Galgo News

Scooby Residencia Valladolid - handed in by her galguero!

This galga was handed in to Scooby Residencia Valladolid last week, by her galguero! It's a wonder she could still stand up. Makes you wonder what his other dogs are like. Thank goodness she is safe now with Scooby. Read more Scooby news.

Scooby News - English blogspot

Words from Fermin about road accident victims

Letter Campaign - please send an email to support this Spanish MP

This information was recently circulated on Facebook. It would be great if we could write to the Spanish MP Joan Josep Nuet and support his initiative. I have composed a short letter at the end of this article, which I ask if you would please copy and paste into an email to this address. jjnuet@gmail.com

This is the article.

Dogster - 5 stupid questions for dogs

Have a chuckle - '5 stupid questions for dogs'. Recognise anyone?!

Manifestation, Strasbourg, 8th June 2013 - see you there

C.R.E.L., the French galgo and podenco rescue association in the Vosges region of France is organising the 2nd Manifestation in Strasbourg - date is 8th June 2013. Please consider travelling there and taking part. Last year there were over 1,000 of us marching with over 400 galgos and podencos. It was a fantastic opportunity to network with rescue and rehoming associations from around Europe. Contact C.R.E.L. for more information, Barbara LeFrance speaks excellent English.

The Greyhound Racing Industry in the US

This is the trailer for the first feature-length documentary film to explore the 4,000-year history of the greyhound breed. Second only to the cheetah in speed and acceleration, these regal hot rods are one of nature's near-perfect creations. A work in progress with a planned release in June 2013, the film will also feature an evenhanded examination of the history and inner workings of the highly controversial greyhound racing industry in the U.S.

Pepis Refuge, Seville - now puppy Polar needs your help

It's been a nightmare few months for Jane and Alan at Pepis Refuge, Seville. Rain and more rain, mud and more mud, loss of Internet. Now at least they are connected to the rest of the world again. Below are a couple of photos of some of the galgos which were dumped or arrived at the refuge during this time. And this is the story of the little chap in this photo.

'This is Polar,he was left at the refuge three weeks ago and has a deformed back leg.He saw the bone specialist on Tuesday and we were told that his leg was broken when he was a tiny baby and, as he has grown, the leg has become twisted above and below his knee and he will need to have several operations to correct the deformity. We were told that if the leg is not tended too soon,as he grows the leg will not. I will post the xray taken when I receive them.'

PEPI’S Refuge, Seville - 2014 CALENDAR PHOTO - closing date 31st May 2013

Susan Dawson did a fantastic job or creating the 2013 Pepis Calendar and she's now asking everyone to submit fabulous pix of their hounds for the 2014 calendar. Here's what she says.

'The Blue Greyhound is putting together a fantastic calendar for 2014 to raise funds for Pepis Dog Refuge based in Pedrera, near Seville in Spain. The 2013 calendar was a huge success, and we received lots of positive feedback from buyers in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, France, USA and Canada.

Levriers sans frontieres at the Salon du Chien

Levriers sans Frontieres will have a stand at the Salon du Chien in Paris on 27 & 28 April. Pop along to see them if you are going.

Animal gas chambers

This is an American site with information about animal gas chambers. I don't suggest you pay the 15 dollars unless you want to join them. I simply post the piece for you to read what they say.

Hanging of galgos in Toledo - sign the Baas Galgo petition

Sandra Baas has now organised a petition to the Junta of Castilla la Mancha to protest about the murders and hangings of galgos, especially in the Toledo region. Please sign the petition and share it with everyone you know. Fill in your surname, first name, email address, country.

Update - Sandra Baas 2:44pm Apr 26