3 of many more of the galgueros’ disposable dogs, galgos on death row in Badajoz perrera. Due to be killed on 16th February, unless any association can take them. Contact sosperrerabadajoz@gmail.com 622928360
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Happy Valentine’s Day? Not in Badajoz perrera
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Accommodation in Spain – not for the faint hearted!
A couple of videos for you to watch; one is a galguero telling the truth about the attitude to their galgos, and the second illustrates the conditions in which galgos are often kept. Note also a horse is kept there too! And a third video – life for the galgos, life for the volunteers – it takes its toll on them all.
There is also a campaign being run now to stop British and Irish racing greyhounds being sent to India; here you can see them being used to hunt in Pakistan!
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Dry Eye Syndrome in Dogs
I’ve received the following story from one of my GN readers and wonder if anyone else has had a dog with a similar problem. If so, it would be useful to share notes.
‘Our Greyhound is being treated by a veterinarian ophthalmologist for “Dry Eye Syndrome“(DES), which in our case is caused by inadequate production of tears. This condition occurs in both humans and dogs/cats and is potentially very serious, even resulting in blindness if untreated.
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Motoring in Spain – or how to train galgos to run….faster…
One of the ways of training a galgo is to run it alongside a motor vehicle or motorbike. This was made illegal because of the injuries suffered by galgos who went down. I have seen the injuries, horrific, on one galga we brought out of Spain. In 2011 the Junta of Andalucia legalised it. Here is a video showing what happens, a group who were trying to stop it, other galgueros who came in to support their friend, and finally Seprona arrived. Correct link here if you have problems with the other one
Here’s a rough translation
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Happy Endings-Final Felix Photo Competition – closing date 31st March 2012
Happy Ending-Final Feliz is an association near Chiclana, Cadiz, which was started by a Norwegian lady, Margarita, and her team of helpers regularly fundraise to help pay for the keep and care which their rescued dogs need. They are currently running a Photo Competition and you can find all the details on this link. Closing date for entries is 31st March, so get sorting through your dog photos and send your entries in. First prize, 100 euros!
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Asociacion Baas Galgo – denouncing the hunters – how you can help
Sandra Baas of Asociacion Baas Galgo is not afraid of taking on the hunters through the Spanish courts. Each case of animal cruelty is recorded when she and her team make a denuncia in the area where it happens. This is the latest case, in the hellhole of Toledo, and Sandra is appealing to everyone to get in touch with her with similar examples of the hunters’ cruelty, to enable her to build a solid file.
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FREE TRANSPORT TO ENGLAND FROM SOUTH OF SPAIN 12th March 2012
Message from Happy Ending-Final Feliz in Cadiz. ‘On the 12th March, we need a person to accompany a driver to take dogs to the UK. The law requires we need 2 people for more than 5 dogs. As we have 11 going, this will save employing another person, which we can’t really afford. The drive will be straight through and you may have to assist with the dogs on the journey. The drop off point will be the M20 services in Kent or Birmingham or Manchester.
Please contact Karen at: dunnkaren2@gmail.com
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Malaga, 12th February, 12pm. Organised Walk for galgos and podencos
There will be an organized walk in Malaga on the 12 February at 12.00 to mark the end of the hunting season and what happens to the dogs. It is a well organized event and attracts a lot of publicity people will wear black and put black scarves on their Podencos & Galgos. If anybody is interested in attending this event here is the information on Facebook. Further details below.
If anyone wants to go, and hasn’t got a galgo or podenco, you might be able to borrow one from 112carlotagalgos
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Malaga, podenca Ana needs your help
This is an appeal for help for vet fees and food for Ana, a podenca Andaluz abandoned, injured and with pups near Valencia. She was eventually rescued, after more than 2 months of gaining her trust, and is now with 112carlotagalgos being repaired, healed and prepared for her forever home. Read her story here. Remember, podencos suffer just as much as galgos at the hands of the galgueros.
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Badajoz Perrera – death row, killing date 9th February
These poor beauties have just 3 days left in the Badajoz perrera and so far there is no one interested in giving shelter or adoption to them. They can only be saved by an organisations with contact in the region to be able to pick them up. Contact sosperrerabadajoz@gmail.com