Galgo News

Tag: Andalucia

  • 6 more unwanted galgos dumped with Galgos Rescue Almeria

    6 galgos on this weblink.

    Help us save 6 galgos… they need us.  A few days ago, we received a request we simply couldn’t ignore…A plea to help 6 galgos. 6 souls who are still with their owner (a hunter) in the Extremadura region.  They have no voice. No choice. No certainty about what tomorrow will bring…We want to give them that chance. A life without fear. A warm bed. Care, love, and safety — things they’ve never truly known.
    But we can’t do this alone…
    To bring them to us, transport costs €70 per dog. And that’s only the beginning — they will need medical care, check-ups, vaccinations, everything required to finally give them a healthy start.  That’s why we are asking for your help.

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  • Galgo mother and son rescued from the streets

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    From Galgos Rescue Almeria

    We start the day with some wonderful news from yesterday. In the afternoon, two volunteers set off towards El Ejido to pick up two galgos. For months, Carmen has been working hard to bring a galgo mother to safety—she had recently given birth to nine puppies and still had a young son from a previous litter by her side. Not an easy task, as a galgo used to living on the streets doesn’t allow itself to be caught easily. But perseverance pays off. (more…)

  • Galga Dani with Protectora Scooby Medina hoping for her forever home

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    This is the beautiful galga Dani with Protectora Scooby who is hoping for her forever home.  If you have room in your home and heart for her, contact Scooby direct.

    Her photo really pulled at my heart strings as she is the twin of one of my galgas, Carmela, who I adopted after she had spent 4 years at the hands of a hunter who maltreated her.  It took over 2 years of her living with my galga gang before she was anything like a ‘normal’ dog.  Very much loved and remember.

    My Carmela

     

  • 70 hunting dogs desperately needing to move to shelters

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    Yet another sad example of the horrors endured by Spain’s hunting dogs because there is no law to protect them.

    The 6 month old puppies arrived from Alentejo this week.  They were brought to Tiny Shelter by the very kind Municipal vet of Alentejo, herself. They are lovely dogs and clearly so excited to be in a new place …away from the CHAOTIC AWFUL PLACE where they lived…
    All have small cuts and sores, proof that they had to fight for food , but apart from that, they are lovely ,happy, GRATEFUL puppies, excitedly smelling and investigating everything. He immediately vaccinated them , gave them very good puppy food and toys.  These are some of the lucky ones, already removed … close to 20 have been removed…there are 50 left! (more…)

  • From Heaven to Hell – Guide to the Spanish Galgo

    My definitive guide to the plight of the Galgo.  Everything you wanted to know about them, and more.  All sale proceeds donated to appeals for help for galgos.

  • Abandoned Spanish galga desperately needs help

    The sad fate of hundreds of galgos now that hunting in Spain has finished for the season.  Hopefully someone will help this sweet soul.

    This is JARA, she’s six years old and desperately needs a foster home. She was abandoned on a road and taken to Elda protectora (perrera), but she risks being put to sleep. Los Chiquitines Association would like to take her into their care but currently they have nowhere to keep her safe. Contact is Elspeth on WhatsApp
    +34 669 53 74 83

  • SIGN and SHARE the petition

    Weblink to the petition to help the hunting dogs of Spain.

  • URGENT APPEAL for donations for Scalibor collars

    Animal lovers the summer months are approaching and it’s very important to protect dogs from the sandfly that causes Leishmaniosis. Every year, unfortunately, too many dogs adopted from Spain die abroad due to ignorance, poor information, wrong diagnosis, not the right treatment… So preventing infection with the Leishmania parasite is very important. Contrary to what is often said, Leishmaniosis cannot be cured, in other words your dog will have it for the rest of his or her life. Fortunately, with proper treatment and medication, the infection can be kept under control. Regular blood tests are also recommended, that way your four-legged friend can also grow old like other dogs. We protect dogs during and before the summer months with a collar combined with a pippet. A vaccination is also possible, it’s quite expensive and studies have currently not been able to show whether this vaccination gives sufficient security. (more…)

  • Refugio Kimba – forever there for the Spanish hounds needing help

    Kimba Shelter

    Refugio Kimba is one of the oldest established animal rescue associations in Spain, since 1872.  And today they are still there helping them

    Galgos don’t come to Kimba by chance. They arrive broken, frightened, marked by abuse and abandonment. Used for years and discarded when they “no longer fit”. As if their life only has value while they run.  They are incredibly noble and sensitive dogs. And even after everything, they still trust. They are still looking for a cuddle, a home, a chance. That’s what hurts the most.

    We don’t ask for pity, we ask for awareness.  Don’t let your suffering normalize. Don’t look away.  They have no voice. We do.
    From Refugio Kimba we will continue to fight for every greyhound. Use your voice for them

  • Which peanut butter is best for dogs?

    Dogs love peanut butter but make sure you buy the one specifically for dogs.  Why?  Read about it on this weblink.