Since 2020
Saving Animals & Finding Homes
About our founder, Tracey
“After fostering several griffons in England and learning about the terrible abuse that Spanish Griffon dogs endure, I decided to move to Galicia, northern Spain. Casa de Griffon was established five years ago to rescue as many dogs as possible from the horrendous abuse they suffer here.”
— TRACEY JAYNE RUBINSTEIN-CARTER
In December 2024, Casa de Griffon changed its name to Hope for Hounds Rescue to accommodate more breeds beyond the Griffon. Today, we focus on rescuing Griffons, Beagles and Podencos as the preferred breeds of Northern Spain.
OUR STORY
From Casa de Griffon to Hope for Hounds Rescue
Hope for Hounds Rescue (HFHR) is the continuation of a deeply personal mission that began over five years ago under the name Casa de Griffon. Founded by Tracey Jayne during her time in Spain, CdG focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Spanish hunting dogs—especially Griffons, Beagles, and Podencos—who are often abandoned or mistreated once they are no longer “useful.” With over 500 dogs rescued and rehomed, the work has never stopped—it has simply evolved.
When Jayne relocated to Canada, the need arose to formalise and restructure the rescue’s operations. That’s how Hope for Hounds Rescue was born. While the name has changed, the heart of the mission remains exactly the same.
Today, she continues to lead this effort, supported by a small international team of four committed volunteers based in Canada, the UK, and Switzerland. Although we are spread across continents, we are united in purpose—and thanks to digital tools and our shared history, we work together seamlessly.
Our most important partner on the ground remains Residencia Garatuxa, a registered Spanish sanctuary and veterinary team who have long been our boots on the ground. All our fundraising efforts are channelled directly to their work: caring for, treating, and preparing these dogs for a second chance.
Our official registration and address reflect our international team and the nature of our volunteer-based structure—but our commitment is rooted in Spain, where the dogs need us most.
The name may have changed, and the map may look different, but our goal is unchanged: to give hounds a voice, a future, and a loving home.
Rescued Animals
Adopted dogs
Euro Needed in Summer Fundraiser
Volunteers
What Drives Us
Our Mission
We work to raise awareness about the plight of Spain’s hunting dogs. In Galicia, a major hunting region, breeds like Griffons, Beagles, and Podencos are commonly used—and too often discarded when they’re no longer “useful.”
Many end up in overcrowded municipal pounds, where several hundred dogs may be confined at any given time. They live in barren concrete cages, day and night, unless rescued or adopted. Among them are elderly, pregnant females, ex-hunting dogs with visible signs of abuse, and others left tethered on short chains, forgotten.
Our mission is to get them out—and into homes where they are finally seen for what they are: loyal, loving, and deserving of care.
Team
Our Main Team
and Volunteers
T. Jayne Rubinstein-Carter
Founder of Casa de Griffon
Gemma Harris
Sponsoring and Admin
Marta Méndez
Vet & Residencia Garatuxa owner
Fleur
Junior Fundraiser
Diane Ball
Homechecks
Jeanette Wichmann
Adopter of George & Ringo
DACH foster and web admin
Sophia Stapleton
Adopter and Volunteer
Maggie Janssen
Adopter of Unai & Peanut
HFHR Dog behaviouralist