Heartwarming video of a wonderful rescue of a podenca abandoned and living in a drain beneath a busy road. Often this is where the hounds will shelter, especially if they are pregnant.

The story of the “motorway” podenca rescued by Michel Rescue Dogs and friends written in Las Provincias, one of the most important Spanish newspapers/news websites in the Valencian region smile emoticon. A story of dedication and love to save this dog abandoned by the side of the motorway. Special thanks to Michel and other podenco and animal activists in Spain, especially Silvia Muñoz Genoves. Also to our friend Marilyn Purkis who works and works for the dogs, for her offering a foster home if needed. For the moment this sweet podenca, now named Atena, is recovering safe and loved at Michel’s home. With hopes this article in the Spanish press can help in the fight to bring an end to the appalling abuse and abandonment suffered by hunting dogs in Spain.