A Christmas Wish

Thank you, everyone, for caring for the galgos and podencos who suffer so much cruelty at the hands of the Spanish hunters.

Here is a Christmas wish sent to me, I am sure you will all concur with the sentiments.

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” – Anonymous

On Christmas morning, I wish…

For every dog searching trash cans for breakfast, a full bowl with his name printed in bright letters.

For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby.

For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a forever home, filled with sounds and smells of family.

For every “Christmas” puppy given today, a tolerant, caring owner who won’t abandon you as you grow into a real dog.

For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well.

For every lost dog, a clear, safe road, and well marked path, to lead you home.

For every old and tired friend, a warm fire, and a soft bed, to ease your aches and pains.

and

For every Dog waiting at the Bridge, a moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again, and loved forever.

(Author unknown)

The maltreatment of animals around the world will not stop because it’s Christmas. Galgo News will continue its campaign to publicise the plight of the galgo and podenco, support the work of the valiant volunteers who deal with the annual massacre, and hope that one day there will be an end to their suffering. We move into 2011 with Hope.