Category: In the media

This video was p;ut together by Tina Solera and her friends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUHVmaUcbSs. The intention is to raise awareness of the maltreatment the dogs of Spain suffer. Tina says ‘My friends did an excellent job and I feel they have definately helped get the message out about what these poor dogs go through. Spain is a wonderful country which I love but without doubt needs more and more eductaion programmes in schools and of course needs to actually start enforcing their laws regarding this animal cruelty.

Further to the campaign which was organised to protest against the proposal to introduce greyhound racing in the Philippines, I have today received a letter from the Office of the President – dated 28 September!

‘Dear Mrs Brennan

On behalf of Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, we would like to acknowledge your letter expressing your views relative to greyhound racing.

It is worthy to note that a foreign-born citizen like you finds time to communicate her opinion and campaign for the protection of animals.

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SOS Galgos recently featured on American TV. Here’s the link to watch it.

The stats are startling. Roughly 52 million dogs live with families in the U.S., but the economy is sending more and more out on the street or into shelters. In fact, eight million dogs are taken to the pound each year and six million will be euthanized.

Now, two women are making it their mission to find Fido a new home.

Cindy Smith is on a mission, a rescue mission.

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Interview with Sandra Baas of Baas Galgo for ASM Magazine. Read the full article here.

‘Ruby For Sale – New Stock Arriving’

Clive Ellis – founder member of Greyhound Watch – has written an excellent and extensive article following a series of frank discussions with Michael Peterson, a professional trainer attached to Oxford dog track.

The article catalogues the wastage of greyhounds under Peterson’s ‘care’ and the callous attitude adopted by Peterson – affording these greyhounds, little or no compassion – when pressured by the gambling industry to supply that all important betting medium at the cheapest possible price.

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More good news re the turmoil in the UK

GBGB Chief Executive – Ian Taylor – Resigns

14.09.09

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain sinks further into crisis and a press release from the GBGB confirms Ian Taylor has resigned following a board meeting today.

Greyhound Board Chairman Maurice Watkins said:

“Ian Taylor has resigned as Chief Executive of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain Limited with effect Monday 14th September, 2009.”

www.greytexploitations.com

Good news has been coming out of the UK and Ireland recently with regard to efforts to abolish greyhound racing. I am watching with interest because I pray that one day their efforts will overflow to help everyone fighting for a Spanish law to protect galgos and podencos.

Read on for the latest reports.

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BREAKING NEWS! from the Philippines.

House withholds OK from greyhound racing

By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives has agreed to hold in abeyance its approval of a second franchise for greyhound dog racing after animal protection groups prevailed upon the Senate to defer action on the first franchise.

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Click on the link to listen to a Rap song for the Galgos, on the Pro-Galgo website. There is an interesting video which illustrates what life is like for the galgos in Spain, and also for the volunteers to see at source the terrible struggle for these beautiful dogs.

Earlier this month, March 2009, dozens of dogs were transported more than 600km from El Cuervo, Sille, to the Scooby Medina at Valladolid.

Thanks to a court order which allowed access to the farm where they were kept in the most unbelievable conditions, these dogs are now in safe hands.

Some weighted only 6 or 7 kilos when they should have weighted between 25-30. Some had to be euthanased at the farm, some may still not survive, and it will take a lot of time and patience to prepare them for possible adoption abroad.

Levriers-en-Danger also assisted in the rescue.

You can read all about it on Scooby Medina and Levriers-en-danger