Galgo News

Category: Adopt

  • Ulises in his forever home

    Ulises 1 March 2011 250 This is the latest photo of Ulises. Remember him? An abandoned galgo rescued from sickness and starvation by Tina of Galgos del Sol. Amongst his problems, including leishmania, he was suffering from an horrendous skin problem. He travelled to Silvia in Valencia, who has years of experience in caring for extremely sick and injured dogs. Poor boy, he had to have daily baths for several weeks, but gradually his head lifted and he got a wag in his tail.

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  • Galgo rescuers brave snowstorms to save the innocents

    Link to the story of L’Europe des Levriers’ rescue at the end of January, in a snowstorm. They brought out many galgos and a couple of podencos from the refuge at Herencia, run by Rosario, including two puppies found hiding under a makeshift shelter, whom Rosario named Draco and Kyra. Draco has been adopted by an artist. As always, some of the dogs have to be left behind, waiting for the next rescue. Enjoy the pix.

  • How many Spanish dogs…………..?

    3 dogs in a bed 1 190 After all the horrible photos, here’s one to make you chuckle! How many Spanish dogs can you get in one dog bed, all wearing their nighties? Well, there’s Carmela, then foster galga CR – we’re preparing her Pet Passport for UK entry, if anyone is interested, and then there’s little Podenca Andaluz Bebe.

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    3 Men in a Boat have nothing on these 3!!

  • Happy Endings, Chiclana – hoping so for their podencos and galgos

    Happy Endings Chiclana 250 Happy Endings is a new association formed in southern Spain in the Chiclana area. Its founder, Margarita Gloersen is Norwegian and has been rescuing starving and injured dogs in the area for some years. This is their story.

    ‘My name is Margarita Gloersen from www.happy-ending-final-feliz.eu in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz.

    I have been working with dogs since I arrived Chiclana in 2005. I am from Norway, and when I came I just could not believe my day to day experiences with animals lying in the road, killed by cars and all the others just left to themselves with no chances to survive in the long run. Sooner or later they would become run over by cars, since all the trash bins are alongside the roads.

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  • DJ-Imba Association – caring for the oldies

    An association which looks after handicapped, old and ill dogs, especially greys, galgos and podencos. http://www.dj-imba.com Click on ENGLISH or FRENCH for translation.

    Dutch founder Betty says ‘I have been involved in the fate of the greyhound and galgo since 1999 when we adopted our first galga. I have had an organisation in Holland to rescue and help the dogs in Spain. In 2005 I moved to France in order to help more dogs. Foundation Dj-Imba now homes 14 dogs of which 7 greyhounds/galgos (the oldest 18), 5 podenco’s and 2 chinese crested. Most of the dogs are handicapped, old or ill. Foundation Dj-Imba is in need of sponsors and virtual adopters for the dogs. www.dj-imba.com. ‘

  • Galga survives horrendous road accident – Baas Galgo helping her fight for survival

    Another incredible survivor of an horrendous road accident in Spain. Read the story of Stawberry Shortcake, rescued and cared for by Baas Galgo. Sounds such a similar story as Ken, rescued with spinal injuries by Galgos del Sol and now cared for by Galgo Connection Spain.

  • Podencos with SARA in the Canary Islands – looking for forever homes

    SARA Pirulo 02 2011 190 It’s extremely hard to find forever homes for abandoned dogs on the Spanish Islands, particularly the beautiful, affectionate and loyal podencos. SARA Lanzarote have these two beauties who desperately need the chance of life outside a shelter. Andrea describes them.

    Pirulo is a very friendly and affectionate Podenco. He is obedient and will always watch out for the person that’s with him. He prefers to be cuddled and stroked than go to run or hunt, which is very special for these dogs. He is as well friendly with other dogs both male and female. He likes to be taken for walks, does not pull in the lead, we think he could even go without the lead.

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  • Pro-Galgo and Le Bulletin des Levriers – saving Jerez galgos

    Herewith pix of a rescue this month by Le Bulletin des Levriers, the French arm of Pro-Galgo. And if my translator package tells me right, the black mama galga and her pups in Jerez are now safely with out with one of the rescue associations.

  • Jerez Perrera – some of the lucky ones to escape death row

    Jerez mama bebes 2 22 02 2011 250 Latest news from Jerez perrera. Mama and babies were on death row, others who have been saved and are on their way to refuges and shelters where the volunteers desperately need people to come forward to adopt these beautiful innocent souls.

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  • -Ken – latest news on this amazing survivor

    Video update on Ken, severely injured in a road accident, saved by Galgos del Sol, now with Silvia of Galgo Connection Spain for his rehabilitation. Silvia is also looking after Draco, another black seriously ill galgo.