The Irish Greyhound Board will stop at nothing for their members to get rid of their greyhounds…please sign and share this petition. Tbh, they make me want to get a machine gun and shoot the lot of them!
Category: In the media
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Galgos! The agony of those who know their destiny.
Behind on stories because strong winds took out our telephone line and France Telecom are hopeless to get them to come out to repair!
Thousands of galgos have died, are currently dying and will die this year in Spain. At the same time, our morale is dying as well. There are hints of light in second chances,lives that are saved, bodies that recuperate from abuses and solitude…
We are given “Galgos” to make us think about empathy and think about the courage of the valiant.
We are given “Galgos” to move us, to allow us to dream, to remind us that miracles do happen!!Many thanks to all that made this beautiful short film possible.
Fernando Sembrador, Daniel Galindo, Noelia Chaparro García and of course the four-legged beauty Ivonne! -
Help us to close Olivenza, Extremadura – Spain’s worst perrera (kill pound) – sign the petition
When I published my definitive guide to the plight of the galgo – From Heaven to Hell – in 2010 it contained a report from a volunteer named Rosa on the problems with one of the reputedly worst privately owner perreras in Spain, Olivenza. For years animal activists/association have been fighting to get it closed down permanently. I have now received this appeal from Mo Swatek of Pro-galgo International, please sign and share the petition.
You can read the full article with all the links here.
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Adana, Estepona, volunteers needed
Adana association based in Estepona, Malaga province, are appealing for more volunteers to cope with the needy dog problem. Full story on this link.
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Abandoned, starving, ill, dying – on a Seville landfill
In a village in Seville province – struggling to survive on a rubbish tip!
Chirigota (Chiri) is a galga that some girls found and fed on a rubbish tip. They had to use gloves to catch her as she was very afraid and tried to bite them. She was in a very bad condition and the lady who rescued her, Inmaculada Gomez Gonzalez took her to an emergency Vet.
Chiri was covered in bugs, weighed only 15 kilos – she should be nearer 25 kilos – is dehydrated, anaemic and her skin is flakey. She has been given intravenous serum and vitamins to hydrate and to make analytical Biochemistry and blood cell count as her gums are very pale. She is also on antibiotics, her temperature is normal, but she is still very frightened. She is about 3 years old.
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Galgo Brujo – hung then burned alive – sign the petition
This petition has been created by my friend Joelle of Galgos Ethique Europe. Please sign and share very widely.
Galgo Brujo, the living torch.
A month ago, a galgo, Brujo, was hanged, thrown into a bath of oil (highly flammable and corrosive) and burnt alive. He could not be saved.
Where are the murderers of Brujo?
They are still running, unpunished and ready to commit another crime.
This does not only concern Spain. This concerns many European countries.
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Caceres, Spain – 3 men charged with theft and trafficking in galgos
Theft of galgos is one reason many are kept in padlocked bunkers. Here is a report on 3 men in Caceres who have been charged with theft and trafficking of galgos.
The Civil Guard considers the #organizacióncriminal disjointed in the Province of #cáceres dedicated to the marketing of illegal hunting dogs of the breed #greyhound, but warns that the investigation remains open as it suspects it could have ramifications on a national level. The #Detainees are charged with three offences of #robbery with violence, two of #theft and a crime of belonging to #organizacióncriminal, and the actions they have spoken 19 dogs of the galgo race.
Dismantled an organization criminal dedicated to the theft of dogs of galgo race.
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Spain – Congress approved a proposal – animals are sentient beings
On 14th February 2017 Congress voted on a reform to the Spanish civil code so that animals are considered “sentient beings”, instead of things. Have already collected 243.000 Signatures from the #observatoriodejusticiaydefensaanimal is calling for reform in the civil code for all the animals are considered sentient.
It’s only a proposal, but the Congress approved it unanimously.
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End of hunting in Spain – galgos galore dumped everywhere…
Will the galgueros ever take responsibility for the terrible over-breeding, maltreatment and dumping of galgos. They really are from the dark ages…
2 more at Pepis Dog Refuge needing expensive vet treatment. Corley was dumped back in September with a deformed front leg possibly from an old injury which arthritis had attacked. It is possible that he will need an amputation, although other opinions are still being sought. In the meantime, the continued visits to the vets need funding.
Next is Kaiora, left tied at the gates who has now been diagnosed with coronary problems. More investigative work by the vets, more medical treatment on the cards, more vet fees!
And lastly Bradie, who Jane and Alan spotted being left tied to the gate with baler twine. He’s skinny and covered in wounds old and fresh, including one in his neck where the chip has been cut out. More vet fees for blood tests.
Please help Pepis, you know they rely solely on your donations and any fundraising you can do – car boot sales, coffee mornings, adverts on vet clinic news boards…donate paypal pepis.dogrefuge@yahoo.co.uk Also join the Pepis Teaming Group.
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Mycotoxicosis – Mushroom, Mold, Yeast Poisoning in Dogs
I took this from a post on a facebook page – it is a very sad story but the information it contains is vitally important for all dog and cat owners
10/2/2017 Last evening our dogs Dexter & Georgie very suddenly fell gravely ill, sending our world into turmoil. We are keen for awareness to be raised about what happened to these fur-babies. Here is their story.
I would like to share with you our last horrific 24 hours in a hope that it may bring awareness to those of you who may also be unaware of a danger we have in our gardens that is potentially fatal to our beloved dogs.. (or cats, although they probably would have more sense)