Galgos (Spanish bred greyhounds) are used for coursing the hare with  betting, but the season is only 4 months after which  time they are often abandoned or brutally killed.  Many have not been handled kindly, some have suffered victimisation in overcrowded shelters in Spain, making them wary of other dogs and some need gentle socialisation and  a lot of reassurance.  They come from towns all over Spain.  We try to help as many galgos as we can by funding their veterinary treatment and boarding in kennels in Barcelona and Cadiz.  We also fund veterinary treatment in other areas of Spain, namely  – Madrid, Albacete, Almendralejo and Seville.  The gal- gos we help  are homed mainly in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland with help from our contacts abroad.  However, we do bring 8 galgos, twice a year, into quarantine kennels in the UK for 6 months.  During that time they can be visited.  All are sterilised, micro-chipped and have been tested and found clear of Medi- terranean diseases.  Ages are approximate. The galgos shown overleaf are currently in quarantine kennels in Gloucestershire.  They are all on our Sponsor- ship Scheme which helps with the cost of processing through quarantine. If you would like to sponsor a Galgo please contact Sue on 01202 513000 or complete the sponsorship form below.  If you would like to offer a home to one of these galgos please contact Pat on 01784 434735.                  Thank you Sponsor a Greyhound   I would like to sponsor a greyhound and wish to give “Greyhounds in Need”      (*Circle as appropriate) *£5 per month  *£10 per month  *£25 per month  *Other amount £……per month (not less than £5 per month by Standing Order or £900 one-off payment for one dog for whole 6 months of quarantine, cheque only).     The dog I wish to sponsor is ………………………………(optional) NAME AND ADDRESS  OF YOUR BANK Bank………………………………………………………………….. Address…………………………………………………………………………Post Code………………….. BANK INSTRUCTIONS Please pay the above amount on the same day every month starting on the…………………….until further notice Sort Code……………………  Account Number……………….….Account Holder’s Name……………………... …….        Account Holder’s Address………………………………………………………………..     Post Code………………….. Signature………………………………………………………..Date………………………………… Please return this form to “Greyhounds in Need Shop”, 952 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2DG (“Greyhounds in Need” use only) To: HSBC, Moordown, (40-13-06) for the credit of “Greyhounds in Need”, Account No. 61305646                        Registered charity in England  and Wales no.  1069438                                                                                                                                                                          33, High Street, Wraysbury, Middlesex, TW19 5DA, UK                                                   Tel: +44 (0) 1784 483206  Fax: +44 (0) 1784 482501                   Email: info@greyhoundsinneed.co.uk                                   Website: www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk    Can you sponsor one of our galgos currently in quarantine ? GREYHOUNDS IN NEED  GIFT AID DECLARATION   REG.CHARITY IN ENGLAND AND WALES  NO. 1069438        Title…………. ……….    Forenames………………………………….………. ..   Surname…………………………………..…… Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………..…. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….Postcode….…..……….       I want the charity to treat all donations I have made since 6th April 2000, including my annual subscription, and all donations I make from the date of this declaration, as Gift Aid donations. I enclose a  donation of £………... I declare that I have paid an amount of income tax and / or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity will reclaim on my donation  (currently 28p for each £1 which I donate).                                    Signature………..………………………………....         Date……………………….              19