Galgo News

112carlotagalgos - Galga Kelaya for adoption

There are several galgos for adoption at 112carlotagalgos, Kelaya is one. Click on this weblink to read more about her and complete the enquiry form if you are interested in her.

Stunning Galgos for adoption with Galgo's Rescue Almeria

Click on this weblink and take a look at all the beautiful galgos currently with Galgo's Rescue Almeria, all hoping for forever homes. Contact Sandy direct if you have room in your home and heart for one. This beauty is Mena.

What is an Alpha Dog?

Myths about the Alpha Dog - do you have one? Read the full article here.

Galga Kira - a bruised and battered galga needing help

From Galgos Salvados Valencia

'This galguita is Kira, Mayte adopted her from Sevilla, she wanted to adopt a puppy and when she saw this case she felt the need to help her.

Kira, a battered galga, who had been beaten in the nose and had lost the snout, so is part of the snout doesn't have it and breathes through a hole they made in an operation. He had also lost part of his ears and tails to freeze and worst of all is that he had to amputate his front paw and two back feet. A dog who was suffering from human evil and worse than ever while living will continue to suffer.... Mayte decided he had to adopt her and prove to her that we are not all the same.

Kira was so bad that it took them to be able to give her 5 months, she went through several operations but that she proved to be a fighter and a survivor and Mayte would do anything to help her, as she says is her Light.

Every 4 or 5 months, Mayte has to make her some new prosthetics so she can support as the bone eventually ends up sticking out and the wounds NEVER JUST HEALED, ooze and bleed. This takes a lot of money to make prosthetics every time it is deformed by supporting bones.

SOS Levrieri - about the Spanish Galgo

SOS Levrieri

The greyhound, unlike all other dog breeds, was not created and selected by man, it is a product of nature already represented in the early graffiti of high Mesopotamia and arrived to us practically intact.

The man, who transforms everything, didn't feel the need to intervene on the greyhound.

He was the first animal to collaborate with man, he is morbidly attached to his owner, he is lazy and loves to sleep, but he is ready to transform into a fast hunter, careful gaze and snapping muscles.

He's tender, affectionate, reserved, never intrusive, discreet presence by your side.

It's a majestic dog, fast as the wind and light as a feather.

Join in and help the Australian greyhounds

The Australian greyhound breeders and trainers claim they don't send their unwanted greyhounds abroad to the Far East, but the truth is, they do.

Read all about it on this link.

Black Galgo - 4 rescued galgos needing help

From Black Galgo association

'WE NEED URGENT HELP

Total emergency... we are at a bad time, there are not many adoptions, we have many animals waiting to be adopted and just now that we are on the expense limit just got this ultimatum!!!

Either you take them or I loose them!!!

Four souls in grief who just landed, four wingless angels,

Four famished, hungry, thirsty, full of ticks, chinchorros and fleas.. looking at us with eyes of uncertainty and resignation.

As if we're going to say no... knowing the ending that was waiting for them.

Poignant thoughts from a Vet on euthanasia

This is a story from a vet in South Africa. Not about galgos but but probably there are many more vets around the world and in Spain who feel the same as her, putting down healthy galgos in perreras.

'I have been writing this post in my head for nearly 3 years and until today I've never been brave enough to post it. But recently some people doing similar work and facing much the same reality have used social media to speak up about a topic that for so long has not been discussed. Their bravery has given me the courage to finally share my thoughts and experiences about something that I’ve needed to for so long.

Today I euthanased 5 dogs. This is not an uncommon task for a vet to perform and getting into the profession you are well aware of the fact that this is something you will have to do in your chosen career. However, the dogs I put down today were not sick, they were not injured, they were not old and they were not unhealthy in any way. They were not untamed and they were not aggressive. They were perfect, healthy and normal dogs. There was no reason for them to lose their lives today other than that they were failed by humans because of the current overpopulation crisis of domestic animals particularly dogs that so few people are prepared to accept and try to understand.

Richard Skipworth 2022 calendar to order

I know it's only September but here's a link to the Richard Skipworth 2022 Calendar and Christmas cards, 40% goes to greyhound rescue. Click on this weblink to order.

I'll keep looking for a galgo calendar

Galgo's Rescue Almeria - and the dogs keep coming!

From Sandy at Galgo's Rescue Almeria

'Rescuing dogs, it’s a never ending story.

Dogs are dumped en masse all year round and left to their own devices.

Not only at the end of the hunting season, but even now at the beginning, the underperforming dogs are discarded.
Already more than 10 adult galgos are waiting to come to GRA.

Because at this moment we are completely full 3 podencos are staying temporarily in another shelter, luckily 8 puppies and 1 oldie are in a foster family.

All help and support will be needed to cover all costs.

PayPal: Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com

Banktransfer: IBAN ES95 2085 8268 3603 3023 5226

Website:http://www.galgosrescuealmeria.com

Banktransfer: IBAN BE10 0018 7407 9204