Galgo Rescue International Network

Perico… a Great Addition to Our Family

Here is another great story from a G.R.I.N. member… “I�ve been involved in American racing greyhound rescue and adoption for over a decade, adopting three and fostering dozens more.  I had heard and read about the plight of the galgos of Spain and their sad, short lives, so last year a friend and I traveled to Medina del Campos, Spain, to...

Gratitude for Donations from G.R.I.N.

Hola Telma, The San Anton  galgo’s “de casa, no (more) de caza” are honoured to have fans in America.  Dogs and workers are grateful for you support. Saludos, Saskia Rinia van...

A Story from Malaga by Vera Thorenaar

GRINers, Vera first contacted G.R.I.N. in 2008 asking for help for ARCA Sevilla.  She works with many different shelters and we asked her if she would like to write a story for GRIN’s website.  I think it is very good as it adds light to how things work in Spain for this group, Greyhounds Rescue Holland.  Here is her story… “My...

Successful Tagawa Holiday Gifts for Pets Craft Fair

The Tagawa Holiday Gifts for Pets Craft Fair was a fun filled and successful day and GRIN volunteers Jen Franks with Podenco Cervantes, Katie and Judy Greenfield continue to help us get the word out about the plight of the galgos and podencos in Spain.  Cervantes was the star of the booth with young children showing their concern for his �nubbin� and...

Galgo Rescue International Network Helps Out In Spain

G.R.I.N. had the opportunity to make a quick trip to Spain this past week (November 3 � 9, 2009). Abby Christman and Chris Plaskett, board member, accomplished a mission that included taking hundreds of pounds of needed supplies and distributing them to five different shelters, visiting two shelters, Las Nieves and Scooby, working at Scooby and returning with...