You recently read the tale of Sonia, an aged Podenga Portuguese who has been adopted in France to join other fellow pensioners with Betty.

Look at this stunning boy! He is another Podengo Portuguese in the shelter in Aanifeira shelter in Portugal. Here is what Jackie, who works at the shelter, says.

‘Our shelter is located in the north of Portugal just 35 kms south of Porto and we have around 400 dogs in our care. We have a few podengos and in fact I thought I would attach a photo of one of ours called Alf.

Alf is a large long-haired podengo, very beautiful and his photo has graced our Aanifeira calendars for 2011. He is young – around 3 years of age and was abandoned at our doorstop as a puppy. Alf is very strong and jumps great heights including the side edge of his pen which he shares with other dogs. He is very friendly and is looking for a home but needs to have high walls and lots of space to run around in.

I also own a short haired medium podenga rescue called Bertinha and I am attaching a photo of her for you to see

Can I suggest that you check out our English blog which I write up, which will give you a lot of information about us and our work.

We work with foreign vets who come out and do their internships with us working under the supervision of our own vets.

Sounds like Alf is still young enough to train as a superb agility hound. Please get in touch with Jackie direct if you can offer a forever home to Alf.