafford County's April Lamb (right). Lamb is holding Calina’s sister Mariposa, who is available for adoption. The two pups—known as Galgos, or Spanish greyhounds—were rescued from Spain.

SUZANNE CARR ROSSI / THE FREE LANCE-STAR Mariposa, a Spanish Galgo greyhound, is available for adoption. Her sister Calina found a new home in Stafford County.

Little Calina snuggled up with blankets on the couch behind her new mom, already comfortable in her Stafford County home.

She was napping the morning away before new pals would be over for a doggie play date.

“You don’t know how lucky you’ve got it, little girl,” said April Lamb, sharing the story of her family’s new addition.

Life didn’t always look so plush for the 12-week-old puppy, a Spanish Galgo recently transported across the world.

In Spain, the ancient breed—which is related to the greyhound—is used for hunting. When the dogs are no longer needed, they’re brutally disposed of, according to several rescue organizations.

Adoption coordinator Telma Shaw, of Galgo Rescue International Network, said the dogs aren’t viewed as living creatures, but rather as tools of the trade.

“What do you do with a tool? You stick it in the shed until you need it again. That’s the exact mentality of these hunters,” Shaw said by phone from her Oceanside, Calif., home.

Already the owner of three Italian greyhound rescues, Lamb, 53, learned about Galgos just a year ago when pondering fostering another dog.

Barbaric images posted online haunted her for days, and she made a promise that she’d share her love with one of the dogs.

She found GRIN, emailed with Shaw for months and finalized the puppy’s adoption in December.

Calina—known as Lola back in Spain—made her big journey earlier this month. She and her sister, Mariposa, had been turned in to a shelter in Malaga, on Spain’s southern coast, and Shaw saw them on a Facebook page.

Sharing a large travel crate, the pair of dogs flew from Madrid to Miami with two other dog parents-to-be, then were driven to Georgia to meet Lamb, and finally up to Virginia. When all is said and done, the process costs adoptive families about $1,500.

Mariposa is still awaiting adoption. Calina, meanwhile, is getting used to her name, which means “mist” in Spanish. Lamb has high hopes that the brindle-patterned pup will be an ambassador for the breed, clearing the mist that she says has been hiding the fate of the Galgos.

Lamb’s family had a fit when they learned of her plans, however. Why not adopt from a local shelter, where there are plenty of dogs that need homes?

But Lamb, who has worked at vet offices and as a nanny, set her heart on helping the breed. She described herself as the child who brought strays home—only to be told that she’d have to wait until she had her own house one day to do that. Now, she’s making good on that promise.

“She’s been following the dogs for a while. She really, really wants to get this known in the United States,” said Shaw, of GRIN, which has facilitated more than 40 adoptions in the past year.

A Virginia group, Sighthound Underground, also facilitates adoptions. So does Save A Galgo Espanol, based in Pennsylvania.

Playing in her fenced backyard in North Stafford with her siblings and new pals recently, Calina hid behind a stack of firewood. Her bright purple coat gave her away though, and Lamb scooped her up to bring all the small dogs back inside.

Bigger paws indicate she’ll grow larger than the adult Italian greyhounds, perhaps up to 50 pounds.

Friend Beth Gresko was excited to meet the puppy.

“I just love the look of her muzzle,” she said about the long, narrow and dark face.

The calm puppy doesn’t know she’s been put on a mission here in America.

“She seems more content to lay down and watch,” Lamb said.

Unlike her owner.

MORE INFO:

The Galgo, or Spanish greyhound, is used for hunting in Spain. But at the end of the hunting season, the dogs are often abandoned or killed, rescue groups say. For more information, visit galgorescue.org or sighthoundunderground.com.

Katie Thisdell: 540/735-1975

kthisdell@freelancestar.com

Wicks and wines to help the galgos!

The wonderful people at Leaving Tracks are donating all of the proceeds from their Charity Wicks

and Benefit Wines fundraisers to GRIN for sales made through June 30, 2013!

In addition to their range of scented candles, they're now selling a range of wines as well, and both feature adorable and awesome greyhound and galgo labels.

The folks at Leaving Tracks recommend stocking up to use them as gifts or to enjoy for yourself (and who can't use a relaxing candlelit evening with a bottle of wine?).

Please help support us by supporting them, and treat yourself or your family or friends as well.

Leaving Tracks' Charity Wicks candles are here, and the wines can be viewed here.

Spring 2013 Transports Are On The Way!

GRIN’S 2013 SPRING TRANSPORTS ARE ON THERE WAY!!

