Greyhounds In Need works to help the Spanish galgos, funding dogs with April and Paul Carrier, Noah’s Ark and Amigos de Los Galgos.
They are appealing for help to fund the care and rehabilitation of these dogs. Click here for details of how you can sponsor a dog through Greyhounds In Need.
Pictured is Peluda, an unusual long-haired galgo, 7 years old, hoping for her ‘forever’ family.
If you can’t sew, then how about knitting a coat for a needy galgo in a Spanish refuge.
There are many housebound elderly ladies who can still knit, so here’s the knitting instructions from Greyhounds in Need. (click thumbnail image to enlarge)
Winter temperatures in Spain can drop to -10 degrees, and Anne Finch has seen the problems it causes for both the dogs in the Spanish refuges, and the volunteers struggling to look after them.
For younger readers, keep up to date with galgo news from Sanne, Sandra Baas’ daughter.
The section features photographs and stories, discover more at El Rincón De Sanne
For a very worthwhile Christmas gift, why not sponsor a galgo in a refuge. Sandra Baas of Baas Galgo runs just such a scheme. Learn more.
Maria Jose Canalda is a volunteer helping various animal rescue groups, including galgos.
Sandra Baas of BaasGalgo spoke to her. Click here to read her fascinating story, click on the nion Jack flag, top right hand corner, to read it in English.
Julie Costello is back in the USA after two weeks of helping out at the Scooby Medina refuge, with her friend Debbie.
Read the latest news, including details of the foster dogs they brought back home with them.
Just received info to check out this video. Where else but Spain?! http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/12/Dog-Save-Road-Injured-Dog-614171.html
How can any one person have 120 dogs?
This URGENT appeal just arrived from Paul and April Carrier.
‘Oh dear, here we go again…..I have a bad feeling about the coming months, there just seems to be no end to the requests for help.
There is a man in El Cuervo who has 120 dogs (60 of them, galgos),
Besides beautiful jewellery and other items which make lovely Christmas gifts, Sandra Baas of Baasgalgo now has a specially designed Christmas card for sale.
