This story is an illustration of the type of brutality suffered by animals in Spain who unfortunately come into contact with the gitanos, the Spanish gypsy.
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Pity the Males – adopt a male galgo or podenco – they need forever too
This article is taken from the L’Europe des Levriers website, but it applies to all rescue associations and refuges – pity the male dogs, who get overlooked in preference to femals! And even worse, pity the black dogs who get overlooked in prefencence to other colours. And yet, if you have seen a black galgo – admire the fantastic beauty of the shine on their coat, especially teamed up with a stunning jewelled collar.
Take a moment to think about this, if you might consider adopting a galgo or podenco.
Pity the male! added August 28, 2011
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Valencia podenca rescued from starvation – needs her forever home
The resilience of dogs never ceases to amaze me – and their capacity to forgive humans too. This podenca was rescued starving and near death’s door in the Valencia area. You can see from the photo when she was rescued that she could barely stand – just skin hanging on a skeletal frame.
Dora, as she has been named, is now in Madrid in a foster home, living with other dogs and cats – so no problem living with cats. She have recovered her health and enjoys playing with her toys – and going for walks with her foster mom.
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Podenco, abandoned, now in Orihuela perrera. Anyone room to take him?
This podenco is in the perrera in Orihuela. He was abandoned in a remote area, to die of hunger and thirst. He’s been named Poncho by the people who are trying to save him. Has anyone any room?
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT PONCHO, IS URGENT! Contact: kikacaniche@hotmail.com
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Ibizan Hound Jasper – saved on the Costa Blanca – an ambassador for the breed
Such a cute little pup, born to an abandoned podenca at Javea, Costa Blanca. Introducing Podenco Ibizan Hound – Jasper. Megan tells his story.
‘All my life I have wanted a dog, but work and travel commitments prevented me from doing so. When we moved to Spain I decided the time was right and fate must have heard me say so, because we spotted an advert in our local paper for podenco puppies available mid January (2009), just in time for my birthday!
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Podenca rescued from the streets of Malaga – can you help her?
Galgos and podencos continue to roam the streets of Spain, hunting is about to start, and the whole vicious lifecycle for the galgos and podencos begins again. Here is the story of the capture of a little podenca on the streets of Malaga this week. Charl del Rio of 112carlotagalgos tells the story.
‘Twas the night before last and as the sun went down, it was the beginning of a new time for Canela, a pure podenca with ears so piercingly stunning and orange eyes,.. who would look at you but fear you.
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Young podenco in Albacete killing station – please can someone save him?
This beautiful boy is Mourino, just a year old and already in the Albacete killing station. He desperately needs a foster or adopting family urgently, as the shelters are full. Being young, he’s active and needs training, so he needs an enclosed garden and regular walks.
L’Europe des Levriers desperately want to get him out of the killing station, along with his companion Podo, as they are seriously at risk of being taken by the galgueros. These two boys urgently need someone to give them a chance of a forever life. Please contact them if you can help.
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Podenco Penelope, rescued by El Albergue – now recovering
A couple of weeks ago I told you about a little black podenco puppy, injured and starving at a railway station; people just walked by – until a volunteer came to her rescue. Here’s the latest news and pix about her.
‘we have news from Penélope: although we rescued her in a terrible state, she has come a long way and doesn´t even seem like the same dog that we took from the railway just a couple of weeks ago. Now that she´s had her surgery and her pain is controlled, Penelope behaves like a true puppy: playful, active and loving with the people who are caring for her. Her favorite thing: food, and in large quantities 🙂
She has to go to the vet next week to get her stitches removed and we hope that she continues to evolve in a positive way.By the way, Penelope is a true semi-long hair podenco. Black podencos are not very common, but she is definitely a podenco.
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Podenca Sandy – vet fees of 1,400 euros – can you help Galgos del Sol?
Last month I told you the lovely tale about a podenca bitch and a puppy she adopted. Both were rescued by Galgos del Sol and have been waiting and hoping for forever homes. We’ve just received news about Sandy, the bitch; she’s had an accident and vet fees for are are 1,400 euros! Galgos del Sol are a small association and shelter, so are appealing for help to pay this.
Here’s what Tina says.
‘Poor Sandy, and still we don’t really understand what happened.
Sandy had been found with Floyd, at first we thought Floyd was her baby but it’s possible she adopted him. Floyd was always quite rough around Sandy, in and out of her legs, constantly demanding her attention. He adored her, as she adored him.
So could this be how Sandy mysteriously smashed her leg into several pieces? Could it have been rough play gone too far? There is no other explanation. The kennel is 110% safe with nothing to climb on to make her fall, she was fine at her last check just a few hours before finding her holding her leg so really the only theory we can give you is that somehow involving Floyd something went terribly wrong.
Holding her leg in pain she was immediately rushed to the vet. On X-ray it was more than evident her leg was broken but a complicated break, like a jigsaw. A complicated break means a complicated operation and an expensive one at that. Sandy’s vets bill is over 1400 euros to date.We are pleading for donations to help us pay this bill. No matter how small, we are struggling, we really need help. PP tinasolera@hotmail.co.uk please ref SANDY.
Thank you.
(Bottom photo) Sandy before her accident.
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Still living rough on the streets of Spain
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a podenco living rough on the streets in Spain – as so many of them do. He’s still out there, here’s a link to a video of him. The shelter is full, anyone else help? painnor@hotmail.com