Kim’s Animal Shelter at Fuengirola was one of the refuges destroyed by the fires which raged around Malaga last week, destroying homes and everything in its path. Here’s a link to read about the shelter and their disaster appeal. All the animals at the shelter were saved but, as you can imagine, it will be a tremendous task to rebuild and re-equip the shelter for the future. Wishing everyone involved the best of luck.
Category: Regional news
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Latest on the wildfire on Costa del Sol
Here’s the link to the latest news about the wildfire on the Costa del Sol; news in that 70n animals died in Protector de Mijas – think of these animals, who can’t escape, and think of the volunteers desperately trying to rescue them and find places of safety to put them, when everywhere is overflowing with abandoned animals…nightmare.
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Heartbreak for Baas Galgo in Cordoba and Toledo
Heartbreak for Baas Galgo in Cordoba. Sandra explains.
‘Sad news again…besides the death of two sister puppies hours after being admitted, the admitted puppies in Cordoba have Parvovirus as well. The vet finds it very difficult to think that they can survive…….. … they are puppies and they were given to us very starving, their immune system is under minimum and this is the worst that could happened to them….
In addition to it we have five puppies at the shelter who MUST be out of there this weekend … and two more puppies have to be admittde … we REALLY need foster houses and financial aid … one more effort…….. please. We are working under minimal since emotionally we are having a rotten time … these news sadden us and emotionally our strength start to fail us.
Thanks a lot and a big, bug, big hug to all from the Baasgalgo family.
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Summer in Spain – overworked volunteers struggling to cope
More horror for the Spanish volunteers – more galgos needing help. Carmen tells the story.
‘On 24th August, Salamera and his son Timon were rescued, sadly we haven’t found the other puppy. They were in a very dangerous place and we had to enlist the help of an expert in catching the galgos. We’ve managed to get them to a house, after paying the ransom to take the dogs! They both need attention by the vet.
And whilst we had rescued them, another one on the street desperately needing help, yet more vet fees. (young grey galgo)
This is a strain on our resources, the 3 galgos need vaccines, blood tests and vet treatment.’
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R.I.P Lucho
Those of you who have a copy of my book will have seen the photos and read about Lucho, who developed leptospirosis and was nursed back to health by his devoted family, especially Chris. He had a very bad start, injured, rescued by Scooby, leg had to be amputated. And yet, with his forever family in the US, he received an overload of love and care. He became ill late last year and has been nursed by both Chris and Dr Couto of Ohio University. Sadly, he lost his final fight. I am sure you will all join me in sending comfort wishes to Chris and family, inluding the two remaining canines.
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Cadiz galgos – seized from poachers – placements needed
Urgently need somewhere for these 3 galgos, all female, to go. They are in Cadiz, seized from poachers. Contact corilayka@gmail.com
And I’ll add a note here that hunting is due to start next month, hunters are advertising puppies for sale at 50 euros on Milanuncios, and yet the perreras still have dozens and dozens of young healthy galgos on death row. At times I simply can’t keep up with posting them all – however do the volunteers cope.
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Young galgo saved from killing – needs foster/adoption
This galguito was saved just in time from the galguera, he hadthe rope around his neck. Reception or adoption is needed for him.
LONDON – 21-8-2012 Male 8 months and 9 days; London is noble, loving and ready. He is always attentive, is very good and quiet, with a very sweet character. Please, help us to find them a home!, thank you! 607 706 438 y 690 333 041 info@rivanimal.org Maria Rodriguez aldakaleundome@yahoo.es
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Huelva, Spain – injured galgo on the street desperately needing help
This galgo has been on the streets of Huelva for some months, as it was difficult to catch. As you can see, its rear hind paw is injured and it has many woulds on its body, as well as ticks. A woman has been finally able to gain its trust, take it home and treat the ticks, but she cannot keep it there, as she has no room – she has 6 dogs and her son is against it.
It desperately needs getting off the street and the paw and wounds treating. It lives with a mastiff, is submissive, calm but nervous of people. With the woman it now accepts caresses.
Can anyone take this boy – they’ve named him Triston. Please contact Paloma urgently.
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Handy with a paintbrush? Scooby need your help
If you are handy with a paintbrush and have a few days holiday to spare, Scooby need help with painting their new kennels. Cobie says, ‘Today we´ve started painting the dog kennels inside. One is finished, another 47 to go…So, if you like to paint, you´re more than welcome to come over here!’ Contact Scooby direct.
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2013 Galgo calendars on sale – support Pepis Refuge
Earlier in the year I posted an appeal for people to send their lovely photos of galgos to Sue Dawson, who was putting together a calendar to raise funds for Pepis Refuge. The calendar is now on sale in both her Ebay shop – click on the link – or direct from Sue if you don’t have an Ebay account. Paypal her on info@bluegreyhound.org.uk, cost is £6.00 plus £1.20 postage for UK, Europe and USA. If you have any queries, email Sue direct.