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Oh, Ducky, I thought I couldn't be more sad that you had lost your sweet, perfect girl so suddenly and so young. And then I saw her lovely pictures, and read your heartfelt tribute.... I'm just so very sorry.

Thank-you, Jeff, for helping me with my signature! You saved me a lot of time and frustration---you are awesome!

Yes, the best and only kind of fireworks to have on New Year's Eve! Fibi is gorgeous.

Wow! It is very special as well as beautiful. I love it.

This is really wonderful news. Except for the fleas, but it sounds like that is under control. Yes, that family's loss is your gain, and they are very lucky boys. They found an awesome family AND they get to stay together. Congratulations to everyone.

Oh, no! No wonder your heart and home are incredibly empty. This tiny girl was larger than life, and losing her so soon after her brother is devastating. I honestly think that picture of her in her butterfly jammies is one of the most adorable I've ever seen. You captured her essence in that picture and your wonderful tribute. I'm so very sorry you lost your precious little Lora. I have a feeling that she and Finn will send you a sign that they are at peace and watching over you together.

You were so blessed to welcome this sweet boy into your family when he was so young. There is always something special about the puppies, watching them grow and change and become beautiful and unique adults. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Bear.

What a deep and extraordinary relationship you had. And how you will miss this lovely boy. I'm so sorry. And so sorry that Lora is missing him so much as well.

What a great life he had with you, right up until you had to say goodbye. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Joey. And how cute he was!

YAY! That is great news. Sounds like he will be a very good fit.

Hi! I'm always pleased when I hear that someone is interested in adopting a Galgo, especially someone who has done a good amount of research, as you have done. For over 20 years, we've adopted ex-racers, but lost our last one, Calvin, in May. Now we just have our 3 Galgo girls, all adopted from Scooby, the largest shelter in Spain. FBM is large too, and, though my heart belongs to Scooby (where I go every year to volunteer), a good organization. I also volunteered there once, in 2013. MGR is a good group. They have pretty recently started working with the Spanish rescues. Both FBM and MGR should have a really good idea of this guy's personality. So they will be excellent sources of information. There are others here who are Galgo owners and rescuers who can give you some insight as well. I personally think that there are as many differences between Greyhounds and Greyhounds, and Galgos and Galgos, as there are between Greyhounds and Galgos. I've seen every personality type within both breeds. And if you have a specific type in mind, or have certain needs---cat safe, younger, more mature, tolerant of kids, etc.---I think with questions and patience, you should be able to find a good match. That said, due to background, I've seen a lot more traumatized Galgos than Greys. But I've also seen a lot of Galgos who are so friendly that they will literally put their paws on your shoulders, lean against you, and look deeply into your eyes. A few differences---Galgos are indurance runners, not like Greys who have a burst of speed. They are also not used to being crated, and wouldn't see the crate as security as the Greys would. I think a 6 foot fence is a great idea, and required by some groups. Not all of them need it---my girls don't---but better to be sure. Hope this helps a bit. Maybe some other Galgo folks will chime in too.

I know how devastating it is to lose two precious dogs so close together. Sending much sympathy on your loss of Ellie and Tessa.

Oh, I'm so sorry you've lost two precious dogs so close together. They both sound like wonderful, unique characters, and you must have a huge empty space in your home and heart.

Aw, I think Monty was a cat whisperer. I love dogs like that. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Monty. You gave him a wonderful life.

Oh, Bill, I'm so sorry.

Oh, Jan.....I wish you didn't have to, but you write the most beautiful tributes. Sad, joyful, eloquent, smiling through tears. I guess because you just love them so much, understand them the best, and share them so unselfishly. I'm so very sorry you lost your precious Trevor.

She was so brave and so very beautiful, inside and out. I know you will miss her terribly, and I'm so sorry you lost your precious girl. Sending love and hugs and much sympathy.

Your comics are awesome---I love them! So nice to see that other people know every single inch of their Greyhounds.

I'm so sorry, Jey. I can't imagine how much you will miss your precious girl. She was truly lovely, inside and out, and your tribute captured her perfectly. I think she would be pleased to know how many hounds were hugged, how many treats were given.

We miss you so much, sweet Tosca, and are thinking of your Mom and Dad and brothers and sisters with much sympathy and love.

Oh, Jan, I'm so sorry you lost your precious Dottie. Your beautiful tribute and pictures brought tears to my eyes. And I thought of one word---perfection. How perfect that they all ended up in your wonderful family. What a perfect life she had with you, and what a perfectly peaceful and gentle and compassionate way to say goodbye. I'm so sorry your time together couldn't have lasted longer, but a perfect love isn't measured in time. Sending hugs and much sympathy.

What a wonderful dog she must have been. Always happy, and always devoted to you. I'm so sorry---I know it will be really hard without your precious Ronee.

How blessed you were to share your life with your little landshark as she grew into a beautiful lady. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Kala Blu.