Galgo News

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • League Against Cruel Sports – join the campaign for greyhounds – email them!

    I’ve received the following please from Greyhound Action, so all you sighthound lovers, please join in and help them.

    Subject: [GA] Racing Dog Protection Act – Ask the League to endorse it!

    To reply to this message, e-mail to > info@greyhoundaction.org.uk

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    RACING DOG PROTECTION ACT
    Ask the League Against Cruel Sports to endorse it!

    Many of our supporters will be surprised to learn that the League Against
    Cruel Sports is not totally opposed to commercial greyhound racing, despite the slaughter and suffering to dogs caused by the greyhound racing industry.
    Instead of campaigning for a ban on the industry and urging the public not
    to attend or bet on greyhound races, the League is merely calling for improved welfare
    measures, which will do little or nothing to end the suffering and wholesale killing of greyhounds (and other dogs) brought about by commercial greyhound racing.

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  • Galgo Negrete – A moving poem from SOS Levriers

    Negrete before 250This is a beautiful poem by Kathy Backes of SOS Levriers. I’ve translated it from French, so please excuse the English not being quite grammatical.

    Negrete

    You’ve known that poverty,

    My poor old mistreated dog!

    They beat you,

    They kicked you

    They forgot that you were hungry,

    They forgot that you were thirsty

    They put out their cigarettes on you,

    They burst out laughing when you’re hurt,

    Very bad!

    An eternity of evil!

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  • APAD Denia – helping galgos, podencos and abandoned dogs

    APAD Denia hunting dogs 0909 300Another Spanish animal rescue association to support, if you are in the Denia region. And what they have to say about the Brits abandoning their dogs should really make the Brits be ashamed – animal lovers?!!

    http://www.apad-denia.eu/en-menue.html

  • CE of Greyhound Board of Great Britain resigns

    More good news re the turmoil in the UK

    GBGB Chief Executive – Ian Taylor – Resigns

    14.09.09

    The Greyhound Board of Great Britain sinks further into crisis and a press release from the GBGB confirms Ian Taylor has resigned following a board meeting today.

    Greyhound Board Chairman Maurice Watkins said:

    “Ian Taylor has resigned as Chief Executive of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain Limited with effect Monday 14th September, 2009.”

    www.greytexploitations.com

  • Fighting for Irish Greyhounds – could it help the fight for the galgos?

    Good news has been coming out of the UK and Ireland recently with regard to efforts to abolish greyhound racing. I am watching with interest because I pray that one day their efforts will overflow to help everyone fighting for a Spanish law to protect galgos and podencos.

    Read on for the latest reports.

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  • Galgo Parchito on the road to recovery

    Parchito 0909 300This picture shows how well Parchito is responding to the veterinary treatment for his appalling skin condition. He actually looks like he’s interested in life again. Thanks to the volunteers and the vets who do such an amazing job of saving these poor souls, abandoned like a piece of rubbish each year after the end of the hunting season.

    By the way, I’ve been told that Parchito was not burned alive, it was a serious case of mange. I can only post the news as it is sent to me, and the first report said he had been burned. Whatever, it is fantastic to see him on the road to recovery.

  • Mammary Cancer – Donations urgently required for vet fees for this galga

    Kenia5 cancer 215This is a desperate plea for financial help for vet fees and a foster home for this poor galga. Her name is Kenia and she has a mammary cancer that has exploded. She
    needs to be operated on urgently and after that she´ll need a house for her recovery.
    Homes are also needed for her puppies as they cannot go to the refuge yet
    to prevent them to get ill. Please help Kenia especially, and her 3 girls.

    El Refugio Escuela in Seville has sent out this desperate message.

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  • Fermin Perez of Scooby Medina – meet his galgo family

    Scooby Medina Hon President Fermin Perez 0909 300This is a beautiful story of Fermin Perez, the Honorary President of Scooby Medina, and his 6 galgos. Don’t forget there are 600 dogs at Scooby Medina, please help them if you can.

    One idea is Virtual Adoption, a bit like sponsoring an animal.

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  • 600 dogs at Scooby Medina refuge – adopt one, send a donation, volunteer to help

    Scooby Medina dogs 1 300Talking of Scooby Medina refuge, I’m repeating their appeal for help for the animals in their care – over 600 dogs for starters! Can you imagine it – 600 dogs! Read more about it.

  • Scooby Medina and Levriers en Danger – donate to the Tick treatment

    Levriers en Danger have launched an appeal for donations to pay for tick treatment for dogs in Scooby Medina refuge. LED have a veterinary friend who will supply them with a large quanity of tick treatment at a specially reduced price.

    The team leave on 16 September, returning on 20th September. If you can help with a donation, visit their website LED for bank transfer details or payment by Paypal, or send donations direct to Scooby

    There are over 600 dogs in the refuge, Scooby Medina desperately need all the help they can get.