Galgo News

Category: Regional news

  • Competition galgos stolen and mutilated in Seville

    From Plataforma NAC

    ‘The #CivilGuard of #Sevilla has detained two involved in the robbery and mutilation of two competition #galgos on a property in the Seville town of #VillanuevadelAriscal.

    The investigation began following the #complaint filed by the owner of the estate for the #theft of two competition greyhounds with a “high economic value”, the Seville Civil Guard reported in a statement.

    During the investigation, the #agents found that the alleged perpetrators took advantage of the absence of the owner of the house during the celebration of the patron holidays of the town of Aljarafeña to commit the robbery. The castrated #animals were located in a home in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the capital Seville.

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  • Comment on the situation for the hunting dogs of Spain

    https://elasombrario.publico.es/la-foto-de-la-verguenza-de-32-galgos-abandonados-encadenados-muertos/

    English translation of the article written by Norma Fierro.

    I suppose most of you have seen the horrific images from last week of 32 dead greyhounds in a pack of dogs in Badajoz. They died of starvation, thirst, and chained up. Those who managed to break free from their chains out of desperation tried to eat their dead companions to survive. The photo is horrifying, all those poor dogs killed by the abuse and abhorrent neglect of a hunter. Today you will hear me, because no one listened to these 32 greyhounds. This is the photo that portrays not only the absolute evil of the murderous hunter who caused this barbarity, but it is also a photo of the disastrous political decisions . It is the photo that the so-called National Animal Protection Law has given us.

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  • PACMA demand talks with the DG of the Civil Guard about abuse and abandonment of hunting dogs in Spain

    PACMA have the following update on the situation of the 32 dogs found dead at Badajoz.

    ‘We have requested an urgent meeting with the Director General of the Civil Guard to address the problem of the systematic abuse and abandonment of dogs used in hunting, who live in deplorable conditions and suffer especially during the summer.

    We are doing so after learning, just a few days ago, of the starvation death of a pack of 32 dogs in Azuaga (Badajoz). We travelled to learn firsthand what happened and to ask the City Council to make a public statement and to take part in the case (watch the video here).

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  • Foster or Adopt a Senior – they have just as much love to give


    From Galgos 112

    Have you thought about it, meditated, balance the pros and cons… but you don’t want a dog that’s too “active”.. Have you thought about a grandpa or grandma?

    And why not?….. Growing up doesn’t mean they have nothing left to give..

    They are caring, calm, understand perfectly the basic rules, they do not need so much activity as a younger one, they have not lost curiosity to know new places and things

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  • Madrid Sunday 10th August – peaceful protest by PACMA to protect hunting dogs

    PACMA organised a peaceful protest in Madrid to demand protection for hunting dogs

    URGENT FOCUS FOR THE 32 HUNTING DOGS THAT HAVE DIED OF STARVATION IN BADAJOZ.

    Madrid Sunday, August 10 Door of the Sun 11:00 h

    STOP THE HUNT

    STOP ANIMAL ABUSE

  • 32 hunting dogs found dead of starvation in hellhole Badajoz

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    From PACMA

    32 hunting dogs found dead of starvation in Azuaga (Badajoz). Abandoned since June!

    Just a week ago we asked the Civil Guard from PACMA to increase inspections to hunters and facilities for this very reason.
    This case has been made public. No one knows about so many others. They rot in absolute silence and forgetfulness after having gone through a ordeal before dying.

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  • Proyecto Galgo Argentina – time to properly regulate the perreras


    From Proyecto Galgo Argentina

    We request the opening of the zoonosis (perreras) centers and kennels of Santa Cruz

    By this means, we request all localities in the Province of Santa Cruz to guarantee the opening to the public of zoonosis centers and municipal kennels, where animals removed from public roads are housed.

    This request is based on the right to access to information, the ordinances in force in each locality and, mainly, in compliance with the National Animal Protection Act N. ° 14.346/54, which establishes the duty of providing dignified treatment to animals.

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  • Start of hunting season in Spain


    From Galgos 112

    On August 10, the “hunting tooth in hand” period of rabbit begins in Andalucia. It’s a minor type of hunting in which dogs are used to track and capture pieces, without the use of firearms. The terror begins for the poor dogs that won’t stop until February.

    We are noticing how the date is getting closer by the number of greyhounds and podencos that appear lying around: now is when they start to take them out of the zulus to prepare and test them. Every day there are new ones abandoned, they are the ones that aren’t strong or the ones that don’t serve them to hunt.

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  • 3 abandoned galgo puppies now safe with Galgos Rescue Almeria

    From Galgos Rescue Almeria

    A couple of days ago while we were on our way to a vet appointment with sick Podenca Amira, we received an unexpected call from our vet in Huércal-Overa. Three Galgo puppies had been abandoned at the practice, and the question was simple but urgent: can you help?

    Apparently, the three little ones had already spent three days in a small yard, without food or water. The police were contacted, but unfortunately, they didn’t respond immediately. Fortunately, a concerned person took matters into their own hands and eventually brought the puppies to the vet. Thanks to this act of compassion, they are now safe.

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  • SOS Galgos – a broken soul now safe

    This galgo was locked in a yard, starving. Now safe with SOS Galgos.