The sad fate of hundreds of galgos now that hunting in Spain has finished for the season. Hopefully someone will help this sweet soul.
18 Spanish dogs recently arrived in the UK for foster and adoption.
Refugio Kimba is one of the oldest established animal rescue associations in Spain, since 1872. And today they are still there helping them
Galgos don’t come to Kimba by chance. They arrive broken, frightened, marked by abuse and abandonment. Used for years and discarded when they “no longer fit”. As if their life only has value while they run. They are incredibly noble and sensitive dogs. And even after everything, they still trust. They are still looking for a cuddle, a home, a chance. That’s what hurts the most.
We don’t ask for pity, we ask for awareness. Don’t let your suffering normalize. Don’t look away. They have no voice. We do.
From Refugio Kimba we will continue to fight for every greyhound. Use your voice for them
From Scooby Medina. Lined up, handed over, saved. 25 galgos
Nieves and Fermin set off last week towards Extremadura (Badajoz) to collect 33 galgos and one Breton. With poor road conditions and severe weather alerts, this rescue could not wait.
In the end, 25 dogs made it out. For the galgueros, a handover without regret. For the galgos, the beginning of a new chance. It won’t be easy or immediate, but this is where everything begins. (more…)
Video of some of the unwanted galgos, now the latest hunting season in Spain has finished. Shelters and perreras are already overflowing…time the overbreeding is controlled by law!
Refugio Kimba is one of the oldest established animal rescue associations in Spain. This is their message on Dia di Galgo.
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While Spain continues to exclude hunting dogs from basic protection under national law, EU-level legislation and enforcement could ensure these dogs are finally protected across all Member States.
On Tuesday 27th January the European Parliament in Brussels hosted an important event to raise awareness about the cruel treatment of Spanish hunting dogs and the need for protection. Director, Maite van Gerwen, was one of the speakers. She shared insights on the new EU regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and explained how these rules could bring significant improvements for hunting dogs. (more…)
Urgent. Who has got a spot. This poor 10-year-old Galga is sitting in the Seville perrera. It is cold and wet. No place for such a sensitive old dog
She served her master well for all those years, bred goodness knows how many babies, and this is the thanks she gets!
