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Tag: Castille y Leon

Safe now – galgo puppy hung and thrown into the river at Castille y Leon, Spain

LINO, baby who was tried to kill with a rope and thrown into the river. She is now safe with Galgos De León

We talk about systemic cruelty and impunity.

The exclusion of hunting dogs from the Animal Protection Act in Spain has, in fact, armored the abusers, leaving the Galgueros with an unfair legal shield. Knowing themselves protected by the law, many continue to treat these noble animals as mere disposable tools, condemning them to a destiny of torture, abandonment or death, while protectors fight alone to save lives like this little warrior who is now fighting to recover at the veterinary hospital.

#NoAlaCaza

#NoAlaCazaConPerros

#LaVerdadDeLaCaza

#ElCasoAisladoDeLaCaza

#SuSufrimientoEsNuestraDenuncia

#StopGalgueros

26 October 2025
Valencia & Badajoz perreras – more ‘disposable dogs’ from the Spanish hunters

Two more galgos in perreras. ALI is in Valencia perrera, she has had puppies at some time, no chip, no one claimed her. She’s about 3 years old, a bit timid but ok with other dogs, walks on a lead. Contact adopcioneslaperrera@gmail.com

Baco is in Badajoz perrera, extremely thin, a scarred body publicising the rough treatment he has suffered at the hands of a cruel human. Like all galgo, he will have love to give, in the right caring hands. Contact sosperrerabadajoz@gmail.com tele Patricia/Laura 622928360

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11 January 2012
Hunting with the Spanish Galgo – no other European country hunts with greyhounds

Another video showing hunting with galgueros; note some of the horses have chopped tails – many of the Spanish take off manes and tails – read about the annual horse wrestling fiesta in Galicia – they don’t think the poor animals need to keep the flies off!

And further remember, most of these men will dump their dogs at the end of January, if not before.

21 November 2011
Jaen perrera – 3 more galgos dumped by a hunter for killing

Dumped in Jaen perrera by a hunter. ABYDA Asociacion Bienestar y Defensa Animal wants to get them out.

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21 November 2011
Zaragoza Killing Station – podencos need saving – please help

The hunting season is now over and hunters are getting rid of their ‘4-footed tools’!
These are the Perricos to be slaughtered in a few days at the Zaragoza perrera. This is the appeal I received

‘We are only two volunteers who have many dogs in kennels which we pay the fees and we can’t take any more dogs. We have all this responsibility on our shoulders and we desperately need adopters for the dogs in our care, and more so we need special people who can rescue these young podencos before they are sacrificed in a few days.

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9 February 2011
Scooby needs collars to sell – can you help?

With the hundreds of animals to care for, especially the lastest 130 galgos from Cadiz, Scooby is desperately needs to raise funds. Here’s a plea from Diane at Scooby.

Dear Friends,

The Scooby Shop at the shelter is in desperate need of fancy martingale collars. The shelter sells these collars to make money for the animals in the shelter. They are a huge hit at events and Scooby Open House Days as well as on adoption days. As you can imagine, they look beautiful on the Galgos!

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12 January 2011
Left to die by Spanish hunters – look at them now, thanks to Baas Galgo

Updates on a couple of galgos we’ve featured, left for dead by heartless huntersMarisol and Lady Carla. Lady Carla and her friend Canela will be rehomed in Belgium. And look at little pup Marisol now! Marvellous work by Baas Galgo and the team.

7 January 2011
Spanish galgo Nicolas, wounded and dying on the street – Baas Galgo to the rescue

How did you spend Xmas and the New Year? Thousands of galgos spent theirs either dumped in a killing station waiting to die, or abandoned, searching for food and shelter. The Spanish volunteers didn’t have time off. This is the story of Nicolas, rescued from pain and death by Rachel and Silvia on Christmas Eve, supported by Baas Galgo. To see the video of him at the vet surgery, scroll down to the bottom of the story and click on the YouTube link. Please donate to his veterinary care. He has a foster home in Madrid where he will receive the best possible care to help his recovery.

6 January 2011
Podencos need help too – can you help?

This is another sad casualty of hunting in Spain; this blind podenco was dumped in the Jerez perrera in December. It’s bad enough for all the dogs who can see, imagine not being able to see in that environment too. Luckily Silvia of Galgo Connection Spain in Valencia has taken him to give him a chance of a comfortable future life.

Update 05 01 2011 – Alphonso sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge today. At least in his last few days he knew the sound of kind voices and felt the gentle caress of caring hands.

And there is news in today about an injured podenco which has been taken to the vet by Galgos del Sol.

Can You Help?

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3 January 2011