Every day my inbox is filled with horror stories about the galgos and podencos of Spain – that just these two breeds, not counting all the other abandoned dogs. It’s hard to keep up with posting news about them all – I want to let you all know what is going on every day, what the volunteers cope with every day, and this is another story. I’ve translated it but it’s not perfect – but I’m sure you’ll get the gist of the report! Simply haven’t time to correct it, sorry!
Category: Fund raising
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Walk on by – how can some people? Galga Nana, fighting for life
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Leah, waiting with Galgos del Norte for her forever…
Here is a beautiful young galga with Galgos del Norte, hoping for her forever home. some lovely pix of her on this link. Leah is a gorgeous galguita, a little shy at first but as soon as you are with her a little while, she loses her fear and comes to be caressed. She is quiet and obedient, walks by your side, likes other dogs but is nervous in the beginning. She will live with cats, but will be best with another dog, to give her confidence. contact Galgos del Norte through their weblink above.
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Operation Rehala, Bullas, Murcia – more pix and videos
Bullas, Murcia – more pictures and videos.
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Bullas, Murcia, rescue – exposing the shame of Spain
Here are some photos of the rescue at Bullas, Murcia, on Friday, 9th March 2012. (most are on Facebook). Story on Podenco Post. You will see there were alsations, podencos, pointers, galgos…..some chained up in vans and trucks, some outside in the intense heat with no shade, chained to trees, no food, no water. The white dog has ticks behind its ears and down its spine.
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Operation Rehala, Bullas, Murcia – please help the podencos too
Los Perros de Bullas – Today (8th March 2012) it has been agreed with much teamwork from The Little Pod Foundation, SOS Animals UK, the Animal Welfare Support Murcia group and Podenco Friends to find temporary care and rescue for some of the misfortunate Podencos in the Bullas tragedy. If the rescue is successful, it is hoped that between 8 and 10 dogs will be saved, plus any puppies that are still there. Friday 9th March 2012 is the ONLY day now permitted to rescue any of these dogs.
Read here how you can help the podencos
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Operation Rehala, 120 dogs in Bullas, Murcia – the whole story
You can read the whole story about the operation to rescue the 120 galgos, podencos, pointers and setters in a compound in Bullas, Murcia, on Podenco Post.
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4 galgos, 1 podenco, more survivors of the Murcia gypsy camp
5 more form the orginal 74 dogs in the gypsie camp in Murcia, one heavily pregnant just about to drop, the others covered in terrible wounds. Once again Galgos del Sol are being supported by Andrea Animalas Rescue and the Henrietta Foundation who did the transport for them, otherwise they could not have got the dogs.
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Holidays in Toledo – hotels in Toledo……
You may remember Caramelo, dying underneath a tree in a village near Toledo. Rescued by Baas Galgo and now transforming into the beautiful galgo he is. This is another one found in the same village outside Toledo. He’s been named Sugus. Here’s what Baas Galgo say.
‘Cursed is the man who has deny you his support during the days that you are in these conditions. Leticia has stopped the car and has picked you up, you were walking this morning under a downpour, you were shivering, frightened, killed by the pain, wandering aimlessly…….. bastard who threw you away!
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50 podencos need saving from Bullas, Murcia – as well as the galgos – Pro-Setter Spain needs help
Here’s the original story about the 120 dogs in a compound in Bullas, Murcia. Seprona have denounced and all the dogs will be put to sleep if they aren’t rescued. Pro-Setter Spain is co-ordinating the rescue with other associations.
I’ve just received news that there are 50 podencos which need saving – podencos are fabulous companion pets, especially for active people who like jogging, long walks, dog agility work. You can see photos of these hounds on Podenco Post. If anyone wants to donate or maybe find out how to adopt one of the dogs, contact Pro-Setter Spain or Galgos del Sol(links on original post).
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Sick and starving on the streets of Seville –
Little Nana, a tiny galga pup, was found in this miserable state near Seville. She has very severe sarcoptic mange, totally anaemic, high fever and covered with infected wounds all over her little body…. GLORIA an animal lover asked Pro-Galgo for help and they redirected her to their friend and collaborator, vet FATIMA in Seville. Little NANA is on a drip, will have a blood transfusion from another galgo and will stay at least overnight in the clinic. Barely 6 months old, she is fighting for her life. Everyone hopes she will make it. If you can donate to her vet fees, please contact Pro-Galgo.