Galgo News

Category: In the media

  • The Chinese Sighthound – Shadong-xigou

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    https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/meet-shanxi-xigou/?mc_cid=fb3fd50efe&mc_eid=d1b947c3d5

    Candy Cane International Rescue saves greyhounds and whippets from the Chinese meat trade and bring them back to the UK and USA for foster and rehoming. They have two, Lady already homed in the UK and the other Merlin now safe in their China kennels.

    Kerry says ‘We’ve been researching Merlin’s breed, and we believe he belongs to one of the rarest breeds in the world! We’ve had a couple of these incredible dogs, including Lady, who arrived in the UK two years ago. I spoke with her owner and she still hasn’t found another of the same breed in the UK.

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  • Electric shock collars to be banned in England February 2026 – too late, why not now?!

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    From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    The Use of E-Collars on Podencos: what are your thoughts about using them ?

    On the attached photo a question was put to a advocate of e-collars .. Why would you use E.Collar on a podenco that has been abused ? The answer was disturbing please read the reply on the photo.

    E-Collars and Podencos: Why We Must Push for the UK Ban

    The Reality of Rescue: Healing the Broken

    Every Podenco that enters rescue has a story—often one of neglect, fear, and survival. We spend months rehabilitating them, earning their trust, and helping them recover both physically and emotionally. These dogs, already so fragile, should never be subjected to training methods that rely on pain and fear.

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  • E-collars on dogs should be banned worldwide

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  • PACMA – protestng about the Royal Decree 666/2023

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    PACMA – we want to tell you that on 5th March 2025 we have presented a proposal for an urgent modification of the terrible Royal Decree 666/2023 of the Government, which has generated enormous discomfort among veterinarians and animal guardians. There are many inconsistencies to correct.

    Why is this decree a problem?

    It requires notification of each veterinary prescription through the PRESVET system, including animals considered companion animals, when the European Regulation excludes them.

    It requires pathogen identification tests for certain antibiotics, which delays treatments and is costing animal lives.

    It imposes mandatory identification of animals for the administration of medications, making it difficult to treat community cats and abandoned animals. Such as where cats in a feral community are caught, neutered and returned to their community.

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  • The Ghosts of Spain by Travis Patenaude

    They move in silence, shadows slipping between olive groves and abandoned buildings, forgotten by those who once used them. Their ribs press against thin skin, their eyes—if they survive long enough—turn dull with despair. The ghosts of Spain are not myths or legends; they are the souls of the Galgos and Podencos discarded each year after the hunting season, their suffering woven into the landscape like an unspoken curse.

    Some are left to starve, wandering until their bodies give out. Others meet a crueler fate—hanged, drowned, tossed aside as if their lives meant nothing. Yet, if you listen, you can still hear them. In the quiet of an empty field, in the distant echo of paws that once ran with joy, in the wind that carries their unspoken pleas for mercy.

    But ghosts don’t have to remain ghosts. Rescue gives them form again—flesh, warmth, love. Awareness gives them voices. And action gives them justice.

    Don’t let them fade. Speak for them. Fight for them. Give Spain’s forgotten souls the ending they deserve. #Galgos #Podencos

    #TheGhostsOfSpain

  • The cost of hunting in Spain

    From Plataforma NAC

    There are fewer and fewer hunters… but Spain is still a great hunting ground!

    The number of hunters in Spain has dropped staggering: 45% down in the last 50 years and almost without generational relief. Meanwhile, 85% of Spanish territory is still destined for hunting, a multimillion dollar business in the hands of a few.

    The cost of this activity?

    30 million animals killed every year.
    Lead ammunition polluting the environment.
    Dozens of dead and injured in hunting accidents.
    Dogs used and abandoned after the season.

    Hunting is not necessary or ethical! Most of society rejects this cruel practice, but kinetic lobbies continue to impose their interests.

    #NoALaCaza #NaturalezaSinMuerte

  • Project Galgo – shop to raise funds for rescued galgos

    Click on this weblink for the shop

    Project Galgo is a UK/Spanish rescue and rehoming association. Click on this weblink to read about it and to see the dogs hoping for forever homes.

  • Stunning Hairy Galgo with Galgos 112 – hoping for a forever home

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    From Galgos 112

    Hey there!! I introduce myself!! My name is NICO and I’m a blonde and white greyhound. I am only 2 years old. By my face and hair some people think I can be a little crazy, but… i promise you i won’t ! I’m pretty good (almost). They say I’m nice and the truth is I love being with you humans who play with me and pet me. I like being with other dogs too we had so much fun running and playing!.

    I lived with my brothers, but one day they separated me from them and took me to a kennel. It was an ugly dark place. All the dogs there were sad and scared, they didn’t want to play, I got that sadness and I also went hungry and scared. But now I’m out!… and I’ve been told that very soon someone will notice me and want to adopt me. I don’t know what “adopt me” means must be a very good thing. I have also been told that I will have a family that will love me very much and will take care of me. I don’t know if it’s true but I prefer to think it is.

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  • Galgueros promote hunting in Spanish schools

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    The galgueros fight back against the rescue associations which go into schools discouraging hunting.

    The Extreme Hunting Federation has decided to bring its PROADES program ‘Hunting and Nature’ to 27 schools in the community, which has generated concerns about the education being given to young people.

    Although the program includes informative talks and outdoor activities, its approach to hunting and hunting can be problematic as it promotes an activity that many consider incompatible with wildlife conservation and respect for wildlife.
    Since its inception in 2017, this program has been gaining ground in schools, but it’s critical to question whether it truly brings educational and environmental value, or if, on the contrary, normalizes practices that can be detrimental to the ecosystem.

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  • Galga x Ika – a scared baby seeking an understanding forever home

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    Ika is looking for a home where she feels safe and loved!

    Ika is a beautiful galga cross about 1 year old, medium in size and a soul full of cuteness. She was found abandoned in a field, scared and without knowing who to trust. She’s a *very scared* puppy, but with patience and love, she’s taking baby steps. What’s clear is that he loves the company of other animals: she gets along great with dogs and also cats, so it would be ideal for a home with more furry companions.

    We are looking for a peaceful and patient family for her, who respects her rhythm and gives her the security she needs to come out of her shell and show how sweet, good and adorable she really is. Delivered vaccinated, dewormed, chipped, sterilized and blood tested.

    If you think you can give Ika the chance she so deserves, contact us at (Spain 0034) 674 476 810

    Help her find the home where she can be happy!