Galgo News

Leishmaniasis - from negative tests to positive tests - be aware

Those of you who have read my book will have been introduced to Lucho, an amazing survivor of the Spanish holocaust, adopted by Chris in the US from Scooby Medina. He developed leptospirosis and Chris kindly wrote a case history about her experiences with Lucho and beating the disease.

Earlier this year, Lucho developed Leishmania. Even though he tested negative before leaving Spain, the disease can lie dormant and poor Lucho succumbed. Chris shares her experience here.

Floods in Cordoba pt 2 - please help the L'Europe des Levriers galgos there

Some of the galgos in the Villa del Rio are under the care and control of L'Europe des Levriers, the French association with whom I work closely and from whom I have adopted my 3 galgas, plus them helping me get my little Podenca Andaluz Bebe from Seville.

Some of their puppies in one bed died, but there are others - Noche, Jade, Scarlette, Pucca - Cristina, Vice President of EDL, went from Madrid down to Cordoba and brought back some of the dogs, who are now in kennels which need paying for.

Spanish Galgos injured, abandoned, mistreated, the Galgueros perpetrate the horror

I don't know how the volunteers and associations in Spain keep their stamina and emotions, I am getting more emails in this year than ever since Galgo News started in 2007 and I am sickened by the sheer volume of galgos in perreras, abandoned in the street, hung from trees, kicked and stoned, abandoned to be injured on motorways........it is simply unbelievable that the authorities in Spain remain blinkered about how this affects the international perception of Spain.

Here are some more stories..........help if you can.

Venancio, galgo rescued in Spain, adopted in Norway - can you help him?

Venancio is a galgo rescued in Spain, rehomed in Norway. Unfortunately he arrived with a problem which is going to be extremely costly to put right. Monette tells his story.

I´m writing you with an appeal on behalf of a newly adopted galgo from Spain and his loving family. Venancio arrived Norway december 2010, where a young couple have adopted him. Unfortunately, it appears now that the damage Venancio suffered just before his departure from Spain is so bad, that the vet in Norway has given the family only two choices, either to put Venancio to sleep or to have him operated, - an operation which there is no way the family can effort!

-Ken - latest news on this amazing survivor

Video update on Ken, severely injured in a road accident, saved by Galgos del Sol, now with Silvia of Galgo Connection Spain for his rehabilitation. Silvia is also looking after Draco, another black seriously ill galgo.

GalgoConnectionSpain - help save Draco, a Jerez killing station survivor

Jerez has two perreras, one municipal and one privately owned. This winter it has been difficult to keep up with the numbers of dogs in these places, especially galgos and some podencos. I haven't been able to post them all on GN, but suffice to say that a few dozen have been taken out by rescue associations, before being killed. They range in age from a 5 month old podenca (Angela) to 1 and 2 year olds up to the mama breeding machines, 7 years upwards. Some of them are negative to diseases, others develope them after rescue and some are at the stage of simply wanting to give up on life.

Draco is one poor boy, thin, sick and with a body covered in scars.

Galgo Ken, surviving and fighting his way back to health - thanks Galgos del Sol

Yesterday I linked to an update on Nicholas, a great galgo survivor. Today I give you an update on Ken, another brave soul fighting to regain his health after being hit from behind by a vehicle. He has now been operated on and the vet is happy that there is now feeling in Ken's back legs, and he is not in pain. Galgos del Sol continue to work closely with the vet and Ken - but it's costly both in time, emotion and vet fees. If you can help with vet fees, donate by credit card to UK bank or Paypal to tinasolera@hotmail.co.uk.

Galgo Nicholas - a brave survivor with the help of Baas Galgo

Remember the story of Nicholas, a galgo dying at the side of the road; rescued by volunteers with Baas Galgo. Here's the latest news on this brave survivor.

Left to die by Spanish hunters - look at them now, thanks to Baas Galgo

Updates on a couple of galgos we've featured, left for dead by heartless huntersMarisol and Lady Carla. Lady Carla and her friend Canela will be rehomed in Belgium. And look at little pup Marisol now! Marvellous work by Baas Galgo and the team.

Spanish galgo Nicolas, wounded and dying on the street - Baas Galgo to the rescue

How did you spend Xmas and the New Year? Thousands of galgos spent theirs either dumped in a killing station waiting to die, or abandoned, searching for food and shelter. The Spanish volunteers didn't have time off. This is the story of Nicolas, rescued from pain and death by Rachel and Silvia on Christmas Eve, supported by Baas Galgo. To see the video of him at the vet surgery, scroll down to the bottom of the story and click on the YouTube link. Please donate to his veterinary care. He has a foster home in Madrid where he will receive the best possible care to help his recovery.