Galgo News

Galga Suki - from Spain to Canada forever

It's now August, hunting with galgos starts again in a couple of weeks. And yet there are still hundreds of galgos in perreras, the holocaust has not stopped. Here is a video about a galga who was rescued and is now living happily in Montreal, Canada.

Balcare, Buenos Aires, Argentina - galgos mutilated and burned alive

I know, another petition. No words to describe this horror. Read below for all the information and be warned, disturbing picture.

Feed the dogs at Pepis Dog Refuge - car sticker and bead collar

Couple of fab items via the Blue Greyhound Shop on ebay - have a look here and get your bids in! Raising funds to feed the 60+ dogs in Pepis Dog Refuge, Pedrera, Seville

'Galgo on Board' car sticker

Stunning Galgo ethnic bead collar

Asociacion Baas Galgo - Toledo Court Case - support the petition, sign now

Please, if you haven't already signed this petition, sign it now, and share it. Asociacion Baas Galgo need your support before the court case in Toledo on 9th October against the hunter who hung his 3 galgos.

Sharing the news on Galgo News and Podenco Post

I'd just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of my readers of Galgo News and Podenco Post - you are all wonderful - whether supporting my appeals, sharing the stories I post, joining in petitions and letter writing campaigns, buying my book. Thank you, keep reading and keep spreading the news.

Ricky Gervais with Greyhound Crusaders - supporting greyhounds

An interesting article about Ricky Gervais speaking out about greyhound abuse

ABOLISH THE USE OF THE CAPTIVE BOLT GUN TO DESTROY GREYHOUNDS IN THE UK

TO DEFRA

ABOLISH THE USE OF THE CAPTIVE BOLT GUN TO DESTROY GREYHOUNDS IN THE UK.

You have to be a UK resident to sign this petition - or be able to give a UK address. 88,300 more signatures are needed. Please sign and circulate widely.

Galgo Puppy Nelson - saved by SOS Galgos, Barcelona - please help

Here is the story of Nelson, a 4-month old galgo pup, rescued and in the care of SOS Galgos.

Nelson, a galgo puppy needs your help.

Nelson got his name because he is a survivor. We found him at just one month old and almost dead. He had scabies, a broken rib, fractures at femoral, shinbone and calf, as well as osteoporosis due to his dehydration.

His conditions needed an immediate traumatological treatment. We need your help to pay the costs of the emergency aid and postoperative care and as well for possible complications.

Toledo - no bull!

A general interest item - Toledo has run out of bulls for bullfighting! Here's an Internet translation of this article. Just to add, my friend Kate who lives in Spain says it's not because there are no bulls - I did find that a little strange in the translation, but because of a drop in attendance.

Greyhound Friends - fun holidays with hounds at Stoke Bruerne May 2014

If you fancy a few days in your caravan with your galgos/lurchers/pods, then come along to Stoke Bruerne in May 2014 and join like-minded people. Details here.