by Sam Taylor | Jul 12, 2021 | Information Library
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...
by Sam Taylor | Jul 12, 2021 | Information Library
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...
by Sam Taylor | Jul 12, 2021 | Information Library
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...
by Sam Taylor | Jul 12, 2021 | Information Library
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...
by Sam Taylor | Jul 12, 2021 | Information Library
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...