Video of galgos confined in Argentina. I have written to the rescue association Adopta un Galgo en Argentina to ask if they can get them released but so far not received a reply. Maybe some of you would also write, in Spanish if possible!
Category: Regional news
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Life for the galgos and podencos at Scooby Medina – they are all waiting for you
A delightful video of a visit to Scooby Medina by Frenchwoman Christelle Baudimont of Scooby France and her father in January 2016. I appreciate many of you won’t understand the French comments, but the video is an excellent example of just how many galgos are at Scooby, all waiting for adoption…plus many podencos too. Also, it had been raining and Scooby desperately needs waterproof coats for these hounds, lined if possible for warmth. Some of the hounds are new arrivals, others are in quarantine, one very nervous bitch was rescued with puppies but only one survived. The brown woolly dog is a Mastin puppy. Christelle and Franck also visited Cobie at Scooby Residencia Valladolid to meet the galgos and podencos waiting their for their forever homes.
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Another galgo dumped at Pepis Dog Refuge – 4 in 1 week!
Another galgo left tied to the gates of Pepis Dog Refuge yesterday, before Jane and Alan could get to it, it had chewed through the twine tying it and run off into the campo. The last time this happened, the gamekeeper in charge of keeping rabbits alive for the galgueros to hunt and kill shot the galgo, not killing it outright. It died in Jane’s arms. Pray that the food and water they have left out will attract the frightened galgo back and they can catch it. @that makes 4 galgos left there in one week!
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More galgos dumped at Pepis Dog Refuge
A couple of weeks ago a galga was dumped at the gates of Pepis in a poor condition. (see pix below) Her wounds have been treated but the result of her blood tests are not yet back. The following week a couple of tiny puppies were left at the gates, this week 3 galgos have been left tied up there! This on top of the dozens of other dogs at the refuge, including a couple of dozen galgos. The Refuge relies totally on your help, please donate if you can, to feed the galgos, buy scalibor collars.
On top of that, the pipework in the kitchen where the washing machine and sink live has now been damaged by continuous mud slides. Alan Brian couldn’t repair it, so a plumber has had to be called in. More expense. In the meantime, they are having to wash the dog blankets by hand!
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Galgos in Portugal needing forever homes
The galgos in Portugal have a terrible life. Regular readers might remember Estrella, her ‘husband’ and son who were all rescued from nightmare conditions. This is another beautiful galga rescued from similar conditions, along with 3 of her 7 puppies – the ‘owner’ kept the other 4. If anyone can offer her a wonderful forever home, please contact the association.
These are the puppies.
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Galgos in Argentina in a hellhole
Galgos in Argentina in a hellhole. I have written to an association there to ask if this is a current situation and, if so, can they help, address in this article from 2014.
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Beware of leaving water out in hot weather, or dogs swimming in lakes and rivers
A word of warning from Jane Brian of Pepis Dog Refuge, Pedrera, Sevilla. Read the full article on this link. If any of you have had negative experiences with your dogs after they have swum in rivers and lakes where there are wild ducks etc. please share them with us.
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Pentecost Party Tombola – raising funds for Pepis Dog Refuge
Tombola tickets still on sale, event closes midnight European time 31st May. Buy your tickets now, win a great prize for your hounds. All details here.
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Greyhounds in Need – helping the Spanish Galgos
Greyhounds in Need have for many years supported different refuges in Spain and this year is no exception. To read about their work and visits to Spain, click on this link for a choice of how to read.
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Osteosarcoma in greyhounds – is it a common problem?
I recently saw this article on the subject of osteosarcoma in greyhounds. I have been involved with greyhounds/galgos for 20+ years and have not come across it as a common problem. Have any of you readers experience of it?