End of hunting and of course most regions of Spain are awash with abandoned galgos and podencos. Here is a young galgo, starving and crying. The shelters are full to overflowing – it’s heartbreaking and in the 16 years I’ve been involved in the rescue of galgos and podencos, the only situation which has changed is that the hunters no longer hang their dogs.
Category: In the media
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Extraordinary Galgos & Podencos Canada – homing the Spanish hunting hounds
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Yet another rescue association across the Pond working with Spanish rescue associations to home the galgos and podencos unwanted and abandoned by the Spanish hunters.Read the story on this weblink
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Lenticular Sclerosis in dogs
A couple of years ago we adopted an older Spanish podenco who was blind. His eyes are cloudy blue, but we believe he can see shadows. He amazes us with how he finds his way around life, using his ears and nose. e’s even learned to walk up the ramp into the back of the car. Our suspicion is that his blindness is the result of an eye infection untreated – we know how bad the Spanish hunters are at looking after their dogs, especially if it involves vet fees.This weblnk takes you to an interesting article about blindness in dogs.
And I would say to any readers – if your dog starts losing its sight, it is nothing to be concerned about, the dog will cope amazingly well. And use a Blind Dog harness, it’s a great conversation starter and a good way to tell people about galgos!
Lenticular Sclerosis in Dogs
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Another injured and abandoned soul picked up after the end of hunting
From Galgos Rescue Almeria.The already reserved dogs haven’t left yet and the requests for help keep pouring in. 2 Days ago we were asked if we still had room to help this sweetheart. We are already overcrowded but saying no is not an option.
Yesterday, in collaboration with Friends of Mazarrón Animals, this girl was brought to our Rescue center. On arrival we saw a real fear monger, once she was in the secure area things went a bit better. This sweetheart has a wound on her back and is missing 2 nails, one on the front leg and one on the hind leg. Fortunately, she is safe now and can recover from her past. We would like to thank @Xiki Apellido and her friend for bringing her safely to the center.
You can support our dogs for 1€ a month by joining our teaming group.
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A dog is our best friend – very true
Along with my horses, my dogs are my best friends. Never judge you and always keep your secrets!
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Champion Irish Greyhound sent to China for breeding!!!
Hell on earth in store for the poor dog.
Read the story on this weblink.
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Never too small to be abandoned
From Sandy Galgoslover
Never too small to be abandoned – alone in the campo
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Number of galgos ‘disposed’ of every year at the end of the Spanish hunting season
Read the full article on this weblink, and see how the numbers are calculated.
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Irish Greyhounds from Spain! To Candy Cane Rescue International
British greyhound breeders and trainers don’t care where they send their unwanted greyhounds and some end up in Spain to be used for breeding with galgos. Candy Cane Rescue International based in Lincoln in the UK rescues greyhounds and brings them back to the UK for homing.
Here you can read a story about some brought back from Spain in poor condition. Whilst this story is from 2021, 2 more greyhounds have just been saved by Candy Cane from being sent to Spanish galgueros.
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Good news about greyhound racing in the US.
Greyt news about greyhound racing in the US. Only one racetrack left to close. And now work begins on the racetrack in Mexico.
Candy Cane Rescue in the UK has just saved a couple of English greyhounds from being auctions to Spanish galgueros for breeding.
Read the full story about the US now on this weblink.