Tag: Galgo News

  • HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Galgo News

    Saqhara Carmela bed 11 2012(My galgas Sahara & Carmela sharing a bed today!) Yes, it’s 5 years today since my webmaster Craig and I launched Galgo News. We’ve travelled a long way in those 5 years – published many different stories – happy stories, sad stories, rehomings, appeals, letter-writing campaigns – whatever has been sent to me, I’ve read and published most of it. I’ve only had to remove one post, where people commenting then launched a personal attack on two volunteers in Spain. I won’t countenance libel, so the post was removed. I still have it on file, as the subject matter is important, and one day it may raise its ugly head again.

    I’m grateful to all of you lovely readers who have bought copies of my book to learn more about the plight of the galgo; you’ve responded well to appeals for donations towards vet care for sick and injured galgos, and many of you have offered forever homes to hundreds of the galgos featured on Galgo News and associations I publicise. You are marvellous and I feel sure that the volunteers and associations feel the same.

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  • -Ken – latest news on this amazing survivor

    Video update on Ken, severely injured in a road accident, saved by Galgos del Sol, now with Silvia of Galgo Connection Spain for his rehabilitation. Silvia is also looking after Draco, another black seriously ill galgo.

  • Galga Gaby finds her forever home

    LALI Tina Solera 250 Among the galgos rescued in Murcia at the end of the winter 2010 hunting season was a brindle bitch, living rough in a series of pipes. Tina Solera set out to catch her, but that was easier said than done. Over two weeks went by, the galga evading capture until one day she was spotted sharing a pizza with a little girl. Tina gave a collar and leash to the girl, who got the collar over the galga’s head, and at last she could be taken to the refuge.

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  • Galgo News Christmas card now on sale.

    Card designs 003 250 All proceeds donated towards paying veterinary fees and medical care for injured galgos in Spain. Wording inside is ‘Merry Christmas’ in 6 languages

    Small card 106 mm x 138 mm
    4,00 euros pack of 5 incl envelopes
    Plus postage Europe – 2,00 euros up to 3 packs, Rest of World – 3,00 euros up to 3 packs

    Large card 150 mm x 138 mm
    4,00 euros pack of 3 incl envelopes
    Plus postage Europe 2,50 euros up to 3 packs, Rest of World – 3,50 euros up to 3 packs

    Add 1,00 euro postage for more than 3 packs

    ORDER HERE

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  • Happy 3rd birthday Galgo News!

    Yes, 3 years since Craig and I launched Galgo News. Time to reflect on the past year, both highs and lows.

    High has definitely got to be the completion of my book and its launch – to date we’ve done 2 print runs, selling over 100 copies of the printed book and 10 ebooks. And I haven’t even started the next phase of promotion! I’ve just changed my publisher and am waiting to take collection of the next print run. The book has also now been translated into Spanish – publishing will start in January 2011. And a French translation is currently under way.

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