Not a galgo nor a podenco, but a deserving dog in Spain. ACTIN have done tremendous work on this case and now it can be published. Please read and donate towards their legal bills. And their outstanding vet bill is over 2,500 euros!
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Scooby and the latest Bullas rescue – the full story
The full story behind the latest rescue of over 100 animals from the Bullas Bastards. Please help Scooby, they need donations to pay for the vet bills and food for the animals, as well as foster and forever homes when the animals are well enough. Amazing work by the whole Scooby team.
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Prodeanse, Seville – stunning black galgo needing a forever home
Black is beautiful! This handsome galgo is Noah, in foster for Prodeanse association in Seville. Here’s what they say about him.
‘Noah, a beautiful black galgo, who was very fearful but is now gaining in confidence. He had a wound to his side when he was picked up.
As you can see here, you have the perfect opportunity to adopt a gorgeous galgo, shy and sensitive but already used to living in a home.
You just have to email us at info@prodeanse.es and we will get in touch with you.’
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Operation Rehala, the Bullas Rescue – owner and son arrested
Do you remember Operation Rehala in January 2012 – known as the ‘Bullas Rescue’? It was known that the owner of all the animals had other similar sites. Now they have been found, galgos, podencos, ferrets, horses, goats….and the owner and his son have been arrested. Read more here.
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Galgo remembrance pin – buy now on ebay
Lovely galgo remembrance pin, raising funds for 112carlotagalgos. I bought one and wear it on my red polo shirt with a galgo logo and ‘I saved a life’ which I bought from Baasgalgo fundraiser and which I wear when I take Polar to dog obedience classes.
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From Pyramid to Perrera – The Story of the Podenco – ebook and print version now on sale!
The print version of my definitive guide to the plight of the podenco is now on sale, all details here.
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The Blue Greyhound Shop on ebay – galgo jewellery for sale
Lovely greyhound earrings for sale through The Blue Greyhound shop
Stunning galgo charm bracelet for sale through The Blue Greyhound Shop And galgo bangles
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Scooby Residencia Valladolid – working for the hounds
Here are a couple of photos taken by Cobie of the Residencia Valladolid which she runs for Scooby. The block of kennels on the left is for the rescued galgos and the block to the right is the kennels for dogs for people who work during the week and have their dog home for weekends, or when they go on holiday. In the distance is the city of Valladolid. Several of the galgos in the Residencia have left this week for forever homes in Europe. Please support Scooby.
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Adopt a rescue dog – reasons not to buy from a pet shop
One of the things I hate about living in France is the number of animals sold in pet shops – from lizards and young snakes to cats, rabbits, puppies. The only thing about the puppies and cats is that they are pedigree and usually priced from 300 euros upwards. So hopefully not a ‘spur of the moment’ purchase. Here’s an interesting article on the subject.