Galgo News

Category: Campaign

  • Galgos 112 – educating the young Spanish

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    Many Spanish rescue associations visit schools to educate the young Spanish that animal cruelty and hunting is not acceptable.
    Galgos 112 recently supported a visit to a school where the children were introduced to 2 adopted galgos.

    ‘Jade and Fabiola, accompanied Mei and Pol to the Doctor Sobrequés school in Bescanó (Girona), to give a talk about animal abuse to all the boys and girls in the first grade.

    They talked about animal abuse in general and what galgos suffer in particular. Everything focused in a pedagogical way and, above all, putting a lot of emphasis on the good things that boys and girls can do to help animals.

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  • Protectora Scooby -more galgos hoping for forever homes

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    From Protectora Scooby

    This handsome guy is Juglar, also abandoned by his owner like thousands of greyhounds every year in Spain. Juggling isn’t sad, she’s happy for her new chance at a worthy life. Gets along phenomenal with other dogs, walks great on a leash, loves cuddles and the couch in your house to sleep for many hours. Chip: 7259.

    Three gorgeous girls recently arrived from Andalucia to Scooby , looking in the same direction: a better future!

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  • Galgos 112 introduce Otis and Barry – hoping for forever homes

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    We introduce you to these two brothers, Otis and Barri, two beauties who have been at the residence for a few months waiting for adoption.

    They are healthy, with all the veterinary protocol done and they only need their family to have complete happiness.

    These youngsters complement each other perfectly and get along well with other dogs.

    If you want to be their family, write with your details to info@galgos112.com and the closest companion will contact you.
    Thank you!!

    Barry

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  • e-collars – the strong case against their use – they should be banned in every country

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    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends wrote this article with particular reference to Podencos but I am posting it here as it is believed by many organisations that there should be a blanket ban on their use on dogs.

    THE CASE AGAINST USING E-COLLARS ON PODENCOS !!

    In the last few days its has come to our attention within the podenco community of a trainer in the UK that claims it’s important to investigate responsible e-collar inclusion, to help protect all animals concerned whilst still letting the dog be what he is! that even a vet in the Canary Islands recommend this to the owner .

    This is the first of a couple of posts in which I will write addressing the issue of using “Electrical Training Aids ” something I would never do..

    UNDERSTANDING THE PODENCO

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  • SOS Galgos – lots of galgos hoping for forever homes

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    From SOS Galgos

    ‘There are so many galgos waiting for homes at SOS Galgos’ rescue and education Center. Please help any way you can either by giving one a home, sponsor, or share. You can see them all as well see how you can help by going to our website www.sosgalgos.org

    The team recently left Barcelona for Valladolid to rescue 6 galgos discarded from the racing with mechanical hare and a 7th galgo discarded from open field hunting. We know that every rescue is a drop in an ocean but we will not give up. If you want to join the cause, go to www.sosgalgos.org and become a partner!.

    www.sosgalgos.org

    Paypal: sosgalgos@sosgalgos.org

  • Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 – a furry friend can help

    This week is Loneliness Awareness Week. Those of us lucky enough to have hounds for company know how much they help with our day to day happiness, even when sick. Maybe the UK vets should remember this and reduce their diabolical vet fees, rather than force people to give up their four legged companion when they can’t afford expensive vet care.

  • Galgos del Sur billboards – removed by the local council!

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    From Galgos del Sur.

    ‘Due to the pressure exerted by people with great power linked to hunting, the company with which we had contracted for the whole month of May for four advertising fences in Cordoba, has removed the advertising of our campaign: It is not Culture, the Rehala and the Montería is Abuse. No administrative or judicial resolution to order it.

    They have violated our rights, including freedom of speech. This is not democracy. We live in a country where lobbies like hunting or bullfighting exercise the power of censorship and imposition of barbaric customs without citizens being able to speak against it. We don’t feel hand tied but we will keep fighting.

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  • International Animal Rights Conference – 5-8 September 2024

    The date for the International Animal Rights Conference 2024 is officially set! Save the date and mark your calendars from September 5th to 8th 2024 for an unforgettable experience dedicated to advancing the international animal rights movement!

    Calling all animal advocates: lock in these dates and stay tuned for more exciting updates as our preparations kick into high gear!

    #IARC2024 #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference #AnimalRightsConference2024 #AnimalRightsMovement

  • Terrified black galgo – anyone room for him?

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    Whatever can have been done to this poor soul to make him so terrified.

    ‘He is nameless, his look, his posture says it all, terror, fear, we can only imagine what he went through.

    Without a name, he lost his gaze, it will be a challenge for us to try to bring him back to life, he is just a puppy with many internal scars.

    We’ll be there to make your future life better.

    He is in Caceres

    Information; Progettoanimalistaperlavita2@gmail.com

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  • PACMA – friends in Spain, please vote for this man on 9th June – this is why

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    From Pacma Animalista

    ‘Don’t you think it’s unfair to have to pay 21% VAT for a service that is of primary necessity, such as the health of your animals? U.S. too. Going to the vet cannot be a luxury, and therefore, this week we have presented a series of fiscal measures to the Government that we think you will like.

    Reduction of veterinary VAT from the current 21% to 4%: Our proposal seeks to reduce this tax to the super-reduced rate of 4%, or eliminate it completely, to make veterinary services more accessible.

    10% deduction in the income tax return: We propose that families can deduct up to 10% of veterinary expenses in their income tax return, with a maximum saving of €500 per year.

    What do we get with this?

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