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Category: In the media
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First Galgo Walk raising funds for Galgos Rescue Almeria
Recently a fundraising walk was organised in aid of helping the galgos and podencos rescued by Galgos Rescue Almeria.
If you wish to donate to the vet bills for over 16 new galgos which have arrived in the shelter since hunting in Spain with dogs ended in January, paypal galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com.
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Raising funds for Galgos Rescue Almeria
Over a dozen galgos have recently arrived at Galgos Rescue Almeria shelter. They all need vet checks, blood tests for mediterranean disease, microchips, pet passports prepared. This was a walk organised to raise much needed funds. If you want to donate, here’s the weblink.
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Protectora Scooby Medina – 25 more unwanted galgos now safe forever
From Scooby Medina. Lined up, handed over, saved. 25 galgos
Nieves and Fermin set off last week towards Extremadura (Badajoz) to collect 33 galgos and one Breton. With poor road conditions and severe weather alerts, this rescue could not wait.In the end, 25 dogs made it out. For the galgueros, a handover without regret. For the galgos, the beginning of a new chance. It won’t be easy or immediate, but this is where everything begins. (more…)
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PACMA – working for the animals of Spain
Thinking of all the Spanish rescue shelters in Andalucia during the terrible Storm Leonardo and praying none of them are flooded out or suffer damage. This from PACMA – Partido Animalista.
We’re writing to you today at a particularly worrying time. Given the adverse weather forecast for Andalusia, we at PACMA have had to do what no other political force is doing: demand the activation of an emergency plan that includes animals.
While the authorities are preparing (and rightly so) to protect people and infrastructure, animals remain absent from official protocols.
Overcrowded shelters, volunteers without resources, animals dependent on humans completely exposed to the cold, heavy rain, or potential flooding. This is the reality that keeps repeating itself, and from which we never seem to learn. (more…)
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Galgos Rescue Almeria – 16 unwanted souls now safe
Video of some of the unwanted galgos, now the latest hunting season in Spain has finished. Shelters and perreras are already overflowing…time the overbreeding is controlled by law!
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Refugio Limba, Cadiz – founded in 1872 and still saving galgos and podencos
Refugio Kimba is one of the oldest established animal rescue associations in Spain. This is their message on Dia di Galgo.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1958249688383610
Donate or volunteer on this weblink.
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Dia di Galgo lst February – marches in over 80 European cities
On Sunday 1st February there were peaceful marches in over 80 European cities to protest that the hunting dogs of Spain have no protection from cruelty under the animal protection law.
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CAS International takes the fight for Spain’s hunting dogs to Brussels
While Spain continues to exclude hunting dogs from basic protection under national law, EU-level legislation and enforcement could ensure these dogs are finally protected across all Member States.
On Tuesday 27th January the European Parliament in Brussels hosted an important event to raise awareness about the cruel treatment of Spanish hunting dogs and the need for protection. Director, Maite van Gerwen, was one of the speakers. She shared insights on the new EU regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and explained how these rules could bring significant improvements for hunting dogs. (more…)
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Help get injured galgo Indie out of the perrera to the vet
This young galgo is in a perrera, injured and needing an operation. Funds are desperately needed to pay the vet fees and help Indie on the road to a forever home. Please look at the fundraiser and buy some ‘dog boxes’ towards Indie’s operation.