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  • 70 hunting dogs desperately needing to move to shelters

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    Yet another sad example of the horrors endured by Spain’s hunting dogs because there is no law to protect them.

    The 6 month old puppies arrived from Alentejo this week.  They were brought to Tiny Shelter by the very kind Municipal vet of Alentejo, herself. They are lovely dogs and clearly so excited to be in a new place …away from the CHAOTIC AWFUL PLACE where they lived…
    All have small cuts and sores, proof that they had to fight for food , but apart from that, they are lovely ,happy, GRATEFUL puppies, excitedly smelling and investigating everything. He immediately vaccinated them , gave them very good puppy food and toys.  These are some of the lucky ones, already removed … close to 20 have been removed…there are 50 left! (more…)

  • From Heaven to Hell – Guide to the Spanish Galgo

    My definitive guide to the plight of the Galgo.  Everything you wanted to know about them, and more.  All sale proceeds donated to appeals for help for galgos.

  • Abandoned Spanish galga desperately needs help

    The sad fate of hundreds of galgos now that hunting in Spain has finished for the season.  Hopefully someone will help this sweet soul.

    This is JARA, she’s six years old and desperately needs a foster home. She was abandoned on a road and taken to Elda protectora (perrera), but she risks being put to sleep. Los Chiquitines Association would like to take her into their care but currently they have nowhere to keep her safe. Contact is Elspeth on WhatsApp
    +34 669 53 74 83

  • 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.

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    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.

     

  • Raising funds for Galgos Rescue Almeria

    Over a dozen galgos have recently arrived at Galgos Rescue Almeria shelter.  They all need vet checks, blood tests for mediterranean disease, microchips, pet passports prepared.  This was a walk organised to raise much needed funds.  If you want to donate, here’s the weblink.

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/1940033356599468

  • 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