Sweet Salva was handed into rescue in Spain after apparent years of neglect. He’s now enjoying the comforts of doggy life in Cardiff, Wales, in a foster home provided by Project Galgo and deserves a cosy and loving place to call his own.
Salva is a brindle Galgo (Spanish Greyhound) and is 10 years old (born: 10/7/2015). He is neutered and weighs 22.4kg and 69cm in height. He is clear of any Mediterranean disease. Although neglected, Salva’s spirit is unbroken. He is still underweight, but his muscles are firming up, his skin and coat are recovering well, the pressure sores on his hips are fading and his eyes are looking bright and alert. As he gets stronger, his hip dysplasia is less evident. He’s a tall boy with long legs and is very lean, so he appreciates warm jumpers and coats and the cosiness of his foster home.
Salva is loving and interested in the world and his home surroundings. He is keen to learn and is gentle and respectful of the two resident female dogs in his foster home. He can be left for an hour or so which should increase with time. He is simply a total joy to be around.
Salva likes food, warmth, love, gentle voices, treats and a log burner. He loves his foster Mum but he connects well with kind humans so will adjust well to a new home. Sniffy walks and time to take it all in are also a favourite. Salva is not keen on the cold, heavy/icy rain and big lorries. Also, he is wary of male dogs, possibly from being bullied before and doubtful he could live with cats.
Salva has the talent of hooking his nose into any open cupboard even if it’s only got plates in it and learning to duck as the fridge door is being closed. He does not miss hearing the treat drawer from two rooms away unless he’s in the deepest sleep, talking of which he sleeps through the night and quite a lot of the day.
Salva needs time to settle. He has had years of neglect, so he needs someone who can give him loving attention and show him just how adored he is. He deserves to be in a home where someone can focus on him (when he’s not snoozing the hours away) and he will repay you a million times. He needs love, patience, someone who really wants to help this boy transform into the healthy vibrant Galgo that’s tucked away in his neglected body. He responds very well to his foster Mum and knows how to get the attention and treats he wants! Salva deserves many happy years ahead of him and, as his character continues to develop, he’ll be a real comic and a total love-bug – the perfect companion for the right person.
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If you can help dear Salva and give him the loving home he deserves, please contact Project Galgo or as follows:
Email: info@projectgalgo.com
Please mention that you saw Salva on the Oldies Club website.