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  • Galga Tina with heartworm – please donate to her vet treatment

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    Heartworm is a life threatening health problem in dogs, if untreated, spread by mosqsuito bites.  Treatment can be for months and means the dog must not move around very much or it stimulates the worm to move around.

    Galga Tina at Galgos Rescue Almeria has tested positive for this terrible problem.  Here she is at the vet being examined.

    From Sandy at GRA.  Our sweet Tina tested positive for Dirofilaria, heartworm.  Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease if it is not treated properly and closely monitored. Of course, we didn’t waste a single moment.  Tina returned to the veterinarian for a thorough examination. Her heart was carefully checked, and another blood sample was taken. It was examined under a microscope to determine whether any heartworm larvae were still present, allowing her treatment plan to be tailored to her needs.

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  • Update on galga Galena with Asociacion Somos Galgos

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    Galena had a good night. Wound is progressing quite nicely.  If she continues like this, we can operate on her. The traumatologist told us she’s going to have to have a transplant and do reconstruction.  Just touched the gasket and no damage to the jaw.
    So far we have 400€ of expenses but we’ve only just begun.
    We’ll keep telling you about the evolution of this little one.
    If you want to adopt contact via: https://linktr.ee/somos_galgos
    Bizum: Code ONG 01979
    Transfer: La Caixa ES89 2100 4991 6622 0027 0343.
    Every gesture counts. Thank you for helping them out!

  • Galgo Cate with a genital injury = more bills for Asociacion Somos Galgos

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    Today we introduce you to Cate. This cutie is a 4-year-old male and is already sick. We took him to the hospital today because, as you can see, he has a pretty serious genital injury.  For now, they have told us that we need to perform surgeries and give him a lot of medication for the infection and pain. Next week, if he gets better, we will have to operate on him.
    Summer is being tough, for them and for us. More bills and no definitive adoption.  You know we do what we can, but between veterinary, residency, and educators expenses, we can’t take on more dogs for now.
    WE CLOSE DOORS UNTIL RECOVERY
    Asociacion Somos Galgos email  somosgalgos1@gmail.com 
    If you want to adopt, contact through: https://linktr.ee/somos_galgos
    Bizum: NGO Code 01979
    Transfer: La Caixa ES89 2100 4991 6622 0027 0343.
    Every gesture counts. Thank you for helping them!

  • Momma and galgo puppies…with a German rescue association

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  • Starving and injured – rescued and safe with Asociacion Somos Galgos

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    This little girl is Galena. It means “healer” and we chose it so that her name gives her strength. We rescued her with a rescuer knowing she was going to be in very bad condition, but when we saw that what was on her face was not a simple wound but a gunshot… we had to act fast.
    We’ve taken her to the emergency room: we’ve been confirmed that the hole in her face is a gunshot, plus she has a huge loss of blood, dehydration, severe malnutrition, a pulmonary enphysema and pneumonia.
    For now they can’t operate it because they don’t think it’s past the anesthesia. Let’s start with antibiotics and wound cleanings.
    You know how this goes, we are not leaving the little one no way but we need help paying the bills….
    If you want to adopt contact via: https://linktr.ee/somos_galgos
    Bizum: Code ONG 01979
    Transfer: La Caixa ES89 2100 4991 6622 0027 0343.
    Every gesture counts. Thank you for helping them out!

  • Galgos en Familia – visit the shelter

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    Galgos en Familia is a shelter dedicated to the rehabilitation and adoption of Galgos, founded with love and commitment by Vera Thorenaar.

The mission of this wonderful project is to offer a fresh start to these elegant dogs, providing them with the care and attention they need to heal and thrive.

    Dogs for adoption

  • Yo Galgo – how it all began

    Yo Galgo – how it all began.

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  • Galga Ana – abandoned and pregnant – a happy ending

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    From Sandy at Galgos Rescue Almeria

    I made a little movie of Ana’s story.  Her saving was only possible with lots of help from a few people.
    Now she can be a mum for all her babies and watch them grow up till they are old enough to go their own way.

  • March for the Greyhounds – July 25 in Manchester, England

    For a century, they’ve suffered in silence. It’s time to stand up, show up, and make some noise.
    The greyhound racing industry leaves a long trail of forgotten lives behind bars. These dogs can’t speak for themselves, which means it’s up to us to be their voice.

    Join us in Manchester for the **Century of Suffering – March For The Murdered Million** and demand an end to the cruelty.

    📍 **Where:** All Saints Park, Manchester

    📅 **When:** 25th July 2026

    ⏰ **Time:** 11:30 AM

  • Ex-racing galga – used, abused, injured – now safe with Galgos Rescue Almeria

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    Late week, our van headed to Los Gallardos to pick up a 2-year-old girl. She had been used for competitive racing, but due to injuries to her hind leg, she was no longer considered “useful.”  At the rescue center, she is now finally receiving the rest, care, and time she needs to recover. We will continue to monitor her progress closely and share more updates soon.
     PayPal: Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com
     banktransfer: IBAN BE10 0018 7407 9204
     banktransfer: IBAN ES92 3058 0062 2712 2001 9362