Galgo News

Category: Regional news

  • Slovenia Sighthound Society – working with Protectora Scooby for the galgos

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    There are currently over 450 dogs in Scooby and its smaller ‘branches’ so our help was more than needed.

    In four working days we sterilized 9 dogs, neutered 17 dogs and 1 goat, performed 2 second surgeries (wound treatment) and took care of hospitalized and sick dogs. In addition to the veterinary work, we cleaned all the fences, clipped some dogs, trimmed the long claws, gave them antiparasitics, took care of the chickens. We sincerely thank all the employees and volunteers at the shelter who work every day for these animals.

    And most of all – got a lot of energy and new ideas for work for the future. Will you help us with this?

    Thank you to everyone who supports us so we can help us further!

    HRTJI WORLD OF Slovenia Society
    www.hrtjisvet.org
    info@hrtjisvet.org

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  • Greyhounds In Need – Spring newsletter

    Read about the latest galgos to arrive in the UK now in their forever homes, and lots more besides.

  • Protectora Scooby – a desperate situation – over 450 dogs rescued since December 2021

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    Terrible news from Scooby, they are full and running out of funds.

    Fermin Perez, president of Scooby, said: “We’ve had a tough few months with more galgos and podencos dumped than more or less ever before. The flow of galgos and podencos has been unrelenting after the most recent hare coursing season.

    “We are not the only shelter to experience this. Fellow rescues agree that we have not seen peak numbers like this since about 30 years ago.

    “We have rescued 450 galgos and podencos, with 200 other breeds in the shelter as well. Quite simply, Scooby is full and we cannot rescue more dogs for time being.

    “As you can imagine this places significant pressure on our resources and we are now in survival mode.

    “We will need to solve this crisis if we are to continue.”

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  • I am a forever dog

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  • Dozens of gorgeous galgos at Scooby waiting for forever homes

    I hope you can see this video, on facebook, taken walking round the kennels at Scooby Medina with all the fabulous rescued galgos safe in the shelter, waiting for forever homes. Contact Scooby direct if you have room in your home and heart for at least one!

  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – a small shelter overflowing with rescued galgos

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    From Sandy Galgoslover

    30th April. Yesterday 10 new dogs arrived, the first 3 in the afternoon and another 7 late at night. 7 adults, 5 females-3 males and 3 male puppies.

    One of the females will definitely need treatment for Leishmania, an additional lab test will be done next week to determine the exact values ​​and start the appropriate treatment.

    We like to thanks Friends of Mazarrón Animals for their support and to negotiate with the owners so that these sweethearts get a chance for a better life. Also thanks Jose for bringing them to our shelter.

    We’re looking for foster homes for the puppies, so if you’re willing to help please contact us “ Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com” or 0034 747 850 643.

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  • Galgo Podenco Platform – what they do

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    Many years ago the Dutch Galgo Lobby worked to publicise the plight of the galgos and podencos in Spain. The Galgo Podenco Platform is now doing the same. Here’s an extract from their website.

    ‘Galgo Podenco Platform

    The galgolobby is a developed lobby in Europe, where these dogs are much exploited for their specific characteristics as sight hounds, including their speed and hunting abilities. Galgos are traditionally used for hare coursing on the countryside and sometimes on enclosed tracks.

    A very important development is that the galgo-lobby also represents the podenco: The Great Forgotten. Podencos are mostly used and abused in the Rehalas and Monterias: the driven hunt. The number of podencos greatly exceeds the number of galgos in Spain. These dogs live mostly hidden in dark and filthy barns on one meter chains.’

    You can read more about their work on this link.

  • What to consider when adopting a dog – Protectora Scooby

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    From Protectora Scooby

    ‘All dogs are wonderful beings and amazing life partners but as much as we like animals, not everyone has to square up with our character and lifestyle, so it is best to be informed about the characteristics and necessities of the animal race/breed (if we know which one it is) before adopting him and above all, it is very important to be advised by the people who care and know them before taking the final step to expand your family with a four-legged companion.

    Many times people adopt dogs or cats because of how beautiful they are physically or because they follow a fashion, regardless of the character and needs of the chosen animal and that adoption generally ends in failure.

    This is said, to all of you who are thinking of sharing your lives with a dog or cat we encourage you to do so, but always responsibly and after meditating on it a lot.

    There are lots of animals in Scooby waiting for someone to give them a chance.

    adopciones@scoobymedina.org

    www.scoobymedina.org

  • All Rescue Dogs are Different

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    FROM Rebecca Hanlon – Canine Behaviour Practioner

    Adopting a dog is a wonderful feeling for us. Full of excitement and the idea of saving a life. But the experience is not the same for them.

    I often see posters stating the 3-3-3 rule. For the first 3 days they are totally overwhelmed but will then start feeling a little calmer. After 3wks they start to feel safer and more at home and then after 3months they have properly settled in.
    This idea, at least, makes people realise that moving to a new home is a massive, life changing event for dogs and that they need time to settle in.

    However, I find it a little too prescriptive and can set everyoneup for disappointment.

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  • Galgos 112 – saving 70 abandoned dogs in Jaen

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    From Galgos 112

    ‘We aren’t very good at posting numbers of our rescuers but for once, we’re going to do it at least in partial mode.

    From January 1 to March 8, 2022 there are 70 dogs picked up from the street alone in the Jaén delegation. Dogs that were abandoned, many with fractures and mostly sick, some in gravity. Of these 70 dogs one is a mastin, the other is a pointer, 3 are galgo crosses, 6 are podencos and the remaining 59 are galgos. 2 have passed away, 24 have been adopted and the rest some are still recovering and others waiting for adoption.

    We don’t lie when we ask for financial help or foster homes, nor when we say we can’t anymore and that we need adoptions. I wish it wasn’t necessary, but the situation of Galgos in Spain is what it is. Numbers sing though many deny it and want to shut us up.

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