UPDATE 2: Jaen Galgos

Beryl Brennan of Galgo News gave us the good news today.  The little Podenca, now named Estrella, that was with the three galgos in the killing station in Jaen, has found her way to Beryl's home for fostering in France.  There have been several people involved in her rescue including Cristina de Luna and Beatrice of L�Europe des Leviers and Eva Andrews of Canada.  We are so happy for Estrella that now she will live the life she deserves.  Estrella is looking for her forever home, please go to Galgo News for more information on Estrella.  Thank you to all the rescuers who have helped these Jaen hounds.

Related stories:

Galgos in Jaen Rescued! -- Saturday, 02 January 2010

UPDATE: Jaen Galgos -- Thursday, 07 January 2010

A Message from Fermin of Scooby. Clarence is rescued!

G.R.I.N. received these from Fermin today...

Dear friends,

This is a galgo that I have rescued today, he was abandoned in Medina. I must say that only because of this is it worth to keep working on animal welfare and I am especially proud of being able to do this work.

He is absolutely blind, the poor Clarence (this is his new name), and he was laying in the rain, freezing cold. As soon as he arrived at my house (I am now fostering him) we dewormed and cleaned him, and now he feels more safe. He has been already eating, drinking and making pee and pooh. It is only for these kind of things that, if Scooby did not exist, we should try to invent it. Enjoy the pictures.

- Fermin

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update: SAN ANTON REPAIRS

San Anton Shelter in in Villa Martin Spain is continuing to rebuild after the devastating tornado the hit the shelter on December 24th, 2009.  The below photos show much of the rebuilding that is already taking place thanks you the generous donations from around the world.  There is still a lot to do to rebuild the shelter but spirits are high once again.   Donations are still be taken to assist in the rebuilding effort.  Thank you.

- Click here to read the original story (December 27, 2009) -

- Click here to read Update #1 (January 6, 2010) -

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Update: Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal - Flooded Shelter

GRIN has sent an EAF fund (Emergency Assistance Fund) as well as our monthly Shelter Aid grant  for the Pedro Munoz Shelter in Cuidad Real, that was flooded this month.  They have sent an estimate of the cost of putting in drainage so that this catastrophe will not happen again, and we are happy to be part of the solution.  Without your kind donations we would not be able to help those that need it, when they need it.  Thank you everyone for helping us help the shelters.  Below an email from one of the volunteers, Loli,  who works tirelessly to help these poor animals.

Click to read the original story... Flooding in Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal Shelter

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Hi Telma, I am so emotional and happy to read your email and to see the solidarity of the people for our shelter. We are forever profoundly grateful, because this donation, will help us in a definite manner, so that we can get the necessary work done to avoid that the same problem we had (the flooding of the shelter).

Please, give thanks to all the good people who have donated and tell them that from Cuidad Animal, we are thankful from the deepest part of our hearts.  Our dogs, also are grateful for your generosity.  Thanks so much for everything you are doing for us and our animals.  

Our deep gratitude to all,

Loli
Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal

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UPDATE: Jaen Galgos

Our friend in Malaga, Vera Thorrenaar, has sent GRIN these pictures of Quia, one of the galgos who were rescued from the Jaen killing station this week.  Quia has come a long way in one week thanks to the efforts of many people. She is certainly getting used to the life she deserves.  Thanks Vera for caring for her until she finds her forever home in Holland.

Click to read the original story... Galgos in Jaen Rescued!

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SAN ANTON: pick up the pieces and start all over again!

On the morning of Dec. 24th the San Anton Shelter was a victim of a tornado that caused damage to this shelter, knocking out electric and water supply for the dogs.  The initial shock of the devastation is over and the reality of the rebuilding has taken over.  The work has begun and San Anton Shelter is picking up the pieces and starting all over again!  There is still a lot of work to do.  These photos show not only the extensiveness of the damage, but also the hard work underway to rebuild the shelter.

- Click here to read the original story. -

Please, if you would like to donate to their cause, please PayPal a donation to GRIN for the Shelter Relief for San Anton.  Thank You.

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Flooding in Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal Shelter

Flooding in Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal Shelter in Cuidad Real Spain, about 200 kms south of Madrid.

