Podenco Post

  • NOWZAD – saving the animals in Afghanistan

    Nowzad 400
    Fingers crossed for today that the animals get out of Afghanistan.

    (Explanation by Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends_. We truly hope that by tomorrow morning there is some good news for Nowzad and the evacuation of their team and the dogs and cats

    Here is some insight about Nowzad and how it began not just rescuing abandoned dogs and cats from the streets. That the animals of Nowzad are truly life-savers. Many who been reunited with their Veterans from combat have kept their comrade alive, when the black dog of PTSD and depression looms around the corner.
    To think these dogs and cats may be euthanised, they are so close to freedom and a better life but certain people are preventing this happening . They include a dozen British embassy cats — such as Mr Grey, Chopsy, Sweep, and Scar — which were dumped by British diplomats.

    Those who prevented this flight of freedom will never be forgiven.

    From Melissa MontagueRaise 4 Nowzad
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    My husband has given me permission to share this letter that I want to share far and wide because this is a voice representing thousands and this is what Nowzad means to our veterans (I told you he was so much more eloquent than I am!). Rest well Nowzad army, hoping for better news tomorrow (25/8/2021)

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  • Louzanimales – saving the animals of Central Portugal

    I’ve only visited Portugal on holiday, I’ve never been on a rescue so haven’t visited any refuges or rescue associations.
    Recently I learned about a rescue association in Central Portugal, Louzanimales. This weblink will take you to their website.

    This is the story of Louzanimales.

    Louzanimales – Association for the Animals of Lousã – was formed by a group of citizens with the mission to defend the rights of animals and, at the same time, reduce the overpopulation of homeless animals in Lousã through sterilization and the development of initiatives that seek their referral for adoption, when their sociability characteristics allow it.

    Louzanimales is a 100% voluntary Association, without its own facilities for welcoming animals. It is a group of citizens who offer their contribution to the animal cause.

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  • A highly qualified hound

    Iggy Resume 400 4 2017

  • Glaucoma in podencos

    Even though I’ve been involved in the plight of the podencos since 2007 after my first journey into Spain with the French association L’Europe des Levriers to bring back rescued podencos and galgos for rehoming in France, I’m always learning about them.

    Recently I was contacted by a reader whose Podenco has been diagnosed with glaucoma, asking if it could be hereditary. Going on my scant knowledge of glaucoma in humans as my late mother-in-law was a sufferer and her son is regularly tested for the problem, my guess is that this could be an inherited problem.

    Researching information on glaucoma in dogs, I came across this website which explains the problem.

    Sadly my reader’s dog was diagnosed too late to save its sight so be aware that if your dog seems to have conjunctivitis, it should also be tested for glaucoma – treatment early enough can save the dog’s sight.

    If any other readers have experience of this with their podencos, please share your experience.

  • Galgos 112 – injured podenco Lagun – update

    Here’s an update on the progress and treatment of Lagun, the badly injured podenco left on the roadside.

    ‘Lagun, still in critical condition, came very low in temperature and dehydrated, has been traced back and tested, and we are told that he has eaten a little bit of canita.

    If his condition allows he will get more tests as he seems to have broken his hip, apart from arriving with wounds full of worms. (goodness knows how long he’s been laying there).

    Thanks to the Aimar Clinic team for taking such care of him.

    If you can help Lagun:
    Galgos 112 No. 112: ES10- 2100-8104-2023 0005 3880 (La Caixa)

    Paypal info@galgos112.com

    Thank you

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  • A hard time

    RIP Pawprints poem 400
    Apologies for the lack of news recently. After losing my 8 year old galgo Polar in April to lymphoma, we then lost 13 year old galgo Bracken at the end of July with a tumour on his lungs which was bleeding, and finally on 7th August I said farewell to my 18 year old little Podenca Andaluz Bebe. She had never lived without at least one canine housemate – over the years she supervised the permanent residents plus several fosters. Although she had the start of dementia, losing her sight and hearing, after losing both galgos she gave up on life. So we have lost our last 3 Spanish dogs in 5 months. It’s only in April 2020 we said goodbye to Carmela. It has been a great shock and we are bereft, having lived with dogs all our lives.

    We are taking time out to grieve, hence the lack of posts for the last few days. We will foster/adopt again but for the time being we are using the time to visit family and friends around the UK which we haven’t seen for a few years.

    Pictured below are Bebe, Bracken, Polar and the bottom photo also includes Carmela and French lurcher Floyd who we lost in 2019.

    RIP to our beloved Spanish hounds. You took away pieces of our heart but you will live in our memories for ever.

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  • Galgos 112 – saving a Podenco injured and left in the road!

    From Galgos 112

    ‘We got an email asking for desperate help for this poor podenco. Found by some guys who are sightseeing in the county area, in Jaén. He was lying in the middle of the road.

    They stopped to pick him up and, not knowing anyone in the area, they called SEPRONA, they told them they would go but they didn’t show up, then they went to the local police in Castellar and they did not receive help either. Fearing that he would end up in the kennel despite his condition, after much prayers, they have managed to get police to contact them ′′ someone who cares about helping animals “. Here’s how they have been able to get to the store where works Silvia, who is the person who has written to us.
    That’s how it is, the poor dog wasn’t in a position to go back and forth, but nobody except Silvia and these guys has lifted a finger for him!

    Gentlemen of the Seprona and Local Police, we remind you that you are to enforce the animal welfare law, some do not show up, others pass without even looking at whether you have chip and be able to warn your owner. Animals are living beings who feel and suffer and this podenco unfortunately has suffered a lot without you lifting a finger!

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  • Farewell to Podenca Bebe – the last one standing

    Bebe 5th in Best Rescue 400 7 2019
    After losing my galgo Polar in April, galgo Bracken a just over a week ago, I had to take little Bebe to the vet on Saturday…her body just gave up on her. She was the last of my Spanish rescue hounds…but she had a good life with us.

    Bebe, 7.5kg Podenca Andaluz, was injured on a Seville road back in 2008. Early days for my Podenco Post blog but a young Spanish volunteer with Refuge Sofia Escuela, Marisa, contacted me to publicise for a foster home for Bebe to convalesce after operation. She had named the Podenca Bebe. My daughter’s name is Marisa and my nickname at school was Bebe, so of course the little Podenca had to come to me! Booked into my excellent French vet to repair her injury, from the state of her teeth Florence assessed her age as between 4-6 – her teeth were not in a good condition.

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  • Podencos in Mogan – some happy ever after homes

    Thanks to an amazing group of volunteers in Mogan, Gran Canaria, help was commenced to rescue 90 podencos trapped in cages in the mountains. PACMA became involved to support them and finally the podencos were rescued.

    Here’s a video of some of them in their forever homes.

  • Dogs of Portugal – Portuguese Podengo x Rusty

    Little Portuguese Podenco x Rusty is safe in the shelter of Dogs of Portugal, hoping for a forever home.

    Contact them direct if you are interested.

    See all about him on this weblink.