Galgos del Sol (Murcia) makes saving galgos in Spain a reality!

There is an ABSOLUTE NEED to highlight the plight of galgos (greyhounds) in Spain. This blog is to help the refuge, Galgos Del Sol in Murcia, Costa Blanca. http://www.perrosdelsol.es/ or http://www.galgosdelsol.es/ (Both link to same site)

30th May: A fundraising day for GALGOS DEL SOL charity with Penny Wing
15 May 2011 @ 11:03

On 30th May Penny Wing is holding a fundraising day for the GALGOS DEL SOL charity.

http://www.pennywing.com/index.html

10:30am - 4:30pm at the Antisha gift shop Playa Flamenca Centro Commercial, (behind Super Cor on the main coast road - N332) Orihuela Costa.

Mini treatments, angel cards, drinks and nibbles ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE GALGOS DEL SOL CHARITY http://www.galgosdelsol.es/

Look for Penny ... here she is...

Please come & support the charity Galgos del Sol, which rescues & cares for abused & abandoned galgos in the Murcia area & rehomes them when they recover enough.

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5 Comments

ElviriaDreamer said:
15 May 2011 @ 14:07

I think the work you do is really fantastic. It would break my heart knowing these dogs were left abandoned without your help and devotion. Can you please tell me how far you are from Los Gallardos? I cannot offer money as everything is going towards my move over BUT if you are not too far from that area when the move is complete I would be more than willing to give some of my time if you need extra hands to help. Don't mind doing "anything" that could be of use. Except cats as I am allergic to them. Keep up your excellent work :)

Blog owner said:
15 May 2011 @ 14:19

Hi ElviriaDreamer
Turre, Mojacar, which is where I think you are as I Googled Los Gallardos, is miles away from the Galgos del Sol refuge ( Murcia) but I know other refuges would love to have help. Once you're settled, ask around, check local papers, centres are always wanting dog walkers.

ElviriaDreamer said:
16 May 2011 @ 14:26

Hi Yes, that is the area I will be in. Everything looks so much closer on maps I google, that's why I now check. A shame you are so far away BUT glad to know there are other refuges. I would love to help them. Don't care what refuge it is as long as I can reach it easily as I still don't drive yet. Do they have something like SurInEnglish but for Costa Blanca? Costa del Sol is the area I know so Costa Blanca is new to me. Thank you so much and sorry I will be too far from yourselves to help.

Blog owner said:
16 May 2011 @ 18:43

We have many online newspapers from the area the refuge is in.
http://www.costa-news.com/
http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/
http://www.theleader.info/
http://www.thecourier.es/
http://www.thepost.es/
Why don't you join the Galgos del Sol Facebook & from there you'll learn of some in your area I'm sure, we'll make sure you do.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Galgos-del-Sol/175718192447988?v=wall

ElviriaDreamer said:
09 June 2011 @ 16:18

Hi...Thank you for the online addresses. Definitely something to look forward to doing when I arrive. IF I should end up on the Costa del Sol (this was first choice but site we chose didn't accept dogs) instead of Costa Blanca I will get back in touch. Going to try and save a little space in van also for some bedding and supplies etc for the homes that are in need. Thanks.

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Janice, a friend of Tina's. Tina & Gaynor, with their team of wonderful volunteers, run the Galgos Del Sol refuge in Murcia, Costa Blanca
If YOU can help by taking a galgo/podenco please email Tina on galgosdelsol@hotmail.com or ring her mobile 693 100 712 Galgos del Sol is dedicated to every galgo espanol; those who made it and sadly those who didn't. Galgos del Sol is a small rescue based in Murcia, Spain that rescues abandoned and injured galgos (Spanish hunting greyhounds), rehabilitates them and finds them forever homes in the UK and other parts of Europe. Thousands of galgos are abandoned or killed annually at the end of each short hunting season and as they are not always viewed as potential pets in Spain, they usually end up in perreras (pounds), where their lives are ended, often not in ways we would consider humane. Galgos del Sol is entirely dependent on fundraising for its survival and is run by two dedicated women, Tina and Gaynor, assisted by a group of dedicated volunteers based in Spain, France and in the UK. Galgos del Sol es una pequeña protectora con sede en Murcia, España, que rescata galgos abandonados y heridos (galgos españoles de caza) y los rehabilita y les encuentra hogares para siempre en el Reino Unido y otras partes de Europa. Miles de galgos son abandonados o asesinados cada año al final de cada temporada de caza y como en España normalmente no los consideran mascotas por lo general terminan en perreras, donde acaban con su vida y a menudo en formas que no consideraríamos muy humanas. Galgos del Sol depende totalmente de donaciones para su supervivencia y está gestionado por dos mujeres muy involucradas, Tina y Gaynor, con la asistencia de un grupo de voluntarios con sede en España, Francia y en el Reino Unido.