Galgo News

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

Dogs should only run for fun

Richard Skipworth hound facemask

Link to the Richard Skipworth facemasks for either galgo or greyhound lovers. Raising funds for rescued hounds.

Protectora Scooby, Medina del Campo - take a tour

If you would like to adopt any of these gorgeous deserving galgos, please contact Scooby direct.

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Rehoming a galgo - what they need to learn

Galgos 112 explains what a galgo needs to learn when going into foster or adoption.

'Galga Leía just arrived at her foster home. The most trivial things are a challenge for her. From going up and down stairs, an elevator, TV or a vacuum cleaner. At first it's not easy for them and it's the work of the family that welcomes them to help them get through this stage patiently, without trauma. It's an exciting and very rewarding task.

Being foster family is not only opening your home to a dog who needs to physically recover. It's so much more. To foster also means meeting each dog, understanding and introducing him into a different world by taking the first steps in his education. It's accompanying him and giving him the help he needs to recover that worthy life he should always have.
If you haven't had this experience yet we encourage you to host at least once, better if more. Without foster homes we can't help them anymore.

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Another petition to sign and share to help the greyhounds

Please sign and share this petition.

Galgo's Rescue Almeria - the puppies keep coming

More from Sandy Galgoslover of Galgo's Rescue Almeria

'Late evening arrival this little baby galgo girl, she was spotted in Mojacar.

She just had her first check up, the vet estimates her approximately 3/4 months and got a treatment against fleas and ticks and a deworming tablet. This puppy will get the necessary care/ treatment she need.

All help is welcome to support this puppy’s medical care as also we’re looking for a foster family who’s willing to take care of her for at least a month.

PayPal: Galgosrescuealmeria@gmail.com

Banktransfer: IBAN ES95 2085 8268 3603 3023 5226

Website:http://www.galgosrescuealmeria.com

Banktransfer: IBAN BE10 0018 7407 9204

Galga puppy Evy on the mend with Galgo's Rescue Almeria

A while ago I reported about pregnant galga Dana with Galgos Rescue Almeria. She safely delivered 8 pups but sadly 4 of them didn't survive. Here's the latest news about them.

We have had to separate one of the 3 puppies from her brother and sister. This little timid girl was unfortunately bitten by her sister. The injury in her neck was a little bit too serious to ignore. She stays now in our house to recover in peace.

Update little Evy:

It’s now 4 days that we took this little girl away from her baby sister & brother because she was attacked. At this moment she’s doing better and the wound is healed.

Evy is still tiny but she’s playful and eating well. If she continues to make progress she will receive her second vaccination just like her sister & brother.

Video of pups playing together