Galgo News

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • Nevado – time is running out for him

    NevadoNevado is a stunning pure white galgo, 2 years old, living in France with an English family.

    They have to return to the UK and unfortunately cannot take Nevado with them, (Spanish paperwork not correct for UK) so are desperately seeking a loving home for him.

    He is a gentle, affectionate, playful boy, house trained, fine with other dogs, cats and horses. He is castrated, microchipped, fully vaccinated and blood tested for leishmania, ehrlichia and filaria (all negative).

    This is a link to him http://www.adopter-levrier.com/adoptions.php

    Contact L’Europe des Levriers direct to adopt him. There is an English page.

  • Maria Daines in concert in Belgium for Scooby Medina and Galgos

    ScoobytwoMaria tells her story about her weekend in Belgium celebrating 20 years of Scooby Medina.

    “We recently returned from a gig with a difference in Vlamertinge, Belgium. where we played an acoustic set or Scooby, a leading association dealing with the rescue of Galgos (Spanish Greyhounds) and the largest shelter in Spain for homeless animals,” Maria said.

    Maria and Paul were accompanied by Mary Alice Pollard ‘Cornwall’s Voice For Animals’ who photographed the event celebrating Scooby’s 20th Anniversary. Visitors and supporting organisations attended from the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands and America, raising 5000 Euros on the day, to help feed the animals in Scooby’s care.’

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  • Scooby celebrates 20 years of fighting for Galgos

    Recent celebrations organised for Scooby Medina’s 20th anniversary saw the music of Maria Daines and Paul Killington performed for the world.  Edwin of Scooby tells the story of a weekend for galgos:

    “The weekend of August 31, 2008, a date that won’t be easily forgotten in the history of Scooby. Our first international event, held in Vlamertinge, Belgium, was a central meeting point for the members of Scooby, our partner organizations and our supporters.

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  • Update on Karmel and Pemphigus Foliaceous

    It is 3 weeks since Karmel last visited the vet. Since then she has been on 1 megasolene tablet per day for 10 days, then half a megasolene tablet for 10 days. Karmel has continued in general good health – bright eyes, no skin problems, just 1 wart appearing on 1 foot, eager to walk the meadows with our other dogs.

    We went back to the vet yesterday. There is still a slight problem with her feet (I can’t see it!) and her skin is not as good as it can be (I think it’s ok). I bow down to the far superior knowledge of my wonderful vet.

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  • A message from Matilda – a galga discovering the will to live

    MatildaThanks to everyone who has helped me, I am now strong enough to search for a family. I want to thank everyone who has helped me get better. I now have the will to live again. Matilda.

    Good News. Matilda is now up for adoption. Contact Greyhoundsrescue Holland.

  • A stolen galgo, an injured Galgo, the Spanish police and Greyhoundsrescue Holland – what links them?

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    This is the tale of an incredible operation between Greyhoundsrescue Holland, Mieke, a volunteer, a unit of Spanish police, and an injured galgo. It’s also a tale of the search for a stolen galgo, entering the bleak, vicious world of the gypsies.

    It’s a tale of bravery, compassion, co-operation, understanding across borders, and an example of what can be achieved when the Spanish police actually work with the volunteers rather than ignoring them.

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  • Desperately seeking some special people

    Passion levriersPassion Levriers are appealing urgently for new homes for two galgos. They have been returned by their adoptant, who had decided that life in an apartment is not good for them.

    They are affectionate and very sociable with other dogs and cats.

    Viernes, is a black galgo, 7 years old. Esma is 2 and a half years old.

    They need a new home quickly as they are showing signs of becoming stressed by their current unsettled situation.

    Contact Patricia texouille@gmail.com

    Evelyne pomavea@gmail.com

    Michèle plmichelle@orange.fr

    Cécile galgodart@orange.fr

  • Walk in Orleans Forest with L’Europe des Levriers

    Date – 4th October 2008
    Time – 10am
    Venue – Salle des Aydes, 57 rue Louis Chevalier, Saran, near Orleans
    Occasion – 2nd Annual General Meeting of L’Europe des Levriers

    After all general business has been dealt with, there will be a picnic, followed by a walk in the forest of Orleans.

    For more information contact Murielle Douheret on 06 09 21 75 12 or visit the website L’Europe des Levriers

  • 21st September – Madrid – Join the Protest

    ProtestOur Spanish friends are angry! They have organised a huge protest in Madrid on 21st September. They want a national law to protect animals in Spain.

    They want severe penalties for people found guilty of maltreating animals. They want a ban on financial aid from the State for spectacles and events involving the maltreatment of animals, such as bull fights and greyhound racing.

    21st September
    12 midday
    Palacia de La Moncloa

    BE THERE if you can!

    http://concentracionmadrid.es.tl/

  • Urgent Plea from San Anton – save our galgos before they are stolen!

    Stolen dogGalgos are being stolen. Three in the Cadiz area, one in Cordoba. And this is just the beginning.

    This is a report from Saskia Rinia van Nauta of the San Anton Refuge.

    The first burglary has materialised: the galgos Chupeta, Fantastica and Fence have been stolen in the heat of the night. With enormous violence doors have been broken, and thieves have entered into the shelter. The hunters themselves also suffer under the theft of their dogs.

    Prevention of theft seems to be impossible. The totally ruthless perpetrators act by incredible force, this is a most dangerous situation.

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