Galgo News

Yo Galgo talks to Galgos del Sur

Yo Galgo interviewed Patricia from Galgos del Sur. The interview online is in Spanish, this is the English translation.

'To my question: What do you say when hunters tell you that you are making money giving for adoption the dogs they gave you? She answers that they consider associations like a kind of 24/7 service that immediately takes the dogs they don't want. Whenever they are told to wait, they say that then they will get rid of the dogs, give them away, or worse. In this way, the people working in shelters are pressured emotionally to keep the dogs, end up having more than they are supposed to, in a sheltered economy that is not abundant.

Each galgo normally costs around 500 euros per year, that is if they don't have any medical condition or injury. If that is the case the costs skyrocket.

As an example, Galgos del Sur spent 6000 euros trying to save the leg of a galgo that was injured. One of the main problems here is that the injuries with which the galgos enter the shelter are old and did not have treatments on time, therefore are much more expensive to deal with. But what galgueros don´t understand is the costs of a normal standard of living for a dog with all the vaccinations, the periodic deworming, the neutering, or the good food we give them.

Galga Vida - abandoned, injured, safe with Protectora Scooby

Vida was abandoned and on one of those times she crossed roads looking for shelter and something to eat, she was run over. The consequence has been a broken hip, luckily it wasn't death, and now, she can know what love is and have a real home.

Vida will need a forever family when she recovers Contact adopciones@scoobymedina.org

Galga Runway with Protectora Scooby - needs a forever home

Runway is a lovely little galguita. Just arrived and it seems like she knew us forever. As you can see she has no fear and is very cheerful and nice. She's about seven years old and gets along with other dogs, not cats though.

If you want to share your life with Catwalk or need more information, email us at adopciones@scoobymedina.org

https://www.facebook.com/spascooby/videos/390121362197562

Galga Gina - back with Galgos Rescue Almeria after her operation

From Sandy Galgoslover - please donate to the vet fees as Galgos Rescue Almeria is a small shelter with several dogs on medication for leishmania, and Sandy and John always put the dogs' medical care first.

'Our old lady is back home. We picked up Gina from the traumatologist. The surgery went well, now she has to recover and rest a lot.

Next week a check up to see how the wound has healed and within 6 weeks new X-rays will be made to see if the fracture has sutured correctly.

You still can support Gina by donating through the fundraising below or PayPal : Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com https://gofund.me/6663ca5e

Protectora Scooby - 2 gorgeous rough-haired galgas hoping for forever homes

From Scooby. Look at these beauties, rough haired galgas, not so common.

These two little girls have been left by their owner in the shelter. For serious health reasons, he could no longer take care of them.

Of course they are still a little scared, but they are both very good, sociable and loving ☺️.

Does anyone want to give them a home?

To adopt or request more info, please send an email to internationaladoptions@scoobymedina.org
Chip ...411394 (with red and green collar)
Chip... 147028

Galga Dora in adoption with Black Galgo - give an oldie a chance

This sweet galga deserves to spend the rest of her life knowing a comfy bed, loving caresses and good food every day.

DORA IN ADOPTION

Over 10 years Dora had to wait to regain her freedom, life and know love. 10 years with a story of brutality, like so many other grandmothers forced to breed year after year...

Dora is sweet, serene, elegant, will live happily with other dogs, walks perfectly and is healthy...Her only flaw? having arrived late in the world of the living... she has come to us at almost 10 years old.

We are all a little selfish in love, who would surrender their heart to someone who by law of life will not accompany you many years? We're looking for that person who wants to fall in love with Dora, the years she has left without thinking about how many but how happy they will be.

SOS Rescue - an horrendous case of ticks

I've seen some nasty photos of ticks on galgos and podencos over the years of writing my blogs, but this must be the worst. Luckily the galgo is with SOS Rescue, I've asked what they use to remove so many bloodsuckers and if the dod is anaemic.

SOS Rescue says 'Another urgent rescue. This is unacceptable and this is the state of greyhounds in Spain. Eaten by ticks. We need your help. Going straight to the vet and residence.

HELP US AND JOIN TO HELP FOR 1 EURO PER MONTH!!! www.teaming.net/sosrescue-vicentecerverolopez Please help, the Rescue due a marvellous job.

Paradise Kennels - lots of galgos needing forever homes

Paradise Kennels based in Benferri owned by Colleen and Peter Jay. They have devoted many years to the rescue and rehabilitation of Dogs. Lots more dogs.

Our PayPal is paradisekennels@live.com or our Swish +46722349771.

We are very grateful for all donations

Video

Greyhounds In Need - helping the galgos of Spain

Click on this weblink to read the latest edition of the Greyhounds In Need newsletter. The association has now homed many galgos in the UK.

GalgoPod Andco - Galga Ladybug waiting for a forever home

When I joined dozens of other galgo and podencos rescue associations and adoptants themselves back in 2021 when we all marched from the European Union office in Strasbourg round the city publicising the plight of the dogs, I met up with some of the people of GalgoPod Andco. Here is a lovely galga with them looking for a forever home. Just look at those ears!!

'Ladybug is looking for a forever home. 6 years old. She arrived at the Vila Real kennel in Portugal in November 2020 with her sister Leonor, already adopted. They lived in an old car in a field and in very bad condition. She's now at my foster home in Spain until I find a family.

Ladybug is skittish at first but gains confidence at home in a couple of days, not a dog especially scared, somewhat insecure at times outside. At home she is very affectionate, confident and lives very well with other dogs. With kids can go very playful too.
On the street she walks very well and very calm, but always on a leash. Mariquiña is a dog love and finally deserves a home. She's ready to travel now.