b"Robinson has always had a soft spot for the underdog;the senior dogs or those with health issues. We pull thedogsthathavebeenoverlooked,forwhateverreasons,Robinson said. And, we have no problem finding adoptersand fosters who want to take in and help these special-needsdogs. We have people lined up to want to help.The adoption fee that Greyhounds in Motion chargesis $800. The dogs are fully vetted, spayed or neutered, andmicro-chipped. The adopter is also required to sign a one-year contract with Fi Smart Dog Collar, the GPS companyGreyhounds In Motion works with. The company providesthe collars and tracking system to Greyhounds In Motionat no charge for a year, so the adopter does not have to payfor it. After a year, the adopter usually ends up signinganothercontractdirectwithFiSmartDogCollartocontinue the tracking services for a nominal fee. Knockonwood,wehavenotlostadog,saidRobinson. We just put too much time, money and effortinto rescuing these dogs and bringing them to the UnitedStates to take any chances.Street smart, Galgos love stimulation like games andchasing after thrown balls. Bred and built for endurance,the Galgo or Podenco make great running partners, unlikethe Greyhound who mostly enjoys being a couch potato. Theonetakeawaythatstaysinmyheart,saidRobinson, is how resilient these dogs are. If people couldlearn to let go of the past like these dogs are able to do, wewould all be so much better off. U*Within the United States legal system, dogs are considered property, limitingtheir legal protections from abuse and cruelty. The Animal Legal DefenseFund is working to elevate animals' legal status above mere property.Visit www.aldf.org/issue/animals-legal-statusResources to learn more about the Galgos Espaol:www.GalgoPodencoSupport.orgwww.GalgoPod.orgwww.AdoptAGalgo.comwww.StinkeyePhotography.com From Heaven To Hell, The Story of the Galgo Espanol by BerylBrennan, is the definitive guide to the story of the GalgoEspanol. All proceeds from the sale of the books are donated toSpanish rescues helping the Galgos.Be a Flight Guardian. Are you, or someone you know, flyingfrom Madrid with a direct flight to Washington DC,Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore or Miami? You could helpbring a Galgo or two back to the United States.www.SageHounds.com/portfoliowww.GreyhoundsInMotion.comYou may reach Tracy Branan Robinson via email attracy@greyhoundsinmotion.comwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 47"