Greyhounds in Need (Anne Finch's Charity against atrocities in Spain inflicted on Greyhounds)

Throughout the year we board many galgos (Spanish bred greyhounds) at Pep Plans kennels in Vic, Barcelona. These dogs are fully dependant on funding by GIN for their maintenance / veterinary care. Once Pep has carried out testing for Mediterranean diseases, treating if necessary, and sterilizations, arrangements can be made to home the galgos in mainland Europe.

Transportations are being arranged all the time for dogs to come to Pep’s and then to be taken by our contacts abroad to homes in Belgium, France, Switzerland, etc. For the latest news on any of the dogs shown below please email us on info@greyhoundsinneed.co.uk Thank you.

Arca de Noe refuge in Albacete

We have been so pleased that our co-operation with Elisa and Chiara of the Adopt Centre Italy has continued. As many of you will remember we first made contact following the closure of the Rome track approximately 4 years ago. Once all the greyhounds were rehomed Elisa asked how they could help the galgos in Spain

We work closely with Balbino, Maria and Evagrio at the Arca de Noe refuge in Albacete and try to help as many galgos as we can who have been rescued by them. Balbino prepares photographs and details of each dog which allows Elisa and her group to publicise them on their website in order to find homes. We are happy to fund their veterinary treatment in Albacete (testing for Mediterranean diseases, sterilisations etc.) and help where possible by funding some transportation costs. Once homes have been found in Italy the transportation is organised. Balbino and his helpers often drive the journey from Albacete to Nice where Elisa and her helpers collect the dogs and continue their journey.

We are fortunate now to have Monica, here in the UK, who is helping us with communications.

Noah's Arc (Animal Rescue Centre) Murcia

The following dogs are being looked after by the Noah’s Arc charity in Murcia. With the support of volunteers at Noah’s Arc, we are able to help galgos from their local area. GIN helps with some funding to cover necessary testing and sterilizations and once the dogs are ready they are homed in Belgium, thanks to Josephine and Greyhounds Rescue Belgium.

For the latest news on any of the dogs shown below please email us on info@greyhoundsinneed.co.uk. Thank you.

Kipley is a gorgeous brindle of 2/3 years old. When he first came to us he was very timid and nervous but is making remarkable progress. He will now come of his own accord for a stroke and a cuddle, loves to play with the other dogs and enjoys his walks. He really is a lovely dog both in looks and nature.

Bruna is a senior needle nose but is a Galga that has everything and is fully prepared for travel. She is 8yrs old and was abused by gypsies before being rescued. Bruna is therefore very delicate and timid but is growing stronger and more confident each day.

Luca is a handsome and very friendly little Galgo. He is approx 10 months old probably born May 2009. He has a lovely white coat (with a faint hint of spots), a few old "war wounds" which are slowly disappearing. As with most Galgos he has a really nice and friendly nature.

Sarah

Guapita is approx 2 years old, she is young and strong but very timid and she seems to be a little afraid of children. She gets on well with other dogs and likes to play. She is an absolute stunner, my guess an ex-racer as her physique is pure muscle and not a mark on her. Definitely a star.

Refugio Kimba in Cadiz

We are pleased to be helping Refugio Kimba with their galgos. We have for many years sent parcels of donated coats, medicines etc to this refuge but have now managed to organise, with help from Josephine and Greyhounds Rescue Belgium, to take some of their rescued galgos for rehoming.

We are working closely with Concha at the refuge in Cadiz. She prepares photographs of each dog which allows Josephine and her group to publicise them on their website in order to find homes. We are happy to fund their veterinary treatment in Kimba (testing for Mediterranean diseases, sterilisations etc.) and also fund the transportation costs.

Jane’s kennels in Cadiz

We are working closely with Diana Jork of Galgos in Not, Germany and Jane Garcia, in Spain in order to help more galgos. Jane has her own kennels in Cadiz and prepares photographs and details of the galgos she rescues which allows Diana and her group to publicise them on their website in order to find homes in Germany . We are happy to fund their veterinary treatment - testing for Mediterranean diseases, sterilisations etc. - at Jane's kennels until Diana organises their transport to Germany .

