Category: In the media

‘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

The galguerros are not the only heartless dog owners, although they are the worst. Because of the credit crunch and dire exchange rate between GBP and the Euro, many British expats in Spain are now abandoning their pets before they return to the UK. The main culprits are those living in the Costas, and the Adana refuge at Estepona is one place where many of the pets end up.

The Telegraph published an article about it – to read it click here

Barbara Jacobson has compiled a moving video tribute to the Podenco. Take them to your hearts, just as you love the galgos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCooxHaB6pw

On 9th February, Galgos 112 were one of the participants in the Spanish TV programme ‘Spain Directo’, broadcast by First of TVE from 17.50-20.00. The programme gave refuges and rescue associations the chance to talk about the reality of life for a galgo at the close of the hunting season. The participants are very grateful for this opportunity. It is only by publicity like this that the Spanish people will realise what goes on in their country ‘behind the scenes’, and that the rest of the world abhors it.

Last Thursday, 29th January 2009, Sandra Baas of Baas Galgo, her daughter and dogs were in the TV program of Madrid Directo at Telemadrid (Spain).

To see the program click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfyO2mhuqs

To read more http://www.baasgalgo.com: