This web page is dedicated to every Spanish Galgo

This web page is dedicated to every Spanish Galgo who is being tortured as you read this, and awaiting the kind hand of courage to come in and rescue them. Every letter I have written, had published, and every person I have spoken to about the galgos, it is in dedication to them. To the associations who work tirelessly to save, mend and further protect Galgos from the cruel hands of the hunter.

Carlota and Ambo, the Ambasadog for the Galgos!! comdelrio@hotmail.com

www.112carlotagalgos.com

CIF:G93207744

PLEASE HELP..DIRECT HELP FROM THE COMPANY TO THE DOGS MOUTH.. HELP COMES IN MANY WAYS, BUT FOOD IS A GREAT WAY AND BY THE EASE OF THIS COMPANY WE CAN FEED OUR GALGOS AND PODENCOS IN OUR CARE WITH THE BEST DIET AND ATTENTION.



CLICK THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE GUIDE.. OR CONTACT THE COMPANY DIRECTLY. DELIVERY WILL COME STRAIGHT TO THE ASOCIATION AND TO OUR DOGS BOWLS!!! MMMMmm MANY THANKS, FROM US ALL.



www.galgonews.com/2010/10/help-feed-the-rescued-galgos-and-podencos-in-spain.html



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domingo, 29 de enero de 2012

An incredible Journey with GRIN. Un increible viaje con GRIN!

I remember when Telma from GRIN mentioned to me that 2 dogs were going to the States in adoption. That wouldnt it be nice if I could go back with her. I totally agreed since I know the work that Telma does and GRIN, and where I can lend a hand I will.


Me acuerdo cuando Telma de GRIN me comento que ellos iban a llevar 2 perros que ha conseguido un adopcion en los estados unidos y que seria guay si puedo ir me de vuelta con ella, con los perros. Yo sin pensar dijo que si, porque entiendo el labor el trabajo que Telma hace y GRIN tambien. Donde puedo ayudar, lo haré.

The journey plans changed and Telma asked me one day if I would consider the journey myself taking the 2 dogs. I said yes, it would be a pleasure to help. Dioni stayed behind to care for our galgo family with the help of the children.

Los planes cambiado y Telma un dia me pregunto como me sentiria si yo me hago el viaje sola con los 2 perros. Le dije que si, porque Dioni se encargara de los galgos que tenemos con los niños, por su puesto!


As the date become closer I became aware that the dogs were of my friend Tina Galgos del Sol Murcia, which made the journey even more special. But where there is needed help, I will always endeavour to do what I can. No matter where.

la fecha se acerco y me entero que los perros eran de Tina, una amiga mia de Galgos del sol Murica. haciendo el viaje mas especial. Pero donde necesitan ayuda hago lo posible siempre de hacer lo que puedo. No importa donde.


It was a real pleasure to take this journey, to see the magic in the families eyes as they received their new additions to their family. To see the waiting team all excited and that their work and great coordination to achieve this had paid off. The girls later on settled well. To also see Telma once again, amazing.

ha sido un placer totalmente de llevar las niñas a su familia adoptiva, para ver la magia en sus ojos en recibir su nuevos mienbros de la familia. Para ver el equipo de bienvenida, y para ver a Telma otro vez.

We had such a great time, I was thrilled to stay with Telma, and go for starbucks coffee each morning and not only that but take the gang with us (their greys and galgos) in the car without any danger! On the contrary people love them for what they are, not objects to rob! Not possessions, just beauty. It really impacted me. I so hope one day we can arrive at that.


Hemos pasado tan bien y ha sido genial quedar me con Telma. Ir a tomar cafe en starbucks todos las mañanas, y llevando la bandia con nosotros en el coche. (Los Greyhounds y galgos) ... sin peligro! Al contrario, la gente lo miran con ojos de belleza, como perros de elegancia no objectos para robar como aqui! Me hecho mucho alusion, me impacto mucho. Ojala un dia llegaremos a eso.

From tortilla making for the party we had, to meeting all the very special people which work with Telma, help, support and love the dogs.  In GRIN, to Greyhound Connection, for the meet and greet we did ..
For me, I thank everyone of them for their time, their happiness and for blessing me with their experiances and their love for these creatures.

De haciendo tortilla española para la fiesta hemos tenido, de conociendo todos las personas tan especiales quien trabajan con Telma ayudando la y apoyando la y en amor para estos perros. De GRIN, Greyhound Connection y el "meet & Greet" hemos hecho, .. para mi, doy la gracias a todos para su tiempo, su felicidad, y para bendicir me con sus experiencias y amor para estos criaturas.


I also had the pleasure of seeing my sister, brother and father who Ive not seen in many many many years.
Tambien ha sido genial ver a mi familia, hermano hermana, y padre quien no le he visto en muchissimos años.


I truly thank Telma and Mike for their hospitality, their wonderful home, friends, 4 legged family members, and such care of me while I was there.

Agradezco a Telma, y Mike para su hospitalidad en su magnifico casa, amigos, y familia de 4 patas, y tantos mimos mientras que he estado con ellos.

In galgo affection, always.
En efecto galgo.




Un increible vuelta por USA. An incredible journey!





Podenca ANA, GRIN sends emergancy fund towards help.




ANA.

Ana rescued after many months by Rosemary in Valencia. Podenca Ana was spotted and incredibly lame. untouchable like many are. More with a wound like Anas. Her back leg is broken. Left to the campo Rosemary starts to place food for her. She comes daily but no place is found, no room at the inn for Podenca Ana. Not a single asoc. in the area will accept Ana for she is a podenca.. who wants to adopt one of those? With a broken leg! Even worse it means money. MANY WOULD ADOPT A PODENCA IF THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE LIKE. Doors close for Ana.


ANA UNA PODENCA RESCATADA POR ROSEMARY DESPUES DE MUCHOS MESES EN VALENCIA. ANA LA PODENCA ESTABA COJA, Y IMPOSSIBLE DE TOCAR, COMO MUCHOS. Y MAS CON UNA HERIDA COMO LA DE ANA TIENE. SU PIERNA A TRAS ESTA ROTA. DEJADO EN EL CAMPO ROSEMARY EMPEZO DE DEJAR COMIDA ELLA VENIA A COMER TODOS LOS DIAS PERO NINGUNA ASOC. SE ENCARGABA DE COGER LA. PORQUE? UNA PODENCA,Y HERIDA CUESTA DINERO Y QUIEN QUIERE ADOPTAR UNA PODENCA? PUES MUCHA GENTE CUANDO SABEN COMO SON!!!

Rosemary continues to place food. One day pups are with her (her story is found on this blog below) Rosemary found homes for the pups, and thanks to a male dogs arrival and "befriending Ana" Rosemary caught her. I may add and rescued the male at the same time. Thanks to Galgo News, Rosemary got in touch with us and with no more news on the poor Podenca with the broken leg, Dioni sets out to cellect her 6 hours away from here. 12 hours later they arrive home and Ana joins 112 carlota galgos.
Galgo rescue international (www.galgorescue.org) has sent an emergancy fund for Ana to help towards her resuce and curing of her leg. its a long process and she has already been to the clinic many times. Without such help, we could not do what we do.

ROSEMARY SIGUE DEJANDO COMIDA Y UN DIA SU CACHORROS ESTAN NACIDOS.. SU HISTORIA ESTA ABAJO. ENCONTRANDO SITIO PARA LOS CACHORROS, UN MACHO VENIA. GRACIAS A EL ROSEMARY PUDE COGER A ANA. TAMBIEN GALGO NEWS SE HA COMENTADO A ROSEMARY SOBRE NOSOTROS.NADA MAS, DIONI FUE A COGER LA. 6 HORAS DE VIAJE .. 12 HORAS DE LA VUELTA ANA ESTA CON NOSOTROS.

GRIN (www.galgorescue.org) ha enviado un asistencia para ayudar en el rescate de Ana. Ya ella ha sido varios veces en la clinica como os cuento abajo. Manipulacion de musculo, y para tratar la infeccion que sigue. gracias a GRIN  podemos hacer lo que hacemos.

Ana has been back and forth to the vets for a reocurring infection. Unless the leg is clean from infection it makes it harder to operate. However in ten days she will be operated on. At the moment its hard to say if her leg will be amputated, we are trying everything so it is not. The break is a very old break and the bones have come together, in order to re break this it would be very tough.  She has already been in under aneasthetic for manipulation of the muscles as they are all knotted up and there is tendon damage. The right decisions are made at the right time.

ANA HA ESTADO EN LA CLINICA MUCHAS VECES POR INFECCIONES. SI LA PIERNA ESTA LIMPIA DE INFECCION SE PUEDE OPERAR. EN DIEZ DIAS LO VAMOS HACER. LA ROTURA ES ANTIGUA, Y ESTA SOLDADO SOLO, PARA ROMPER LO DE NUEVO SERIA DIFICIL. SI TENEMOS QUE AMPUTAR LO HACEMOS PERO INTENTAMOS CON TODO ANTES. YA ELLA HA SIDO EN QUIROFONO/DORMIDA  PARA MANIPULAR LOS MUSCULOS QUE ESTAN DAÑADOS.
Ana is bearing up well, I even see her playing she has adjusted to her new life as a rescued dog and I am so thankful Rosemary persisted. One day, like Lucy Ana will experiance the love of a family. A sofa, a bed all to her own. In the meantime we will do what we can for her, and keep you posted.

ANA ESTA CONTENTA, TAMBIEN JUEGAN Y ESTAN FELIZ CON SU NUEVA VIDA. ESTOY AGRADECIDA QUE ROSEMARY SEGUIA CON LA RESCATE. UN DIA, COMO LUCY ANA PODRA SENTIR LO QUE LUCY TIENE. UNA SOFA, CAMA, PARA ELLA. MIENTRAS TANTO, HACEMOS TODO LO POSIBLE.

In galgo affection.

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DIANA

Diana Adopted to Maria Angeles

Home sweet home!

Diana a galga rescued from a pound where she had been left by her owner. A VET! Breaking the promise that a vet makes to care and treat animals she leaves her galga in a pound abandoned.Only on the clause that on adopted she can be taken to her for her changing of chip. That does not make it any better, only trying to ease her consiousness. Diana, a 4 year old galga who had clearly hunted, had muscles on her hind quarters of sheer running. No doubt seeing the end to her career, was no longer needed. Or tired. we found Diana as tired, shaking all over her body and completely blocked of any personality at all. Life had let her down.
Well no more! 112 carlota galgos stepped in and took Diana, it took time to win her confidance but when we did, boy did it feel good. She shook all over, had a heart murmur, and was tired. At 112 carlota galgos she was allowed to "just be" and its here Maria Angeles found her. These days, her shaking is to a minimal if at all. She loves being at home with her adopted brother "a cat" and just her new mama Maria Angeles. Thankyou for taking this special galga Maria Angeles. She needed you.
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Diana.. una galguita rescatada de una perrera miserable. dejado alli por su dueña, veterinaria. rompiendo todo las promesas una veterinaria debe hacer en su trabajo, para mejorar la vida de un animal, y por detras dejando su galga en la perrera. ???????? Excusas no hay!
Una galguita de 4 años, claramente ha corrido con los musculos que tenia, y estaba cansada. Con un soplo en el corazon y todo su cuerpo templando. sin caracter. tirado, la vida se ha dejado y estaba desconfiada.
Pues nada mas, 112 carlota galgos fue por ella, hemos dejado a Diana a su tiempo dandole empujones cuando era necesaria. Con un miedo a los niños impresionante. Su cuerpo entera templando de miedo. Diana estaba con nosotros a su tiempo, a nuestro rutina. Y se al final, ganamos su confianaza. Yo sabia que ella necesitaba una persona especial. Pues aqui es donde Maria Angeles se enamoro de ella. Ya no tiembla, tiene un hermoso hermano "gatito" y su mama en casa. Es todo lo que hemos prometido a Diana, una persona especial quien puede dedicar su tiempo a la princesa, quien saca la mejor y quien puede contnuar con nuestro trabajo. .. ofreciendo una "para siempre feliz" a una galguita tan especial. Mil gracias Maria Angeles.

112 Carlota galgos & Greyhounds in Need assistance.

Greyhounds in Need have supported the following galgos in their veterinary care. This consists of from rescue their blood work, vaccinations, castrations, passports, frontline, wormers, in order for a galgo to be placed in Adoption.
I am so greatful for the help received on behalf of these galgos because it makes everything so much easier in knowing we have received back up and support. Greyhounds in Need have just offered 112 Carlota galgos further assistance in the future rescues which we take in.
We work on a small basis, caring for as and how we can. The galgos that come to us need help and rehabilitation and this is done on a personal level in that the galgos are walked twice daily, cleaned, fed and each personality assessed to their individual needs.
Some are lucky and find forever homes sooner rather than later, and some have to wait. In that we trust that one day they will all find their forevers, in perfect timing. Some need more time with us, and others are blessed in that they recover relatively quickly. The routine we offer helps normalise the galgos, and the stability of routine, sets them up for their future homes.

Thankyou GIN and your supporters for your help.
The lucky Galgos below are, Bruno, Halo, Mariposa, Diana, Taz, Wolf, below there's a little information on each. Some are still waiting for their forevers...

daily walk at 112 carlota galgos

Dioni with Taz Halo and Bruno... all waiting for adoptions.

Charl with Wolf, Angela and Podenca Ana
Wolf Angela and Ana.









BRUNO.. still awaits a "special home" with understanding that he has to be an only dog and wear a muzzle while out with other dogs. He can be dominant,  but has scars which could be the result of an attack, being used as a fightting dog, .. while he adores his family of galgos and us he shares a stable with he can jump forward in agression. This can be worked on, but needs a special parent figure. Tranquil, calm, docile, walks well on the lead, caring and loving. He has a flaw in that when he sees something he can jump forward in defence.
Diana - ADOPTED.
BRUNO, striking  a pose, Diana Adopted and Podenca Angela Angelica.. still waits her forever.
Halo.. rescued from Jerez with Mariposa. Here together. Mariposa has a wonderful family who adopted her locally. Halo still waits. A caring galgo who just wants to play, walks well on the lead and still waits his forever. He can be dominant but he has turned from a "turned off" galgo, to a happy playful one. Are you his forever?
Angela Angelica podenca.. still awaits her forever. Calm quiet, can piddle on the floor in fear still. Angela has been with us a long time and so needs her forever. Mariposa.. a stunning galga with half a tail. Adopted to a beautiful family locally. Her family photos are lower on this blog page. A happy galga, dumped by her galguero, no longer needed as she had left behind new blood for next years hunt. Why half a tail? We don't know. can only imagine! She is loved by her family, and even has a brother a PARROT!
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Angela Angelica todavia esta esperando su para siempre. Tranquila. buena, pero puede qyue se haca peepee en el suelo por miedo todavia. Es mas buena. Cariñosa. Angela lleva mucho tiempo esperando su "para siempre" ella te esta esperando.
Mariposa.. adoptado por una familia tan bonita. Aqui por nuestro zona. Una familia quien quiere a Mariposa por todo lo que es. Con la mitad de la cola. Porque?  podemos adivinar. Dejad por su galguero, que ya no hace falta tener la. Ella hecho un buen trabajo dejando nueva sangre para el año que viene. Cachorros quitado.. se encontro en la perrera. Pues nada mas de ver la, su familia se enamoro de ella. Incluso tiene un hermano adoptivo un LORO! Y el dice Adios Mariposa cuando sale a pasear.

Que familia mas bonito.
Gracias a todos.

Greta goes home! Her story below...


Greta, home at last!

 
 The stunning Galga, Greta! The galga we promised her she would be. Here are foster mama Beryl's house.
 Greta and foster sister Karmela
New papa Owen with Gretas sister Lola.

Gretas story..

 Sofia walking Wolf and Greta..now healed from her walking fears.
 Last walk at 112 carlota galgos stables with Steve who came to journey Greta home to France to Beryl.
New foster family at Beryl and Davids.

Greta's, story. (Now Isobel.)

Here is Greta's story from the beginning. If you have the time to read it, it will give you an idea of just what work is involved in curing a galga, what they go through and how we help them.
To us, time is of no object, each one can recover in their time. We help them along the way, nudge them when needed, but over all, peace and love will reign in their lives from when they join us and see, their hell is over.

http://www.galgonews.com/2011/07/this-is-a-story-about-a-rescued-galga-who-is-in-the-care-of-charl-and-dioni-in-malaga-gretas-story-in-charls-words-i.html

Greta was later on fostered by Beryl and David Brennan (www.galgonews.com) On a visit from Pat and Steve they took Greta home with them for Beryl to collect.
Greta had after several fall throughs an adoption awaiting her in the UK. Sally had fallen for her and Greta went to Beryl until January when the new law of entry into the UK would be passed and she could enter without quarentine.

