In 2007 over 60 galgos left Albacete for new homes in Italy thanks to Elisa, Chiara and members of GACI.   Already this year another nine- teen made the journey to Monaco with Balbino and his helpers to meet with Elisa and Chiara for the onward journey to Modena to meet their new families. Following the October 2007 transportation Elisa wrote the following message which Monica, here in the UK,  has kindly translated for us…… 15 galgos have been welcomed by big hearted people.It was a suc- cess that came about through love, co-operation and trust in GACI. It took a lot of hard work and determination to ensure that another 15 galgos got their chance of a better life here in  Italy. Luca and Stefano met the volunteers from Albacete in Monaco and took over the last leg of the journey to Modena. Thanks to Pepa, Mari Feli and Emma, three brave girls who trav- elled from Albacete to Monaco... In the meantime, in  Modena, hundreds of adopters gathered round to wait for the van to be unloaded! The galgos were eventually out of the van, disoriented and inquisitive, ready to start a new life in Italy. Lots of tears, questions, advice... and a lot of excitement after such a long wait!   Each and everyone of them found a new home and it was a pleasant surprise to find that Daniela, a female galga, was not as shy as previously thought...   Each galgo had visible scars to prove that their past must have been less than rosy, but their future couldn't be more different! In the warmth of a family home, they will all receive a lot of love and kindness, and, in no time at all, they will feel re-born and their scars will be healed (mentally that is)!     We've only be able to achieve this through the help and sup- port of all those who have believed in us. Heartfelt thanks to GIN, a forever friend of ours; the English organisa- tion which supports us financially and morally, and, which, we would be lost without!  Many thanks to Carolyn and Monica whose kind words have given us (mainly Chiara and me) the strength to continue. Many thanks to El Arca de Noe. Thanks to Balbino and Mateo, and all the other volunteers from Spain. They save the galgos, help them  regain their full health with a lot of love and patience. Balbino is a great friend of ours and he will hopefully come and see us soon here in Italy! And last, but not least, many thanks to all GACI staff and all the "family vetters" who ensure that the galgos go to suitable homes and continue to live a happy life with their new families. There are no words to describe the way we feel towards our friends and supporters, who have seen us through thick and thin, and continue to stand by our side no matter what!      THANK YOU!!! A special thanks goes to Sabrina, our "bridge" between Italy and Spain, a trusted friend whose help has been invalu- able (the success of this trip proves it!)                                                                       Thanks Sabri!          Translation by Monica Monti.    Photos from Elisa.    14 Elisa welcoming Albahaca to Italy Just arrived in Italy !