The first of approximately 18 adoptions have begun!  On Jan. 27^th the first two galgas have made it to the USA.  Helen/Bella a black beauty from Galgo Connection Spain www.galgoconnectionspain.org and Baby Sofia an adorable brindle pup from www.112carlotagalos.com  have landed! They did great on the trip and are both enjoying their new lives..some adjustments as is normal, but these little galgas are doing great considering the change of life and the journey!

Helen is living in Atlanta with the Read Family and Baby Sofia adopted by GRIN friend Debbi Harvey, is a snowbird in Florida for a month before going home to NY   Both these girls have made it, made it past the abandonment, the abuse and the pain which is the life of the galgo in Spain. Though whatever their scars reveal about what they have been through, their spirit to live and to give love to a kind human never fails to amaze. A new life awaits them filled with joy and love..Welcome home girls!

Our February transport brought us galgo Raul from Galgos del Sol www.perrosdelsol.es  Raul, was terrified when he arrived at GdS. He had endured a very cruel life at the hands of his hunter. He came to GdS wide eyed and terrified but within a short time at the shelter his true nature began to reveal itself. He began to trust. He is a loving and kind galgo who even “smiles” when he trusts. I must admit that we had our doubts at first as to how he would do on a long journey but we saw lots of positive changes as time went on and we decided to give Raul his big chance! His adopters, George and Scott, had the perfect situation working from home so that Raul would have lots of companionship both human and canine and he has surprised everyone with his mellow attitude and love for attention.  We are so proud of Raul, who came to GdS  so scared but learned to trust again and so soon..

Along with Raul, GRIN has had the pleasure of arranging the transport and adoption for two galgo puppies from Galgos en Familia www.galgosenfamilia.org in Malaga. These two were so lucky that a hunter gave them up rather than raise them. We were very shocked that he gave up to females as we know they like to keep them for breeding, but we are not complaining!!! Thank goodness Veronica was there to rescue them and that  GEF was able to take them under their care.

Mariposa and Lola/Calina are now enjoying life in the states. Mariposa is in foster care with SHUG (Sighthound Underground) in VA and she will be up for adoption in the future. Lola is living in VA  with mom April Lamb. We are happy that both little ones were able to travel together and are doing fantastic.

Finally, one more space was available coming back and our flight patrons George and Scott offered to bring one more back with them and the lucky galgo was Ringo from Sandra Baas and SAGE. A full transport is a good transport!

Next transport is in March, and will be to Dallas Tx. A little tripod named Kate from Galgos del Sol will be making the journey to the forever home of Wiltse Parker Compton. So excited for the ones mentioned and the ones still to come! Updates will  follow on the April and May transports…stay tuned..

Saving one dog won’t change the world but the world will change for that one dog!

Troya the Survivor

I want to say that this rescue business is full of ups and downs. One minute you are crying, as in the case of little Jade who just passed away,  the next I am jumping for joy because I have a way for Troya to come to the USA! Do you remember Troya? She had bee...n thrown between two walls, left to die...was skin and bones, huge skin leisons all over her body apparently from her struggle to free herself, cold, hungry, dehydrated, all alone, stiff from not being able to move..Who would find her in this unimaginable situation? Well Troya had some angels looking after her..she was found and taken out of that hell.

She came to Silvia of Galgo Connecton Spain, the vets worked hard to help her and they honestly thought she might not make it. But Troya had a will to live. And now she is recovering from what was supposed to be the end for her, no thanks to some hunters who left her for dead..anyway there are some dogs I just can't get out of my mind..Troya was one..I hoped for a great opportunity  for her and my prayers were answered this week. I am so happy to say that Troya will be coming to the US in April being taken in by our friends Grateful Greyhounds of NY..Thank you Lisa Sallie and supporters for reaching out to make it happen..Troya will now live the life every galgo deserves and her little scarred body will be a constant reminder of how hard life is in Spain for the galgos and podencos. Thank you Silvia and GGS...and Troya we send you all our love until you come. GRIN.

Please check out this You Tube that was shown on Spanish Tele about Troya and Galgo Connection Spain..It is in Spanish but the images tell the story of the care given to the worse cases taken on by Silvia and Team GCS in Valencia. Dr. Cesar Lara is the attending Vet and works along with GCS to save these deserving dogs and help them onto new lives..

 http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dq0hN_oy-nNk&h=ZAQEbN7Ke

The Little Girl Who Flew from the Dumpster

Someone named her Blanca Guapa, after a rescue by Galgos del Sol on the streets wandering and eating trash strewn about the area; I guess she was lucky cause her buddy was in-side the dumpster with a bad spleen.

