Tag: galgos

  • The boot on the other foot – power to the galgos!

    HungHunter 250This appeared on Save the Galgos on Facebook.

  • International Dog Show, Milan – European Greyhound Network have a stand

    European Greyhound Network is the Italian group helping galgos and many rescued dogs have found forever homes there. Next weekend they are having a stand at the 47th International Dog Show in Milan. The event will be in the pavilions of the Fiera Milano Rho on 14 and 15 January and EGN wil be in Hall 22 for the duration of the event. A warm thanks to the Milan Group Cinofilo http://www.gruppocinofilomilanese.it and Mrs. Rodella whi is always sympathetic to the work of EGN. Wishing them a successful event.

  • Galgueros murder galgos in Salamanca – UNESCO heritage city!!

    Salamanca dead galgos 250 Arapiles01 1 2012The holocaust continues, the galgueros continue their vile deeds. But they are being found out, they are being ‘outed’, and we will continue to expose their hypocrasy – they claim they are kind to their dogs!

    After Toledo, now Salamanca, west of Madrid in Castil y Leon, a hellish region for galgos. It’s also been declared a UNESCO Heritage Site. I bet the inspectors didn’t see this sight!

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  • Galgo Yum – from Palmete to Denmark – thanks to Galgos SOS

    Here is a lovely story about galgo Yum, now renamed Messe, one of the galgos now living happily in Denmark via Galgos SOS Denmark. Enjoy!

  • Calendar 2012 – support Amigos de los Galgos

    Amigos de los Galgos have a super calendar for sale. Here’s the link to view the images. Unfortunately they no longer use Paypal because of account problems. If you wish to order, please contact Nuria to find out how to pay, she speak very good English.

  • Galgos, dumped, abandoned, unwanted, and hunting has only just started!

    Scooby galgos in perrera 170 10 2011The dumping of galgos continues, increasing now as the hunters abandon the dogs which don’t make it as hunters, breeding bitches etc. Cobie of Scooby asks (on Facebook) ‘Why do they bring them to a perrera where they will be killed after 21 days and not 40 km. further to Scooby where they are safe?? I will never understand that. Anyway, this morning I took from the perrera in Simancas these 3 female beauties which can be taken of from the deathlist now and certainly will be adopted very soon to live a happy life with a loving family. They are young, beautiful and very, very sweet!’

    And 8 more in the Gesser killing station, Cadiz; some of them have been reserved. But you can see from the pictures how frightened they are, not understanding why they are there. I suppose the only good thing we can say about the galguerros dumping them at the killing station is that it is better than hanging them, dumping on motorways or dropping down wells.

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  • Two stunning galgos looking for forever homes – Galgos del Sol in Murcia

    Lobo 2 250 Tina 10 2011Two stunning galgos rescued by Galgos del Sol in Murcia, looking for their forever homes – Lobo and Mario.

    This stunning boy is Lobo, Tina says ‘He was reserved and then his home fell thru so poor sod has been in a kennel now for 4mths or so. He is approx 1yr-18mths, negative for diseases, great with other dogs, great with people, loves to play and as you can see he is sooooo handsome. His name is Lobo (wolf in english) as he has lovely yellow/greeny eyes.

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  • Major boost for welfare of dogs and cats in the EU

    Greyhounds Rescue Holland have sent the following information.

    ‘Just after 12 o’clock on 13/10/2011, GRH received a call from the Liotard team that the Written Declaration on Dog Population Management has been supported by more than half of the Members of the European Parliament. Many volunteers across Europe, amongst whom GRH, have lobbied with their MEP’s to get their support.

    This Written Declaration asks for Members States to adopt comprehensive dog population management strategies and anti-cruelty laws, with the aim to harmonise animal welfare standards across the European Union. This marks a significant shift to developing EU legislation in this matter.’

    Read more here.

  • Galga Greta seeks forever family – 112carlotagalgos appeal

    Greta 1 250 Tina July 2011 This is beautiful Greta, a galga rescued from the killing station, scarred in both body and mind. 112carlotagalgos has healed her and now she is ready for a forever family to continue her care, and with whom she can share her life. Here’s her story, contact Charl if you can offer her forever. UPDATE – Greta has now found her forever home in the UK and will travel there in January.

    On the same page, you can also read about the incredible Clara and how she nurtures and helps traumatised galgas like Greta.

  • Spanish hunters – another way to kill a galgo!

    Danea 250 EDL burnt acid The ever resourceful galgueros are always coming up with ideas of how to maltreat their loyal and long-suffering galgos L’Europe des Levriers reports on two cases which will make you weep for the pain these poor galgos suffered.

    A miracle – recently two galgas managed to find their way to a shelter while they were dying. No doubt attracted by the smell of the food for the dogs, they walked a long way, under extreme suffering, relying on their survival instincts.

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