Tens of thousands demand an end to hunting dog exploitation
Moers. They are hunted, exploited and then disposed of: Every year thousands of galgos and Podencos die in Spain because they are no longer needed after the hunting season. But now the resistance is growing. Veto calls for the Europe-wide campaign: a petition, a protest email campaign and participation in the international galgo march set a sign against the brutal system. At the same time, the organization collects donations to support the overloaded animal shelters in Spain.
February 1st is World Galgo Day-a symbolic date that marks the end of the hunting season and draws attention to the fate of the hunting dogs.
Petition: Finally protection for Spain's hunting dogs
Hunting dogs in Spain are still not protected by the Animal Welfare Act. While pets are legally secured, Galgos and Podencos are considered “farm animals” and remain largely right. The Petition of Veto calls on the Spanish government to finally protect hunting dogs by law and implement animal welfare measures for them. More than 50,000 people have already signed.
Supporters can sign the petition under www .veto-Tier Schutz .de/P e t i t ion.
European protest: the Galgo march
On February 1, the international galgo march will take place in numerous cities, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Cologne, Berlin and Hamburg. Animal rights activists take to the streets to protest the systematic exploitation of hunting dogs. Veto actively participates and supports the protest movement. Further information on the galgo march: www .veto-Tier Schutz .de/g a l g o-m a r sch.
Protest email: increase pressure on the Spanish government
In addition to the petition, supporters can also become active directly: with a protest email to the Spanish government. The pre -formulated mail calls for an end to the ill -treatment and a legal protection concept for hunting dogs. Veto provides a protest email template and address list in German, English and Spanish to strengthen political pressure. Interested parties can send a protest email to the Spanish government via this link.
Why this protest is important
- Every year, thousands of hunting dogs are disposed of in Spain if they are no longer “useful” for hunting.
- Dogs are hung, exposed or brought into overcrowded animal shelters, where feed is often scarce.
- Spain remains one of the few EU countries in which hunting dogs are not protected by extensive animal welfare laws.
- Animal shelters are financially overloaded by the high veterinary costs for abused and sick dogs.
• Veto collects donations to rescue and medical care for the dogs
make possible.
“The suffering of these dogs must no longer be ignored. With combined forces we set a strong sign – for an end to systematic exploitation and for real animal welfare measures in Spain. ” – Marco van Dré, Managing Director Veto.
Donation campaign:
Direct help for overloaded animal shelters
In addition to political work, Veto also provides direct help for the dogs concerned. Animal shelters in Spain are under enormous pressure: more than 50,000 hunting dogs exposed to be supplied every year. The medical treatment of the sometimes seriously injured animals, castration and feed costs bring many facilities to their financial limits.
Thanks to fundraisers, Veto has already been able to provide hundreds of thousands of kilos of feed in recent years and offer numerous animal shelters financial support. But the number of rescued dogs continues to grow – and thus the need for help. By supporting the campaign, Veto can help the animal shelters to take up more dogs, to secure medical care and give them a second chance of a new life.
If you want to support the animal shelters, you can donate.
About Veto
Veto, the association of European animal welfare organizations, improves the living conditions of homeless dogs and cats in Europe and relieves animal welfare associations with feed donations and financial help. The organization founded in 2016, based in Moers, calls for changes in European animal welfare with targeted public and network work as well as education, campaigns and petitions. The vision of the non -profit organization is a Europe in which every dog and every cat lives with dignity and security.