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Author: Beryl Brennan
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RIP Bracken – safe journey across the bridge to your friends
Today we had to say farewell to Bracken. X-ray and endoscopy showed problems in his oesophagus and a tumour in his lungs which was bleeding. On palliative care eventually he was unable to keep food down and we had to take the sad decision to visit the vet.Bracken came to us 11 years ago from Tina Solera as a 2 year old, rescued with a damaged leg outside a Spanish supermarket. Originally he was just a foster en route to his forever family but, due to a serious change of circumstances he came back to us forever. He loved his walks in the meadows, joining our French lurcher Floyd, galgas Sahara and Carmela, little podenca Bebe and latterly galgo Polar. Apart from Bebe, he has said farewell to the other 4, so now he will join them and share happy memories.
I am concerned for Bebe, she is 18 years old and has never lived without the company of at least one other dog. Having now lost Polar (April) and Bracken (July), we will take a step back before inviting another needy canine into our home. So much grief in such a short space of time.
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A sad time for galgo Bracken
Eleven years ago galgo Bracken came to us as a foster from Tina Solera at Galgos del Sol. We took him to a lovely home in the UK where he joined their adopted tripod greyhound. Sadly some months later the lady of the house was diagnosed with bone cancer and the consultant advised that the sighthounds be returned. My OH had wanted to adopt Bracken himself so, no more ado, he got in the car and drove to the UK, collected Bracken and brought him home to us. He’s been a wonderful companion, as they all have been, joining the gang and especially loving the fun with his best buddy Polar.Over the last 4 years he has said farewell to French lurcher Floyd, galgas Sahara and Carmela, then inJvanuary we moved to live in the UK, bringing Bracken, Polar and Bebe. In April this year he said farewell to Polar, from lymphoma, leaving just himself and little Podenca Bebe, 18 years old.
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Galgos 112 – another injured abandoned pup safe in their care
This is galga pup Minerva, a baby found this week in Osuna with her broken paw, what a few days we’ve had…
The little one presents ′′ old ′′ fractures. Now Dr Perez of the Tartessos Clinic, will tell us what treatment we should do.If you want to help Minerva: Pay pal, info@galgos112.com
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Heartbreaking – galgo puppy thrown alive in the trash in Osuna – Galgos112 to the rescue
What is the mindset of these people – who chuck live puppies in the trash bin?! From Galgos112‘Last Monday a good man went to throw the trash away and inside the dumpster ‘something’ shouted out, it was the voice of this little guy asking for help. Luckily it was heard and now it’s safe. How many people don’t hear, how many die?
Sres of the Osuna Government team, start already with responsible tenure campaigns, sterilization and control of the animals of our people, because what happens there is nothing normal, and no one wants to see it.’
Thank goodness for the kind Spaniards who love animals.
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Galgos Rescue Almeria – Ireland, Spain, greyhound Maluma is now looking for a forever home
From Sandy Galgoslover.‘Maluma ( greyhound )
He was brought to Spain from Ireland at a young age, probably not good enough for British racetracks anymore, and sold to a Spanish breeder. We don’t know whether Maluma was also racing in Spain, is sure he was used for breeding.
It’s not uncommon that they breed with Greyhound and Galgo, in an effort to combine the best of both worlds.Maluma is a very quiet, loyal and affectionate dog that doesn’t want to be used to race at all, he only wants to be loved and have a soft seat to lie down. (no cats for this handsome boy)
Date of birth 28/05/2016
Greyhound breed
Size Large
Passport Yes
Chipped yes
Vaccinated yes
Blood work all clear (Leish, erlichia, Anaplasma, filaria)
Castrated yes
Dog friendly yesIf you can offer him a forever home, details on this weblink.
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Galgo Gitano – another star in the sky
Sad news from Sandy at Galgos Rescue Almeria.‘We have received the heartbreaking news that Gitano has passed away.
Gitano arrived at GRA emaciated and ill, a blood test confirmed what we feared… Leish positive. His values were very high and he needed heavy treatment, slowly but surely he got better and the vet got the Leish under control. Unfortunately, his kidneys were also affected.
Despite being very ill, Gitano kept his happiness and also the grace and pride that is so typical for Galgos.
Soon someone fell in love with him and after he had strengthened enough he was able to leave for his new home in April.
We will never forget Maria Grazie’s tears of emotion and joy when she was finally able to hold and hug her beautiful black pearl.
A few weeks ago his kidneys deteriorated sharply and despite every possible effort, kidney failure could not be avoided.
Thank you Maria Grazie for giving Gitano the best time of his life, a time far too short in a life far too short. Gitano was only 4 years old.