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The English and Irish greyhound breeders and trainers don’t care where their dogs end up once they are no use for racing and earning money. Here’s a poor soul who ended up in Spain and then Portugal. Podencos are the most used hunting dogs in Portugal so this poor boy could be headed for an uncertain end – just lucky in that he didn’t get sent to China!! Besides being in Portugal his other handicap is that he is a black dog.

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Dogs are better than people well, not quite. We can’t include the volunteers, rescuers, shelter workers, fosterers, adopters, vets, people who donate to their care and everyone who supports the rescue and rehoming of dogs. Have I missed anyone out?!

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‘As you may know, in recent months there has been a considerable stir around possible changes in the Penal Code that would affect the penalties for animal abuse.

The reforms that are projected in its draft are very far from meeting the expectations of animal activists; not even with those of current social feeling. The abusers will continue without stepping on jail.

Killing and mistreating animals will remain a game.

The maximum sentence for assault on an animal resulting in death is 24 months; just the minimum to avoid going to prison. The potential prison saturation could lead the judges to decide to change the sentence for a fine, whose bureaucratic process has also been streamlined. Many may become insolvent.

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Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022, and everything you wish for yourselves.

From Ann Marie Payne.

You’re thinking of adopting a dog?

Maybe I can help you decide on the breed

You want a dog that’s easy to look after. What about a Galgo?

You want a dog that’s easy to groom. what about a galgo?

You want a dog that’s easy on the lead. What about a Galgo?

You want a dog that will show you so much love. What about a Galgo?

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If you would like to adopt any of these gorgeous deserving galgos, please contact Scooby direct.

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From Sandy Galgoslover.

‘Maluma ( greyhound )
He was brought to Spain from Ireland at a young age, probably not good enough for British racetracks anymore, and sold to a Spanish breeder. We don’t know whether Maluma was also racing in Spain, is sure he was used for breeding.
It’s not uncommon that they breed with Greyhound and Galgo, in an effort to combine the best of both worlds.

Maluma is a very quiet, loyal and affectionate dog that doesn’t want to be used to race at all, he only wants to be loved and have a soft seat to lie down. (no cats for this handsome boy)

Date of birth 28/05/2016
Greyhound breed
Size Large
Passport Yes
Chipped yes
Vaccinated yes
Blood work all clear (Leish, erlichia, Anaplasma, filaria)
Castrated yes
Dog friendly yes

If you can offer him a forever home, details on this weblink.

Today this 2 girls ( Griega & Maluca ) arrived at our shelter.
Both girls don’t look really scared, they now have plenty of time to get used to a new / different life.
Update(s) will follow.

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