16 galgos were rescued from Spain to France last weekend, 20/21 September, by the team from L’Europe des Levriers.

Some galgos were included which did not have permanent homes to go to in France, precipitated by the threat of being stolen by gypsies.

This was the case of little Negrita, who was in the same refuge as Gemilla (above) and Diana, the latter 2 stolen by gypsies. This was also the case for Joselin and Leonidas, in a refuge at Cadiz, from which 3 galgos were stolen.

Lorca was also included in this rescue, the poor galga whose shoulder was fractured by a bullet from a gun carried by her galguerro.

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Maria tells her story about her weekend in Belgium celebrating 20 years of Scooby Medina.

“We recently returned from a gig with a difference in Vlamertinge, Belgium. where we played an acoustic set or Scooby, a leading association dealing with the rescue of Galgos (Spanish Greyhounds) and the largest shelter in Spain for homeless animals,” Maria said.

Maria and Paul were accompanied by Mary Alice Pollard ‘Cornwall’s Voice For Animals’ who photographed the event celebrating Scooby’s 20th Anniversary. Visitors and supporting organisations attended from the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands and America, raising 5000 Euros on the day, to help feed the animals in Scooby’s care.’

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Recent celebrations organised for Scooby Medina’s 20th anniversary saw the music of Maria Daines and Paul Killington performed for the world.  Edwin of Scooby tells the story of a weekend for galgos:

“The weekend of August 31, 2008, a date that won’t be easily forgotten in the history of Scooby. Our first international event, held in Vlamertinge, Belgium, was a central meeting point for the members of Scooby, our partner organizations and our supporters.

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This is the tale of an incredible operation between Greyhoundsrescue Holland, Mieke, a volunteer, a unit of Spanish police, and an injured galgo. It’s also a tale of the search for a stolen galgo, entering the bleak, vicious world of the gypsies.

It’s a tale of bravery, compassion, co-operation, understanding across borders, and an example of what can be achieved when the Spanish police actually work with the volunteers rather than ignoring them.

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Date – 4th October 2008
Time – 10am
Venue – Salle des Aydes, 57 rue Louis Chevalier, Saran, near Orleans
Occasion – 2nd Annual General Meeting of L’Europe des Levriers

After all general business has been dealt with, there will be a picnic, followed by a walk in the forest of Orleans.

For more information contact Murielle Douheret on 06 09 21 75 12 or visit the website L’Europe des Levriers