Aanifeira had the privilege of attending the very 1st Conference on the Welfare of Dogs and Cats in the EU held on October 28th at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels. The conference, presented by the European Commission and the Lithuanian Presidency and supported by Eurogroup for Animals, The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and VIER PFOTEN International is aimed at “Building a Europe that cares for companion animals”.
Category: Regional news
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Scooby to the rescue of the abused galgos in Merida perrera
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Anpana Settore Levrieri, Italy – helping galgo Tiko to walk again
TiKo had the misfortune of being born a galgo in Spain… that was his crime and is its history… TiKo was abandoned and run over, lay in a ditch…Totally dehydrated, and with a chronic infection, many days ago. He has peritonitis, a broken vertebra and crushed last three. Left, without hope, like so many others, a sad end.
But he was found, rescued and is now safe. He’s been treated for the infection and eats very well, is much more lively and is beginning to move his back legs back, but he can’t get up or stand up without help. We must assess the possibility of recovery of mobility after a costly operation, ranging between 2,000-3,000 euros. We will do everything for him. He is in the best hands, warm and on medication.
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Galgos saved from Badajoz perrera en route to 112carlotagalgos – please donate
Tara is just 1 year old and already experienced the trauma of being dumped in Badajoz perrera by her galguero. She has been rescued. Now renamed AMBER by Charl del Rio, she will be coming to 112carlotagalgos on 30/11/2013 with four other rescued galgos from Badajoz. Victor, Zach, Phoebe and Zara will be leaving the hell of the killing station too and travelling with Amber to start their new life at the finca under the loving hand of the Del Rio’s.
Poor little Zara is coming with a fractured leg and, with the cost of release fees, vaccines etc plus residency fees until pick up on Saturday not to even mention surgery for Zara, castration, other medical treatment needed the cost is massive.
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Galga Tina on the road to recovery
You remember galga Tina at Pedrera, Seville. Here she is now on the road to recovery happily trotting around Pepis Dog Refuge looking for her breakfast!
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Portugal Dog Rescue & 112carlotagalgos sharing the care of galgo Duke
Ines gives us the updates on galgo Duke and an appeal for financial help to pay for the cost of transporting Duke from Portugal down to Malaga to 112carlotagalgos.
‘For those of you that remember Estrela, the galga rescued last Christmas, she left behind her son, partner and younger brother at the hands of her evil owner. There was nothing we could do legally except negotiate with her owner eventually handing in all the dogs.
Duke was suffering from pneumonia and severe diarrhoea when his owner finally gave him to us but is now recovering. Not much, but a small victory for these poor galgos…
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Prodeanse, Seville – galgo family needing forever homes
A galgo family have been rescued by Prodeanse in Seville. There are 7 puppies, 2 boys and 5 girls and will be up for adoption, together with Iris, their stunning mother, and Noa, their beautiful black galgo. This little girl is Tania.
If you wish to be considered as a forever family, please contact Loli at Prodeanse.
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Phantom of the Opera – galgo style by Reilly!
Have a chuckle! This is Phantom – now named Reilly and living the life of Reilly in Scotland. He was my Polar’s puppy mate at Pepis Dog Refuge back in April/May. It’s cold at night now at Pedrera; can anyone make warm waterproof dog coats for their galgos, podencos and other thin skinned dogs? Contact Jane
Here you go – Youtube link
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No Irish Greyhounds to Spain – 20 females sent there already!!
Update from ‘No Irish Greyhounds to Spain’ facebook page.
On October 26th 2013, the Spanish were back at the Greyhound Sales in Thurles, Ireland, with talk of opening new tracks in Spain. They bought approximately 20 greyhounds, mostly females, that day via an agent, Michael Pomfret. These greyhounds were kept in kennels in Tipperary for 3 weeks and then transported to Spain by Ian Waterworth on Saturday 16th November, 2013. Barry Coleman, IGB welfare officer, told us the greyhounds were going to Spain to ‘continue their racing careers’.
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2014 Calendars and Christmas Cards on sale to help Spanish hounds
2014 Calendars and Christmas cards now on sale, helping hounds. Look at the wonderful items available to buy now.