	PICOLA, a 7 year old female galga, light brindle with some white markings, rescued by Arca de Noe in Albacete. She is very friendly.
	PEZOTE, a 6 year old black and white friendly female galga, rescued by Arca de Noe in Albacete.
	AGUS, a 5 year old male galgo with some white markings. He is a big dog but friendly.
	OLGA, dark fawn female galga, approx 8 years old. She has been rescued by the Arca de Noe refuge, she was very thin on arrival but it gaining weight slowly.
	Odry – a black and white female galga, very friendly, approx. 3 years old. She was rescued in Albacete.
	Teti – a 4 year old black female galga, very sociable, rescued by the Arca de Noe refuge in Albacete.
	Lino – a 2 year old male long haired galgo, black with some white markings, very sociable, rescued by the Arca de Noe refuge in Albacate. He was very thin when rescued but is putting on weight now.
	Brunelda - a 2 year old brindle female galga with some white markings. She is very friendly.
	Casiopea - a brindle female galga who was picked up by Mada of the RECAL refuge in Almendralejo. She was living on the street with her puppies. She is approx. 2 years old.
	Chico – a 4 year old light fawn male galgo, very docile. He has suffered a bad leg injury but has recovered well.
	Jean Paul - a 4 year old long haired brindle male galgo from Almendralejo. He is very quiet and gets on well with other dogs.
	Mileva – a 6 year old dark brindle female galga with a white chest. She is quite small and very docile.
	Maurizzio is a 6 year old greyish brown brindle male galgo, approx. 6 years old. He is very friendly, gets on well with other dogs. He was rescued by Mada of the RECAL refuge.
	Lyno, a 7 year old brindle male galgo with a white chest. He has some scars on his face. He is very friendly and was rescued in Almendralejo.
	Irina, a 4 year old female galga, light brindle with some white markings. She is very quiet and docile and gets on well with other dogs.
	Ennio is a dark brindle male galgo, with some white markings, he is approx,. 3 years old. He walks well on the lead and is very friendly.
	Cameron is a male galgo, he is white with some black patches, very quiet and docile and good with other dogs. He is approx. 6½years old. He was rescued by Mada in Almendralejo.
	Castro - a 7 year old male brindle galgo with some white markings. He is a very friendly big dog but gets on well with other dogs.
	Dalila - a brindle female galga, approx. 3 years old. She is very quiet, can be a little timid with people but is fine with other dogs.
	Tara - a small brindle female galga who was rescued by Cristina of Galgos sin Fronteras in Madrid. She is approx. 2 or 3 years old.
	Dama a dark brindle female galga, approx. 2 years old, rescued by Cristina in Madrid.
	Manu – a 5 year old light fawn male galgo. He is sweet and docile and is fine with other dogs. He does not like having an injection in his leg and needs to have a muzzle put on him to avoid any possible bites.


Albatano	Tanaja

Maya	Older

Estela


Alfa	Miyake

Omega	Spiro

Lyonel	Miranda

Nube	Camaron

Lucy	Maeva

Melina	Maeva (mum) & Melina (pup)

	Voni – a young galga, approx. 2-3 years old. She was found at a gasoline station near Sevilla. She was very hungry and dehydrated.
	Maya – a fawn long haired galga, approx. 3-4 years old. She was rescued from the Perrera in Olivenza.
	Pastor – a brindle male galgo, approx. 4 years old. He was brought to Jane’s by a galguero
	Alondra, a dark fawn female galga, approx. 4-5 years old. She was found in the fields near Carmona.
	CASERA, a female galga, approx. 5 years old. She appeared at the door of Jane's kennels recently.
	Elspeth, a white/light fawn female galga who appeared at Jane's kennels. She is very nice but quite dominant with other females. She is big and very pretty.
	Wallace is a very young galgo, approx. 2 years old he was found wandering in the fields near Janes farm.
	Nell is a long haired brindle female galga, approx. 2 years old. She was rescued from a Perrera, she is very small but funny
	Amor, is approx. 4 years old. He is a big galgo rescued from the perrera in Olivenza. He was completely dehydrated and starved.
	Rubio is approx. 5 years old. He was brought into Jane's kennels by a galguero.

Dogs in Spain Being Prepared for Homing in Mainland Europe

Pep’s kennels in Vic, Barcelona

Arca de Noe refuge in Albacete

Pep’s kennels in Vic, Barcelona

Arca de Noe refuge in Albacete

Noah's Arc (Animal Rescue Centre) Murcia

Refugio Kimba in Cadiz

Jane’s kennels in Cadiz