This is Alfred he was found collapsed in the blazing sun in a remote area of the campo on Friday the 25th May. He was one lucky Podenco found by Manuela and her friends out cycling. He was so exhausted that he couldn’t even raise his head to drink some water. Thankfully they picked him up and took him to a local vet who then contacted Little Pod Foundation.

On Friday we were very concerned, not only was he covered in ticks and fleas, his pads were ripped to shreds and very swollen, but most worrying he was unable to stand up.

Amazingly 72 hours later we see a different dog, what a recovery Alfred has made. He is negative for Leishmania, filaria and ehrlichia, has his passport and is ready to travel.

Alfred is about 8 months old and weighs 19 kilos, he is good natured and inquisitive, also he walks well on the lead and he is available for adoption.

We will never know why he came about to be there, but Alfred had run himself into the ground and had nothing left in the tank. If he hadn’t being found that day, we think he would have died if he had been left there. Let’s hope his good luck continues and he finds his forever home soon.

Should you want to adopt Alfred please contact info@littlepodfoundation for further information.