Our work abroad The cost of our work in Spain has increased
considerably over the last year due to the weak pound. We have also
noticed a slight reduction in the numbers of homes becoming available
for the galgos as many countries, like the UK, struggle during these
difficult times.
However, we have continued to move
many galgos from Spain to some
wonderful homes in France, Belgium,
Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.
We have also been able to continue
offering financial support to some
individuals and refuges in Spain, plus
many parcels of donated coats and
medicines continue to be sent direct
to the refuges throughout the year. (Please see back cover)
The groups we work with organise many events throughout the year and
it is wonderful to see how welcome the galgos are at these events,
always drawing the crowds and showing what lovely dogs they are and
what wonderful pets they make.
Wilfrid and his group Levriers en Difficulte, Midi-Pyrenees, were
invited to attend the Medieval Show in Cordes sur ciel. They were able
to talk about the galgos and what happens to them in Spain. They
received a lot of interest and hopefully some more home offers will
follow. Wilfrid will be going to Vic soon to collect some more galgos.
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Some of the donated goods sent
to the Villamartin refuge in Cadiz