An abandoned galga was wandering around Torre Pacheco in Murcia, a chord hanging from her neck. A podenco befriended her. He was named Denzil. This is the story of his capture and that of the galga. Check Galgos del Sol about Denzil. What a stunning podenco he is. Read an update on him here – he is already doing obedience classes….agility classes next….championin the making?
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Catching a podenco who befriended a galga
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Two more podencas on death row in Cuenca perrera
These two young podencas are on death row in Cuenca perrera, Denka, Gina and Cuca. If anyone can take them,
contacto: Milagros Sanchez Fernandez milaa21085@hotmail.com
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Two Podenca Mums in Valencia – anyone room for them?
One of the things which amazes me about the refusal of the Spanish councils and authorities to do anything to stop the abandonment of dogs and cats is that there is a high health risk – toxocara canis. Dog mess everywhere, where kids walk and play! Here’s the tale of two more podencas, dumped and now with puppies to feed. Can anyone help?
This poor podenca is in the perrera in Valencia. You can see from the state of her that she is struggling to feed 10 puppies! They have been called the TRAPP FAMILY. She was picked up and taken to the perrera when a neighbour of the person feeding her threatened to poison her. In the perrera they ae all exposed to viruses and infection. Can anyone help this beautiful podenca? The brave TRAPP deserve our help.
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Pregnant podenca near Seville – anyone any room?
Has anyone room to take in this podenca bitch, living rough on the streets of La Puebla de Cazalla, 70km from Seville. Syhe’s very pregnant and about to give birth,
Contact amdara@hotmail.es , maquirosa9@hotmail.com
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Ibizan Hounds help dementia sufferers – on Ibiza
Here is a fascinating article about the Ibizan Hounds on the island of Ibiza, some of which are being used as PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. In England my greyhound Molly was a PAT dog and we used to have great fun visiting a retirement home – folks used to love to talk about dogs they had owned, and Molly really enjoyed birthdays when she got to share the cake!
The article also explains the other activities which young Ibizan Hounds can be trained for – search and rescue, agility and so on. Podencos – whatever type – are not just for hunting or simply a companion dog. Since they are active working dogs, using them for PAT, agility and so on can enhance your ownership of one of these fantastic dogs.
There is a list of associations on Podenco Post which specialise in rescuing and rehoming podencos – please give a thought to offering one a forever home.
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Support Beatriz and the animals of Getafe
Please watch this video and support Beatriz in her protest to the Mayor and Council of Getafe.
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Spanish police officer fined for shooting a dog
This story absolutely sums up the attitude of men – police officers, council officers, hunters….in any European country. I have to say I’d be willing to pay that money to any bastard who abuses an animal – I’d soon be broke!
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Two podencos needing help – young and loving – anyone room for them?
Madrid calling – this beautiful podenca needs an association to find it a forever home. She’s a little beauty, shy but not fearful, gets on with children, other dogs, loves to play, very sweet. Can anyone help find this sweet soul a forever home? Contact cotulorenzo@hotmail.com
And this is a desperate plea from Cordoba, to help this little Podenca Andaluz —
It’s a stray, young, injured, please can anyone take it in?
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Abandoned podenco in Seville, anyone room in a shelter?
This is another abandoned podenco, wandering the streets of Seville trying to survive. He is about 2 years old, affectionate and playful. Has anyone room in a shelter for him. Contact: teredifusion@gmail.com
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Beat the sandfly! New treatment for Leishmania – donate
Leishmania is the third most important canine disease worldwide, caused by a sandfly. It bites an infected dog, then passes on the disease by biting another dog. It is diagnosed by blood test and, if caught soon enough, can be treated. Untreated, the dog will die. The disease is preventable by the use of a Scalibor collar (similar to a flea collar) but unfortunately these are expensive. Now there is a new cheaper alternative.
Sighthound Welfare Trust have launched this appeal on behalf of Baas Galgo.