Galgo News

Stomach cancer in dogs

Living with a stomach tumour

Not a galgo but our blind podenco Bo (Bocelli) who we adopted in 2022. In 2023 he had a small tumour removed from his stomach. We were warned it could return. He is the third of our Spanish hounds to suffer from stomach cancer. Galga Sahara had an inoperable one many years ago and galgo Bracken had one in 2021, not long after our return to the UK after living in France for 19 years.

In February 2025, 2 years later after diagnosis. Bo's stomach started to swell again. A scan at the vets confirmed our worst fears - the tumour had returned and this time it was judged inoperable, as it could be attached to either the spleen or the liver.

In himself, Bo was his usual happy cheeky self, eating normally, playing with our other podenco. But as his stomach swelled, he hadn't the energy to go on the long walks of previous years.

The Chinese Sighthound - Shadong-xigou

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Candy Cane International Rescue saves greyhounds and whippets from the Chinese meat trade and bring them back to the UK and USA for foster and rehoming. They have two, Lady already homed in the UK and the other Merlin now safe in their China kennels.

Kerry says 'We’ve been researching Merlin’s breed, and we believe he belongs to one of the rarest breeds in the world! We’ve had a couple of these incredible dogs, including Lady, who arrived in the UK two years ago. I spoke with her owner and she still hasn’t found another of the same breed in the UK.

Greyhounds in Need Autumn/Winter 2024 Newsletter

Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy seat to read all the latest news on this weblink. There are updates on the Educational work GIN do, visits to the Spanish shelters they support, fundraising in the UK and rehoming stories.

Things to remember when rehoming a rescue dog

Some people expect too much too soon when they home an adopted dog. It takes time, patience and understanding - especially as most Spanish hunting dogs have suffered maltreatment in their previous lives. Many galgos are adopted abroad, which means the following allowances have to be made as it could be weeks or months before the dog really settles -

1. the dog may have been a street dog surviving for weeks or months
2. it may not have experienced any kind humans
3. it may not know how to live in an enclosed space such as a house
4. it may not have been walked on a lead
5. it could very well be used to living with other dogs
6. it could have left behind friends, a particular mate
7. it's had a long journey in vans and planes
8. it's a strange country with different weather and language.

Below is the story of a poor little dog - not a galgo - who was the victim of just such misunderstanding.

In Essex - at home with a gaggle of galgos and a blind lurcher

Read the full delightful story on this weblink.

Galga Panda - 8 years living in a box

From Tina Solera at Galgos del Sol

'Panda basically lived 8yrs of her life in this plastic box. How can this even be legal? She’s a scared girl 9yrs old who’s just the sweetest thing. Now is the time to send cat prayers because if she’s good with cats she will be heading to the beautiful countryside of Finland. So in the comments send your ‘be good to the kitties’ prayers.'

Panda now, what a stunner.

Galgos 112 - some special cases

This happy galga is Nina, a young blind galga who so touched the hearts of her foster family that they adopted her.

On this weblink you can read about some of the special cases Galgos 112 dealt with last year.

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.

Protectora Scooby Newsletter 6 - Gift a Virtual Adoption

From Fermin Perez.

Gift A Virtual Adoption

Our Virtual Adoption Programme is a good way of supporting some of the needy animals in the Scooby shelter. You can choose for yourself or as a gift for family and friends for 10€ per month or 115€ per year. We will send the virtual adopter a certificate, a photo of the chosen animal and updates twice per year. There are lots of animals to choose from,
including:

Granny - an oldie;
Donja - has only one ear
Zuki - had gangrene before arriving at the
shelter and lost both of her back paws;
Paris - the gentle giant and an old faithful
Alba the albino horse is there with Plus y
Ultra, the goats, alongside Cayenne y
Pepper, the donkeys. All overseen by
Blackie the head of the cats in our cattery!

You can find them all here

Dog & Cat Adoptions