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Distemper – to all involved in the rescue and export of galgos
To all involved with Greyhounds in Need UK in the rescue and export of galgos 22/02/05 Arising recently out of a case of a vaccinated galgo who two months later developed distemper in the country of export, we have discussed and agreed the following.. Read the file...
Independent Review of the Greyhound Racing Industry
Independent Review of the Greyhound Racing Industry chaired by Lord Donoughue (2007) Report by Martin Humphery, Trustee, Greyhounds in Need The long-awaited report from the Independent Review of the Greyhound Racing Industry chaired by Lord Donoughue, was published on...
Those Hideous Traps in Spain
I hate to tell you how many hunting dogs in Spain I have seen with mangled legs like this one, caught in traps (and I do believe they are illegal), including my own galga, Jessa. The injuries are appalling. And of course we only see the ones that are rescued and...
Leishmania: A Disease of Dogs from the Mediterranean
Canine Leishmaniasis is one of a number of diseases that occur in Mediterranean and Tropical areas. It is transmitted by a species of sand fly that does not occur in the UK. There is always a possibility that your dog may acquire this disease if they accompany you to...
Missing pets – some advice from a supporter
PLEASE……………HAVE YOU SEEN OLLIE ? This is the backdrop to what became an 8-day nightmare ordeal for both us and him… Read this supporter's experience HERE. (opens PDF file)
A Time for Action
A Time for Action (2005) Please do not scroll down if you will be upset by seeing maltreated galgos Our webpage tells largely of our work and work of others for these dogs, but occasionally we have to remind ourselves of the reality of the lives of hundreds maybe...
The Wall of Silence: changing attitudes in Spain
Nuria of the Madrid-based Spanish association, Amigos de los Galgos, has put together a document in English, Spanish and French. She calls it 'A Galgo's Tale of Sorrow and Mourning'. It documents some of the history of her involvement as volunteer caring about the...
ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITIES CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ENQUIRY FOLLOWING GREYHOUND SLAUGHTER
GREYHOUND FORUM STATEMENT (17 JULY 2006) Several of the UK ’s largest animal welfare charities and members of the Greyhound Forum are calling for immediate action from the government and the greyhound racing industry following the reports of the activities of David...
Petition news (2010)
In our last newsletter, I told you about the online petition we had mounted calling on the Spanish Government, during their presidency of the EU, to enact and enforce measures to curb the continuing appalling cruelty to galgos. We were delighted to achieve 16,738...
Our Work in Spain (2011)
Last year when we visited the RECAL shelter in Almendralejo, run by Mada, we were able to see for ourselves how hard Mada and her few helpers have to work looking after so many dogs. Already this year we have taken many galgos from her. Some of these galgos have been...
Residencia Canina El Planas
Residencia Canina El Planas, better known to us as Pep’s kennels in Vic. I last visited Vic over seven years ago when we first started to board our rescue dogs with him. At that time Pep was building some more kennels on his land and also converting an old barn to...
DEFRA Quarantine Rules (2012)
New DEFRA Quarantine Rules From 1st January,2012 the UK will harmonise its pet movement rules with the rest of the European Union. All pets will still need to be vaccinated against rabies. Pets from the EU and listed non-EU countries will no longer need a blood test...
Report Commissioned by the ISPCA on The Greyhound Industry in Spain
Report Commissioned by the ISPCA on The Greyhound Industry in Spain and the Part Played in it by Irish Greyhounds (1997) Finbarr Heslin, MVB, MRCVS, Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge The conditions of the tracks Holding facilities Transport facilities And the...
The Tragedy of the Galgos of Spain
The galgo español is a sighthound of ancient origins, a very near relative of the greyhound (the galgo inglés). The pure galgo can be short or longhaired, the latter being the preferred type at breed shows. The dog is bred for its athleticism, stamina, and ease of...
The Rome Rescue
Rome track was declared bankrupt on May 24th 2002 with 370 Irish greyhounds stranded, most of them elderly, retired males. The news came to us from Elizabeth Barton in Arezzo and Elisa Manna of the Greyhound Adopt Centre Italy, a young adoption group for whom these...
The rescue, export and homing of galgos
(Article written for Andalucian Galgo Magazine, by Anne Finch) As a UK charity, Greyhounds in Need, we first became aware of the unfortunate lives of galgos in 1996, following on our concern since 1991 for the Irish greyhounds exported then to the dog tracks at...