A Special thanks and a Special journey to a new life!

SO here we have another set of pooches making their way to safety and a new life! Its a great feeling to know there is a large network of people out there doing all they can, moving mountains in order to help the associations of Spain and offer the chance of a new life to a galgo and their friends used in the terrible activity of hunting hares in Spain.

It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling to know that all the assoc. look on these special cases as their babies, as you can see from Abby's email she could not sleep until she knew they were safely on board the plane heading for American shores.

It says a lot when galgos have to be sent out of Spain as far a field as America, France Germany and many other countries in search of a new life. Here's hoping we get a law passed and pressure on the government who are too busy with their eyes closed to care what is really happening.

My congratulations go to a massive well organised transfer and as ever to G.R.I.N. who endeavour to always put the galgos first. http://www.galgorescue.org/

here's Abby's letter in her words! (with, of course a few pics!!)

Good Morning!!!
I just wanted to let everyone know that ALL the doggies are on the plane and will soon be headed for the US. It's 2am here - I couldn't sleep until I got the phone call that all went well at the airport... I just got off the phone with Jen and both she and Crystal had no trouble getting checked in thanks to our WONDERFUL friends at Delta - a big hug for Marisa, Alba and Tiziana!!!

Elena, our hero and awesome dog transporter delivered Noa, Carlitos and Inocente to Crystal and Laura at the Madrid airport (there is no way to thank you enough, Elena!!). Aventura from Scooby made the trip in the van just fine with the girls. The two podenco puppies from Virginie and Fermin are together in a crate and doing just fine.

There is no way to adequately thank each of you for all you have done to make this possible. Maria Jose and Fermin from Scooby, Maria Jose from Kimba, Cristina from Amigos De Milord, Isabel from Protectora Caceres, Virginie Labat from Passion Levriers, Elena, Michael Rodrigue - none of this would be possible if not for your undying dedication to the animals of Spain. God bless you for the amazing efforts you each make every day to give these sweet souls a chance at a loving life. Everytime I am able to be a part of bringing one of these incredibly special dogs to the US I feel a renewed sense of hope. Thank you for trusting me and the other amazingly dedicated members of GRIN to care for these special dogs, and please know that each and every one of them is very special to all of us.

The members of GRIN also wish to thank Crystal, Laura, Jen and the folks of Operation Scooby for all the incredible work they have done to help the animals of Scooby.

Please forgive me if I failed to mention anyone - everyone involved deserves a very special thank you!
Abby Christman - GRIN