Galgo News

Keeping your dog's teeth clean

My little podenca Bebe came with very bad teeth and now my aged galga Carmela is showing signs of teeth deterioration. Not surprising when they are 17 and 15 years respectively! I use dentastix when they have had their meals but here's an article with some other suggestions. It mentions raw bones - marrow bones. For decades we always gave our dogs marrow bones until some years ago my Swedish Valhund Pepsi broke a piece off and got it stuck in her throat. So no more marrow bones! Besides, I am sure the two male galgos would fight!

What do any of you use for keeping your dog's teeth healthy?

Protectora Scooby - Fermin Perez Martin appeals

Because of Covid-19 and lockdown, hundreds of animal adoptions are on hold - till the reserved animals can once again travel to their forever homes. Scooby has hundreds of animals in its care. Please take a look at the video and hear Fermin's appeal, and donate if you can spare. Thanks.

Video link

Please help Scooby feed their dogs

Please help - We have the warehouses under minimum stock

If you want to collaborate you can send your donations to the following addresses.

SCOOBY PROTECTOR
Ctra. by Olmedo, km 2
47400 Medina of the Field
Valladolid

You can also collaborate with us in the following ways:

▪️ Join the teaming for € 1 / month: http://bit.ly/2teaming
▪️ Become a Sponsor (from 3 € per month): https://bit.ly/2lyMhBi
▪️ Donations:
" Paypal-Edwin@scoobymedina.com
" Bank: ES6101280212510103853927

Thank you very much

Dogs during Covid-19

Read the full article here.

Fern’s Law: Compulsory to scan & check microchips to reunite stolen dogs, cats

Many missing microchipped pets are never reunited as it’s optional to scan & check microchip registration. It’s time veterinary professionals, authorities and rescues checked pet & keeper match on the original database at a pets 1st consultation or yearly checkup. It’s their only chance to get home

Vets can play a valuable role in reuniting missing microchipped pets. We have microchipped our pets with the expectation to be reunited if the worst happens and they are lost or stolen. If just one organisation is not committed to scan and check microchip registration the whole system fails and is not fit for purpose. Legislation is needed to replace half hearted ‘strengthened, best practice recommendations’ VetsGetScanning.co.uk

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300010

Snudging - do you have a snudger?

Another of the fantastic cartoons from Richard Skipworth. You can buy a copy of his book on this weblink.

Richard Skipworth design collars

Regular readers will know that I sometimes publish amusing cartoons by Richard Skipworth, who is passionate about greyhounds in the UK, but the cartoons are also great for galgos. There is now a range of collars, key fobs...on sale using his designs.

This just in from Izzy & Finn's Hound Boutique, who made a donation to Greyhound Trust Hall Green for every Skipworth collar they sold!....

Since the launch of the Rich Skipworth's Greyhound Designs collars on the website we have raised a whopping £1002 for Greyhound Trust Hall Green. A massive Thank You to everyone who has purchased a collar, lead or keyfob as you have all helped with this amazing total.They are all still available to buy from the charity section on the website and a donation from each sale still goes to the greyhounds

Refugio Kimba - there for the animals in Spain since 1872

As those of you know who have a copy of my book From Heaven to Hell, Refugio Kimba was the first Protectora societies in Spain.

'OUR HISTORY

The Protective Society of Animals and Plants of Cádiz, better known as "Kimba Shelter", was founded in 1872 and is therefore the oldest Animal Protective in Spain.

Although in its origins the protection of the plants was mainly its exclusive purpose, finally and in 1966 the refuge was created that would house the abandoned animals.

Since then the work that has been developing this Protective, includes different paths but always aimed at the same purpose. The defense and protection of animals.'

They have many galgos and podencos waiting for adoption, check them out on this weblink.

And they are always happy to see volunteers, complete the application form on this weblink. The shelters are in Cadiz and Chiclana in southern Spain.

Coronovirus - travel from Europe to the US

From Bev Farmer 12 3 2020

In the early hours a press release was made announcing suspension of travel from European countries to the USA for 30 days. This has been amended that this does not include US Citizens (go figure) .. however it will impact on dogs traveling out there and with so-much uncertainty SHUG have decided to postpone flights which has a knock on effect on us here in Spain. Crystal in the photo is due to fly to Canada in a few days so we are waiting to see if Canada will impose similar restrictions.

Galgos 112 - always there for the galgos and podencos

Galgos 112 have worked for many years rescuing and rehoming abandoned and injured galgos and some podencos in the Barcelona area. Here are the stories of 4 hounds recently rescued.

'This is ARIN, he lay down at the door of Ainara and Ander because he couldn't take it anymore. When the family dog ​​began to cry and bark at the door, they went out to see what was happening, and there he was, without strength, unable to take another step.
Fortunately he went to the best hands. They took him in his arms, took him inside and gave him food and drink. He was taken to the vet and he contacted us.

He only weighed 17kg, is about 2 years old and has a scar on his neck where the microchip used to be, in addition to a lot of wounds in his malnourished body. Ainara and Ander have decided to be his foster home until they find a family. His happy face says it all. Now Arin knows that nothing bad will happen to him, and that he will no longer have to roam the mountain looking for something to eat.

We rescued VALENTÍN on 14 February ... we couldn't have chosen a more suitable name for him. He is a young, friendly, and beautiful galgo inside and out, despite all the huge scars that run along his body.