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| Quarantine Dogs Leaflet |
Galgos (breed name galgo español) are Spanish bred greyhounds used widely by hunters in the rural areas of Spain, for coursing the hare with betting but the season is only 4 months after which time they are abandoned or brutally killed. Many have not been handled kindly, some have suffered victimisation in overcrowded shelters in Spain, making them wary of other dogs, and some need gentle socialisation and a lot of reassurance that they are never going to be hungry or hurt again. They were rescued in the first place by volunteers who themselves suffer the hostility of their own countrymen for showing such concern and care.
All are sterilised, micro chipped and have been tested and found clear of Mediterranean diseases. Ages are mostly approximate.
They of course can be visited and fussed and showered with home comforts during their 6 month quarantine period in their kennels in Gloucestershire.
We will know more about their characters later as they relax and develop.
ALTHOUGH WE TRY TO KEEP OUR WEBSITE AS UP-TO-DATE AS POSSIBLE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ONE OF THE GALGOS WHOSE DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW PLEASE CONTACT PAT WHIPPS, OUR HOMING OFFICER, ON 01784 434735 OR EMAIL greyhomes@houndhouse.fsnet.co.uk TO CHECK WHICH DOGS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. THANK YOU.
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Sponsorship of the 8 GIN financed galgos helps with the cost of processing these dogs through quarantine. To sponsor one of the above galgos during their 6 months stay, please contact Sue North at the GIN Shop on 01202 513000 (Daytime). If you are interested in the possibility of adopting one of them, please contact Pat Whipps, our Homing Officer on 01784 434735. |
LEON
– a large lovely looking very friendly white male galgo. He
is approx. 2 years old and has settled well in the kennels. He looks
forward to receiving visitors and treats! Very playful.
RESERVED
SIMBA
– a stunning looking fawn female galga with white markings. Very
friendly – her tail doesn’t stop wagging. Loves everybody and
especially her treats.
RESERVED
MENTA
– a tiny, friendly, happy fawn/white long haired female galga. She
is approx. 1½ years old. She is kennelled with Dortmund.
RESERVED
CARDA
– a lovely looking long haired small blue/brindle female galga.
She is very shy and needs to gain confidence with people. She likes her
bed next to the heater!
HARLEM
– a white male galgo, approx. 4 years old. He has settled
well in kennels but very shy – he needs to gain confidence with people.
RESERVED
DIVA
– a lovely small blue/black female galga, approx. 7 years old. She
has settled into the kennels well – she is quiet and needs to gain
confidence with people.
DORTMUND
– a striking red brindle male galgo, approx. 5 years old. Very friendly.
Loves everyone and his treats.
RESERVED
COLONIA
- a lovely white female galga approx. 3 years old. She is quiet but
as she is kennelled with SIMBA is gaining in confidence very
quickly!