Adoption

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 29 years.