These picture were taken Christmas week.  Heavy torrential rains pounded the country and the dog refuges are now suffering the consequences.  G.R.I.N. will be sending an EAF grant (Emergency Assistance Fund) to Pedro Munoz so that they can begin the work of adding drainage to the compound so that this will not happen again.  The volunteers worked without rest for days on end, first with buckets to remove water and then with a pump that was donated to them.  Right now the area has been freed of flooding but they are afraid it could start again. 

There is much work to be done and your donations to the shelter aid fund will go to help the dogs at Pedro Munoz Cuidad Animal.  Thanks to volunteers Loli and Lydia for their tireless efforts to help these unfortunate dogs, with the back breaking work even fighting off fevers they continued.  The dogs are still at risk with colds and possibility of infections from the water. 

If you would like to contribute you can PayPal your donations to GRIN and specify for Pedro Munoz flooded shelter aid.  They are so appreciative of your donations, and thank you to those who have already donated to their cause! Updates will follow.

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Neptuno/Hero Finds foster home for New Year. Hero, a lucky 7 year old galgo previously named Neptuno, was released from the flooded shelter, Pedro Munoz, and into the care of Charlotte del Rio and her friend Lisa of Malaga on New Years Day.  Hero will learn how to live in a home. At present he is terrified of men but Charlottes husband Dioni is taking the time to teach him to trust. We wish Hero a Happy New Year and new life..thanks ladies for helping our little Hero!!

Updates to follow.

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A New Year Poem from San Anton

A New Year Poem from San Anton Put your Life in the top gear, Spread the smiles, and overcome fears, Forget all worries and start to cheer, Hurray ! Its Happy New Year ! Its now time to make resolutions, Solve the problems & reach to conclusions, And sort out all your confusions... Set new Goals, and keep the vision clear, Hurray ! Its Happy New Year ! Its time to set new trends, Its time to make new friends, Time to analyze weaknesses & strengths... Its time to remember all who are dear, Hurray ! Its Happy New Year ! I wish you Good Luck and Happiness, Prosperity and lots of Success, But forget San Anton not, always keep the shelter near, Wishing You a very very Happy New Year !!! - Saskia Rinia van Nauta

Galgos in Jaen Rescued!

It starts the same way each time, a plea from a rescue group in Spain for dogs on death row. 
Charlotte del Rio, GRIN rep in Malaga Spain, sent out this plea for the rescue group, ABYDA Associacion Bienestar y Defensa Animal a group in Jaen Spain.

�I know everyone is completely saturated at the moment, but not only galgos other dogs are being put to sleep everywhere.  But these 4, if there was just a temporary space, or adoption it would save their lives!!  PLEASE FWD if you cannot help, you may just know someone who can.�

The pictures tell the story, they do not have long to live.  We can�t shake the images.  The plea goes out for other rescue friends to take a look, and possibly help.  This time the plea could be acted upon.  GRIN will help finance the rescue of two of the galgos through Silvia Bordetas in Valencia Spain.  The dogs will be saved, moved out of the killing station and into foster care.  Also, Vera Thorenaar Reddering living in Malaga who works with Greyhound Rescue in Holland will be fostering the most timid looking tiger galga in the picture, the one in the corner.  She is up to the challenge and is waiting anxiously for Monday Jan 4th to receive her into her home.  Once Quia (her new name) has adjusted, and it may take months, a home will be found for her through her group in Holland, www.greyhoundsrescue.nl.  These poor galgos are terrorized by their experiences and need time and patience, of which Vera has had experience to handle.  Thank You Vera and thank you to all involved in this life saving rescue.

We will keep our readers posted on their journey to a new life!  Thanks to everyone for their help.

Thank you from Vera

I would like to add that THANKS to GRIN from so far away, this message got to the right people and from there to more or less the whole of Spain and Holland aswell.  Great job!! Will let you know how Quia goes on....

Kind Regards,
Vera

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UPDATE: Tornado Hits San Anton Shelter

UPDATE: from Saskia at San Anton Shelter in response to GRIN sending our EAF (Emergency Assistance Fund) to help them rebuild the shelter. We are so thankful for those who have stepped forward to help.  -- Mil Gracias!!

G.R.I.N.

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12/28/2009:  It's still foul weather in Acogida Anton, but we are aglow with love by all sympathy and help from abroad.  The whirlwind works like a hurricane for our future!

12/29/2009:  I am as excited as you are.  Together we can built up the shelter like before.  I do hope that the dogs feel soon "home" again to in a comfortable shelter.  Muchisimos gracias.

Saludos,
Saskia Rinia van Nauta

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