Podenco Post

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • Podenco Theo now safe at Podenco Friends

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    This is the second of the 3 podencos which arrived with Bev Farmer, Theo came with Carmela.

    Theo .. new arrival.

    He is one of the three that arrived on Monday a smaller Podenco only 9 kilos already very much settled in.

    On his visit to vets for bloods etc Bruno also does a thorough check of him. Then the words he has luxation of the patella but not one both of them. So it looks like Theo will be with us for a few months he needs surgery on both knees and then rehab. At the moment he is racing around but left will cause him problems in the future.

    Not what we expected but thank goodness my vets are on the ball .. It’s been a challenging week all 4 of the new arrivals need additional veterinary care .. Will be keeping me busy the next few weeks

  • Podenca Carmela with Podenco Friends

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    From Bev Farmer

    ‘New arrival ..Carmela. Earlier this week 3 Podencos arrived at the Finca. Working together with Michael Owens of SHUG they came from another rescue.

    Carmela is 10 years old … we have her original passport, a senior Podenco abandoned after many years of loyal service and giving birth to many puppies.

    You could not wish to meet a more gracious and sweet natured dog. Loving, gentle, kind are just a few words that describe her. She has recently gone through a major surgery and has some health issues we need to address but she is very bright and happy and greets you with a waggy tail.

    For now she is comfortable and settled, she is booked in to see our vet. Will update once we have more information.’

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  • Galgos Rescue Almeria – update on China and Volcan

    From Sandy Galgoslover

    ‘If animals could speak they could tell what happened.

    China’s muzzle is hurt and both seem to have been kicked because they are limping a bit. We’re so grateful that the FB post of China’s & Volcan’s disappearance was shared so many times. Normally Pods are very active but they are very quiet now, probably both are still affected by what happened. Fortunately their tails still wag when we talk to them, it means they haven’t lost their trust in us. Now they need to go to the vet for a checkup.

    https://www.facebook.com/309680106153255/videos/663330914622812

  • Dementia in dogs

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    We’re lucky that over the decades most of our dogs have lived to their teens. One or two have left us due to health deterioration like cancer, but others have suffered with dementia. Mostly ours have got to the stage of losing their bearings, or staring at something vacantly, plus loss of bowel function too. My galga Carmela suffered a stroke from which she recovered 90% but my little podenca Bebe is now 18 years old and showing familiar symptoms. So far it’s not too advanced that she needs more than medication for thyroid problems, but I expect over the year her brain will let her down more.

    I feel very sad seeing old dogs which have been dumped by hunters or owners who aren’t prepared to repay their dog’s loyalty with care in their twilight years.

    Here’s an article on dementia in dogs.

  • Ga;tps Rescue Almeria – 2 podencos stolen!

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    From Sandy Galgoslover

    ’28 May

    For 4 years GRA try to make a difference in the life of street, abandoned, abused…dogs. Yesterday, every Rescue’s worst nightmare became reality: burglary and dogs stolen.

    Our 2 newcomers, the beautiful Podencos China and Volcan were stolen from their kennel. Wednesday evening they were picked up from the people who had found them and today we had an appointment for a general check up, microchip and vaccinations.
    A wonderful new future awaited them, what “future” awaits them now? A life of hunger, thirst, fear, abuse and deprivation …
    We are speechless, bewildered, despondent and angry.

    Angry about the impunity that reigns here when it comes to criminal acts against animals.

    Please share as much as possible! We desperately hope to find China and Volcan back.

    For those who took them, please bring them back.

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  • Podenco lovers are special people

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  • Podenco with SOS Rescue – very afraid, time will heal

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    Albacete, another hell hole for hunting dogs in Spain. Yet another precious podenco without a chip rescued by SOS RESCUE ALBACETE. At the moment he is very afraid and scared, although we hope that little by little he can trust human beings. Thank you to Maria Jose for trusting SOS RESCUE for her rescue. Thanks to Smile Animal Iniesta for taking care of him.

    JOIN OUR TEAMING AND HELP US KEEP RESCUING!!! www.teaming.net/sosrescue-vicentecerverolopez

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  • Podenca Wina – don’t discount adopting an oldie

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    Live Love Adopt an older dog Ace/Shin

    Wina

    Wina is an older dog who is very gentle and calm, she enjoys a siesta in the sun to the fullest. However, she has some scars on her body and face, she won’t have had an easy life. Before she ended up with us she was waiting in a death station most likely dumped by her hunter because she was getting too old. She is very social with other dogs, big and small, bitch and male. Wina is no longer a young girl but longs for her first home with owners who like to spoil her.

    The good news is that she is reserved! Wishing her a lovely happy rest of life in Holland. http://ace-charity.org/nl/honden/honden/18777

  • Protectora Scooby – podenca looking for her forever home

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    Podencos are wonderful life companions. At Scooby there are now several who are looking for a family, like this little sweety girl of about two years old, who although she is a bit shy is very good and we are sure that all she needs is a little love to start trusting people.

    Do you want to give her the home that she deserves and needs so much? Chip n° …375849

    Send us an email to adopciones@scoobymedina.org

  • Protectora Scooby – small podenco looking for a forever home

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    From Protectora Scooby

    This little boy recently arrived and as you can see his health is not very good. He has skin problems and we think it may be Leishmania, so we are going to test him and keep him under surveillance until we see that he recovers. He is a very good little podenco of about four years old but for now he is still scared.

    Notice how he has filed his fangs, we have never seen anything like this!

    When he recovers, because we trust that he will soon gain strength and feel better, he will need a family to share the rest of his life with. Chip n°…263675

    To adopt, please send an email to adopciones@scoobymedina.org

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