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Rescued galgas flying the flag in Yorkshire with The Blue Greyhound
Regular readers will know The Blue Greyhound shop on ebay where Susan Dawson raises funds for greyhounds and galgos. Her two galgas were recently chosen as winners of a competition and they were at Bark in the Park last weekend, in east Yorkshire. Here’s what Susan says, and some fabulous photos
The Blue Greyhound had a stall yesterday (17/8/2013) at Bark in the Park, a great show that we attend every year which promotes good dog ownership. Lots of great stalls. It was also a special day for Eli and Cassie who received their Dog Star Awards.
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Galgo brother & sister Sam and Sallie – waiting at 112carlotagalgos for a forever home together
Charl writes. Introducing Sam and Sallie. So young in age and trashed away. Galgo pups kept in the darkness of a shed and forgotten about … left to fend for themselves.
Just mere babies at best they scavenge the ground in the dark.. barking till hoarse Sam lost his voice. “Someone.. anyone can you feed us?”The day came when they were remembered and thrown over the fence of my friend’s refuge. The norm here… and then they become prey to be robbed. So galgos from Maria head to us for safety.
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Ebro – an incredible galgo – beating the bastard who abandoned him
This is the story of an incredible galgo, an unbelievable fighter for life and the people who have cared for him and helped along his journey to walk again.
The story starts here at 112carlotagalgos in Malaga
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Auction items needed by Sighthoundsforlife
We are sure you have all been following the harrowing story of Ebro, rescued injured from Badajoz perrera, both front legs broken, taken in by 112 Carlota Galgos and the wonderful love & care he has been receiving from Charlotte.
Sighthoundsforlife are pleased to announce we shall be holding an auction shortly in aid of Ebro’s veterinary bills – we’re talking about 4 figures – so if anyone has anything they can donate to the auction, we will be extremely grateful.
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Planning a holiday – help the dogs in Spain – holidays for dog lovers
The daffodils are out, buds on the lilac tree, new shoots on the honeysuckle – Spring is on its way where I live in France. If you are thinking holidays – but as with so many people – including me – can’t afford to pay a lot, think about going to Spain and staying with a refuge or on a dog-lovers holiday and help the volunteers with the rescued dogs. What could be more enjoyable and more rewarding?!
Think about going to Scooby, they have hundreds and hundreds of dogs, plus other animals. Go and stay for a week or two and join the team. Contact Scooby. Or a dog-lovers holiday at Tara Casa in Murcia, where you can help dogs, destress, create a mosaic…what about a week in Malaga at finca 112carlotagalgos, help with the hounds always welcome…
Any other associations who’d like to be added to the list, please post below.
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Martin Usborne, photographer and author, visits the galgos of Malaga
Last summer I received the following email.
‘My name is Martin Usborne. I am a dog lover and professional photographer from London. I’ve recently decided to take a year out from earning to help animals, in particular dogs, and intend to write a book about my experience. I’ve just come back from India where I’ve been working with stray dogs. I want to ask the question: what happens if you drop everything and decide to follow your heart?
I can’t get the horrible pictures of the poor rejected galgos out of my head and wanted to double check if there was anything I could do as I believe January is the time of year when they suffer most. If you think I might be able to visit Spain on a short trip and write about the issue and if possible participate in some hands on rescue please let me know.’
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A Spanish galgo speaks…
Meet Carly, a white galga in the perrera for killing. Saved and now with 112carlotagalgos.
Carly.
I wish I could explain
to you the pain
I feel when I looked at you.
The fear it runs right through my bones,
chills me through to my very soul. -
Stories in brief
Two badly injured galgos dumped in a perrera, and taken in by 112carlota galgos – Ebro, the more sick of the two – is on the road to recovery; both his broken front legs are now in pins and he is being nursed at the finca.
Jade – after a promising start, became seriously ill last week and the vet and Charl made the ultimate decision yesterday. RIP Jade.
As one door closes, another one opens for Carly, saved from being killed last week and arriving at the finca today.Scooby Medina have taken in Gala, a black and white galga abandoned in Andalucia – both front legs so badly broken that the bones were sticking out.
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The Galguero and his hounds – the story of of two galgos
Another piece of emotive writing from Charl del Rio of 112carlotagalgos, this time about two new arrivals at the shelter in December.
‘The count down is done and the galgos are free, chasing the chase of the hare who runs free. Whoever said that this was a sport, for a sport is something that two should play, who asked the hare if he wanted to die today?
It’s here that these galgueros walk back empty handed, not all but some who have decided that their galgos just don’t make the grade. Some having traded out, thinking others have beter dogs. A galgo is flesh at the end of the day to these galgueros, not a living creature who has feelings, a concept which only they have as consolation to such cruelty.