Gretas life since rescue has drawn her alot of fans and support, many have reached out to her and wished her well. Bit by bit Greta became acostomed to home life as oppose to a stable, but her behaviour was young, and clueless in confusion as to what was expected of her now.
She became destructive in chewing. Despite chewing through doors and taking pictures of walls, she was in the best place possible. Beryl and David just took it all in their stride, not so many would. Amazing fosterers of many a galgo and podenco their patience was incredible.
Toilet training began and Greta loved her long walks with her new fostered family of galgos. One in particular Floyd.

Sadly we received news that Sallys Irish setter was taken critically ill and needing alot of care and attention. Gretas adoption was cancelled much to Sally's sadness.  These things can happen, and dogs we understand. Gretas learning to home life would not work with a convalescent  needing rest.

Whats interesting is that on the link on Galgo News, Owen makes a comment below that some day she will find her happiness near or far from Spain. Well as it happens, Greta has just done that. For Owen stepped forward on the news of Greta being available for adoption again and the process began.

Greta was collected from Beryl and David by Owen and Annie. She lives in the UK now with 2 other galgos. Loved and cherished, for all she is worth this family is complete for what was clearlt meant to be, has been.
Greta now Isobel, Bella has a new life. All we ever promised her. When I looked into her eyes that first day and I made her a promise, it has been fulfilled.

My sincerest thanks to Beryl and David, for their "ruined" doors.. their patience with Greta. For them extending their family to her, her needs and teaching her home life and just how it works.

Thankyou to all who have taken Greta to heart, she even has a galga named after her in Slovenia from a special family.
A special Galga, touching hearts of people. The same race as those who gave her pain and suffering. It doesnt bare to think.. but we, we continue in our work, in the lesson of life and that we will never give up. Each galgo or podenco who crosses into the doors of 112 carlota galgos is assessed, cared for according to their needs and becomes part of our family. The most punished, rejected, and unloved, at 112 carlota galgos we reverse that to them feeling the most related to, included in, and loved.

"May all galgos have a ray of hope!"

We love you Greta always will. Go forward now, into family life, breathe it in and believe it, its all yours now. For keeps!
In galgo affection, always.

Little Lucy.. in her foster home!

A little boys love for little Lucy. Best friends, until the end. A brave lil boy says farewell to the one he has helped cared for, cherished, helped heal, loved.. and here says "good luck" special friend. and shouts "I love you!" Across the terminal.

 Proud as proud can be, welcome little Lucy!
 Lucy's foster parents
The welcoming Party at Podenco World!

 Alie Lucys travel friend from podenco World.. Lucy and Charl
 Susana Lucys rescuer
 Bye Lucy. A goodluck kiss
Playtime in the airport with best friends Neizan and Sofia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQvilTeLOLs&feature=g -upl&context=G2684efbAUAAAAAAAAAA

Little Lucy was rescued of a train track by Susanna. A tiny 7 kilo Podenca in need. Disreguarded of, had puppies somewhere, nowhere to be seen. Most likely the galguero kept them and threw her out. The nights cold, and hunger in her stomach made rescue easy for Susanna. Lucy was done with street life and lay down on the track. Susana scooped her and called me. We took her no worry. The only problem is that  we have big dogs big galgos and she took the brunt of their control.
Lucy was attacked which has never happened at the stables, but can happen as we all in rescue know.
As Lucy took to recovery she adapted well to her own stable with podenca Angela Angelica, and the girls became great friends.

Friday was Lucys day of freedom. It came via help of an asociation Podenco World who stepped up for little Lucy in her time of need. How proud we are to have received help from them. To meet Alie who acompanied Lucy to her foster family,  on the flight she went as hand luggage, in style!
Thankyou so very much for your help with Lucy.
She is so deserving and such a faithful friend who will love and be loved forever more.

Good luck little girl, from the family 112 carlota galgos.