She is about 7yrs. I have been told.  I had been looking at 9 pictures of the dumpster #15 rescue when I just spotted her....a very cute little white girl;a somewhat roman nose with foxy eyes, and from the pictures on that street in Spain, she seemed very inquisitive about what she was doing there dumped for survival.

I had immediately contacted the G.R.I.N. folks I knew to inquire.  I had not been able to get the first galga I feasted my eyes on; so I anxiously awaited the news for getting this 2nd girl. When it was YES, I was so excited.  I remember Telma Shaw's comments "She is a very ethereal galga".

I believe it was July 2012 when I discovered the trash pictures from Spain on-line.  There were 4 galgos I think.  Little did I know at that time, my favorite boy greyhound would be diagnosed with Osteo-sarcoma within a 2 wk. span of the Guapa flight to the U.S.A.  When all became said and done, an extremely heart wrenching experience that I was forced to come to terms with and endure just before the arrival of this new girl I had now deposited money on.  I honestly have to admit I began to question everything about what I was doing, two weeks before her arrival.  Because loosing him was so hard, and unfortunately had to put him down one week before her arrival.....Guapa that is, to Pennsylvania from Spain! Yet it was the right thing to do for him, because amputation of a limb was not an option, when there was no idea where this was spreading?

So, I tried to move myself from the bitter to the sweet, Telma said; and pick myself up to move on.  And so the pictures of her on the streets kept me going, but I kept hashing  the questions of Guapa in the house; whether Guapa would be O.K. here?  At the same time I knew I could not turn back, the flight itinerary, payments, people involved....were all set in stone.  Emotionally everything came to a head from the stresses of loosing my beloved greyhound, and it was making me worry about "who" I was getting within a week, and I was still l grieving badly over my P.D. (greyhound)

Was she going to be able to be calm in the house?  Who was she? What would she do?  Was she going to chase or injure the cat?  Would she climb all over things in the house? How is she going to be in the car when transported from JFK International to me?  Would she be house broken? Would she jump child gates? Our fence? Would I leave her alone when I went to work with the 3 other greys?  Would they fight?  I admit, I started to FREAK!

I was saying to myself "You idiot, .....maybe you should have talked to Telma more about these things".  Never-the-less, we went from July to NOW, November; and it is now Nov. 25/ she arrives JFK.  O.M.G.

I was to excited, a combination of fear, loss, and excitement, and trying to arrange the work schedule to just go get her made me so anxious, .......just had to get her A.S.A.P. The transport of Guapa from J.F.K. to Pennsylvania was not set in stone, and at the last minute, I was finding out I had to drive farther than I thought to receive her.  The transport people did become a huge support though, and took alot of worry off my shoulders cause they had kept Guapa over night.  "Ty" the transport fellow told me what a "good" dog I had, and he surely eased my tensions. It was a long day, a long night, and Guapa transported well. I met "Ty", it was pretty late at night, and once I saw Guapa.....I got all the energy to drive all the way back home. Whew! In the car I looked at her, she looked at me, and I talked to her all the way.  She slept.....I drove.....realizing this happened! Finally.

We arrived home about 1or 2 a.m. do not recall.  She went out to fenced area did her business, I put her in my bed with me; she was wonderful with the other greys, and they welcomed her. She was tired.  Like an angel...all I can say from all observation and from this point is that Guapa just "fit-in"--there has been nothing to do to "train" Guapa.  She has been a little snow white from the get-go.  She was fostered well by Kay-lee in Spain, she does have 2 little front teeth missing, and bears the scars of the hard life.  Potty training and all the behavior seems to have come with the package. She does understand "No". She does prefer the doggy beds over mine now, and feels better with the pack.

Due to survival mode instinct she does have a keen interest with our Pennsylvania deer population. My only suggestion to anyone getting a galga/galgo is having a collar that is surely one that cannot be slipped over the head.  I have used a martingale type small choker, when outside cannot be slipped over the head.  I use a cotton web canvas lead of 20ft. also inside my 4-5ft fence until I feel she is trustworthy.....with these darn deer one could poke its body around the cornor, so I am leary. Especially at night.

Guapa has made no attempt at jumping the fence, and minds the perimeters, but Guapa flys when she runs, and plays.  If anyone thinks this 7 yr. old is not strongly ATHLETICA, think again.  Guapa flys, and gives my male 6 yr. old greyhound a run for his money.  She seems more agile, and jumps up and down in a cute way. She can dust these American greyhounds quick.

Guapa loves to ride in the car, go to park, jog with me once in awhile.....loves the woods trail; loves whipped creme at Starbucks.  For the most part she is very happy I believe.  All the worries are gone and she is settling into life at 10 Webb Drive.

