Shona Patterson

Our group saves the mistreated and abandonned animals mostly in Granada in Spain. The group has been run for many years by Maria Gloria Salinas-Picon. All dogs that we take on as a group are taken first to the vet and treated irrespective of costs. For those who cannot go to a foster residency is paid which is 90E each month. All dogs will have a full health check, micro-chips and vaccinations as well as a passport. Pictures and videos are published on the FaceBook page of the group.

Mireya was a galga found in the worst possible conditions in Spain, the had endured the most horrendous torture to be finally hung by her galgueros. She managed to break free and her life was in the hands of the specialists to survive her ordeal. The world lit their candles in her name. Mireya will dedicate her life to helping more of her brothers and sisters having to endure these barbaric acts of torture. Every penny raised will go in aid of helping the abused hunting dogs in Spain.

AVPD, Asociación Valencia Perrera Dogs, are a registered charity in Spain (G98900228). Our objective is to find rescue spaces and other safe and caring opportunities for the dogs saved from perreras (dog pounds) and for those found abandoned on the street.

Barkinside is located near La Romana in Spain, we rescue the sick, needy, disabled, mentally scarred and physically abused dogs, turn them around and find them homes for life. We have saved and homed over 400 dogs, We have been going for 4 years and struggle to cope. Our monthly vet bill is over 1000 euros. We are desperate for help to keep going and save more lives. We have a facebook page and webpage so that you can follow us and our progress. Please help us help them . Thank you