Welcome to Save A Galgo Español (SAGE)
Save A Galgo Español (SAGE) is a small nonprofit organization based in South Central Pennsylvania with a base near San Fransisco (CA) , founded in 2011 with the mission to raise awareness and improve the lives of the Galgo Español.
This sighthound breed, used for hunting hare in Spain, faces significant challenges and hardships.
Our goal is to educate people about their plight through seminars, meet-and-greet events, and social media outreach.
We support local shelters in Spain through dedicated fundraising efforts.
A key part of our mission is placing rescued Galgos into safe and loving homes, ensuring the highest quality of care and support.
SAGE collaborates with several reputable rescues in Spain: Fundación Benjamin Mehnert, SOS Podenco Rescue and others. Over the years, we have developed strong relationships with these shelters to better support the Galgos in need.
Our founder, Petra Postma, discovered the dire situation of the Galgos in 1999 when she adopted her first Galgo while living in the Netherlands. Her involvement quickly grew, leading her to volunteer with Stichting Greyhounds In Nood Nederland, one of the oldest Galgo rescue organizations in Europe. Petra's dedication led her to become a board member and eventually the president of the group. Upon moving to the U.S., she brought her Galgos with her and established SAGE to continue her rescue work. Knowing that 50,000 to 100,000 Galgos face a grim fate each year, Petra remains committed to making a difference.
Today, SAGE operates as a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in South Central Pennsylvania and California. Our dedicated board and volunteers work tirelessly to spread awareness, find forever homes, and support Galgos in need.
Your support is always welcome.
How You Can Help:
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Adopt: Give a Galgo a loving home.
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Foster: Provide temporary care for Galgos in need.
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Donate: Support our mission financially.
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Be a Flight Patron: Help transport Galgos to safety.
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Volunteer: Join our team and make a difference.
The SAGE Board:
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Petra Postma
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Chris Winslow
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Miquel Sanchez
Thank you for your interest in SAGE and for supporting our mission to save and care for Galgos. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these wonderful dogs.
SUPPORT THE GALGOS
Donate
Donations are accepted through PayPal using our email: sagehounds@gmail.com
SAGE is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3). Your donation may be tax deductible.
Foster
SAGE is always recruiting foster homes. If you live within a 6 hour drive of Harrisburg, PA or in North California and interested in fostering a Galgo, please contact us!
Be a Flight Guardian
Are you, or someone you know, flying from Madrid with a direct flight to Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore or, Los Angeles and San Francisco? You could help bring a Galgo (or two!) back to a forever home! Read more here!