Guapa eats 2x a day, and does patrol food bowls, but it seems to be harmless patrol.  When it comes to food Guapa is ME, me, me,!!!! ME over here, me, me!  She likes treats, and responds to them.  She has learned to share, but can also be quick to be fiesty and finicky with the other greys.  We have had to work on share.

Guapa has taken to "Rapid" my male greyhound, and they give each other a run or two.  Shhh, don't tell anyone, she sleeps with him alot.  Her haircoat is getting softer, and she got a new coat, collars, and pj's.

If anyone asked me, these dogs arrive with their little hand made coat, and passports and are simply easy and ready to move in.  THANKS! for my girl to everyone involved.

Debi Page

Guapa's mom.

2013 GRIN WINS — Thanks to Your Support!

 

Pictured here is Triton, one of many examples of thrown-away, abused, and abandoned hounds that have been saved by your contributions to GRIN. Every year, fifty-thousand galgos and podencos are lost to abuse, abandonment, and extermination. GRIN is fighting this battle with your valuable support — every dog saved is your victory. We support organizations in Spain who face daily challenges: scour kill stations, compromise their personal safety and finances, rescue, heal, nurture, foster, transport, home, educate and remain steadfast in the struggle to save the galgos and podencos.

GRIN’s mission is to support these shelters with practical help, supplies and adoptions. Additionally we raise awareness through social media and events.

Please help us to win our battle to save the hounds of Spain by making a donation through our PayPal button in the right hand column or sending a check to: GRIN, 17784 North Country Road 15, Wellington, CO 80549

From all the hounds, thank you for your support.

GRIN 2012 FALL TRANSPORTS & AID TO SHELTERS CONTINUE!

GRIN NEWS FOR FALL 2012

SHELTER AID AND FALL TRANSPORTS CONTINUE!

GRIN has had a busy Fall Season coordinating 21 transports from October through December. At this writing 19 transports have been completed with happily homed hounds. Our last four will come on home during the next two months.

We are also happy to announce that your support of GRIN has allowed us to help the following shelters this fall with EAF (Emergency Assistance Fund) grants and Loly’s Fund Grants.  LFGs specifically helps shelters in need and is the thrust of what GRIN is focused on doing. The following shelters we have helped are:

1)  112Carlota Galgos. Char del Rio received a grant to help with their transition to their new finca/shelter in Malaga. The funds have helped them purchase building materials for their quarantine kennel. We are so happy to be part of their work!

2)  Galgo Connection Spain. A grant was donated to Silvia Bordetas Gil for ongoing support of medical cases she is overseeing with dogs such as Troya and Suri. The cost of the pensione/boarding facility comes quickly every month and the upkeep of the dogs is constant until their adoption. We are glad we could help Silvia with her vet bills this month!

3)  Galgos en Familia. A grant was given to Vera Thorenaar for her shelter and a portion for an emergency hip surgery for a Galgo named Payaso that is in her care as well as two others that need surgery. Without our contribution for major vet emergency help, other needs could not be covered. We thank you all for your support!

4)  Ibizan Hound Rescue received a grant to help with boarding fees for three Podencos that they have taken in at GRIN’s request. One in particular was saved because they now had the funds for the pensione. We are so happy to help the Podencos in their care!

OUR FALL TRANSPORTS CONTINUE!!

For all of you who follow GRIN’S placements  of our Spanish Galgos and Podencos, we would like you to all feel that you are a part of these happy endings! The time involved and the effort by many people to bring these “Ambassadogs” to forever homes is huge. However, the result of this labor is that more people learn about the plight of these wonderful dogs and in turn donate and help promote those shelters that continue the hard work of rescue, rehabilitation, and homing. Your support is essential and we thank you all!

Thanks also to our international transporters and volunteers for helping GRIN! This year the following people took on the airports and travel with dogs, which is no small task and we want to say a special thanks to all of them.  Starting in October, Marylou Hecht, Telma Shaw, Beatriz  Sanchez Elvira, Terrianne and John Basch,  Dr. Jason Cordiero, Chris Plaskett, Jeff Wehrwein, Ron Dillard, and still to come, Amy Kahn, Linda Sheffield and Tracy-Ann Reading.

Also we want to mention all the people involved in transporting other peoples dogs once in the states. Ms. Michael Owen VA, Fast Friends NH and Grateful Greyhounds NY, who, with their friends, helped tremendously as well as Pam Rende and Ty Montgomery of  PA and friends of the galgos Don and Elaine Irving who greeted GRIN at the LAX airport just to help and support us!  We could not have done it without all of our friends who embraced this labor of love including and most importantly our wonderful adopters! Thank You from GRIN and the Galgos and Podencos thank you too!!