Podenco Post

  • Holidaying with a blind podenco

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    Many people are concerned when their dog starts to lose its sight – how will it find its way around? We made the choice to adopt a blind dog as they are always harder to find forever homes. And it has been a revelation, not least because wherever he goes out in public wearing his Blind Dog harness, it’s always a conversation starter with most people.

    We adopted Rosie and blind Bo (Bocelli of course!) nearly 2 years ago, they have stayed in kennels whenever we have gone on holiday. The owner is a very quietly spoken calm man who works with rescued German Shepherds so he is very sympathetic to our 2 rescued hounds. However, we’ve always missed having our dogs with us on holiday, for beach walks etc.

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  • SARA Protectora Lanzarote, Canary Islands – adopt a Podenco

    Black podenco True 400 8 10 2023
    This magnificent black beauty is True – a very unusual colour for a podenco, and stunning, safe with SARA Protectora.

    ‘TRUE, about 1 year old, small 53cm tall. Photo taken in July, the sun showing your fur, you were magnificent, you had arrived just a couple of days earlier, with your look you asked, and now what do we do?

    You already trusted the human being despite the abandonment.

    You trusted me and I promised you I wouldn’t stop until I get you the family you deserve.You’s

    You’ve been waiting over 3 months, they seem eternal to me, your beauty dazzles.

    For info: Adopta un Podenco de Lanzarote, all details on their website.

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  • Stunning Podenco invisible in a shelter for 5 years!

    Flaky 400 10 2023
    This is Flaky, in a shelter in Alhaurin le Grande, Malaga. Here’s his very sad story.

    A Shelter, a CAGE (5 Long years have been WAITING) should NOT be for life, just passing, but some angels signed their DEATH SENTENCE from before birth.
    (Contact: The Hairy Smile) 652813071 Malaga.. He can travel.

    FLAKY lost EVERYTHING overnight. His mommy that he LOVED so much and she loved him, went to heaven. And since then he has gone through 3 Shelters to arrive where he is in. He has been waiting for 5 YEARS. FLAKY loves humans above all, also his fellow dogs, but does NOT tolerate cats and also he is a VERY CURIOUS dog, he likes to wonder everywhere.

    Flaky is one ofthose little podencos who spend years and years in a shelter and no one stares at them despite being absolutely wonderful. The only thing he doesn’t tolerate are cats, otherwise he is affectionate, playful, sociable, teaches shy little ones how to play, loves walks and children. He’s now 6 and a half years old and has been waiting for over 4 in our shelter after his previous mom died.

    Will you help us give Flaky the life he deserves? He only weighs 10 to 12 kilos filled with love.

    You can help from €1 a month through our teaming:
    https://www.teaming.net/lasonrisapeluda-apa-grupo?lang=es_ES

    You can do it comfortably by Bizum at 652813071 or 616361645

    Paypal: chikuy81@hotmail.com

    Or in the end, you can also make income or transfers to the Unicaja account sporadically or becoming partners for the fixed amount that you can well each month:

    ES82 2103 3016 97 0030047222

  • Podenca X with Axarquia Animal Rescue, Tossa del Mar

    Axarquia Metta 400 1 10 2023
    Metta was born on the 1st December 2022. She is now 8 months old and is so looking forward to finding her forever home. Metta’s fosters have played a pivotal role in rescuing her from a life of potential hunger, multiple pregnancies and ill health. They have taught her how life should really be for a puppy!

    Read more about Metta on this weblink

    Axarquia Animal Rescue, like most of the other shelters in Spain, are full to overflowing. If you have room in your home and heart for Metta, contact them direct.

  • Young Podenco with Protectora Scooby – hoping for his forever home

    This little podenco is so sweet….

    He arrived from Andalucía very thin and sad and although he has already gained weight and is more cheerful, he urgently needs to find a forever home where he can live quietly and comfortably receiving all the love that he has not had until now. Chip …69065

    To adopt or request more info, send an email to adopciones@scoobymedina.org

    video https://www.facebook.com/spascooby/videos/4158502594253794/

  • Podencos – high jumping hounds

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    Podencos are high jumpers, much more so than galgos. Galgos caan be escape artistes, podencos are high jumpers!

    So here’s an article by Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends on just why rescue associations insist on fencing/walls to be at least 2m high before adopting a podenco.

    Why do we request secure fencing ideally 2m high.

    To be fair over the years very few of the Podencos have climbed or jumped the fencing, but if motivated they have the ability to do so. The majority have little interest to escape. Plus it’s not always the big podencos, this is Rebecca who was smaller and she would climb the fencing like a rock climber and it was no problem her making the 2m jump down.

    I understand people’s frustration about the stipulation for secure fencing but it is for the safety of the dog and trying to reduce the risk of it escaping. Once on the run they could get injured or worse and no one wants that.

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  • Podenca surviving the streets on 2 legs – now safe with Galgos del Sol

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    Surviving the streets on 2 legs

    From GdS.

    This podenca survived the streets whilst carrying her back legs behind her every single day… we are hoping to change her future for the better. We still have some tests to go & specialists to see but we will get the best advice for her. She’s adorable & survived like a champion

    https://twitter.com/i/status/1706617749164687614

    The little Podenca that has no knee caps is now called Wiggles. We love that name, it really suits her as she was wiggling down the streets just doing her own thing. Wiggling in & out of bars doing her own thing. Wiggling across busy roads doing her own thing. She’s a wiggle pants. Welcome Wiggles

  • Podenca Karina waiting forever – is she for you?

    Bev Farmer Karina 400 9 2023
    From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    ‘A couple of months ago I asked for your help for Karina. After many enquiries for her an adoption was agreed, but sadly the family have decided not to proceed.

    Karina was handed over by her hunter, the reason he gave, she does not want to hunt only wants to look after her daughter so is no use to me. She has been in the rescue for 2 years and no interest in her.

    Six years old and 23 kilos, she would be happy to be an only dog or possibly with with another female that is sensitive and calm and she is good with smaller dogs. Sadly she has been attacked by male dogs due to her very gentle nature. Pepa tells me she is very faithful to people quiet and calm, she loves to go out for walks.

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  • Network for Animals & Galgos del Sur – saving 32 Cordoba hunting hounds

    From Network for Animals

    The shockingly cruel treatment of Spanish greyhounds (Galgos) must be stopped in Spain. Will you stand with us today?

    The sport hunting industry is full of cruel practices and a callous disregard for animal welfare.

    We offer a glimmer of hope and relief to these terrified, injured and stressed animals.
    32 hunting dogs were rescued from a nightmarish existence in a decrepit farmhouse. Many others like them desperately need your help. Chained, starving, and wounded, they have endured unspeakable suffering in appalling conditions.

    We’re partnering with Galgos de Sur, a dedicated organization committed to confiscating, protecting, rehabilitating, and finding good forever homes for these abused hunting dogs. We are asking for your compassion today. Please support our crucial mission and help us end this disgraceful behaviour.

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  • Caring for your Senior dog

    Article on caring for your senior dog, from the Wild at Heart Foundation. If you haven’t heard of them, please read up about the amazing work they support in countries which have a terrible stray dog problem.