Adoption
Galgo in the picture
Selva 7289 - Female - 8 years
The beautiful beige brindle beauty didn't have much to show for her looks, as she too was dumped at a killing station on June 3, 2024, after a violent and brutal life and proven services, where death awaited her. Between now and a few months, she will spend two years at the refuge, waiting and hoping for a good home. Preferably a home with no other female dogs, as in her previous life, she was brutally treated by a pack of females at the galguero, and she hasn't forgotten that, as she lives at the refuge with the males. If anyone has only males or one male and would like a female, please don't hesitate to contact me...
These three ladies are patiently waiting for a new life. Hopefully, they won't wait in vain, because when you wait, the days, months, and years seem long.
Thank you for reading this.
Sincerely,
Mireille
Galgo in the picture
Odin/Harry 7360 - Male - 8 years
You might remember that I chose 3 extra dogs as a birthday gift, including “Prince Harry,” who were allowed to recover from their past bad experiences at “Hof Rosa Canina”.
Today, the super sweet and affectionate Odin, who has since been elevated to nobility thanks to Christel from “Hof Rosa Canina”, is in excellent condition.
So, if any of you finally want to give this sorely neglected gentleman the home he deserves, do not hesitate; he will be eternally grateful to you and return your generosity and trust with unconditional love and loyalty.
Thank you for reading this.
Mireille
Galgo in the picture
Cuatro Pelos 7343 - Male - 5 years
Cuatro Pelos was rescued from a killing station on the 30th of June 2024, with a tail so severely mutilated that there was no other option but to amputate it. Since then, he has been staying in the refuge and is waiting and continues to wait for adoption. Unfortunately, the gentlemen are not very popular, especially not in the case of Cuatro Pelos, who is left with only half a tail. Hopefully, there is someone among you who can look past this kind, gentle gentleman's disability and is willing to give him a chance.
He will be eternally grateful to you and will return your generosity and compassion with eternal love and gratitude.
Thank you for reading this.
Mireille
Dear prospective adopters,
Many people who contact me for a possible adoption ask me if there is more information available about the dog's past.
An understandable question that I can only answer with the fact that many dogs are abandoned by the galgueros in the vast rural areas after the hunting season and if they are lucky, they are found in very poor condition because many die of deprivation. We rescue a large number from various killing stations where they have been tyrannized, starved and often injured and dumped to die. Some are tracked down by volunteers who find them in old buildings, abandoned fincas, dilapidated barns, cellars or sometimes just tied up by their legs without shelter etc.
Exceptions are left with us by galgueros in deplorable condition, among them rejected males, old breeding females that are sometimes still pregnant, animals with broken legs, etc. We should not attach any value to the story that the "owners" tell us. Many are tortured, abused, hanged, have their noses cut off and much worse horrors depending on their performance, I have seen it all. Few of them have a chip because if they do have one, it is cut out before they are left behind. In this way, the identity of the owner is protected. As soon as the dogs are with us, they go into quarantine, blood is taken, examined by the responsible veterinarian and they are given time to recover after which they are sterilized in our clinic by 2 teams of Belgian veterinarians. After that, they are given time to regain their trust in humans, no matter how much time they need for that, a few months, a year... Only when they are in good shape will their photo appear on the adoption page. Hopefully you can understand the fact that we cannot mention any history of these dogs and I do not want to make one up...
In any case, they all have a sad violent past and are still being massively destroyed in all kinds of gruesome ways after the hunting season. About 50,000 per year. With this I can only tell you that despite that terrible past they are beautiful, sweet, gentle and affectionate dogs, real sofa queens, who give us another chance and trust after all the suffering they have had to endure in the hands of humans.
If you are thinking of adopting a galgo, be worthy of their trust.
Kind regards and thank you for your trust in GINB.
Mireille Broeders
President & Founder Greyhounds in Nood Belgium
All greyhounds that are offered for adoption in the photographs below have spent the necessary time in quarantine; their blood is tested, they are vaccinated, castrated or sterilized and have (usually) had their teeth cleaned. They have the chip, their European passport and all necessary documents; as validated below and witnessed by a valid and licensed veterinarian. The dogs are, unless mentioned otherwise, kind, affectionate, gentle and calm animals that can (usually) live together in easy harmony with other dogs and pets. Children are no problem except that they may not scare these gentle and sometimes timid dogs. If the dog has a specific story then you will be told; most of them have been "dumped" or brought to us by the "galguero’s" and since have proved themselves at the shelter. Some are found left behind at vacant houses or are tied up with a metal bow around the leg; left behind to die. Many of them carry the physical spurs of their past, which translates to old scars, but except for that, the dogs are in good health. Others among them have been mutilated. When you wish more information you can always call to the responsible of your region or take up contact with Greyhounds in Nood Belgium. The adoption fee is 350 € for members and adopters who are membre and 380 € for new adopters for whom the membership fee for the first year is included. The registration of your name in Belgium is included in the contribution. Thanks for your visit to our site; we appreciate your trust and support!
Mireille Broeders, president and founder of Greyhounds in Nood Belgium. The first organization on the European continent that took care of the Spanish greyhounds was Greyhounds in Nood Belgium and exists 30 years.
