Galgo News

Why no one should respect the Spanish galguero and cazadore

This is a post I have taken from my Save the Galgo facebook page, posted by Eva Concejal, another Spanish volunteer fighting for a better life for the hunting dogs of her country.

This album is the continuation of these other two albums, which are already full:
1) https://www.facebook.com/eva.concejal.3/media_set?set=a.561553830633553.1073741835.100003368222848&type=1
2) https://www.facebook.com/eva.concejal.3/media_set?set=a.565154710273465.1073741837.100003368222848&type=1

Above all, Eva wants to make it clear that this album is not intended to hurt anyone, nor, of course, morbidly wallow in the terrible hardships and mistreatment of galgos (Spanish greyhounds) and podencos.

'After some hesitation, I decided to gather this series of images as a response to all those who deny and conceal this reality, trivialize it by saying that cases of abuse and neglect of these dogs are just a few, as well as that these are perpetrated by individuals who steal the dogs from their original owners. In the sight of all these pictures, it does not look like we are talking about "4 cases", as has been said, does it?

The Container Dogs case - the truth

Regular readers will remember the story a couple of years ago about the Container Dogs in Murcia and the hard work ACTIN association did, along with their lawyer, to try and get the dogs released. Sadly their work has been maligned publicly and the asso has been forced to issue yet another statement about the case.

'Sorry to have to do this again but it still continues and it's important for future cruelty cases in Spain, please ask people to share and spread the truth.

There is still a very bad rumour that the dogs involved in this case died, and for reasons that we don't really understand but are currently being dealt with - the rumour says there was no case, or the dogs didn't exist and other very damaging things.

Good news for the dogs of Mijas, Malaga

They are to get their own dog park. More places should create dog parks, especially holiday areas where, in France for example, dogs are not allowed on the beaches from 1st June to 30th September. Fair enough, people on beaches don't want dogs and dog dirt around them. Read the story here.

Thought for the Day

Galgos can make purrrrfect pets!

The sort of home every galgo should have!

Galgos112 - pretty jewellery on sale for fundraising

Pretty jewellery on sale for fundraising for Galgos112.

Set Pendant, bracelet and minipendientes. Hand made individually in silver 925. Order a precious jewel and help pay veterinary costs.

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Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?

Here's an article from the Whole Dog Journal on the subject.

Therapy Dogs Helping Axarquia Children

Therapy dogs helping children, story here. Hearing dogs, PAT dogs, Guide dogs, sniffer dogs, CPI dogs... certainly Man's Best Friend. Which is why it makes me so angry that so many of them are mistreated by so many people.

Manufactured Dog Food - what is bad for your dog?

This is an article from the Whole Dog Journal on the subject of harmful dog feed.

You want the best for your dog - especially when it comes to his food. You read labels and try to choose the brand and formula that will nourish your furry friend.

That's why you'll be as shocked to discover that dozens of today's top-selling brands - names you thought you could trust, like Beneful, Pedigree, Purina and more - may not contain the wholesome, healthy ingredients you want for your dog.

Take Beneful. The package makes it look like manna from heaven with a healthy pup, fresh veggies, and what look like real chunks of meat. Unfortunately, the pictures make the food seem better than it is. The reality is this stuff is AWFUL for your dog. It's full of sugar, artificial colors, and 3 unnamed animal sources. And very little vegetables.

The galgueros of Spain are an embarrasment to the country!

Posted on my facebook Save the Galgo Page

'We don't have words to describe how I feel
This country is embarrassing
We ask for help if you can help any association
Help in the dissemination of pages of galgos please!!!!!!
This poor galgo survived, was rescued and is in the Perrera in Burgos.
Found in Sasamón'

I will never understand a sub-human creature who can do this to a live animal and walk away!