Galgo News

  • Comment on the situation for the hunting dogs of Spain

    https://elasombrario.publico.es/la-foto-de-la-verguenza-de-32-galgos-abandonados-encadenados-muertos/

    English translation of the article written by Norma Fierro.

    I suppose most of you have seen the horrific images from last week of 32 dead greyhounds in a pack of dogs in Badajoz. They died of starvation, thirst, and chained up. Those who managed to break free from their chains out of desperation tried to eat their dead companions to survive. The photo is horrifying, all those poor dogs killed by the abuse and abhorrent neglect of a hunter. Today you will hear me, because no one listened to these 32 greyhounds. This is the photo that portrays not only the absolute evil of the murderous hunter who caused this barbarity, but it is also a photo of the disastrous political decisions . It is the photo that the so-called National Animal Protection Law has given us.

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  • PACMA demand talks with the DG of the Civil Guard about abuse and abandonment of hunting dogs in Spain

    PACMA have the following update on the situation of the 32 dogs found dead at Badajoz.

    ‘We have requested an urgent meeting with the Director General of the Civil Guard to address the problem of the systematic abuse and abandonment of dogs used in hunting, who live in deplorable conditions and suffer especially during the summer.

    We are doing so after learning, just a few days ago, of the starvation death of a pack of 32 dogs in Azuaga (Badajoz). We travelled to learn firsthand what happened and to ask the City Council to make a public statement and to take part in the case (watch the video here).

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  • Foster or Adopt a Senior – they have just as much love to give


    From Galgos 112

    Have you thought about it, meditated, balance the pros and cons… but you don’t want a dog that’s too “active”.. Have you thought about a grandpa or grandma?

    And why not?….. Growing up doesn’t mean they have nothing left to give..

    They are caring, calm, understand perfectly the basic rules, they do not need so much activity as a younger one, they have not lost curiosity to know new places and things

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  • Ear infections in dogs

    Dog Ear Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  • Project Galgo – photos for 2026 calendar

    Find out all the details for submitting a photo of your Project Galgo hound on this weblink.

  • Madrid Sunday 10th August – peaceful protest by PACMA to protect hunting dogs

    PACMA organised a peaceful protest in Madrid to demand protection for hunting dogs

    URGENT FOCUS FOR THE 32 HUNTING DOGS THAT HAVE DIED OF STARVATION IN BADAJOZ.

    Madrid Sunday, August 10 Door of the Sun 11:00 h

    STOP THE HUNT

    STOP ANIMAL ABUSE

  • 32 hunting dogs found dead of starvation in hellhole Badajoz

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    From PACMA

    32 hunting dogs found dead of starvation in Azuaga (Badajoz). Abandoned since June!

    Just a week ago we asked the Civil Guard from PACMA to increase inspections to hunters and facilities for this very reason.
    This case has been made public. No one knows about so many others. They rot in absolute silence and forgetfulness after having gone through a ordeal before dying.

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  • Poem No to Hunting


    INSIDE THE ZULO By: Marta Navarro Garcia

    Inside the zulu the air breaks, howls, moans, disappears.
    Just like us, that when the season ends
    we have become caged bones,
    rumor of sogas,
    hungry and cold made in Spain.

    Sorry, I haven’t introduced myself yet.

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  • Proyecto Galgo Argentina – time to properly regulate the perreras


    From Proyecto Galgo Argentina

    We request the opening of the zoonosis (perreras) centers and kennels of Santa Cruz

    By this means, we request all localities in the Province of Santa Cruz to guarantee the opening to the public of zoonosis centers and municipal kennels, where animals removed from public roads are housed.

    This request is based on the right to access to information, the ordinances in force in each locality and, mainly, in compliance with the National Animal Protection Act N. ° 14.346/54, which establishes the duty of providing dignified treatment to animals.

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  • Start of hunting season in Spain


    From Galgos 112

    On August 10, the “hunting tooth in hand” period of rabbit begins in Andalucia. It’s a minor type of hunting in which dogs are used to track and capture pieces, without the use of firearms. The terror begins for the poor dogs that won’t stop until February.

    We are noticing how the date is getting closer by the number of greyhounds and podencos that appear lying around: now is when they start to take them out of the zulus to prepare and test them. Every day there are new ones abandoned, they are the ones that aren’t strong or the ones that don’t serve them to hunt.

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