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Tag: rescue associations

  • Ageism – alive and practiced on mainland Europe!

    Beryl & Galgas 3 250 I am disappointed to learn that ageism is alive and flourishing in animal rescue associations. Let me start by saying to all of you who practice it – one day you will be a victim of ageism – you will be ‘old’!

    Now I’ll ask you all a question – if I applied to your association to adopt a dog, would you refuse me – on the basis that I’m 64 years old, been married for 41 years, work from home, had dogs all my life? Would you?

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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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  • Guam greyhounds – video of their rescue and happy endings

    In the Spring of 2009 on the island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, the greyhound racing stadium was closed down, and 175 greyhounds were let loose to survive as best they could. Galgo News ran the story. This is a video of their story and their happy endings in forever homes.