Galgo News

  • PACMA – protestng about the Royal Decree 666/2023

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    PACMA – we want to tell you that on 5th March 2025 we have presented a proposal for an urgent modification of the terrible Royal Decree 666/2023 of the Government, which has generated enormous discomfort among veterinarians and animal guardians. There are many inconsistencies to correct.

    Why is this decree a problem?

    It requires notification of each veterinary prescription through the PRESVET system, including animals considered companion animals, when the European Regulation excludes them.

    It requires pathogen identification tests for certain antibiotics, which delays treatments and is costing animal lives.

    It imposes mandatory identification of animals for the administration of medications, making it difficult to treat community cats and abandoned animals. Such as where cats in a feral community are caught, neutered and returned to their community.

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  • The Ghosts of Spain by Travis Patenaude

    They move in silence, shadows slipping between olive groves and abandoned buildings, forgotten by those who once used them. Their ribs press against thin skin, their eyes—if they survive long enough—turn dull with despair. The ghosts of Spain are not myths or legends; they are the souls of the Galgos and Podencos discarded each year after the hunting season, their suffering woven into the landscape like an unspoken curse.

    Some are left to starve, wandering until their bodies give out. Others meet a crueler fate—hanged, drowned, tossed aside as if their lives meant nothing. Yet, if you listen, you can still hear them. In the quiet of an empty field, in the distant echo of paws that once ran with joy, in the wind that carries their unspoken pleas for mercy.

    But ghosts don’t have to remain ghosts. Rescue gives them form again—flesh, warmth, love. Awareness gives them voices. And action gives them justice.

    Don’t let them fade. Speak for them. Fight for them. Give Spain’s forgotten souls the ending they deserve. #Galgos #Podencos

    #TheGhostsOfSpain

  • The cost of hunting in Spain

    From Plataforma NAC

    There are fewer and fewer hunters… but Spain is still a great hunting ground!

    The number of hunters in Spain has dropped staggering: 45% down in the last 50 years and almost without generational relief. Meanwhile, 85% of Spanish territory is still destined for hunting, a multimillion dollar business in the hands of a few.

    The cost of this activity?

    30 million animals killed every year.
    Lead ammunition polluting the environment.
    Dozens of dead and injured in hunting accidents.
    Dogs used and abandoned after the season.

    Hunting is not necessary or ethical! Most of society rejects this cruel practice, but kinetic lobbies continue to impose their interests.

    #NoALaCaza #NaturalezaSinMuerte

  • Project Galgo – shop to raise funds for rescued galgos

    Click on this weblink for the shop

    Project Galgo is a UK/Spanish rescue and rehoming association. Click on this weblink to read about it and to see the dogs hoping for forever homes.

  • Stunning Hairy Galgo with Galgos 112 – hoping for a forever home

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    From Galgos 112

    Hey there!! I introduce myself!! My name is NICO and I’m a blonde and white greyhound. I am only 2 years old. By my face and hair some people think I can be a little crazy, but… i promise you i won’t ! I’m pretty good (almost). They say I’m nice and the truth is I love being with you humans who play with me and pet me. I like being with other dogs too we had so much fun running and playing!.

    I lived with my brothers, but one day they separated me from them and took me to a kennel. It was an ugly dark place. All the dogs there were sad and scared, they didn’t want to play, I got that sadness and I also went hungry and scared. But now I’m out!… and I’ve been told that very soon someone will notice me and want to adopt me. I don’t know what “adopt me” means must be a very good thing. I have also been told that I will have a family that will love me very much and will take care of me. I don’t know if it’s true but I prefer to think it is.

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  • Galgueros promote hunting in Spanish schools

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    The galgueros fight back against the rescue associations which go into schools discouraging hunting.

    The Extreme Hunting Federation has decided to bring its PROADES program ‘Hunting and Nature’ to 27 schools in the community, which has generated concerns about the education being given to young people.

    Although the program includes informative talks and outdoor activities, its approach to hunting and hunting can be problematic as it promotes an activity that many consider incompatible with wildlife conservation and respect for wildlife.
    Since its inception in 2017, this program has been gaining ground in schools, but it’s critical to question whether it truly brings educational and environmental value, or if, on the contrary, normalizes practices that can be detrimental to the ecosystem.

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  • Galga x Ika – a scared baby seeking an understanding forever home

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    Ika is looking for a home where she feels safe and loved!

    Ika is a beautiful galga cross about 1 year old, medium in size and a soul full of cuteness. She was found abandoned in a field, scared and without knowing who to trust. She’s a *very scared* puppy, but with patience and love, she’s taking baby steps. What’s clear is that he loves the company of other animals: she gets along great with dogs and also cats, so it would be ideal for a home with more furry companions.

    We are looking for a peaceful and patient family for her, who respects her rhythm and gives her the security she needs to come out of her shell and show how sweet, good and adorable she really is. Delivered vaccinated, dewormed, chipped, sterilized and blood tested.

    If you think you can give Ika the chance she so deserves, contact us at (Spain 0034) 674 476 810

    Help her find the home where she can be happy!

  • 77% of Spaniards reject bull fights and 80% do not accept hunting

    Read the full article here.

  • How to treat cuts and sores on your dog’s feet

    Read the full article on this weblink.

    When I’ve had a problem like this on one of my dogs, I use Vet bandage and make a bootee from leather with a tape tie.

  • Caring for a senior dog – Galgo GUFO with Protectora Scooby needs a forever home

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    Older dogs in shelters find it harder to get adopted. Yet they can bring just as much joy as a younger dog. And they have hadvantages – generally toilet trained, walk well on a leash, less likely to chew furniture! This weblink explains what to look out for in a senior dog.

    Galgo Gufo is 10 years old and with Protectora Schooby. He’s hoping for a forever home where he can stretch out on a comfy sofa, enjoy walks in the countryside, and know the love of a caring family. Contact Scooby direct if you can offer him that home.