Galgo News

Category: Fund raising

  • Gesser Galgos – Pro-Galgo & Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert to the rescue

    Gesser Galgos Pro Galgo 240 2 2012I’m pleased to be able to tell you all that Pro-Galgo and Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert have taken the latest batch of galgos at Gesser killing station, Jerez. You can see the photos of some of them here, by the fireside at Pro-Galgo. Sadly, as President of Pro-Galgo Mo Swatek says, their places will soon be taken up by dozens more.

    ‘We have taken 14 of the Gesser galgos and 20 went to Fundacion Benjamin
    Mehnert near Seville. With other associations, a total of 48 galgos have been saved recently from Gesser.’

    Remember, they will all need forever homes. Please contact the associations direct on the links above, if you can help in any way, including donations for vet fees.

    On the link above, you can also read the story of Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert rescuing dogs from a village of drug addicts.

  • Update on Toledo galga – Galgo Leku or Galgos 112?

    Below is an update on the Toledo galga with the eye problem, which was posted on my Save the Galgo page on Facebook. I am uncertain from the translation whether Galgos 112 or Galgo Leku have taken the galga (I think Galgos 112 but there is no news of her on their website) but, either way, she is with an organisation which will ensure she has veterinary treatment.

    Many of you ask for updates on what happens to the appeals I post on Galgo News and this is an illustration of how difficult it is for me, if the associations who take the dogs do not themselves send me news.

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  • Toledo – dying on the street – Baas Galgo to the rescue

    Caramelo 250 Baas 15 2 2012If you look carefully, you can see a galgo curled up under this tree. Sandra Baas tells the story. ‘They thought he was dead, but when they came closer, they found out this poor boy was still alive. His story in short:

    They named him Caramelo (Caramel). He is skin over bones, and has been shot several times. There are leads everywhere on one side of his body but mainly in his front and back legs. There are also leads that got into his body and those are dangerous. This gorgeous boy has a long way to go before he is healthy again.

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  • Jerez perrera – Galgo Connection Spain, Valencia, to the rescue

    Cascabel 1 250 Silvia 2 2012This is Cascabel, one of the Jerez galgos, after 12 days of veterinary care with Silvia of GalgoConnectionSpain in Valencial Here’s what Silvia says. ‘This dog came twelve days ago, the ulcers infected, dehydrated, malnourished, we thought he was going to die but, after some days of feeding him intravenously, he started to eat one his own. He’s gained three kilos.’ Silvia says there are problems with all of the Jerez galgos. Many of the perreras don’t feed the dogs much,’why feed a dog you’re going to kill’! Here’s a link to see some more stories.

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  • Happy Endings-Final Felix Photo Competition – closing date 31st March 2012

    Happy Endings Chiclana 250Happy Ending-Final Feliz is an association near Chiclana, Cadiz, which was started by a Norwegian lady, Margarita, and her team of helpers regularly fundraise to help pay for the keep and care which their rescued dogs need. They are currently running a Photo Competition and you can find all the details on this link. Closing date for entries is 31st March, so get sorting through your dog photos and send your entries in. First prize, 100 euros!

  • Malaga, podenca Ana needs your help

    Ana 3 Charl 250 1 2012This is an appeal for help for vet fees and food for Ana, a podenca Andaluz abandoned, injured and with pups near Valencia. She was eventually rescued, after more than 2 months of gaining her trust, and is now with 112carlotagalgos being repaired, healed and prepared for her forever home. Read her story here. Remember, podencos suffer just as much as galgos at the hands of the galgueros.

  • Lurcher Trueno from the streets of Seville, needs a forever home

    Trueno lurcher 250 CharlTrueno is a beautiful black-grey Lurcher approx 5 years old. Rescued off the streets of Sevilla and adopted, through no fault of his own he is now needing another home.
    Castrated, vaccinated, chipped, negative in Leishmania,erlichia, filaria. Cannot live with cats. CAN YOU OFFER TRUENO A HOME Contact 112carlotagalgos

  • GalgoConnectionSpain, Valencia, saving the Gesser Galgos.

    A few of the galgos in Gesser killing station, Jerez (Cadiz) have been saved by Silvia of Galgo Connection Spain in Valencia. You can see photos of a couple of them here, needing veterinary treatment, feeding, microchipping, vaccinating, etc. All donations towards these fees will be gratefully received.

    Mo Swatek of Pro Galgo is also hoping to save some of them.

  • Exclusive accommodation in Spain – rescue attempts for 74 galgos and podencos

    Gypsy galgo starved 1 150 1 2012No apologies for the ‘stupid’ title to this post. I have put in key words and want to reach as many people as possible looking at Spain, for whatever reason. Update on the rescue of 74 galgos/podencos – mostly galgos – from a gypsy in Murcia, who has a denuncia against him. Here is what Tina Solera of Galgos del Sol says.

    ‘Approx 74 galgos and pods. GdS managed to rescue 9 with the help of The Henrietta Foundation who will foster 4 of those for us. La Fortelaza took 8, and another lady there took approx 5 I think and has another 5-6 reserved but has to come back. GalgoConnection Spain in Valencia are taking 3. So there are approx 45 left that are all due to be taken away and put to sleep on Friday 27th January 2012. ‘ I believe although that date is not concrete.

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  • Murcia – 70 galgos need rescuing from a Spanish gypsy – send a letter to the Hunting Federation

    70 galgos gypsy camp 250 21 1 201222 January 2012 – as I write a rescue is being carried out in Murcia. Up to 70 galgos in a gypsy camp. The gitano (Spanish gypsy) with these dogs was denounced (see my book to explain a denuncia) and the authorities said the dogs would all be put down unless they were rescued. These dogs are in poor condition, some chained to walls….the gypsies are very hard on the galgos. Several people belonging to rescue associations and refuges are involved in this operation.

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