Galgo News

Category: Regional news

  • The Shame of Spain – what the tourists don’t see

    Galgo with smashed feet 2 250Two very sickening stories, both from Andalucia region, a veritable hell hole for galgos and podencos. The first one was in Jaen, where a starved and dying galgo lay on the pavement whilst people walked by. No-one helped. It was too late by the time the person who took the photo found him.

    The second story is from La Linea shelter, down near Gibralter, where Peter does amazing work helping the abandoned dogs. Peter has been visiting a place called Los Junquillos where there were reports of a totally neglected and skinny galgo. When Peter got there, he found that someone even had smashed his feet. The vet had to take out some bones from the feet and now the galgo is on medication for the pain and infection. How many barbaric people live in this little town..dear lord! La Linea

    WARNING – UPSETTING PHOTOS

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  • Who said Britain is a nation of animal lovers….

    I am sickened and horrified by this. What is happening to Britain? Is it going the way of Spain?

  • APDDA – Spanish children protest against animal torture

    Interesting article which enforces what everyone is saying, that the way to stop the torture of animals in Spain in the name of ‘tradition’ is to educate the young that it is wrong. Here’s a short translation of the first 3 paragraphs (using Bing Translator)

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  • APPDA – maltreatment of animals in a stain on Spain

    At the weekend I received an email from APDDA and have been waiting for a translation into English. Now Greyhounds Rescue Holland have posted one on their website. Here’s the link to it.

  • Scooby Residencia Valladolid – handed in by her galguero!

    Scooby Valladolid 1 250 4 2013This galga was handed in to Scooby Residencia Valladolid last week, by her galguero! It’s a wonder she could still stand up. Makes you wonder what his other dogs are like. Thank goodness she is safe now with Scooby. Read more Scooby news.

    Scooby News – English blogspot

    Words from Fermin about road accident victims

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  • Letter Campaign – please send an email to support this Spanish MP

    This information was recently circulated on Facebook. It would be great if we could write to the Spanish MP Joan Josep Nuet and support his initiative. I have composed a short letter at the end of this article, which I ask if you would please copy and paste into an email to this address. jjnuet@gmail.com

    This is the article.

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  • Dogster – 5 stupid questions for dogs

    Have a chuckle – ‘5 stupid questions for dogs’. Recognise anyone?!

  • Manifestation, Strasbourg, 8th June 2013 – see you there

    C.R.E.L., the French galgo and podenco rescue association in the Vosges region of France is organising the 2nd Manifestation in Strasbourg – date is 8th June 2013. Please consider travelling there and taking part. Last year there were over 1,000 of us marching with over 400 galgos and podencos. It was a fantastic opportunity to network with rescue and rehoming associations from around Europe. Contact C.R.E.L. for more information, Barbara LeFrance speaks excellent English.

  • The Greyhound Racing Industry in the US

    This is the trailer for the first feature-length documentary film to explore the 4,000-year history of the greyhound breed. Second only to the cheetah in speed and acceleration, these regal hot rods are one of nature’s near-perfect creations. A work in progress with a planned release in June 2013, the film will also feature an evenhanded examination of the history and inner workings of the highly controversial greyhound racing industry in the U.S.

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  • Pepis Refuge, Seville – now puppy Polar needs your help

    Pepis Refuge pup 250 4 2013It’s been a nightmare few months for Jane and Alan at Pepis Refuge, Seville. Rain and more rain, mud and more mud, loss of Internet. Now at least they are connected to the rest of the world again. Below are a couple of photos of some of the galgos which were dumped or arrived at the refuge during this time. And this is the story of the little chap in this photo.

    ‘This is Polar,he was left at the refuge three weeks ago and has a deformed back leg.He saw the bone specialist on Tuesday and we were told that his leg was broken when he was a tiny baby and, as he has grown, the leg has become twisted above and below his knee and he will need to have several operations to correct the deformity. We were told that if the leg is not tended too soon,as he grows the leg will not. I will post the xray taken when I receive them.’

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