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  • 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.

  • First Galgo Walk raising funds for Galgos Rescue Almeria

    Recently a fundraising walk was organised in aid of helping the galgos and podencos rescued by Galgos Rescue Almeria.

    Video

    If you wish to donate to the vet bills for over 16 new galgos which have arrived in the shelter since hunting in Spain with dogs ended in January, paypal galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com.

     

  • CAS International takes the fight for Spain’s hunting dogs to Brussels

    While Spain continues to exclude hunting dogs from basic protection under national law, EU-level legislation and enforcement could ensure these dogs are finally protected across all Member States.

    On Tuesday 27th January the European Parliament in Brussels hosted an important event to raise awareness about the cruel treatment of Spanish hunting dogs and the need for protection.  Director, Maite van Gerwen, was one of the speakers. She shared insights on the new EU regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and explained how these rules could bring significant improvements for hunting dogs. (more…)

  • Help get injured galgo Indie out of the perrera to the vet

    Weblink.

    This young galgo is in a perrera, injured and needing an operation.  Funds are desperately needed to pay the vet fees and help Indie on the road to a forever home.  Please look at the fundraiser and buy some ‘dog boxes’ towards Indie’s operation.

  • Baas Galgo to the rescue of 5 maltreated galgos

    This week we received a call that broke our hearts.  They are 5 innocent creatures who have lived, or rather, barely survived their entire lives… It’s not right, and there will surely be no justice, because they belong to no one.
    Thanks to Ruth and Toño, we were able to rescue the little greyhound in the first photo; she was the most urgent case since she’s in the worst condition.
    Now we need a miracle and to find 4 more families willing to help us.  Their lives depend on it.  Can you lend us a paw?
    Paypal  adopciones@baasgalgo.org

  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – please donate to vet fees and food for new galgo arrivals

    From Jules McMahon

    Whilst driving in my home town Antas, Almería I found a Galgo girl so thin I could see her bones. With a badly injured leg she had nowhere to turn. Frightened, exhausted and clearly abandoned.  I contacted Galgo Rescue Almería and without hesitation they took her. She had urgent medical care and was nursed back to health. Her rehabilitation led to her being homed in Lithuania and she is named Jules after me! Today Jules is thriving – playful, trusting and full of life. (more…)

  • The magic of a Spanish Galgo

    This is taken from a page about the greyhound but it also applies to the Spanish greyhound.

    They might be tall, lean, and built for the speed of the wind, but their spirits are as gentle as a summer breeze. Greyhounds prove that angels come in elegant, leggy packages, often found curled up on a soft sofa instead of racing across the sky.

    Their long, stilt-like legs carry a heart of immense kindness, and those deep, soulful eyes can heal the roughest days in an instant. We are incredibly lucky to be chosen by these graceful, affectionate companions who demand nothing but a warm spot to nap and a gentle hand. (more…)