I’ve been in correspondence with Gareth Thomas, International Project Manager for RSPCA International, on the subject of the abandonment of dogs and cats in Spain, particularly with regard to galgos in my own case.
He has been extremely helpful with explaining the Society’s stand on this subject, and this is what he has to say:
‘RSPCA International focusses its aid and training on strenghtening local partners’ work to improve animal welfare, such as projects to improve responsible pet ownership, increase neutering and introduce animal welfare education into schools.
Thank you so much to those who sponsored Annie, the founder of 
Each Spanish region has its own legislation for animal protection, some even have none. Read what the 
This is Eros. Look long at his gentle trusting smiling face. He’s not even a year old, just a baby. He’s just been stolen by the galguerros from the sanctuary of the refuge trying to rehome him. What expression of fear and terror must be on his face now.
August has arrived, soon it will be September, and the beginning of the hunting season in Spain. Hundreds of galgos remain in refuges at the moment, rescued by brave over-worked volunteers.