Latest ACTIN news
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Save dogs locked in metal container in Murcia heat! Support ACTIN
The authorities won’t let ACTIN save the dogs…please sign this. Temperatures are over 30 degrees! The bastards who put the dogs in there are not human!
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Tombola for Pepis Dog Refuge – lovely prizes, 5 euros/ticket!
Sadly some of the galgo puppies at Pepis Refuge have Parvo, 2 have died, the others are on drips and medication. On top of this, 5 more 3-week old puppies were pushed underneath the entrance gates one night, and another 3 pups left in a laundry bag!
The electric generator packed up last winter (2,500 euros) the galgo pups’ enclosure needs the special roofing to keep the dogs cool (1,300 euros), that’s all on top of the 700+ euros monthly food bill!
SO, we’re running a tombola….prizes below…buy lots of tickets! 100 tickets up for grabs, already nearly 50 sold!
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Martin Usborne – The Story of the Spanish Hunting Dog – video taster
18 months ago I was contacted by a UK photographer who wanted to visit Spain and photograph the galgos for a book. I pointed him in the direction of people to contact and refuges to visit. It was part of his year out to help animals around the world, which you can read on this link.
His book is now in the pipeline for printing. Here is a video taster which he has launched to presell copies of the book in order to fund the publishing (expensive for such a quality book) and also to raise awareness of the plight of the galgos. Please watch the video and support Martin.
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Galgo/Podenco Tango – stunning hound waiting for his forever home
Just look at Tango, a galgo/podenco X in Lanzarote. He’s a star in obedience classes, could go on to agility. Only a young boy with years of life and love to give to that special person who will take him into their home and heart.
He is a fabulous dog – attentive, intelligent and above all really loving. He will melt you with his beautiful eyes. He is 6 years old and has been waiting patiently for his forever sofa for no particular reason. He has attended basic training and did incredibly well. He is in Lanzarote with The Kennel Klub but we will arrange transport for the right home.
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URGENT WARNING DOG OWNERS / LOVERS! – Alabama Rot
The flesh eating killer dog disease Alabama Rot has reached Nottingham claiming its first victim in Hucknall – a 12 year old Schnauzer.
Please be aware of the symptoms and if you even suspect this get your dog to the vets ASAP!Symptoms include SKIN LESIONS / SORES on LEGS / BODY / FACE. TIREDNESS / SICKNESS / INCREASED THIRST / NOT EATING which can lead to ACUTE KIDNEY FAILURE AND DEATH WITHIN 24 HOURS!!
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Puppy Fairs in France – they should be banned!
Please sign and share this petition, these ‘events’ should be banned. They encourage breeding dogs for money, buying on the spur of the moment, when there are far too many unwanted and maltreated dogs already in France.
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Galgo puppies at Pepis Dog Refuge
Hopefully you can view this short video of the galgo puppies at Pepis Dog Refuge. With the help of volunteer Chloe, Jane and Alan now have 2 new pens for the 18 puppies from the 2 galgas dumped on them earlier this year in late stages of pregnancy. All these puppies will need vaccinations and Pet Passports. Please donate if you can help.
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Song for the Galgos
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Annual Manifestation in Strasbourg – 6th June 2015 – C.R.E.L.
The annual march in Strasbourg from the European Parliament this year takes place on 6th June 2015. If you can go, especially with your dog/s, please get in touch with C.R.E.L. All the details are on this link. Look in the top right-hand corner for your language translation. Unfortunately I won’t be able to go as, after breaking vertebrae in my back in January, I am unable to walk far. Let me know if any of you are going.
