SOS
GALGOS was guest of honour at the Blessing of the Animals
at Monaco Cathedral, an event which takes place every year all
round the world in remembrance of St Francis' love of animals.
SOS
GALGOS was guest of honour together with SAVE THE DOGS (from
Rumania at the event which took place on 3rd June and
was attended by Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess
Antonetta, SOS GALGOS had a stand in front of the cathedral
where three abandoned Spanish greyhounds acted as ambassadors f
or
the thousands of greyhounds that suffer abuse and cruelty in
Spain every year.
Present
at this important event were Carmen Urbano (President of SOS
GALGOS), Anna Clements, (Director), Mireia Costa (Secretary),
Silvia Puig and Lola Bustillo (volunteers) to form a great team,
informing attendees of the plight of greyhounds in Spain and the
indifference of the Spanish and European authorities in the face
of such abuse. Anna Clements made full use of her linguistic
abilities speaking French, English and Spanish and took the liberty
of asking Prince Albert of Monaco if she could have her photo
taken with him. He kindly agreed and Anna spoke briefly of the
horrific cruelty committed towards Spanish greyhounds, an
injustice of which he was already aware and he offered us his
full support. Many who attended the event congratulated our
efforts and made generous donations to support our objectives of
rescuing and re-homing mistreated greyhounds and carrying out
legislative and educational campaigns to increase awareness and
promote a
nimal
welfare in Spain.
The
trip was made possible thanks to Tuscia Cole Triossi who
personal
ly
adopted Yeza (now called HoneyBee),
Beatriz Orleans Borbón who was very active on the SOS Galgos
stand, Affinity Foundation who sponsored our attendance and
Esplugues local council.
From
left to right: Anna Clements, Mireia Costa, Carmen Urbano,
Tuscia Cole Triossi, Silvia Puig, Lola Bustillo and the greyhounds Saxa, Yeza y
Shira