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G.R.I.N In the USA hard at work for the galgos, as always!

I write in GREEN since G.R.I.N is a colourful association in America, and their colours are Green. I salute tis association and have a very sensitive side since a director from the association is a dear galgo friend of mine, and I really thank Telma Shaw, for having set me on the road to the life of the Spanish Galgo!

G.R.I.N spend a Great deal of time supporting the galgos of Spain and when they apply efforts to create noise about the galgos they do so with such pride, so greatly earnt. They - from events, to walks, to stores, to helping out with the "Fiesta de Galgos", to rescues, to MASS costs in helping associations in Spain and also MASS rescues where galgos and podencos are taken to American shores for new homes all applied by this association. They are commited 100% to the Galgo and will be there celebrating when the day comes that the galgo can hold his head high going down the street and say, THERES A LAW AGAINST HUNTING! I AM A PET!

So here G.R.I.N shares some photos of a pet fair and a small explaination of such from Telma about the day.

Here are some photos from this weekend at a pet fair in Denver Colorado. These are some of my co-workers from GRIN. The galgo is Gus who came from Scooby Medina, the little terrior came from Kimba in Cadiz. The ladies in the picture are GRIN volunteers and the blond lady is Kim Malone one of our board members. There were about 8 or 9 Spanish rescues that showed up that afternoon, who> all live in Colorado..:) This weekend we are going to the Animal Rights Conference in Los Angeles California, www.arconference.org Will take pictures of our information table, it will be good exposure for plight of the galgo to many animal rights people..

GRIN is listed under exhibitors, this is our first year attending.I will be talking my head off!

Telma

BLESS YOU TELMA; WITHOUT G.R.I.N MANY A GALGO WOULD HAVE DIED. THANKYOU AND BLESS ALL OF YOU! YOU ROCK!

Running Scared... Another Galgo. Corriendo con miedo, otro galgo!

In the campo of Illescas a plea has been made to help rescue this galgo. Running scared his own fear of the human hand cannot judge a kind one from a beater and feels safer in solitary fear, than taking the hand of someone who can help.

The attempts are there to help, but he is proving hard to catch and already a foster home is set up by an experianced galgo rescuer in Burgos. However, this is far away from where the galgo is.

It never amazes me just how a galgo can be caught and then journeyed to a home across the country in order to keep it safe. Starting the process then of finding YET another galgo a forever home.

Ill keep you posted on his progress.

En el campo de Illescas alguien necesitan ayuda porque estan intentando de rescatar este galgo. Corriendo con su miedo el galgo no esta capaz de ver la diferencia en estos momentos, de una mano quien puede ayudar o uno que pegan.. por su seguridad se elige la vida solitaria.

La chica del rescate esta intentando con comida a ver si gana su confianza. Su hogar de acogeida esta lejos en Burgos con una chica con muchissimo experiencia con rescates y con galgos. Y claro despues hay que empezar con su recouperacion, pruebas gastos, y un hogar para siempre!!! Facil.. no es.

Todos estamos esperando para ver si hay suerte con este galguito..

esperamos noticias ...

RESCATADOS, Y Buscando su hogar!

Introducing a rescued pair.. from a perrera, having lived in Hell.

Well here's just another reminder of why the associations do what they do. Why does a Galgo reach into our hearts, well it's clear the pain they suffer is tremendously accepted and peoples thoughts on them are that they are "beggars" They are "vangabunds" worthy of nothing more.

To us .. they are everything, they have become our lives. Through many associations throughout many many years, they have reached into all our hearts.

At the moment there is little news on this galgo and his lil friend. Although I can tell you he is only 2 years old. Other than he was wandering and unable to be caught so he was shot with a dart gun to anaesatise him and he was then in the perrera. Which is why he is this way.

Silvia a GREAT galgo rescuer saw him, and both were taken home. She couldnt leave the puppy behind. It's PAINSTAKING to realise in the pictures they were there, waiting to die probably on deaths row in the condition they were in.

When I know more Ill be sure to let you know. Silvia will need all the help and support for these guys so if you would like to offer any help I know she would be greatful, and on recouperation they both will be for adoption. Are you their forever home?

comdelrio@hotmail.com

Este galgo estaba fuera de la perrera y no se dejaba coger, le dispararon un dardo por eso está asi..

Tiene unos dos años y no te puedo contar nada más hasta que no pasen unos dias. Estaba en una perrera en Mérida.

Un homenaje.. a memorial of a rescued galgo.. ADIOS MARDUK! QUE YA PUEDES DESCANSAR.

I write in black while the tears fall down my cheeks having seen this video. PLEASE DON'T SHY AWAY, MARDUK HAD NO CHOICE, HE COULD NOT TURN AWAY.. he put up with an abuse so cruel, and closed his eyes while crossing into Rainbow Bridge to a place of freedom.

The video shows you WHY the associations do what they do, the reality of what it is to be a galgo in Spain. May God punish you.. the beater of the galgo - of all galgos who suffer this way, may you burn in hell the most painful death and see Galgos before your eyes as you burn, and know WHY you feel the same pain. ROT IN HELL GALGUERO!!!!





No fue posible, Marduk. O no supimos; o no tuvimos tiempo. Y ahora no estás. O sí: adentro, en lo más profundo de nuestro corazón; en las entrañas de quienes te vimos temblar como una hoja seca a la que empuja el viento de la muerte; de quienes te escuchamos llorar lágrimas secas de un dolor antiguo que no tiene fin.
NO ES VERDAD: NO HAY CAZADORES BUENOS. NO HAY GALGUEROS BUENOS. Sólo hay criaturas vulnerables, indefensas, desvalidas de quienes los cazadores y los galgueros abusan.
Porque quien se divierte matando, no, no puede ser bueno.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFTbYk04jxY&feature=player_embedded





Carolina Hernández
SOFIA El Refugio Escuelahttp://www.newlife.miraquemono.comhttp://www.elrefugioescuela.com

“Toma una posición. La neutralidad favorece siempre al opresor, y no a la víctima. El silencio alienta siempre al torturador, nunca al torturado

Un homenaje a una perrita especial.. A memorial for a Special friend!

In Memory of Tami.

Tami, a German Shephard belonging to a personal friend of mine, crossed over to Rainbow Bridge just a few days ago. Tami was rescued by Connie when she was one, she closed her eyes and said farewell to Connie in complete dignity at a great 13 years of age.

Tami was loved deeply by Connie, and She will remain in her heart forever. Tami, rest in peace and enjoy Rainbow Bridge where all run free.

Adios Tami, estas siempre en nuestros corazones.

Tami un Pastor Aleman era la perrita mas querida y la mascota de mi amiga Connie. Tami fue rescatada por Connie con un Año de vida.

Tami ya con 13 años ha cruzado al Arco iris y cerro sus ojos con todo la dignidad en que se merece y con su dueña a su lado.

Tami estaba muy querida por su dueña Connie y siempre van estar en su corazon. Descansas en paz, y en el Arco iris donde todos corran en libertad.

TE RECUERDAS DE SUERTE, EL PODENCO RESCATADO?

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PARA LEER EL CASO DE SUERTE EN ESPAÑOL HAZ CLIC EN EL ENLACE ARRIBA. AQUI VES TODO LAS FOTOS; Y TODO SU HISTORIA.

DE MI PARTE; NADA MAS QUE DECIR ENHORABUENA PARA EL LABOR HECHO PARA SACAR A UN PODENCO DE LA OSCURIDAD Y DAR LUZ A SU VIDA.. A UN PODENCO CIEGO!