Galgo News

Feed the Scooby dogs - buy raffle tickets for a fabulous hound blanket - closing date 30 August 2013

Another fundraiser with a difference - a raffle to win this fantastic hand crocheted afghan blanket. Details from Diane War, raising funds for Scooby.

This raffle is for a handmade Home for Hounds blanket that is crocheted with all soft acrylic yarns. The hound’s heads have floppy ears. The blanket is 42.5 inches by 33 inches.

All money raised from this raffle will be sent to Scooby Medina in Spain to purchase food for the shelter.

RULES for SCOOBY RAFFLE

Raffle runs from May 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013

Prize: One handmade Home for hounds blanket is crocheted with all soft acrylic yarns. The hound’s heads have floppy ears. The blanket is 42.5 inches by 33 inches.

Update on Royal Canin in the Ukraine

Further to the information from Four Paws about Royal Canin and bear-baiting in the Ukraine, Kate investigated and here is her report.

Toledo, Spain, rabies outbreak - read ACTIN's report

Click on this link to read it.

Parachuting over La Rochelle & the Ile de Re with Altitudes

Here's David's account of his parachute jump on 23rd July over La Rochelle harbour, France. He's achieved a fantastic amount of sponsorship - thank you to everyone who sponsored him however small or large the amount - it all adds up. Enjoy his tale. And please keep donating, the account is still open for a few more days.

Jailed in Malaga, Spain - innocent of any crime

Seen in Malaga 25th July 2013. The owner was inside the cafe, said he was on his way to work. The temperature outside in the shade was 31 degrees!

Another dangerous idea from the British Government!

Please sign this and share. Worrying that it might be applied to a couch potato greyhound who has to be walked for exercise in a muzzle?

Madrid, Spain - badly injured galga - rescue/vet treatment/foster urgent.

This poor galga was found abandoned and badly injured, collected by the police and taken to Madrid perrera. She's obviously had puppies recently. She's about 7 years old. It's super urgent that she is got out of there to a vet and in foster/refuge where she can receive the care and treatment she needs. The volunteer has named her Safira.
irina.animalessinhogar@gmail.com

David's parachute jump

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt! David's still collecting sponsorship. Thousands of thanks to all those who have sponsored him so far. The total is going up...

Royal Canin in the Ukraine - encouraging bear baiting?

And another protest - this time Royal Canin dog food. PLEASE SHARE! FOUR PAWS has evidence that ROYAL CANIN has sponsored several of these gruesome spectacles (see poster below) over recent months. FOUR PAWS calls on ROYAL CANIN not only to stop sponsoring these cruel contests, but also to take on the responsibility for the future of the tortured bears. Call on Royal Canin to take responsibility and send a protest mail now

Decathlon, Valencia, Spain - pony rides for the visitors

Besides dogs, my other lifelong passion has been horses. This is a 'living' pony ride outside Decathlon, Valencia, Spain. This is what the ponies do all day, every day - can't even move their heads!