Galgo News

Electric shock collars to be banned in England February 2026 - too late, why not now?!

From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

The Use of E-Collars on Podencos: what are your thoughts about using them ?

On the attached photo a question was put to a advocate of e-collars .. Why would you use E.Collar on a podenco that has been abused ? The answer was disturbing please read the reply on the photo.

E-Collars and Podencos: Why We Must Push for the UK Ban

The Reality of Rescue: Healing the Broken

Every Podenco that enters rescue has a story—often one of neglect, fear, and survival. We spend months rehabilitating them, earning their trust, and helping them recover both physically and emotionally. These dogs, already so fragile, should never be subjected to training methods that rely on pain and fear.

E-collars on dogs should be banned worldwide

PACMA - protestng about the Royal Decree 666/2023

PACMA - we want to tell you that on 5th March 2025 we have presented a proposal for an urgent modification of the terrible Royal Decree 666/2023 of the Government, which has generated enormous discomfort among veterinarians and animal guardians. There are many inconsistencies to correct.

Why is this decree a problem?

It requires notification of each veterinary prescription through the PRESVET system, including animals considered companion animals, when the European Regulation excludes them.

It requires pathogen identification tests for certain antibiotics, which delays treatments and is costing animal lives.

It imposes mandatory identification of animals for the administration of medications, making it difficult to treat community cats and abandoned animals. Such as where cats in a feral community are caught, neutered and returned to their community.

Stunning Hairy Galgo with Galgos 112 - hoping for a forever home

From Galgos 112

Hey there!! I introduce myself!! My name is NICO and I'm a blonde and white greyhound. I am only 2 years old. By my face and hair some people think I can be a little crazy, but... i promise you i won't ! I'm pretty good (almost). They say I'm nice and the truth is I love being with you humans who play with me and pet me. I like being with other dogs too we had so much fun running and playing!.

I lived with my brothers, but one day they separated me from them and took me to a kennel. It was an ugly dark place. All the dogs there were sad and scared, they didn't want to play, I got that sadness and I also went hungry and scared. But now I'm out!... and I've been told that very soon someone will notice me and want to adopt me. I don't know what "adopt me" means must be a very good thing. I have also been told that I will have a family that will love me very much and will take care of me. I don't know if it's true but I prefer to think it is.

Galga x Ika - a scared baby seeking an understanding forever home

Ika is looking for a home where she feels safe and loved!

Ika is a beautiful galga cross about 1 year old, medium in size and a soul full of cuteness. She was found abandoned in a field, scared and without knowing who to trust. She's a *very scared* puppy, but with patience and love, she's taking baby steps. What's clear is that he loves the company of other animals: she gets along great with dogs and also cats, so it would be ideal for a home with more furry companions.

We are looking for a peaceful and patient family for her, who respects her rhythm and gives her the security she needs to come out of her shell and show how sweet, good and adorable she really is. Delivered vaccinated, dewormed, chipped, sterilized and blood tested.

If you think you can give Ika the chance she so deserves, contact us at (Spain 0034) 674 476 810

Help her find the home where she can be happy!

Caring for a senior dog - Galgo GUFO with Protectora Scooby needs a forever home

Older dogs in shelters find it harder to get adopted. Yet they can bring just as much joy as a younger dog. And they have hadvantages - generally toilet trained, walk well on a leash, less likely to chew furniture! This weblink explains what to look out for in a senior dog.

Galgo Gufo is 10 years old and with Protectora Schooby. He's hoping for a forever home where he can stretch out on a comfy sofa, enjoy walks in the countryside, and know the love of a caring family. Contact Scooby direct if you can offer him that home.

Hunting is a violent activity - only 1% of Spanish participate

Hunting -solution or problem?

On the first weekend of February thousands of people took to the street to ask for the end of hunting.

Hunting is a violent activity, practiced by only 1% of the population and which, however, for months, hijacks our mountains and fields, sowing them with death and suffering and preventing us from enjoying these spaces, which become a deadly trap, for 99% of the remaining population.

Read the full article on ESdiario

Protectora Scooby - 2 galgos hoping for forever homes

2 beautiful galgos at the Scooby Medina shelter, no longer wanted now hunting has finished till October!

Say Hello Marylu, sweet Marylu we're so in love with you...and for sure many more people and she is for adoption to have her in your life and on your couch.

And below is Newton, a galgo picked up in Medina del Campo, like all galgos he's pure sweetness and ready to go to his new home,

If you're interested in adopting send us an email to adoptions@scoobymedina. org

And don't forget Scooby desperately needs funds for blood tests, vaccinations, worming, neutering and more. Please help

Asociacion The Animals Home, Linares - badly injured and traumatized galga needs vet funding

Just in this week, heartbreaking - warning, very upsetting photos

Asociacion The Animals Home

'So we just picked up this galga in the municipal area of the Station - Linares - Baeza.
A very serious case of animal abuse, it has the whole back in live flesh and in the first X-ray we have done, they have detected the femur completely separated from the body. Looks as thought she was hit by a vehicle and dragged along the road.

Right now she is stabilizing and they are going to do all the healing to see the severity of the damage. It is going to take a long time for the physical damage to heal, as well as the emotional ones.

WE ARE GOING TO NEED A LOT OF HELP - please donate

PAYPAL: [email protected]

-IBAN: ES17 2100 2263 4102 0045 0363
-BIZUM: 639 549 660 / 605 012 911 / 653 43 26 16

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February 2025 - hunting in Spain has finished for the season - 1,000s of galgos dumped on the street

When will the Spanish Government do the right thing - banish hunting with dogs and stop the uncontrolled breeding of hunting dogs.