All out together

Amanda and Curro ready to drive home

Galgo Release Day – 5^th December 2011

This was the final release from quarantine of galgos. History was made this day.

I travelled to the kennels with Sandy and for us it was a very good and problem free journey. Not everyone was as lucky as we were, but nothing could spoil this special day. Such enthusiasm by every person present made a wonderful day even better. The sun shone, the temperature was low but it seemed that no-one minded waiting in the cold for everyone else to arrive for the big event to start. Of course the wait was eased by the lovely refreshments provided by Paula and Steve to whom we were all grateful.

At last it was time for the big release. All six galgos stepped tentatively through the gate of the quarantine area. Who knows what goes through their little minds when they see their adopters as one by one they are walked towards the people excitedly waiting to help them on their way to life in the big wide world? I am sure they sense something good is happening.

Releases are always emotional but although this was my 16^th it felt even more so than usual. Amongst the camera clicks there were plenty of smiles, happy chatter and a few eyes being wiped free of the odd tear.

Gradually new owners and their galgos were ready to get into their cars and head off home:

For Lua (now Holly) home is in Berkshire with Linda and Roy while her kennel mate, Fernando left to go to Bristol with Sarah and family. Cicatriz (now Kite) settled into Dawn and John’s van with some of their other dogs to set off for Sussex. Chica (now Lorelei) delighted Hilary who was taking her home to London. Amanda and Curro jumped in the car with Amanda (yes, owner and galgo share the same name) and Mark for a long drive to the good life in Norfolk.

As my 118^th homing left Precious Pets I started looking forward to numbers 119 – 128 who are already being reserved despite the fact they are not due to arrive in the UK until mid-January. Homing will certainly be different under the new “no quarantine” regime and there is a new and exciting time ahead.

Grateful thanks go to Paula, Steve and their dedicated staff who took such excellent care of the galgos who passed through their hands. Our dogs came out looking excellent and so clean and well groomed.

My personal thanks go to Sandy for her help and to everyone who came along offering their support and to everyone who took photos, some of which are included below.

Amanda	Curro
Chica (Lorelei) greeted by Damson	Chica (Lorelei)
Lua (Holly) dressed and ready	Lua (Holly)
Cicatriz (Kite) just out	Cicatriz (Kite)
Fernando ready to go	Fernando being inquisitive