Galgo News

Court confiscates 67 dogs in Spain, read all about it!

Earlier this month, March 2009, dozens of dogs were transported more than 600km from El Cuervo, Sille, to the Scooby Medina at Valladolid.

Thanks to a court order which allowed access to the farm where they were kept in the most unbelievable conditions, these dogs are now in safe hands.

Some weighted only 6 or 7 kilos when they should have weighted between 25-30. Some had to be euthanased at the farm, some may still not survive, and it will take a lot of time and patience to prepare them for possible adoption abroad.

Levriers-en-Danger also assisted in the rescue.

You can read all about it on Scooby Medina and Levriers-en-danger

Database of the Spanish Killing Compounds! Write and Protest!

And the horrors continue. The Bright Eyes Society has printed a database of the worst Spanish municipal and private dog pounds under contract by town halls and pseudo societies of protection of animals which act as paid dog and cat slaughter houses for the municipalities. http://www.brighteyes.dk/dataentry/default.asp?id=43&mnu=43

The authorities generally do not control or supervise the condition of the animals. The public often has no access to the animals. Prepare to be astounded at the length of the list!

At the end of the list there are two addresses to whom letters of protest can be sent.

If anyone can send me one in Spanish to release on Galgo News, I will be very grateful!

Beatriz Marlasca opens Greyhound's Boutique - Raising Funds for Galgos

Here is the story of Beatriz Marlasca, another Spanish volunteer who has opened a shop especially for galgos and greyhounds. Sandra Baas of Baas Galgo interviewed her.riz

My name is Beatriz. For many years, I have worked in the animal protection. Like everyone, doing field work, cleaning, and making desparasitation, cures, using my skills as a Technical Assistant and Veterinary Assistant

I was always aware of the thousands of animals which were abandoned to their fate or directly delivered to a shelter by their owners, because they bother ... the puppy had grown and had no longer so much grace, did not know what to do with the holidays and when I reported that there were dog hotels, they were not willing to bear that expenses, sons, husbands, wives with allergies ... they were just a few of the many excuses for leaving your dog or cat.

Britons abandon their pets in Spain!

The galguerros are not the only heartless dog owners, although they are the worst. Because of the credit crunch and dire exchange rate between GBP and the Euro, many British expats in Spain are now abandoning their pets before they return to the UK. The main culprits are those living in the Costas, and the Adana refuge at Estepona is one place where many of the pets end up.

The Telegraph published an article about it - to read it click here

Greyhound Racing in Jamaica? The Prime Minister says 'No'

I've just received a letter from Mr Bruce Golding, Prime Minister of Jamaica, advising that 'The Government has received no request or proposed for and is not considering the granting of permission for the introduction of greyhound racing'.

This is good news for the organisers of the campaign to prevent the introduction of greyhound racing on the island.

Introducing Noah's Arc - Saving the animals in Murcia

English Noah’s Arc is a registered animal rescue charity in the Murcia region of Spain created to rescue sick, injured animals.

We are now also able to re-home dogs throughout Europe. Would like to help us fight against animal cruelty and neglect please contact us.

Gail and Andrew are two British volunteers who help with the Noah's Arc animal rescue centre. Gail tells the story of how they got involved. (Gail pictured with their 5 galgos)

Introducing Sahara - from Spain with love

Meet Sahara, an 18 month old brindle galga.

She was handed in to a perrera by her galguerro when he had finished with her at the end of the hunting season.

She is a happy confident gal, luckily no signs of mistreatment.

I went down to Madrid to collect her and she has now settled happily into my canine family at my home in France.

Sadistic; Cruel; Podenca with two broken front legs - can you adopt her?

It never ceases to amaze me how sadistic some people are. A tale from Ireland came in this week of a greyhound, ears cut off to get rid of the tattoo, tied up in a potatoe sack and thrown in a river.

It struggled so much it got its hind legs out, but couldn't save itself and its body was washed up on the shore.

And who could harm this beautiful podenca, dumped outside a pet shop with both front legs broken. Valerie Wood of Ibizan Hound Rescue explains.

Spain- always a pleasure to leave, especially with rescued galgos & podencos!

Back home in France late last night after a 3-day round trip of 1800 kms to Madrid, which included delivering a car full of bedding, dog food, medicines, dog coats, which were very gratefully received by the small refuge, and returning with a car full of 6 galgos and a little podenca! And that was just my car! The other two vehicles were also full of galgos, and we brought back 16 in all.

They included the amazing Paca, very badly injured after being dragged behind a car. With the love and care she has received in her foster home, her injuries are healing well, although her foreleg is still giving cause for concern and will probably need an operation when she is stronger.

Toledo galga and puppy - Can you help them - foster or adopt

Toledo galga and her puppy - both urgently need foster or adopting home. Contact Maite or Elena

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