Galgo News

Galgo Pup PJ - still with health problems

I recently published about galgo pup PJ who was rescued together with Podenca Carley who was mothering him. Both are safe with Podenco Friends. PJ is still struggling with health problems, here's the latest news from Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

PJ taking some R&R in the sunshine this morning .. His blood tests came back from the bile acid tests and it confirmed he is producing an elevated level which indicates a liver shunt.

However the following day we checked his ammonia level and that was normal so we tried a second ultrasound and again couldn't get a clear image that there is shunt in the liver. The tests are conflicting and cannot give us a straight answer but it is all too apparent to see he is not a well pup and his appetite has dropped off.

Tiny galgo puppies left to die in a concrete drain! Scooby to the rescue

Scooby to the rescue, thank goodness for them. The only positive in this story is that the puppies had not been dropped down a well...as often happens...at least in this concrete 'tank' they could be seen and easily caught.

From Cobie at Valladolid.

Now safe in Scooby Medina...

Why are there people so cruel? They are only two babies! Two little galgos, a little more than a month old, that someone has left in an old water tank, over two meters high and full of dirt and debris.

Galgos en Familia - working tirelessly for the galgos

Galgos en Familia was established in Malaga in 2010 by Vera Thorenaar. When my definitive guide to the plight of the galgo was first published in 2010 she kindly sent a copy to the then Queen of Spain! On this link you will find details of the wonderful galgos in their care, hoping for forever homes, ranging from a young puppy to an older galga.

This photo is of Carmen, and here's her story.

SOS Galgos educating the next generation

Several of the galgo rescue associations work on educating the younger generation of children that cruelty to animals is not acceptable. SOS Galgos recently visited a school of 4-5 years olds to talk about galgos and what lovely companion animals they make.

See the photos here.

Rescued galgo puppy PJ safe with Podenco Friends in Murcia

Occasionally Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends gets a rescued galgo turn up. Here's the story of this little one.

'PJ is a very young galgo pup found in a dreadful state. He has gained a kilo, not that you would know, but he still is terribly thin. Had got him eating and he seemed a little brighter but sometimes you get this feeling things are not just right. So I took him to the vet and said 'I'm not sure what is the problem with PJ. So we did a bank of blood tests. What a shocker! This pup has liver failure, I have never seen such a high count. Plus he is very anaemic.

So there a few reasons why -

Poor nutrition
canine hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Liver shunt

Ann's Canine Care - the power of sharing appeals for forever homes

PLEASE DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF SHARING

One day a very special person called your guardian angel saw how sad you were because you thought that nobody loved you.

But this angel saw your beautiful heart and wanted to share it, and just knew that there was somebody out there searching for this beautiful heart.

Now a lady that was looking for your beautiful heart couldn't find you. She searched everywhere, in the woods, over the mountains, and across the seas. She asked the moon and the stars and they didn't know where you were, So she felt very sad too!

But then one day a little bird visited the lady that was looking for you and your beautiful heart and told her There is a guardian angel on facebook and she is sharing a beautiful heart. Perhaps that's the heart you are looking for.

Galgo puppy Frodo - with Dogs of Portugal

Here is the weblink to the Dogs of Portugal website with all the details and photos of Frodo. contact the association direct if you wish to learn more.

Scooby team to the rescue of the galgos again.

From Cobie at Scooby Residencia Valladolid.

'And this time we went to rescue dogs and cats to Murcia

61 more animals are already safe. In particular 36 galgos and 25 cats. Now they will have the opportunity to know what a real home and family is.

Remember that without your help it would be impossible for us to save the lives of so many animals. That's why we need you, or rather, that's why they (most vulnerable animals) need you. Together we can offer them a better life.

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Thanks! Scooby'

Introducing Henry.

Henry and Chris's story:

As an eighteen-year-old in the 1980s, Phoenix, Arizona, I remembered hearing stories of dead greyhounds being found in the desert with bullets through their skulls. This was horrifying. Back then I made a commitment to adopt a greyhound one day. That day came many years later but I did it and Henry brightened up my life. He was an eighty-five-pound brindle and white furred creature. His skull was misshapen and this caused his eyes to be pulled back a bit as if he has "had work done!" He was adorable.

I adopted Del Sol Henry in 2018. His adoption catapulted me into this amazing and unique greyhound cult that I never knew existed! Henry and I attended nail trimming parties, and give your dog a bath events! There are dress your dogs like a pirate parties and dog park socials! There were beautiful collars for sale and matching leashes, t-shirts, necklaces, calendars!! I loved being a part of the greyhound community.

Scooby to the rescue of galgos again!

From Cobie at Scooby Residencia Valladolit. THROWN FROM A VAN!

After falling from the vehicle the poor creature was hit by another car.

This happened in Salamanca, and we have no words to describe how angry such abhorrent cruelty makes us feel. We wonder what kind of ruthless people-people lacking any compassion-we are surrounded by.

Fortunately some residents saw what happened and notified the police.They picked up the galga, who-besides being absolutely terrified-only sustained some blows to her body and various bruises in an incident that could've resulted in more serious injuries. They were able to catch and take her to a vet and she miraculously survived with only a nasty fright.

She is ok, stable and is being taken care of by our veterinarians, who will be observing her to make sure that the apparently superficial injuries are really just that.

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