Galgo News

150 dogs in Cuenca to die this week - anyone room to take them?

The next inspection of Protectora ArcoAris, Cuenca, is 29th February, so they've got to get the 150 dogs away before then. Anyone room to take any? Contact them on this link

Seville to Malaga, walking the streets of Spain

Here's the story of yet another abandoned galgo; it's typical of the hundreds across Spain, now dumped and abandoned by the hunters to whatever fate befalls them - the hunters have no mercy, they don't care.

Polyana - a brindle galga walking the streets in Sevilla, lost and alone.
Thrown out as trash and unwanted purpose with a story to tell of being a galga in Spain. Beaten down and feeling low, she wanders and begs, sneaking food where she can. Empty bins may have spilt a crumb, gravel on the floor may just have a grain, its not much to keep going but it could ease the pain.

Scooby and ADL - working together to save galgo babies

These 9 galgo puppies are 2 months old, their galga mother was abandoned in the campo near Seville; 5 female and 4 male. They are today on their way from Scooby to France, for adoption. See more pix on the ADL website and on Facebook.

Don't forget that Scooby welcome volunteers to help in the shelter. Why not spend your holiday with Scooby in Spain.

Badajoz perrera - due to die on 1st March

Rubia, a creme coloured Galga, about 4 years.
Casper, age unknown, very sweet, confused in there

Humo: was adopted from earlier deadline, but... his adopter doesn’t want him after all...
his deadline is not 1st of march, but he needs to be saved or his deadline will be set.

contact: sosperrerabadajoz@gmail.com

28th February - World Spay Day - Aanifeira explains

28th February is World Spay Day and many animal shelters around the world are joining in with the publicity. Read about it with Aanifeira.

From the heart of a galgo ....appeal from a galgo

I do not mind running
... or hunting for you
That is how I am built
That is what I do
But why do you hurt me
When with me you are done
You kill or desert me
When I no longer won
I am a galgo of soft eyes
And softer demeanor
I love all my humans
And am quite a good learner
Please do not throw me away
In your heart let me stay

karen lyons kalmenson

Update on the Murcia gypsy galgos

Here's the latest news from Galgos del Sol on the rescue of 74 galgos from a gypsy.

'Seprona are taking action but every time they go to take the dogs, he has hidden them. Also if Seprona take them they are to be put down right away, I have heard, as there is no-where for them. So he is hiding them to prevent this but, at the same time, he doesn't want to give us these ones as they are his trophy winners. I have said we can take 13, 3 of which go to L'Europe des Levriers, so am just waiting for the call.

Between all the associations involved, so far we have managed to save 51 of his dogs, which is great news.'

Thanks for the update, Tina, well done to everyone involved, it can't have been easy - what you might call an emotional roller coaster!

Galgo brooches, Galgo headbands - raising funds for galgos and podencos

Want to dress up your jacket and advertise your love of galgos? A change from the metal brooches are these attractive characters from 112carlotagalgos. And what better publicity than that Cesar Millan's rehab director wears one. There's also a pretty headband for the fashion conscious younger generation. Inexpensive and make a charming gift too. Take a look.

Podencos need your help too - Valencia, Huesca, Malaga - see Podenco Post

Podencos make fabulous pets too, especially if you prefer an active dog rather than a 40mph couch potato like a galgo! Podencos love long walks, playing, agility work...and snuggling up with you on a sofa! See the latest appeals on Podenco Post for podencos on death row in Valencia, Huesca, Malaga.

Auction for Baas Galgo, Toledo - 4-11 March 2012

For those of you who use Facebook, there is an auction organised to raise funds for Baas Galgo for a shelter in Toledo. Here's the information.