Podenca Zarita is one of Bev Farmer’s podencas who found a fantastic home in the UK where she learnt agility and has excelled and become a wonderful Ambassador for the breed.
Zarita will be at Crufts this week. If you are attending on Saturday then Pop along to the “Dog Activities Stand” in Hall 3 near discover dogs, Zarita be there most of the day to receive any cuddles and kisses that are going. She’ll also be partaking in two agility demonstrations with the team.
Good luck Zarita.
This article recently appeared in the Daily Mail UK. However, I would disagree with the figure of 50,000, it is far more, as proven by the figures in this report which I presented to the PAES International Conference for Animal Welfare in 2016.
This is the report I presented to the PAES International Conference on Animal Welfare in Spain in 2016.
Let’s look at estimated ANNUAL figures for uncontrolled breeding of galgos and podencos.
GALGOS
Back in the early 1990’s, a friend of mine who was a Daily Mail staff photographer, was visiting the Castile-la Mancha province. His guide walked him into an olive grove where Jim photographed the olive trees, most of which had a dead galgo hanging from them, which made headlines in the paper.
In 2009 SOS Galgos (Barcelona) claimed on their website that 160 galgos were abandoned every day.
That equates to 58,400 galgos every year, abandoned or dumped in perreras for killing, including reports of galgos hung in olive groves. With all the adverse publicity, the galgueros responded by abandoning their dogs and dumping them in perreras in greater numbers. There are now fewer instances of hangings because – however much the galgueros claim ‘there are no hangings’ – digital photos on the Internet accurately show dates and times and show the real truth. And because now one or two associations are not afraid of instigating court action against these dog-murdering men. And I’m talking about podencos being hung, as well as galgos.
Here is the story of a podenco saved by Galgos France. (photos on this weblink)
‘The Adaana shelter, partner of our association, took charge of Broken, a podenca of barely 1 year old. She was in such pain that she could not get up to take care of herself: she was urinating and defecating on herself.
She underwent an old dislocation of the hip and sacroiliac. She underwent surgery to connect the ileum (part of the small intestine) and the sacrum. She has been operated on for a radio-ulnar fracture. She had to have an enema because the hip bone was squeezing the intestine and blocking the pelvic canal. She has evacuated bones and teeth … She is hospitalized for at least 15 days.
Pounds all over Spain are full of dogs of many colours, sizes and breeds. Podencos, bodegueros, mastins, Spanish water dog and many more, all can be found looking for a home. Each with their distinctive traits and temperaments. On this article we want to introduce you to one of the most common breeds found all over Spain, and in particular the south, the podenco.
Podencos are a sighthound bred to hunt. They change in size and colours but they all are very clever and intelligent, always very aware of its surroundings and sensitive to their human’s reactions. They are very curious and although they can be shy, they cannot help wanting to explore new things and places.
They are a strong breed highly resistant to illness. These dogs are used to hunt under a punishing sun for many hours and in spite of their fragile looking bodies they are very tough and resilient with a high pain threshold.
This poor podenco was so weak he could barely stand to walk. Here’s what his rescuers say.
22/2/2019 – We received several warnings throughout the day of a very big and very thin podenco on the road to Benali with risk of hit. We went to look for it and look at the picture we found…. it’s amazing he’s still alive.
Today, Magic, start your new life, we will take care of you very well and we will find a family that will take care of you always (of course you will not fall into the hands of any hunters!
For now he is admitted to the veterinary clinic, when they do all the necessary tests and give him the special food he needs. We will need foster for him. He is a young man, with many fears to overcome but with much love and affection will forget his past soon.
If you can help us send an email cesenguera@gmail.com
This is such a sad story…sweet little Portuguese Podengo now abandoned by the hunter she has served loyally most of her life so far. She deserves to know the good things in life from now on. Contact Dogs of Portugal direct if you have room in your home and heart for her.
It is so sad that even after posting about Balu last year, he is STILL waiting for his forever home.
Ann Marie Payne of Ann’s Canine Care says, ‘Balu was brought to me by Mª Jose Guerrero Herrera who found him on the streets of Campillos where I live in Southern Spain. He has been with me now for over a year, and not one person has expressed any interest in him. It’s such a shame because he’s so loving, and with a great personality. Good on the lead and, enjoys the company of other dogs, both male and female. Not sure about cats though.
So far Balu has had over 600 shares on facebook and I thank you for every one of them, but now with a new album I’m asking, please share him again. Maybe somebody may see him this time and fall in love with him.
Please like the page https://www.facebook.com/annscaninecare/ (if you are on facebook) because we really do need to reach more people, and a share makes all the difference.
If you can spare a little to help me with his keep, this is the PayPal address ann.spain@gmail.com.
Let’s together find Balu his own home and family. Luv Ann and Balu
This is Balu’s story
From Fermin at Protectora at Scooby
This podenquita, about four months old, is blind. So most likely its owner has abandoned her for that reason.
As you can see in the video she is a very brave little girl, she guides very well by smell and ear and has no problem to lead a completely normal life.
She is a very cheerful and playful dog and we know she will make very happy the person who decides to share her life with her.
Contact seguimientos@scoobymedina.org
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This very handsome boy has been rescued by Sara Romero and he needs a forever home. Sara says ‘1 year old male podenco, vaccinated and neutered, good with other dogs, children and cats. Contact Sara Romero
(Spain 0034) 635 848 340 sara.coll16@gmail.com in Murcia
