In 2007, Tina Solera, her husband and two children moved to Spain to escape the infamous British weather.
Having travelled extensively, they chose Spain as the place to raise their children in an outdoor lifestyle. Little did Tina realize upon moving to Spain that she would make a decision that would change her life as well as that of hundreds of hounds.
Always an animal lover, Tina could not tolerate the treatment of the Spanish galgos and decided to devote herself to their rescue, rehabilitation and ultimate adoption.The galgos (and occasional podencos) with their indomitable spirits, needle-noses and long legs, completely captured her heart.
With no previous experience in non-profits, Tina established Galgos del Sol, a legal Spanish charity and became proficient in the Spanish language. With a generous offer of their property, the home of Gaynor and Les Davies become the first site of GdS. Les built the kennels, Gaynor provided care for the dogs and without their initial help, Tina acknowledges that GdS would not be where it is today.
Murcia, the area in which the Soleras reside, is a prolific hunting ground making the demands on GdS relentless. In addition to the Solera’s finca, GdS has galgos and podencos kennelled and fostered in various locations locally and has created relationships with organizations in France, Belgium, Germany, the UK, and the USA for adoptions.
Never one to turn her back on a hound in need, Tina’s commitment to the dogs is evident by the hundreds that she has homed. In addition to her rescue efforts, Tina has also generated a public awareness program through a series of billboards.
Organizations of this scope cannot function without physical and monetary support, Tina is extremely grateful to devoted friends who tirelessly partner with her to save the galgos and promote their cause.
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