Galgo News

Category: Regional news

  • PACMA – need politicians to fight for animal rights in Spain

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    From PACMA we want to inform you that we are going to file a criminal complaint following the regrettable events that occurred on Friday 03/01/25 at the Granada Royal Herald parade, where a man kneed an ox in the face in front of dozens of children.

    Many people have asked us how it is possible that there are still so many animals involved in these shows: the answer, although painful, is that the new animal protection law excludes practically all animals that are not dogs, cats or ferrets and as long as they are not for hunting or work. This excludes oxen, camels, horses, sheep, cows and other animals unfairly called “production animals”.

    We need politicians committed to animals

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  • Greyhounds in Need – supporting 112 carlotta galgos

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    Greyhounds in Need was founded by Anne and Arthur Finch in 1998 to highlight the plight of racing greyhounds and find forever homes for them. Anne was also involved in the closure of the Barcelona racetrack and homing the 700 greyhounds there. Now Greyhounds In Need focuses on helping Spanish galgos. Here’s the tale of how they helped 112 carlotta galgos back in 2019.

    We were recently able to visit Charlotte and Dioni at 112carlottagalgos in Malaga. They had moved premises since our last visit so we were all excited to see their new finca. It was larger than their previous finca but Charlotte and Dioni have worked hard to make it a lovely place for the galgos to live and be cared for until they are ready for adoption.

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  • Galga and her baby – adoptions only in Barcelona

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    THIS PUPPY IS MAKING A WISH.

    I wish my mom had a home before me.

    POMPOM is a greyhound baby

    BRISA is a shy, young first-time mom rescued from hell. It was mom in her first heat. Her forever home needs a responsible human to teach her to trust, walk with a leash and in principle we discard urban helmet for her for her safety.

    If you are in Catalonia and want to adopt quickly write to our email memerezcogalgomas@gmail.com and leave your whatsapp.

    Gets along with other dogs.

    Only for adoption in Barcelona Catalonia Spain

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  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – looking back on 2024

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    Epiphany, Three Kings Day, the end of the Christmas period and the day to look back for the last time and close 2024.

    First of all, we would like to thank all our partners for the wonderful collaborations. Thanks to joined forces, some 163 sweethearts were able to leave the shelter and start their new lives. New or renewed collaborations were also established with Italy, Lithuania, England and Germany.

    In February we were able to pick up our GRA van that was fully sponsored by Greyhounds in Need 🇬🇧 for which a huge thank you.

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  • 112 Carlotta Galgos 2025 Calendar

    If you haven’t already got your 2025 calendar, you can support 112 Carlotta Galgos by buying their calendar on this weblink.

  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – saving a galgo on New Year’s Day

    From Sandy Galgoslover

    GRA New Year’s Eve, wandering around in an industrial zoe in Cuevas. He was taken to the municipal kennels behind the police station. We picked him up on New Year’s Day

    Paypal galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com

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  • Looking back on 2024

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    So another year draws to a close. Another year when the Spanish government has done nothing to protect the hunting dogs, their over-breeding, the cruelty of the galgueros, using them just as a hunting tool and discarding at the end of January when hunting in Spain finishes each year. Thousands abandoned in the campo, dumped in perreras, dumped outside shelters.

    One difference in my 15 years involved with the plight of the galgos and podencos is that there aren’t the hangings in olive groves which there used to be. The bad publicity has possibly been one influencing factor, plus the increase in shelters and rescue associations to help these wonderful dogs to find forever homes around the world.

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  • 2 starved galgos saved from the perrera by Protectora Scooby

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    2 lucky souls who were rescued from the local perrera by the Protectora Scooby team. At least these 2 souls had a good Christmas meal.

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  • Asoka el Grande, Orihuella rescue 5 of 17 galgos living in a van

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    Asoka el Grande, Orihuella, was asked by a friend to help with the case of 17 galgos belonging to a hunter, living in a van all day! Despite funds and space being short, the volunteers could not say no and so they took 5 adults, which were very afraid, some injured.

    Now they have been dewormed, vaccinated, analyticas and beutered, and when ready they will need forever homes.

    Here are 4 of them, beautiful black beauties.

    Alex
    https://asokaelgrande.org/ficha-11242

    Gloria
    https://asokaelgrande.org/ficha-11243

    Marty
    https://asokaelgrande.org/ficha-11240

    Melman
    https://asokaelgrande.org/ficha-11240

  • 6 galgos dumped in the middle of the hunting season! Galgos Rescue Almeria to help them

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    From Sandy Galgoslover.

    These 6 galgos are in Extremadura and are being dumped because they are no longer useful for hunting.

    For those who aren’t yet aware, this part of Spain is also an area where, as a hunting dog, you prefer not to be.

    We were asked if we could take them in. Of course we would! Their transport to GRA costs 420€, which is only a small part of their rescue operation.
    Once they arrive at the rescue center, they will receive the necessary care (vaccinations, blood test, deworming, sterilisation/ castration,…. ) needed to prepare them for a new future.

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