Hunting in Spain with hounds finished on 31st January. February 1st is Day of the Galgo. This year there are marches in over 32 cities around Europe to protest that animal laws in Spain do not protect the Spanish hunting dogs from maltreatment. Demanding that hunting with hounds is banned permanently in Spain and the Spanish islands.
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February 1st – Day of the Galgo
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Galgos and the cold
This article was taken from the Internet and written about greyhounds but all the information also relates to galgos, the Spanish Greyhound.So why do greyhounds feel the cold more? This is often due to their lean body structure and short coat. Unlike other breeds with nice thick coats or an extra layer of fat, greyhounds have a slim build and a thin coat that doesn’t provide much insulation. This makes them more susceptible to feeling the chill when the temperature drops.
Greyhounds also have a low-fat percentage. This means they lack insulation as they don’t have that extra body fat to keep them warm. This also means they lose the heat faster and feel the cold much more intensely.
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British greyhounds rescued from the dog meat trade in China
Video of some of the dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in China. Candy Cane International saves the British ex-racing greyhounds and finds forever homes back in the UK and the US for them.The meat trade. Not just Spanish galgos who have a hellish life end if not rescued. Kerry is now working on saving greyhounds who end up in Vietnam. At least the galgos don’t end up in the Far East.
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Marching in Munich, Germany, for the hunting hounds of Spain
25th January they were marching in Munich, Germany, for the hunting hounds of Spain. The video is on facebook, link here, I hope you can view it.
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Dementia in dogs
Of all the dogs I have had in over 7 decades of my life, I have only had one with dementia. One was sadly stolen and never found; one young one was run over and killed; 3 were lost to cancer; one had dementia. The rest lived long and happy lives.
It was my borderline collie (99% border collie/1%spaniel) who developed dementia and it was upsetting to see. I’d find him standing still with no idea where he was, what direction to go in, straddling a low brick wall, snapping when caressed. He was in his teens by then, so it was part of the natural ageing process for him. In the end he became so confused it was kinder to comfort him as he was pts.
This is a weblink about recognising and caring for a dog with dementia.
A weblink to a book by someone living with a dog with dementia.
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Sunday 2nd February 2025 – Europe is marching for the Spanish Hunting Dogs
From Platforma NAC (No a la Caza)
[INTERNATIONAL PROTESTS] Europe united against cruelty. 32 European cities will take to the streets to demand an end to dog hunting. All details by city on this weblink.
Thanks to international solidarity, thousands of abandoned hunting dogs in Spain find a second chance.
Hunting with hounds in Spain is a barbaric practice that condemns thousands of animals to a lifetime of suffering and, in many cases, to violent death. It is time to ban this atrocity and ensure the well-being of all sentient beings.
🇪🇸 Spain, wake up! We are the only country in the EU that allows this barbarism.
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Saturday 1st February 2025 – for those marching in the UK
Less than 3 WEEKS TO GO! And over 500 people and 300 dogs signed up over the 3 locationsOnce you are signed up via the website and have provided your mobile number, you’ll be invited to join a WhatsApp group for your location. Once a week, we’re sharing details in those groups of the route, meeting point etc along with other key info.
Nearer the time, we’ll use those groups to provide other important updates and more detail of the day. It’s our only way of communicating with you all so please look out for WhatsApp group invites. If you are signed up but haven’t had an invite, please message us and we can help
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Galgo Snow – terrified and starving but safe now
His name is Snow and he was rescued by the nice people of Asa Animalista.
Others are not that lucky