I’ve been involved in the plight of the Spanish galgo and podenco for 18 years, publicising their plight long before the advent of facebook in 2011. Not many people outside of Spain knew of the suffering of these wonderful hounds at the hands of the Spanish galguero and podenquero. Galgos hung from olive trees known as The Piano (this is a rarety now), podencos kept hidden in valleys locked away, let out on hunting days, often starving and dehydrated. (more…)
Galgo Copo (white) on death row in Hellin Perrera, Albacete. If anyone can take him please Contact linaortu@hotmail.com
Two terrified brindle galgas new in Jerez perrera, contact Maribel maribeljerezsos2@gmail.com (Spain)605637101 Maribel de 9 a 5 tarde.
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From Heaven to Hell is the definitive guide to the story of the Galgo Espagnol, from its history, character, diseases, European law, Spanish law and much more. A must-have book for all those passionate about the galgo.
The book has been translated into Spanish, Italian and French. All print copies are sold out.
To order a copy
English version, Link here.
French version, order here
Italian version, Link here
All proceeds from the sale of the books are donated to Spanish rescues helping galgos.
Read reviews of the book here.
