Galgo News

Galgos Rescue Almeria - 2 happy galgas

From Sandy at Galgos Rescue Almeria.

Diansa and Fontanela arrived at our Rescue center on October 1, 2020 and were given away by their owner. When the sisters were picked up from a local vet in Mazarrón Fonda was shaking all over. She was so scared and every time her sister Dia disappeared from sight she desperately searched for her. It soon became clear to us that these sisters were inseparable and that a future without each other was unthinkable, not even possible.

The search could start looking for a perfect match, which was not easy since the sisters were not so young. Days/weeks/months went by but we didn't gave up. These sisters would have a new future together at all costs. Dia & Fonda saw many friends leave, but finally 10 months after their arrival at Galgosrescuealmeria, both sisters could leave their past behind and pack their bags with the nice memory of their stay at GRA. It was an emotional farewell because these girls were so special.

One galgo is never enough!

I often say galgos and podencos should come with a health warning - one is never enough, they are such wonderful loving and rewarding dogs. We regularly had 4 or 5 at our farm in France, a couple of which were failed fosters! Here's a lovely story about a canine family adopted through Greyhounds In Need.

Galgos 112 to the rescue of an injured galga

Galgos 112 picked up this poor injured galgo at the beginning of the week. They are looking for an urgent foster for him in the Girona area.

'This is Mar, picked up in this state in a town of Jaén, no chip but with an injury on the right knee and tendon. By having an open wound it is infected. She needs surgery asap so the tendon doesn't retract and we can save that paw. To be able to operate it we need a foster home in Girona or as close as possible. Foster homes are urgently needed for injured galgos to recover from operations.

If you are in Span and can foster, please don't hesitate and send your details and phone number to info@galgos112.com and we will get back to you quickly.

The association takes care of all veterinary expenses and transportation of the foster dogs. Operation Mar is going to pay off with the help of all of you. We're counting on you!

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Together we will manage to help Mar recover.

Galgos Rescue Almeria - storm damage meaning costly repairs for the hound shelter

From Sandy Galgoslover.

A couple of nights ago we suffered a storm and strong winds which unfortunately caused a lot of damage to our Rescue center. A large part of the fence has been torn loose and our storage space has been completely destroyed.

In addition to our usual daily tasks, we now have days of cleaning up debris. A solution will also have to be found for the storage space.

Volunteer at a Spanish rescue shelter

On a very rainy day at my home in the UK it's that time of year to think about holidays and summer sun. Many Spanish shelters welcome volunteers to help with the care of their rescued hounds and it's very rewarding. Many first-time volunteers return again and again.

This link is to the galgo and podenco rescue associations by country - many Spanish ones are listed - for both mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. Please contact them direct, you will be welcomed with open arms.

Knit a winter coat for a galgo

Weblink to a free knitting pattern for a galgo

Free pattern to download

Pattern to purchase from Etsy

Puntanimals needing coats for rescued galgos

An appeal for coats for galgos

'Our friends at Puntanimals don't have enough coats for their many dogs. New Galgos are coming in every day....

Can you make galgo coats to ship to them, This link is to buy a knitting pattern for a galgo.

Carole van Tielen is organising a second shipment for coats. Who can help us by buying them a double coat, with collar, for 10e ?? We will be sending out all offered coats, + our own. Thanks in advance.

To send money for a coat to be sent by Carole : Paypal : panierlevriers@gmail.com

Or by a simple bank transfer: Account 'a basket for our greyhounds': BE26 0689 0076 1629 BIC GKCCBEBB

Video link of Puntanimals galgos

Website link

The Galgo Espagnol - a majestic dog treated as trash by Spanish Galgueros

The galgo, unlike all other dog breeds, was not created and selected by man, it is a product of nature already represented in the first graffiti of upper Mesopotamia and has reached us practically intact.

The man, who transforms everything, did not feel the need to intervene on the galgo.

He was the first animal to collaborate with man, he is morbidly attached to his master, he is lazy and loves to sleep, but he is ready to transform into a very fast hunter, with an attentive eye and snappy muscles.

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

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

One of the most revered races in antiquity, to the point of being forbidden its ownership to peasants and poor people for the exclusive use of nobles and rich people.

Sign the petition - help greyhounds in Mexico

Greyhound trainers/breeders will always find a way to exploit the dogs. Please read this article and sign the petition to protest about gambling on greyhound racing in Mexico.

Sign and share.

Galga Eden in his forever home

Do you remember the terrible sights of this poor galgo covered in ticks - I've never seen such a bad case in all the 16 years I've been involved with galgo and podenco rescue.

After a concerted effort by Galgos Rescue Almeria and their team of vets, Eden made an amazing recovery and this is a heartwarming photo of her in her forever home.