Galgo News

Category: In the media

  • Deanimals in Murcia – always fighting for animal welfare

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    I’ve written in the past about Deanimals of Murcia, the lawyers who take on prosecution cases of animal welfare and run training courses for lawyers, police, judges, veterinarians and anyone else involved with animals, training them to carry on in all corners of Spain the work Deanimals pioneered. Founding lawyer Raquel tells me she now has many lawyers doing similar work around Spain and the Canary Islands.

    This story is about an aspect of their work…it’s not about galgos, it’s about circus animals. I have always abhorred the use of animals in circus, especially ‘wild animals’…travelling all over the place, in cramped conditions, being forced to perform unnatural acts.

    There was outrage in Paris recently when a rare white tiger from a circus was shot dead after escaping from its prison. my research shows that in October 2015 France had no ban on wild animals in travelling circuses, of which there are many in France. Further research now states there are 65 communes in France which ban wild animals in circuses. Sadly the one in which I live in 79, and surrounding communes, does not.

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  • Scooby Protectora – their work never ends…please support them

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    This month there are more galgos arriving at the Scooby shelter, several dogs in very poor condition or with health problems, this 4-month old puppy and another tiny abandoned puppy with rickets in its front legs…needing medicine and special food.

    Here’s one of the galgos, malnourished and full of wounds. How can anyone let a dog get in this state?! And galgueros claim to love their dogs!!

    When he recovers will need a family that will care him as he deserves and give him a lot of love ❤.
    Contact: seguimientos@scoobymedina.org

    Please, help us to keep working for them:
    🔸 Join the teaming for only 1€/month http://bit.ly/2teaming
    🔸 Donate: http://bit.ly/2donat

    Thanks!!

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  • A galgo’s wish

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    Drawing by Paco Catalan

  • Are you a Caninetrovert?

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  • Galgos & greyhounds spreading their wings in Europe.

    Greyhounds in Need was founded by Anne Finch in 1996…GIN also help the galgos of Spain. There are also Greyhounds in Nood Belgium – some lovely photos on their website, Greyhound Rescue Holland, PetLevrieri Italy, to name just a few countries which adopt galgos and podencos.

    Story of a happy ending for 3 ex-racing greyhounds rescued this month from the Chinese hell and now finding homes in Italy.

  • Please support the Caged Nationwide protest on behalf of greyhounds

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    Please read and action in support of UK greyhounds.

    Hi everyone. Just reiterating Rita James’ (Caged Nationwide) request to urge Park Plaza’s manager Daniel Pedreschi to reconsider hosting GBGB’s annual awards in January. Here’s a template Rita created but a personal message might have a better impact:

    Thank you very much for your time.

    PLEASE EMAIL THE PARK PLAZA MANAGER ASAP –
    EMAIL DETAILS AND A TEMPLATE LETTER BELOW, SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COPY AND PASTE IF YOU AREN’T GOING TO WRITE YOUR OWN. THANK YOU

    General Manager, Daniel Pedreschi
    E-mail: info@pphe.com

    Dear Mr Pedreschi

    I am aware that Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London, shall be hosting an event for the Greyhound Board of Great Britain on 28th January 2018.

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  • Campaign – get Pet Oxygen Masks on all fire engines

    Can we run this as a campaign…to get pet masks on all fire engines for the brave fire fighters who rescue animals as well as humans. Please share it with all your friends and contacts. Why not fundraise for your local fire station to provide the masks if they don’t already have any.

    http://www.petoxygenmasks.org/

  • Pumpkin – the health benefits for your dog

    Interesting article on the benefits of pumpkin in your dog’s diet. My dogs love vegetables and whenever I am cutting up pumpkin, they are there waiting to share the small pieces of rind.

  • Spain declares pets as beings, not objects…hunting dogs not included

    Read the details here.

  • Starving and trapped in a steel snare…RIP sweet galga

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    This is yet another heartbreaking story of cruelty to galgos in Spain…this time Jerez, Cadiz.

    This poor young galga was would in this skeletal condition with her foot caught in an illegal trap – as if she hadn’t suffered enough! The person who found her called the police who called the dog catcher who took her to the perrera…where she was put down. Not a nice story but probably the best for the galga to end her suffering. Who knows how long she had been starving and suffering tied in the trap.

    Man is the most damaging and criminal beast with the animals on earth, they should receive no forgiveness.

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