Galgo News

Category: Profiles

  • ProtectoraScooby Medina & the Halloween House of Horrors 3

    Very gradual desensitisation…

    While the dogs were under anaesthetic the vet vaccinated, microchipped and castrated the galgos. Their convalescence has been very good and they recovered well. Now we have to continue the gentle and steady rehab efforts with them. Of course our approach to the care of these
    dogs is supportive with consistent positive reinforcement and very gradual desensitisation to potential triggers. We have kennelled each
    one of these galgos with a more confident galgo or galgos, where feasible, to help each one of them build trust and gain confidence. We are pleased that very early signs of progress are starting to show but we still have a long road to travel.

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  • Protectora Scooby Medina and the Halloween House of Horrors Rescue 2

    More on the rehabilitation of the 9 galgos rescued from the House of Horrors

    The 4 fearfuls will definitely need to go to an experienced family home or homes and the 5 should eventually settle into adoption with relative ease.  However, at some level, they all have a degree of anxiety having been simply left alone without daily contact from humans or any carefully managed experiences of, or introductions to doggy life in the outside world. They have certainly all suffered from incarceration and are now showing signs of trepidation when it comes to forming social bonds. Their past has compromised their welfare and this is very clear in their reduced responsiveness to humans. (more…)

  • Galgo Project EU – information needed on the numbers of dogs in shelters

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    Galgo Project EU is a Dutch organisation dedicated to supporting, rescuing, and giving a voice to galgos and podencos. They work closely with Spanish shelters, help dogs find safe homes, and raise awareness about the structural mistreatment these dogs still suffer.

    With Galgo Project EU, we’re gathering data, testimonies, and concrete evidence to build a detailed dossier for the European Parliament. Our goal is clear:

    To hold Spain accountable for not applying Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty, and to push for equal, EU-wide protection of all dogs, including galgos and podencos, without exceptions. (more…)

  • Galgos 112 – Galgo Berto update after his operation

    Galgos 112 update on Berto after his operation

    Berto has already been surgically intervened by Dr. Cruz at @cvaimar, a plate has been placed to anchor his fracture and the deep wound on his other leg has been thoroughly cleaned.

    He has woken up well from the anesthesia and now comes days of recovery and tranquility. (more…)

  • 2 young galgos at Galgo Rescue Almeria, looking forward to finding forever homes

    From Sandygalgoslover

    Introducing Lotus (3 years old) and Roquita (2 years old). In collaboration with Friends of Mazarrón Animals, these two sweethearts were finally freed from their previous owners.  For both of them, this marks the beginning of a new future, where they can gradually experience what safety, love, and trust truly mean.

    Lotus still bears the marks of his past: his body shows both old and recent scars. Yet, we’re already seeing the first signs of recovery. With the right care, rest, and patience, he’ll have every opportunity to regain both physical and emotional balance.

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  • When is a dog considered a Senior?

    Interesting article discussing this question.  Most of our galgos have lived to 14 years – apart from those who developed cancer, such as Sahara, Polar, Bracken and recently blind Podenco Bo. Little Podenca Bebe at 7 1/2 kg lived to 17 years.  So they all had a good innings. Currently we have Podenca Andaluz Rosie at 16 1/2 kg who is 11 and will hopefully see another 4 years of love and comfort in our home.

  • Galgos del Sur in Cordoba – helping the hunting dogs

    I mentioned that our new foster dog Nera came from Galgos del Sur. This is one of the older established rescue associations in Cordoba.

    Link to their work and the number of animals rescued in the first half of 2025.

    Dogs hoping for forever homes..

    Fundraising shop.

  • Definition of a Galgo/Greyhound

     

  • Galgos in Chile – they suffer abuse too

    Argentina and Chile both use galgos for hunting. Every year, more than 500 greyhounds are abandoned in Chile after being exploited in racing and hunting. Galgos Chile have been working since 2018 to rescue, rehabilitate, and rewrite the destiny of greyhounds in Chile. Because they didn’t choose their past, but you can choose their future. You can be part of their rescue and give them a loving home.

    This is the story of Galgos Chile, translated into English if your computer doesn’t automatically translate the Spanish.

    ‘December 2017 The Rescue that Changed Everything

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  • Greyhound/Galgo definition

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