We know the Spanish galgueros are bastards to their galgos and podencos – treated like a tool with no feelings.
Every year hundreds of greyhounds are exported from Ireland, England, Australia – to China. In China they are raced, bred, and then end up caged on a meat lorry for killing. They eat greyhounds in China!
This photo illustrates the extraction of semen from a greyhound to use for breeding.
No words…
The third eye of my Podenca Andaluz Rosie came up at the beginning of last week. She lost her appetite and was quite depressed. The third eyelid covered half of her right eye, so I took her off to see my lovely Dutch vet Hetty. After checking for grass seed or rose thorn, neither of which she found, she prescribed eye ointment Chloramphenicol 1.0%. Researching it on the Internet, as one does, it is described as an ointment for treating conjunctivitis in humans. However, on some veterinary websites, it is the recommended treatment.
I trust Hetty implicitly so followed her advice to clean round Rosie’s eye and apply the ointment 4x/day and to get back in touch with her in 2 weeks if there was still a problem. I have followed instructions religiously and have to say that Rosie is the perfect patient. She sits quietly, as though she knows I am trying to help her.
The Cruelty of Abandonment of a Hunting Dog: The Pain of a Shattered Galga. She’s been run over. Came to Fundación Benjamín Mehnert in the state you see in the video below.
This galga is a direct victim of irresponsible abandonment, a cruel practice that condemns thousands of animals, especially greyhounds and hunting dogs, to unimaginable suffering. Having served for the hunt, many are discarded mercilessly, left to their luck on roads and paths, where they face constant dangers and certain death or lives filled with pain.
We demand laws that actually protect these defenseless beings.
On 19th June at 12:30, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposal on cats and dogs with 457 votes in favor, 17 against and 86 abstentions.
Hounds aren’t excluded.
The outcome is generally excellent for our pets.
Despite months of ups and downs and an endless list of exemptions, a sufficient majority of European Parliament MPs fulfilled their promises and ambitions, and continues the fight against the illegal trade of animals for their protection.
Key results include:
There are many beautiful deserving galgos with FBM all hoping for forever homes.
Have a look at them on this weblink.
Plenty of tips to keep your dog cool in hot weather, from the RSPCA.
HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Fortunately, now more and more professionals are communicating the same message!
Whilst the need for rapid cooling with COLD water (1-15°C) has been recognised for decades in equestrian and human medicine, the dog world has lagged behind, and very poor information still circulates. e.g. “cool the paws”, “cover with wet towels”, “avoid cold water as it will cause shock”
THE KEY MESSAGES ARE…………
From Galgos del Sol who bravely brought a court case in Spain against the previous owner of this poor Mastin.
Monday 16th June 2025 we went to court with the previous owner of Derek. He was rescued in June 2022 with his ears and the end of his tongue cut off, he was left neglected & suffering terribly. The owner needs to pay for what he did. Sheepdogs have a terrible time in Spain, worse than galgos in my opinion. Wish us luck!
Update after 3 years of fighting.
COURT CASE & JUSTICE FOR DEREK!
The European Commission forgets about hunting dogs. Key Vote in the European Parliament and Next Steps.
On June 19, the European Parliament will vote in plenary session an important proposal. Following this vote, negotiations will begin with the European Commission and the Council of the European Union, the latter composed by the ministers of the Member States.
This day is crucial as Parliament still has the opportunity to rectify any shortcomings of the Agriculture Commission and ensure that both dogs and cats receive the adequate protection they deserve.
Read it on our website:
