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Tina, the Saviour of Abandoned Galgos by Jennifer Rahman
Having settled in Murcia in 2007, Tina Solera was appalled by the ill treatment of “Galgos”. These Spanish greyhounds are used by local hunters during the rather short hunting season from September to January and are also used for hare coursing.
When they are no longer valued for their hunting or racing skills, these placid, graceful dogs are killed or abandoned or worse. Unable to watch this mindless brutality any longer, Tina decided to make it her lifelong mission to make a difference to the lives of Galgos and set about establishing a charity called “Galgos del Sol”. This charity is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding new loving homes for this noblest of breeds.
With the help of donations raised by Angela Stacey and some land donated by her friends, Gaynor and Les, Galgos del Sol is now a functioning animal refuge offering urgent veterinary care, shelter, fostering and re-homing opportunities and of course, the most vital of ingredients, love.
In the last 6 months, Tina and her dedicated group of volunteers has been involved in rescuing and rehoming 60 galgos. Galgos Del Sol does not receive any public funding and depends entirely on donations and fund raising.
Tina is also trying to educate the next generation of Spaniards and as such,
Rosa: born January 2010. A bright affectionate small sized dog fostered in a home environment and well socialised with other dogs. Rosa is sterilised and health vaccinated. Telephone PEPA on 650 304 746.
www.pepaspain.com
This little chap is called Freddie, he was found abandoned, searching for food. He is adorable and has a lovely nature, walks well on the lead and is good with other dogs. If you would like more information, please ring Linda on 965 725 794. Animal Aid Reg No. G54292271 Website
www.animalaidcostablanca.org
These three cross Jack Russell pups were brought into our charity shop by a distraught couple on holiday that had found them in a box by the side of the road. They are approx 16 weeks and ready for adoption. For more information please call 611 606 001. Email:
k9club@lamarina.info To view more animals for adoption please go to:
www.petsinspain.info
is reaching out to 8 to 10 year olds in local schools by creating awareness and appreciation of responsible pet keeping skills.
Her tireless efforts and determination have won her the admiration and support of other greyhound charities such as Greyhound in Need UK and Greyhound Rescue Belgium and other partner agencies. With the help of her volunteers, Tina frequently holds fundraising events throughout the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida to fund her charity.
If anyone can help with fundraising or would like to make a donation to Galgos Del Sol charity
(NIF/CIF: G30856736), please contact Tina Solera at:
www.galgosdelsol.es or email her at:
tinasolera@hotmail.co.uk.
Catching Galgos takes time and patience
BARC (Busot Animal Rescue Centre) hold a table top sale the second Saturday of every month at the Naharro Bar, Los Patos, Busot at 11am. Pitches for this sale are very limited. For details please call Sally on 620 421 073.
Is there anything cuter, or more special than a kitten. They are wonderful pets, and companions. Hazel and Willow were born at the beginning of May. Please call us if you have an empty lap and room in your heart. Cursty 622 848 249.
Ringo is a young German Shepherd x male. Ringo, with love and training, which should not take any time, will be a loyal, friendly and obedient dog. All he wants is a loving home – can you give him one? To arrange to meet Ringo or any other APAH dog, please contact Natasha on 616 210 850.
LLOBA, female shepherd-dog cross, DOB approx. Feb. 2006 – 57 cm. LLOBA needs a caring home with a family that will give her love and attention. She walks on the lead very well and is housetrained. For more information call 618 754 635 (Jacky) APASA.
WOLF is a 3 month old Galgo mix male that has had his first vaccination and is ready for adoption. Other Galgos and Podencos also ready for adoption can be viewed at: www. g a l g o s d e l s o l . e s Galgos Del Sol (NIF / CIF: G30856736) is a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of ill, abandoned and abused Galgos. If you can help this non-profit charity with fundraising or donations, please contact Tina Solera at:
galgosdelsol@hotmail.com
We
to adopt a kitten, or one of our older cats, please call Lynda on 648 100 629 or our Help-Line on 649 540 612 today. Also, visit our website –
http://aldea-felina.blogspot.com. Aldea Felina is a charity registered in Spain. If you can spare a couple of hours in a morning and would like to spend them helping at the shelter please call Lynda.
UTOPIACATS R e h o m i n g A b a n d o n e d Cats. Java and Amandine. We are two sisters who were found in very poor conditions, my sister Amandine has lost her left eye due to an infection left untreated. We are so greatful, but we need a good home now. We’re about 1 year old and have been spayed and vaccinated. If you could adopt us, please call 654 886 108.
many kittens available for adoption right now. If you would
like have
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