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Hundreds of racing Greyhounds
and hunting Galgos in Spain have been fortunate to escape death and have
been saved by various organizations in Spain. They are now awaiting
adoption. Unfortunately, there are just not enough homes to go around in
Spain for these dogs. Occasionally we have the opportunity to bring one
or two here to the United States. These dogs become working ambassadors
for their breeds to raise awareness and support for those who are still
waiting. Through the efforts of many people, affordable transportation
has been worked out for these lucky dogs. It costs only US$120 to
transport a crate to Spain and pay the airfare of a Greyhound or Galgo
to come to the USA. Can you help sponsor a dog to make the trip?
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- Here are some of the
dogs that are waiting for a ride to the USA....
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This is Mafi,
a Galgo rescued by the group in Seville. She is cared for by
Isabel. She was very thin and near death and pregnant when she was
rescued. Now she has had her puppies, and they were all put to sleep
when born. There just was no way to save them, and they would have
become sick. And, there is simply no room. Mafi is very gentle and
sweet. Her eyes look into your soul.
Mafi
came to the US with Anna Clements to attend the Dewey Beach gathering
in October 2002. She is currently enjoying counter surfing in her new
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Nuria got her name from the woman we met at the pet food
factory who donates food to Scooby -- She was very nice and cares very
much about Scooby. Nuria is a real sweetheart! When I walked by her
kennel I would say, "where's my pretty girl" and she would come
running out, smiling and looking to be pet. When Mary Alice cleaned
out the kennel, bending down to pick up p..., Nuria would get under
her and wiggle to get scratched. She is a very engaging girl, sweet
and very loving. I told Fermin that I would love to have her as a pet
if I didn't have three dogs. Nuria will make someone a wonderful
companion. She is bigger than most of the female Galgos -- there is
just more of her to love. Nuria loves to sun herself.
Linda P.
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Pata is the brindle with the green coat holding up one leg. He
was in the van the morning Mary Alice and I first went to the new
refuge. Apparently he had been wandering the streets for many months,
being fed by a Police Officer but unable to be caught. Eventually the
same Police Officer who was feeding him was able to gain his trust to
catch him and bring him to Scooby. Pata puts little weight on his
foot; usually only uses his three good legs. He is very sweet, a
little shy but loves to be pet and fussed over. Mary Alice and I put
the green coat on him his first night as it was cold - we also gave
him a nice wool blanket to sleep on, he seemed very appreciative. As
you know when we took Liberty and Chance out of the kennel, he cried
and cried - Mary Alice and I could not go by his kennel again once we
took the two out - he just looked at us and howled - it was very sad.
He deserves his own bed. Pata loves his ears and head rubbed.
Linda P.
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- How you can help....
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- It costs just US$120 to get a Galgo or
Greyhound from Spain to the United States. Please consider donating
whatever you can afford to help. Adoption groups that may not be on the
East Coast or have room for a Galgo can donate as well. It's a great way
to help these unfortunate dogs without taking one in or adopting. All
donations through this page go directly to transportation costs of
Spanish dogs. Clicking on the "Make a Donation" button will take you to
Paypal.com where you can send money using your credit card or checking
account. If you prefer, checks can be mailed to the address below.
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- Our I.R.S. non-profit identification
number is 04-3490964 and your contribution is tax-deductible.
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- For more information or to mail a donation
you may contact Louise Coleman, President at:
email: greyhndfds@aol.com
phone:
508-435-5969
- regular mail: The
American-European Greyhound Alliance
- 167 Saddle Hill Road
Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748
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