#diadelgalgo

[annaflorsdefum]

ES|| Como ya sabréis me encantan los animales y los perros no son una excepción. Hace unos años tuve el placer de convivir con una hermosa greyhound blanca como la nieve con topitos negros en las orejas y ahora son “tía” de un precioso galgo atigrado, así que tengo especial cariño a estas preciosas criaturas de nariz larga y ojitos tiernos. Hoy es el día del galgo porque, aunque estos perros necesitan nuestra ayuda todos los días del año, cada año por estas fechas en España, al finalizar la temporada de caza, después de probablemente años de crueldad, miedo y malos tratos, se abandonan, torturan y/o matan miles de galgos que ya no son considerados como útiles para cazar. Los animales no son propiedades para comprar, usar y tirar, ni herramientas para ganar dinero con el negocio que es la caza. Si estás pensando en compartir tu vida y tu amor con un peludo, adopta, no compres ni seas cómplice. 🌱

EN|| As you may already know I love animals, and dogs are no exception. Some years ago, I had the pleasure of sharing my home with a beautiful white greyhound with black spots in her ears, and now I’m an “aunt” to a gorgeous tabby galgo, so I’m especially fond of these precious creatures with long noses and sweet eyes. Today is world galgo day because, although galgos need our help all year long, every year around these days in Spain, when the hunting season ends, after probably years of cruelty, fear and mistreatments, thousands of galgos deemed no apt to continue hunting are abandoned, tortures and/or killed. Animals are not proprieties we can buy, use and throw away nor either are tools to gain money with the business that is hunting. If you are thinking of sharing your life and your love with an animal, adopt, do not buy or be an accomplice.🌱

[rocketsnacks]

February 1 is “World Galgo Day.” This date also marks the end of the Spanish hunting season. Every year in Spain tens of thousands of 'Galgos', also known as the 'Spanish Greyhounds' are bred for the sole purpose of hunting, each one living a short life of fear and cruelty. At the end of the season, no longer of any use, the Galgos are killed or abandoned. Please join the campaign to help #FreeTheGalgo by posting a picture of your pet or yourself alongside a sign that reads #FreeTheGalgo

[larvikites]

EVERY YEAR IN SPAIN, THOUSANDS OF GALGOS ARE BORN AND BRED TO HUNT. THEY ENDURE A LIFE OF FEAR AND CRUELTY AND WHEN THEY ARE NO LONGER USEFUL, THEY ARE SAVAGELY KILLED… HUNG FROM TREES, THROWN INTO WELLS, BEATEN TO DEATH OR ABANDONED.

EVEN THOUGH GALGOS NEED OUR HELP ALL YEAR LONG, WORLD GALGO DAY WAS STARTED SO THAT WE CAN UNITE AND SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF THESE BEAUTIFUL DOGS. FEBRUARY 1 WAS CHOSEN BECAUSE IT MARKS THE END OF HUNTING SEASON WHEN MANY GALGOS MEET A FATE WORSE THAN THE LIFE OF CRUELTY THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY ENDURED.

Galgos are mainly used for hunting or coursing hare. During the annual hunting season that runs from October to January, many live in cramped dark sheds when they are not coursing, spending their days confined and neglected. Training techniques are barbaric and include towing Galgos from cars, trucks and motorcycles at high speeds.

Known as Galgueros, hunters dispose of Galgos at the end of hunting season in the most horrific ways imaginable... hung from trees, thrown into wells, starved, beaten to death or abandoned. It is estimated that thousands of Galgos are killed every year.

A favorite among hunters to dispose of unwanted Galgos is called "piano playing". The galgo is tied around the neck and hung in a tree so that the poor dog barely reaches the ground with its hind paws, trying to balance and "dancing" back and forth with the back legs and paws, barely on the ground, to avoid strangulation. Being killed in this way is a slow death and that the dog experiences panic, anxiety, despair and unimaginable pain. The suffocation can take hours and sometimes even days. In the end, when the Galgo can no longer manage to stand on its hind legs, exhausted in the snare, the dog finally suffocates to death.

If merely abandoned, they are purposely crippled so that they cannot physically return to the hunter. Those that survive abandonment languish in state-run shelters where they inevitably die.

The excessive, uncontrolled breeding and mass abandonment of dogs at the end of hunting season leaves a massive population of starving and sick dogs.

Associations in Spain, rescue and rehabilitate as many dogs as possible so that they have a chance at a future and a forever home. The Galgo is a truly precious breed. Although not considered pets by Galgueros, they are wonderful companions and eternally grateful for a second chance.

[erikfarina]

1 DE FEBRERO DÍA MUNDIAL DEL GALGO El 1 de Febrero se celebra el Día Mundial del Galgo, un día marcado por el final del periodo de caza, una efeméride impulsada por asociaciones de amigos de los galgos, que tratan de concienciar al público en general de los maltratos a los que son sometidos estos animales e intentan darles una segunda oportunidad, rescatándolos y ofreciéndolos en adopción como animales de compañía. @psicolmascot @erikfarina92 #psicolmascot #galgo #diamundialdelgalgo #diadelgalgo #diamundialdelgalgo_2022 #worldgalgoday #stopgalgueros #galgorescue #maltratogalgos #noalmaltratogalgos #noalacaza #adoptaungalgo #galgosdecasanodecaza #galgosofinstagram #galgolove #galgoespañol #galgosfelices #galgosenadopcion #galgoespanol #galgosmadrid #galgolovers @comunidadmadrid (en Community of Madrid) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZbjS3OIy4z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[elcardan]

Día Mundial del Galgo El 1 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial del Galgo, una efeméride impulsada por asociaciones de amigos de los galgos, que tratan de concienciar al público en general de los maltratos a los que son sometidos estos animales, e intentan darles una segunda oportunidad, rescatándolos y ofreciéndolos en adopción como animales de compañía. La problemática de los galgos en España En España se crían miles de galgos al año para la caza. Durante la temporada de caza (de octubre a enero) viven enclaustrados y descuidados y solo salen para las monterías. Les entrenan con técnicas horribles, como remolcarles atados a coches, camiones o motos a mucha velocidad. Y cuando se les considera inútiles para esta tarea son abandonados o salvajemente asesinados de las formas más crueles que podamos imaginar. La cría incontrolada y el abandono masivo de perros al final de la temporada de caza dejan una enorme población de perros famélicos y enfermos. Se estima, según las diferentes protectoras de animales, que cada año cerca de 100.000 galgos pueden ser abandonados, maltratados o matados sin ningún miramiento. Asociaciones en España, los rescatan y les buscan un nuevo hogar, dándoles así una nueva oportunidad de futuro. Ellos demuestran que son una raza leal, elegante y dulce y que son magníficos compañeros del hombre. Aunque esta maravillosa raza necesita siempre nuestra ayuda, se ha creado el Día Mundial del Galgo para denunciar la cruel situación por la que pasan muchos de estos animales. Se celebra el 1 de febrero por una razón, y es que esta fecha marca el final de la temporada de caza, cuando, para muchos galgos, llega un destino mucho peor que la vida cruel que han soportado hasta entonces. Fuente: www.diainternacionalde.com #diadelgalgo #worldgalgoday #stopgalgueros #galgo #galgorescue #maltratogalgos #cardanes #elcardan #crucetas #Loja #Ecuador #Love #Mundo #repuestos #transmisión #fuerza #deprimera #Brida #Año2021 (en El Cardan EC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwIDm1APNl/?igshid=j5l0p81wdzvr

[berylsmum]

Today, Thursday the 1st of February is 'World Galgo Day'. This date also marks the end of the Spanish hunting season. Every year in Spain tens of thousands of 'Galgos', also known as 'Spanish Greyhounds' are bred for the sole purpose of hunting. At the end of the season, no longer of any use, the Galgos are killed or abandoned. We need your help 🙋🏻‍♂️ Please join our campaign to help #freethegalgo #diadelgalgo #galgoarmy #adoptagalgo For information on the heartbreaking plight of the Galgo a good place to start is @yogalgo What can you do to help? The amazing people at the frontline in the Spanish rescues can always use money ... @112carlotagalgos, @sosgalgos, @fundacionbenjaminmehnert, @galgosdelsol to name just a few 💜

[auntadadoom]

#Repost @a_greyhounds_journey with @get_repost ・・・ Today is a tragically sad day for animal lovers. February 1st marks the end of hunting season and sadly this means the horrific death of hundreds of thousands of galgos in Spain. During hunting season these poor dogs are kept in tiny cages where they are fed just enough to keep them alive in the hopes that this starvation will give them an edge during coursing. They are trained using barbaric methods, too gruesome for us to even speak about here, and they spend their days in isolation. At the end of hunting season they are slaughtered in the most barbaric of ways. They are hung from trees, thrown down wells, burned alive or dumped in the bush with broken legs so they can’t find their way home. Although it’s heartbreaking to read this information we must be aware of the reality. Without education there can be no change. Please share a photo with the hashtag #freethegalgo, and help to raise awareness. We might feel helpless but increased exposure of these practices is really important so use your voice to speak it loud. Let them know the world is watching. #diadelgalgo #worldgalgoday #stopgalgueros #galgo #galgorescue #maltratogalgos #freethegalgo (at Vermont South, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BP7dehi5i/?igshid=xi88xhop0isp

[maddie-mux]

https://www.facebook.com/gonearethedogsspeakingupforgreyhounds/ Today is a tragically sad day for animal lovers. February 1st marks the end of hunting season and sadly this means the horrific death of hundreds of thousands of galgos in Spain. During hunting season these poor dogs are kept in tiny cages where they are fed just enough to keep them alive in the hopes that this starvation will give them an edge during coursing. They are trained using barbaric methods, too gruesome for us to even speak about here, and they spend their days in isolation. At the end of hunting season they are slaughtered in the most barbaric of ways. They are hung from trees, thrown down wells, burned alive or dumped in the bush with broken legs so they can’t find their way home. Although it’s heartbreaking to read this information we must be aware of the reality. Without education there can be no change. Please share a photo with the hashtag #freethegalgo, and help to raise awareness. We might feel helpless but increased exposure of these practices is really important so use your voice to speak it loud. Let them know the world is watching. #diadelgalgo #worldgalgoday #stopgalgueros #galgo #galgorescue #maltratogalgos https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BIz7cAHXo/?igshid=15kt1wiw0zsxa

[fotastic]

What if you had the power to change the world with a single image? Today, Wednesday 1st February is ‘World Galgo Day’. This date also marks the end of the Spanish hunting season. Every year in Spain tens of thousands of ‘Galgos’, also known as 'Spanish Greyhounds’ are bred for the sole purpose of hunting, each one living a short life of fear and cruelty. At the end of the season, no longer of any use, the Galgos are killed or abandoned. Please join our campaign to help #FreeTheGalgo by posting a picture of your pet or yourself alongside a sign that reads #FreeTheGalgo ——————————— www.diadelgalgo.com #FreeTheGalgo #yogalgo #passingpanda #galgo #galgoespañol #greyhound #sighthound #worldgalgoday #diadegalgo #makeachange #makeadifference #togetherwearestrong #joinus

[tengomilpalabrasparati]

El 1 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial del Galgo, una fecha impulsada por asociaciones de amigos de los galgos, que tratan de concienciar al público en general de los maltratos a los que son sometidos estos animales, e intentan darles una segunda oportunidad, rescatándolos y ofreciéndolos en adopción como animales de compañía.

La problemática de los galgos en España

En España se crían miles de galgos al año para la caza. Durante la temporada de caza (de octubre a enero) viven enclaustrados y descuidados y solo salen para las monterías. Les entrenan con técnicas horribles, como remolcarles atados a coches, camiones o motos a mucha velocidad.

Y cuando se les considera inútiles para esta tarea son abandonados o salvajemente asesinados de las formas más crueles que podamos imaginar.

La cría incontrolada y el abandono masivo de perros al final de la temporada de caza dejan una enorme población de perros famélicos y enfermos. Se estima, según las diferentes protectoras de animales, que cada año cerca de 100.000 galgos pueden ser abandonados, maltratados o matados sin ningún miramiento.

Asociaciones en España, los rescatan y les buscan un nuevo hogar, dándoles así una nueva oportunidad de futuro. Ellos demuestran que son una raza leal, elegante y dulce y que son magníficos compañeros del hombre.

Aunque esta maravillosa raza necesita siempre nuestra ayuda, se ha creado el Día Mundial del Galgo para denunciar la cruel situación por la que pasan muchos de estos animales. Se celebra el 1 de febrero por una razón, y es que esta fecha marca el final de la temporada de caza, cuando, para muchos galgos, llega un destino mucho peor que la vida cruel que han soportado hasta entonces.

Se han creado algunos hashtags para esta causa #diadelgalgo #worldgalgoday #stopgalgueros #galgo #galgorescue #maltratogalgos.

[gasperpintaric]

It’s 1st February. World Galgo Day. It reminds us of cruel undeserved injustice happening to this magnificent ancient dog breed.

I want to thank to the Slovenian Association for Sighthounds in Need (SASIN) and Arca de Noé animal shelter who enabled me to present you this visual story. Please, after viewing the gallery, take the time for the text below.

  Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Arca de Noé animal shelter, Albacete

Saving Gapi

Saving Gapi

Saving Gapi

Saving Gapi

Saving Gapi

Gapi found

Gapi saved

Gapi comes to his new home

Gapi’s past

Gapi’s next day

Gapi’s next day

Mommy with seven…

Puppies

Puppies

Puppies

Shelter life

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Shelter life

Shelter life

Shelter life

Shelter life

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And beside the cats shelter hosts also…

…three pigs!

And as the day is coming to end

…some unfortunately don’t wake up the next morning.

“Galgos are mainly used for hunting or coursing hare. During the annual hunting season that runs from October to January, many live in cramped dark sheds when they are not coursing, spending their days confined and neglected. Training techniques are barbaric and include towing Galgos from cars, trucks and motorcycles at high speeds. Known as Galgueros, hunters dispose of Galgos at the end of hunting season in the most horrific ways imaginable… hung from trees, thrown into wells, starved, beaten to death or abandoned. It is estimated that thousands of Galgos are killed every year. A favorite among hunters to dispose of unwanted Galgos is called “piano playing”. The galgo is tied around the neck and hung in a tree so that the poor dog barely reaches the ground with its hind paws, trying to balance and “dancing” back and forth with the back legs and paws, barely on the ground, to avoid strangulation. The suffocation can take hours and sometimes even days. In the end, when the Galgo can no longer manage to stand on its hind legs, exhausted in the snare, the dog finally suffocates to death. If merely abandoned, they are purposely crippled so that they cannot physically return to the hunter. Those that survive abandonment languish in state-run shelters where they inevitably die. The excessive, uncontrolled breeding and mass abandonment of dogs at the end of hunting season leaves a massive population of starving and sick dogs. Associations in Spain, rescue and rehabilitate as many dogs as possible so that they have a chance at a future and a forever home. The Galgo is a truly precious breed. Although not considered pets by Galgueros, they are wonderful companions and eternally grateful for a second chance.”

díadelgalgo.com

Día del Galgo It's 1st February. World Galgo Day. It reminds us of cruel undeserved injustice happening to this magnificent ancient dog breed.

[lisagiulianini]

Il mio ruffianone #diadelgalgo #romeo #galgorescue #loadoro (presso Casa)

[rodrimaximax]

@davidfdezrey: 🐕🥂 hoy es el #DiadelGalgo una raza veloz, hermosa, cariñosa y dulce. Pero, debemos de protegerla y valorarla mucho más de lo que el ser humano viene haciendo. #FelizInicioDeSemana #NoAlMaltratoAnimal

[erikfarina]

Hoy es 1 de febrero Día mundial del Galgo, llega el final de la temporada de caza y muchos son abandonados, queremos ayudar a darle voz a estos maravillosos perros. @fundacionelarcadenoe #psicolmascot #diadelgalgo #diamundialdelgalgo #galgo #galgoespañol #noalabandono #nocompresadopta #adoptaungalgo #adoptaunperro #galgos #galgosfelices #galgosofinstagram #galgosdecasanodecaza https://www.instagram.com/p/B8A43oMoMxF/?igshid=1gomhxsz9l738

[valgduran]

Hoy es el Día Mundial del Galgo ✨ Detalle de "Morriña" lápiz s/papel . . . #worldgalgoday #diadelgalgo #galgo #diamundialdelgalgo #dibujotradicional #dibujo #dessin #disegno #doglover #disegnatrice #dibujante #illustration #ilustradora #illustratrice #drawing #traditionalart #traditionaldrawing https://instagr.am/p/CKwAStvjDEz/

[relictumconservation]

En el #diadelgalgo y por ser nuestro #fridaymovie recomiendo la pelicula "#theplagedogs " dirigida por #maetinrosen y basada en el libro de #richardadams . Donde se expone la experimentación en animales de manera cruda, el maltrato a nuestros amigos fieles debe parar en todas sus formas.

#animalexperiments #bestfriendofman