Galgo News

Category: Regional news

  • Happy New Year to all my readers

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    Happy New Year to you all.

    Let’s hope the nightmare of 2020 and the virus will not be repeated in 2021 and that we may soon return to ‘normality’. For our beloved hounds, nothing much has changed. Some dogs were adopted to help people through isolation, hopefully they will stay there for their natural lives, knowing comfort, a full belly and lots of love.

    Thank you for reading my blog and for supporting the appeals for help which I receive from shelters and associations. It still saddens me and makes me angry over the attitude of the hunters that their dogs are simply tools to be disposed of when they are no longer of use.

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  • Yo Galgo – the birth of a film maker

    The story of Yo Galgo. Read the full article here.

  • Galga Princessa – which crown to wear today!

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    Galga Princessa with Ann Marie Payne of Ann’s Canine care in Malaga A very special galga who can never have too many crowns!

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  • Thanks to all my readers

    Click on this link for my message to you.

    Many thanks to all my readers who care about the hounds and help where they can with donations to appeals here. In this terrible year the shelters and associations are suffering greatly from lack of funds, so be sure every donation is much appreciated.

    Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy Christmas holiday and hoping 2021 is filled with positives, chiefly good health.

  • The animal bond – when animals save us

    Read the full article by Yo Galgo on this weblink.

  • Asociacion Equipo Rescata Animal – saving hounds in Spain

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    From Yo Galgo.

    ‘This is Susana, a warrior and a friend, a volunteer rescuer at Asociación Equipo Rescate Animal – ERA that works tirelessly to rescue animals in need. ERA mostly rescues galgos (because so many are abandoned in the countryside), but will rescue any animal in need.

    Her help has been invaluable for making Yo Galgo, our film. I went with her on many of her rescues throughout the years. Many times we would wait endless hours, without even seeing the dog. Rescuing is not easy, and requires a lot of preparation trying to gain the trust of the dog. Joining the rescues has made me understand the true effort of what they do. At ERA all rescuers are volunteers, and believe me they get where no one goes, and as many times as it is needed. Last year they rescued around 400 animals, most of them galgos. Please get to know them at @Asociación Equipo Rescate Animal – ERA and watch our film where you can also meet Susana and watch the rescue of this galgo.’

  • New arrivals at Galgo Rescue Almeria

    New arrivals in the last few days. Sandy tells their story. Please donate if you can help with vet bills for them all, so they can be adopted.

    This is Faro, he comes from the same hunter as Fletcha, Timo and Olivia. He is 4 years old and unfortunately also he has leishmaniasis. e will take him to the vet to analyse the blood results and see which treatment he needs. Look at the poor state of the boy, hardly any hair on his legs, scar face, sores on his body.

    Thanks Tracey Smith for saving Faro and to convince the hunter to handle him over.

    After Faro, Princesa and Careca no we have 3 more newcomers arrived, Neron, Triana and Rocio. All 3 come straight from the galguero.

    Updates / more info will follow.

    PayPal: Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com

    Banktransfer: IBAN ES95 2085 8268 3603 3023 5226

    Website:http://www.galgosrescuealmeria.com

    Banktransfer: IBAN BE10 0018 7407 9204

    Teaming: galgos Rescue Almería (support for 1€ a month)

  • Dogs of Portugal – Galgo Kareela hoping for a forever home

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    This stunning boy is Kareela, dumped by a hunter and taken to the Dogs of Portugal shelter. You can see more pix of him and read about him on this weblink. Please contact Dogs of Portugal direct if you can offer him a forever home.

    (He’s gorgeous, so like my Polar)

  • Ann’s Canine Care, Malaga – another needy soul saved from the Spanish hunter

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    From Ann Marie Payne of Ann’s Canine Care

    ‘Preziosa (Precious) has arrived directly from a galguero, very scared, skinny, her body covered in wounds old and new, and hungry. So scared she had to be carried from crate to crate. In fact we had to carry her in the crate to the house. My intention was to bring her into the bedroom with me, but decided to leave her in the crate overnight where she felt safe.

    She had some raw chicken for dinner which she loved, and even took some from my hand. Then shortly after she had some rice and fresh vegetables, she loved that also. After maybe half an hour or so her body language began to change, she softened her outline and stretched out. Then she curled up and went to sleep. She’s 5 years old, and very sweet natured, even when scared she’s submissive rather than aggressive. She will make a lovely loyal pet I’m sure.

    My message to Preziosa (Precious)

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  • Pet Portraits make a wonderful gift – supporting animal charities

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    Regular readers will remember Viv and her incredible work in rescue in and around Cartagena in Murcia. Especially Viv founded ACTIN and fought for help for the hunting dogs kept in a metal container, amongst many other rescues. She also organised PAES International Conference on Animal Welfare to which I was invited to give a presentation on the plight of the galgos and podencos.

    Due to ill health Viv has had to step back from animal rescue, but is helping animals in another way. She is an amazingly gifted artist and on this weblink you can read about and see some of her work.

    A portrait of your pet would make a wonderful gift. Get in touch with Viv direct for more information.

    Viv’s partner Dan is also a gifted artist – working in mosaic. See more of his work on this weblink