The proceeds of this auction will be split equally between Refugio Kimba and Scooby. Both shelters will use the proceeds to feed, house, and provide vet care for the Galgos.

Refugio Kimba rescues Galgos from the municipal shelter of Villamartin (60 miles from the Kimba shelter) and has 140 or more dogs at any given time. Kimba rescues cats as well. Kimba is a privately owned refuge and receives no government assistance. Refugio Kimba rescued both Cervantes and Inocente. Read more about these two special dogs on the GRIN website.

Scooby is a leading shelter in Spain dealing with the rescue of Galgos, and the largest shelter in the country for all sorts of animals. Scooby started out in 1987 as a shelter under poor conditions, providing refuge for the stray cat and dog population and the numerous Galgos discarded mainly by the local coursing fraternity in the area of Medina del Campo, Valladolid. What began in an old ruin with bed frames as fencing, and an old warehouse, both without electricity, heat, or water, has moved into a new refuge facility with the help of international supporters dedicated to Scooby and its important work. Due to education efforts spearheaded by Scooby, the galgueros have started to bring their unwanted Galgos to the Scooby shelter with the result that on average Scooby houses about 450 dogs, mainly Galgos. Like Kimba, Scooby is also privately supported and receives no government assistance.