Galgo News

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  • Plataforma NAC – 78 hunting dogs rescued from a hellhole in Spain

    We count by thousands the hunting dogs found in unhealthy and inhumane conditions, in the field abandoned, dead in ditches, thrown in wells or hung in an olive tree.
    These 78 hunting dogs were seized by Seprona taking over Huellas Puertollano
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  • Pet Blood Bank UK – appeal for canine donors

    Our stocks of negative blood are at critical levels. This means we need to collect more blood from dogs with a negative blood type, as it can be given to any dog in an emergency.  We have over 750 negative blood typed donors in our pack. If each of these dogs donated once before the end of this year, we’d have more than enough blood to help every vet and dog in need 

    If your dog is a negative, please consider booking an appointment at a donation session near you soon. We really need you and your wonderful dog to come along and make a lifesaving difference. (more…)

  • Gran Canaria hunter jailed for cruelty to his 12 dogs

    Read the full article here.

  • Galgo Rescue Almeria – more unwanted galgos arrive

    From Sandy at Galgos Rescue Almeria.  Helping animals in need never ends.

    A few days ago, we received another cry for help—two galgos desperately needed help. so we  drove to pick them up. Their owner told us that he and his wife were struggling with serious health issues and could no longer care for them.  At first glance, these two sweethearts seem fine: calm, friendly, grateful. But they need medical care before they can start their new lives. Next week, they’ll have a vet checkup.
    That same week, two other galgo girls were dumped next to our rescue center — alone, confused, abandoned. It remains incomprehensible why asking for help is so difficult… Asking for help is free, and it can save lives.

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  • Six people arrested for illegally hunting with galgos in Burgos

    The Civil Guard caught them conducting hunts with greyhounds outside the closed season in a publicly owned hunting reserve

    Six people between the ages of 33 and 63 have been brought before the courts after being caught by Civil Guard officers while they were illegally hunting with greyhounds in a publicly owned hunting reserve in the Arlanza region.

    According to sources from the Civil Guard, a call was received a few days ago alerting them to the presence of a group of people with no apparent connection to the hunting reserve where they were located, carrying out hunts with greyhounds on the lands of the municipality.

    Immediately, a patrol from the Covarrubias station went to the location and began a thorough inspection of the area in search of those responsible, with positive results since while examining a wooded area, a man was located who, upon noticing the police presence, tried to flee; however, he was found shortly afterwards hidden among the vegetation.

    As a result of the police investigations carried out, it was learned that while these events were taking place, the rest of the members of the group were trying to leave the place in a car, so the Civil Guard intensified the search, which allowed them to locate the car in the vicinity while it was traveling along a road.

    Given this evidence, all occupants were identified and, like the first individual already arrested, lacked the necessary permits and authorizations to engage in hunting. Simultaneously with the police investigation, the corresponding administrative reports were filed for the improper transport of the animals.

    The six, in varying degrees of responsibility, have been brought before the court as alleged perpetrators of a crime against wildlife for poaching, and the proceedings have been handed over to the Court of Lerma.

     

     

     

     

     

  • British greyhounds in the Chinese meat market

    Not galgos but their British cousins greyhounds.  British greyhounds (including Ireland) also have a hellish life.  Greyhound racing is not a sport yet the Greyhound Racing Board of Great Britian still insists there is no cruelty involved.  Many unwanted greyhounds end up shipped to China where their hellish life gets even worse.  And hundreds end up in the Chinese meat market.

    Video of greyhounds, whippets and other dogs in a Chinese meat market.

  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – unwanted elderly galgo now safe

    Sandy of Galgos Rescue Almeria reports they received a call from a hunter that he had a galgo he was getting rid of, if they’d like to go and get him.  Here’s the story of Rayo and his rescue.

     

  • Safe now – galgo puppy hung and thrown into the river at Castille y Leon, Spain

    Safe now – galgo puppy hung and thrown into the river at Castille y Leon, Spain

    LINO, baby who was tried to kill with a rope and thrown into the river.  She is now safe with Galgos De León
    We talk about systemic cruelty and impunity.
    The exclusion of hunting dogs from the Animal Protection Act in Spain has, in fact, armored the abusers, leaving the Galgueros with an unfair legal shield. Knowing themselves protected by the law, many continue to treat these noble animals as mere disposable tools, condemning them to a destiny of torture, abandonment or death, while protectors fight alone to save lives like this little warrior who is now fighting to recover at the veterinary hospital.

  • Results of the CMA investigation into UK vet fees

    This https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/vets-could-be-made-to-cap-prescription-prices-after-uk-watchdog-investigation/ar-AA1OuEG0?ocid=UE01DHP&pc=UE01&cvid=68ef8de2ba024086bb93f96e9b3d65ee&ei=27&fbclid=IwY2xjawNi8F9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnOoo6DQtItvm1-4eyNZT0SR7Au0fSs27fprqBhT1ywTka3VNzo9YE6GCw1h_aem_tJIvZ_X4mIuXvEmRJSu_uQweblink will take you to the results of the CMA investigation into the exhorbitant charges most UK vets require for their services.  The high charges have resulted in a large number of pet owners either self medicating their pets or giving up their pets, because speculative companies have bought out vet businesses.  Having said that, the vets are at fault too – I feel – because they have put their profits before the care of animals in need.

  • San Javier, Murcia – galgo puppies abandoned….

    From Plataforma NAC
    The abandonment of puppies; innocent victims of a cycle of exploitation and oblivion.
    Galguero was giving them away to hunters at 4 weeks old. Time to save these four terrified little ones. How will that poor mother be?
    Abandonment is an act of cruelty, and in the world of greyhounds and hunting dogs, it knows no compassion. Those no longer suitable for hunting or racing are discarded, but the tragedy becomes even deeper and heartbreaking when discardment falls on the most defenseless beings: puppies.  All 4 safe at Galgos del Sol
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