Galgo News

Category: In the media

  • Carceres – help track down this murdering sub-human galguero

    A Galgo was found in Cáceres in its death throes after being beaten in the head, next to the Sierrilla reservoir. Sadly he was too far gone to save, so he was put to sleep to end his suffering.

    He was found dying abandoned on a farm next to the road that reaches the water of the Sierrilla reservoir. He had signs of having been beaten in the head, which was completely bloody. The case was denounced yesterday (9/11/2016) by the Refugio San Jorge (municipal Kennel) through social networks. The animal, with little more than one year of life, passed away a few hours.

    A couple who walked in the area found him and contacted the Refugio San Jorge. Then they came to the place and managed to rescue him. He was transferred to the Hospital clinical veterinary, where they tried to heal his wounds. He had a severe cranial trauma which failed to respond to treatment. A few hours after he had to be sedated to allow him to die. The object that was used to his him, the vets said must hav e been something flat and strong but not sharp, like a hammer.

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  • Last Chance Animal Rescue, Malaga – a galga’s story

    Last Chance animal resce Gracie 400 11 2016From Anne Marie Payne. ‘To those of you that don’t know Grace and her story, She is a 10yr old galga who after wandering around in the campo for 3 months was finally caught by Lydia Jay who took her to the hospital for assessment. She was extremely dehydrated, malnourished, covered in tics and fleas. and full of worms. Last Chance Animal Rescue stepped in at this point, took her under their wing and put her in foster with me. Once her blood tests were done which revealed she had Leishmaniosis, and also we were not happy with her breathing we took her down to Curro who did a complete examination, Her teeth were in an awful state and, she had a large ulcer on her gum. But the biggest shock after doing x-rays was that she had lung cancer which had spread to other parts of her body. I couldn’t hold it back and cried.

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  • Ban Galgo Racing in Argentina – join the protest

    Contress meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 6pm when they are going to discuss the law’s ban on dog racing.

    Translation of the petition, which please sign and share if you have not already done so.

    -There is no right way to do wrong.
    -Do not want nor automatic chocks, or anti-doping controls, nor legalize races.
    -Because REGULAR AN INJUSTICE IS endorse it! (Google translation, not sure of English meaning!)
    -Going by the prohibition of the racing of greyhounds in all the territory Argentine!

    Allow an injustice means to pave the way for all those who follow
    ✔ the cruelty is not regulated: PROHIBIT it!
    ✔ slavery is not regulated: PROHIBIT it!
    ✔ the abuse is not regulated: PROHIBIT it!
    ✔ the torture is not regulated: PROHIBIT it!
    ✔ the exploitation is not regulated: PROHIBIT it!

  • Bravecto flea & tick treatment chew- is it dangerous? Yes it is!

    In June I published a warning about Bravecto Flea and Tick treatment. Horror stories continue to appear on the facebook page – here is another tragic one. Please do not use this product and warn everyone else about it.

    ‘I lost my 4 year old dog less than 24 hours after his first dose and my other dog who was 3 years old at the time almost died less than 30 hours after his first dose. Two different dogs, two different breeds and the only common denominator to that vet visit for them both was this drug being prescribed.’

  • Galgo Xmas cards and Calendars 2017

    Gin xmas 2017_400Galgo Xmas cards and Calendars 2017 are starting to appear on sale. Here are 3 websites for starters.

    Greyhounds in Need – cards, calendar, diary and other items

    Greyhounds in Nood Belgium

    SOS Galgos

    Pepis Dog Refuge

    Grey2K I’ve included this one as their campaign includes ending galgo racing in Spain.

  • New idea on dealing with dog poo in public places

    Now there’s an idea!

  • Pepis Dog Refuge – ways to help feed the hounds

    Pepis Xmas card 2016 400More galgos handed in to Pepis Dog Refuge by their hunter. Jane and Alan didn’t have room for them, so the hunter waited until they did – and it will get worse as the hunting season goes on. Please help feed the galgos and dozens of other hounds at Pepis, they rely solely on your donations. Now Christmas is coming, please use easyfundraising to buy your Xmas pressies, loads of leading UK stores supporting them. Join by clicking on this link.

    There are also some lovely quality Christmas cards on sale raising funds for Pepis. Buy yours here.

    You can also help by joining the Teaming group for as little as 1 euro/month…more if you can …every euros is vitally needed to help feed the dozens of hounds at Pepis.

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  • Support Project Galgos Argentina, especially on 2nd November 2016

    Argentina Stop Galgueros 400 29 10 2016Wednesday 2nd November could be a historic date for greyhounds and galgos in Argentina, where the Chamber of Deputees will be voting for a definitive end to greyhound racing.

    The law proposal to ban racing has been promoted by Senator Magdalena Odarda, with the support of Projecto Galgo Argentina, and it has been approved by the Senate and two Parliamentary commissions, the General Legislative Commission and the Penal Commission.

    If you are on facebook, then join StopGalgueros and join in this effort. Let’s show the Argentinian Deputees that an immense multitude of people, organisations and groups expect them to make the kind of progressive choice which will make their country proud, and that will make Argentina a trailblazer in terms of compassion and respect for greyhounds and galgos, dogs that in countries which consider themselves civilised are treated ruthlessly and without humanity.
    The photos must be published by midday on Tuesday 1st November.
    All the photos will be sent to the Argentinian Deputees.
    The more we are, the stronger our message will be!

    If you are not on facebook, then you can sign and share this petition.

    PetLevrieri of Italy also support Project Galgo Argentina.

  • La Linea Shelter – galgo puppies galore….

    La Linea shelter near Gibralter in Southern Spain was founded in 2005 and, as with all the refuges and shelters in Spain, is overflowing with abandoned and dumped dogs, including many galgo puppies. Here are 2 videos of the galgo puppies in their care.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe1uooBw-So

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIkEtvbQBn4

  • What would the European Union do?

    Pause for thought – video link here. and not just galgos, podencos in similar numbers…plus millions of other dogs…