Galgo News

Motoring in Spain - or how to train galgos to run....faster...

One of the ways of training a galgo is to run it alongside a motor vehicle or motorbike. This was made illegal because of the injuries suffered by galgos who went down. I have seen the injuries, horrific, on one galga we brought out of Spain. In 2011 the Junta of Andalucia legalised it. Here is a video showing what happens, a group who were trying to stop it, other galgueros who came in to support their friend, and finally Seprona arrived.

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Happy Endings-Final Felix Photo Competition - closing date 31st March 2012

Happy Ending-Final Feliz is an association near Chiclana, Cadiz, which was started by a Norwegian lady, Margarita, and her team of helpers regularly fundraise to help pay for the keep and care which their rescued dogs need. They are currently running a Photo Competition and you can find all the details on this link. Closing date for entries is 31st March, so get sorting through your dog photos and send your entries in. First prize, 100 euros!

Asociacion Baas Galgo - denouncing the hunters - how you can help

Sandra Baas of Asociacion Baas Galgo is not afraid of taking on the hunters through the Spanish courts. Each case of animal cruelty is recorded when she and her team make a denuncia in the area where it happens. This is the latest case, in the hellhole of Toledo, and Sandra is appealing to everyone to get in touch with her with similar examples of the hunters' cruelty, to enable her to build a solid file.

FREE TRANSPORT TO ENGLAND FROM SOUTH OF SPAIN 12th March 2012

Message from Happy Ending-Final Feliz in Cadiz. 'On the 12th March, we need a person to accompany a driver to take dogs to the UK. The law requires we need 2 people for more than 5 dogs. As we have 11 going, this will save employing another person, which we can't really afford. The drive will be straight through and you may have to assist with the dogs on the journey. The drop off point will be the M20 services in Kent or Birmingham or Manchester.

Please contact Karen at: dunnkaren2@gmail.com
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Malaga, 12th February, 12pm. Organised Walk for galgos and podencos

There will be an organized walk in Malaga on the 12 February at 12.00 to mark the end of the hunting season and what happens to the dogs. It is a well organized event and attracts a lot of publicity people will wear black and put black scarves on their Podencos & Galgos. If anybody is interested in attending this event here is the information on Facebook. Further details below.

If anyone wants to go, and hasn't got a galgo or podenco, you might be able to borrow one from 112carlotagalgos

Malaga, podenca Ana needs your help

This is an appeal for help for vet fees and food for Ana, a podenca Andaluz abandoned, injured and with pups near Valencia. She was eventually rescued, after more than 2 months of gaining her trust, and is now with 112carlotagalgos being repaired, healed and prepared for her forever home. Read her story here. Remember, podencos suffer just as much as galgos at the hands of the galgueros.

Badajoz Perrera - death row, killing date 9th February

These poor beauties have just 3 days left in the Badajoz perrera and so far there is no one interested in giving shelter or adoption to them. They can only be saved by an organisations with contact in the region to be able to pick them up. Contact sosperrerabadajoz@gmail.com

Accommodation in Spain - fun holidays in Spain!

This is not the face of Spain that the Spanish people want to show the world, but this is the face of Spain which the galgueros show to the world. Sickening, senseless death and injury caused by irresponsible hunters who take no responsibility for the misery they cause. And now the streets, refuges and killing stations are overflowing with abandoned galgos, in their hundreds every week, across Spain. Only the other day I heard that some galgos had been hung in Murcia. Please publicise the problem far and wide; one day we have to shame Spain to take action to stop it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xn28kxi1ac&feature=share

Injured Galgo in Cadiz, can an association take him and heal him?

This poor soul is in Barbate, Cadiz. He is very thin and, as you can see, has an eye out. Surprisingly he is willing to get n a car, he is not too afraid, wags his tail a bit. The problem is that the volunteer has not the funds to pay for the operation needed on the eye. She desperately needs a foster home for him, and an association to take care of the eye operation with their vet. Please, is there an association anywhere who will take this poor boy in and save what is left of his eye. Goodness knows what caused this damage.

If you can take him, please contact Helena 657133551 helenamalia89@gmail.com

See update below

Slovenia Sighthound World - saving and rehoming galgos

Slovenia Sighthound World have a fabulous environment in which to rehome galgos, have a look at this beautiful video on YouTube. Thank you, Larisa for all the work you do for these deserving dogs.