Galgo News

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • Galgos and the cold

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    This article was taken from the Internet and written about greyhounds but all the information also relates to galgos, the Spanish Greyhound.

    So why do greyhounds feel the cold more? This is often due to their lean body structure and short coat. Unlike other breeds with nice thick coats or an extra layer of fat, greyhounds have a slim build and a thin coat that doesn’t provide much insulation. This makes them more susceptible to feeling the chill when the temperature drops.

    Greyhounds also have a low-fat percentage. This means they lack insulation as they don’t have that extra body fat to keep them warm. This also means they lose the heat faster and feel the cold much more intensely.

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  • Please sign and share to help the galgos and podencos

    https://www.petitions.net/zeekees_law?fbclid=IwY2xjawIFrKdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU38sDmcsIrJre_n4L3Gtbif5JioSeXQjC82v9XKqsb8XmSrojlxD7MI0A_aem_dA8eAYIf36LhC5cPxc3pLw

  • British greyhounds rescued from the dog meat trade in China

    Video of some of the dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in China. Candy Cane International saves the British ex-racing greyhounds and finds forever homes back in the UK and the US for them.The meat trade. Not just Spanish galgos who have a hellish life end if not rescued. Kerry is now working on saving greyhounds who end up in Vietnam. At least the galgos don’t end up in the Far East.

  • Marching in Munich, Germany, for the hunting hounds of Spain

    25th January they were marching in Munich, Germany, for the hunting hounds of Spain. The video is on facebook, link here, I hope you can view it.

  • Dementia in dogs

    Of all the dogs I have had in over 7 decades of my life, I have only had one with dementia. One was sadly stolen and never found; one young one was run over and killed; 3 were lost to cancer; one had dementia. The rest lived long and happy lives.

    It was my borderline collie (99% border collie/1%spaniel) who developed dementia and it was upsetting to see. I’d find him standing still with no idea where he was, what direction to go in, straddling a low brick wall, snapping when caressed. He was in his teens by then, so it was part of the natural ageing process for him. In the end he became so confused it was kinder to comfort him as he was pts.

    This is a weblink about recognising and caring for a dog with dementia.

    A weblink to a book by someone living with a dog with dementia.

  • Anti-freeze is toxic to dogs!

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  • Sunday 2nd February 2025 – Europe is marching for the Spanish Hunting Dogs

    From Platforma NAC (No a la Caza)

    [INTERNATIONAL PROTESTS] Europe united against cruelty. 32 European cities will take to the streets to demand an end to dog hunting. All details by city on this weblink.

    Thanks to international solidarity, thousands of abandoned hunting dogs in Spain find a second chance.

    Hunting with hounds in Spain is a barbaric practice that condemns thousands of animals to a lifetime of suffering and, in many cases, to violent death. It is time to ban this atrocity and ensure the well-being of all sentient beings.

    🇪🇸 Spain, wake up! We are the only country in the EU that allows this barbarism.

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  • Saturday 1st February 2025 – for those marching in the UK

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    Less than 3 WEEKS TO GO! And over 500 people and 300 dogs signed up over the 3 locations

    Once you are signed up via the website and have provided your mobile number, you’ll be invited to join a WhatsApp group for your location. Once a week, we’re sharing details in those groups of the route, meeting point etc along with other key info.

    Nearer the time, we’ll use those groups to provide other important updates and more detail of the day. It’s our only way of communicating with you all so please look out for WhatsApp group invites. If you are signed up but haven’t had an invite, please message us and we can help

  • Galgo Snow – terrified and starving but safe now

    His name is Snow and he was rescued by the nice people of Asa Animalista.

    Others are not that lucky

    Video

  • PACMA – need politicians to fight for animal rights in Spain

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    From PACMA we want to inform you that we are going to file a criminal complaint following the regrettable events that occurred on Friday 03/01/25 at the Granada Royal Herald parade, where a man kneed an ox in the face in front of dozens of children.

    Many people have asked us how it is possible that there are still so many animals involved in these shows: the answer, although painful, is that the new animal protection law excludes practically all animals that are not dogs, cats or ferrets and as long as they are not for hunting or work. This excludes oxen, camels, horses, sheep, cows and other animals unfairly called “production animals”.

    We need politicians committed to animals

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