Podenco Post

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • Podencos Camilo and Eloy – en route to a forever home

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    Update from Polly Mathewson

    A happy update on our terrified shy podenco brothers CAMILO & ELOY. Our once “IN KENNELS & IN-VISIBLE” brothers are now progressing on their way in little steps towards their ultimate goal which is a loving forever home! They are now graduating to their next stage..

    You will remember their first step on from the large rural Spanish kennels (where they had become so invisible and overlooked for FIVE long years) was to our friends at Bedrock Kennels near Mijas. With our grateful thanks to Michelle and Alan and family at Bedrock the boys have already come on so much. They were so petrified when they arrived a month ago and with the happy, loving atmosphere there they are much more assured.

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  • A Day of Hope for Podencos

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    Another stunning piece of artwork by the gifted Teresa Watkin.

  • Remember podenca Estrella with Ataxia – update

    Remember the story of Estrella with Galgo’s Rescue Almeria. Here’s an update as she’s being prepared to join her sister in Belgium. She’s booked in for a checkup with the vet and her last vaccinations. She’s just a gorgeous happy little podenca.

    Video of Estrella

  • Galgo’s Rescue Almeria – small shelter saving podencos and galgos

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    From Sandy Galgoslover.

    ‘GRA is active for 3 years now. After many disappointments and deception by false prophets who pretend to be animal lovers with the motto: “everything for the dogs” while their real motives are: “everything for our own benefit and profit”, we are now surrounded by the right people with the right intentions and we can give many dogs a new and better life.

    But to save dogs and provide them with the necessary care and medical treatment to adopt them, money is needed, a lot of money.

    As a small shelter it’s a daily struggle to survive and we depend on donations.

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  • Recognising heatstroke in dogs

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  • Tilly Tea-Leaf Syndrome – with Beverley Farmer of Podenco Friends

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    Tilly was Bev Farmer’s first podenco – from small beginnings come Podenco Friends and the hundreds of podencos Bev and her late partner Warren have rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed.

    ‘Tilly was such a naughty dog this came up in FB memories and made me smile thinking of what she did. Especially chewing the dials off the washing machine so we had no clue what cycle it was on and ended up having to buy a new one.

    Tilly Tea-Leaf syndrome – (Liberatio bonorum suorum) is a condition commonly known has the liberation of personal possessions. It was first officially named in 2003 after a Podenco called Tilly. This condition has been reported worldwide and effects all breeds of dogs, some more than others

    Symptoms: The stealing of various items and running around the garden showing them off to everyone. In particular shoes, underwear, tea towels, cushions and in extreme cases mobile phones, TV controls and at times destruction of such items.

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  • Podenco puppy Ocho enjoying life

    From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends

    ‘This is the final video diary of Ocho , when he first arrived he had to go into quarantine so was not able to mix with the other dogs. He was so happy to finally get to play and this was an important test to see if he exhibited any agression or dominance to other dogs per the report from where he came from .. Introduced him to Brisa first, she wont stand for any nonsense he gambled up to her super fast she curled her lip and that was enough .. “OK I get it” said Ocho and was very respectful of her.. Next we brought in smaller Podencos equal or smaller in size to him and he just played like a regular pup. No aggression, no resource guarding of toys or treats. Respectful to the other dogs he has boundaries, no biting of dogs or people. The only thing when he first arrived he would jump up to you and in his excitement and grab your sleeve but that happens often with other dogs when they first arrive and easy to resolve.

    There has been a lot of interest in Ocho and for now he is still under assessment. He also tested positive for Ehrlichia which goes to show puppies should be still blood tested. He needs a month’s treatment of antibiotics and then wait a couple of weeks to retest. So far he is doing great.’

    https://www.facebook.com/PodencoFriends/videos/306478217160257

  • From a life in chains on Gran Canaria to running free on the beach – Podenca Hinga

    From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    ‘“Vivir con miedo es vivir a media.” It means roughly, “To live with fear is to live a life half-lived.. That was Hingas life

    To understand why Podencos arrive so fearful you have to see first hand how they live. For Hinga years of chained to a wall in a darken building left her with no trust in people and really had no reason to trust people.

    She struggled with a different life and couldn’t overcome her fears and many times I wondered would Hinga be locked in the prison of her mind for eternity . Over the months she made a little progress and only when I took her away from the finca for her walks did I get to see a different Hinga. Here was not the place for her to heal and Dave Bennett and Heather Bennett fostered her for almost a year and this was a stepping stone to her new life.

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  • Podenco Spirit – a great example of the spirit of these abused hounds

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    Do you remember the story of Podenco Spirit, who had his lower jaw shot off! Refugio Candela volunteers had to take a very sick rescued dog to the Anicura Valencia Sur Veterinary Hospital and so they took the opportunity of taking Podenco Spirit so the vet could check him over and see how well he is doing.

    ‘The whole team was delighted to see the blonde again and so was he to meet the people who saved his life again. We don’t want to miss sharing it with you as you keep asking us about this handsome boy with the honey eyes.
    It was a pleasure, thanks for everything.’

  • Podenca Theodora from Lanzarote – from a chain in a cave to dancing in the sunshine

    From Bev Farmer

    ‘Theodora is one of the happiest Podencos ever she dances all the time and that tail never stops wagging and once she manages to stand still loves her cuddles.. Always great to take some time out and just have some fun time with the dogs
    She is one of our Podenco Canarios from Lanzarote part of our joint project with Laura Johnson of the Kennel Klub on the island . We have been working together for over 7 years helping with the Podencos on the island. They are the primary dogs used for hunting on Lanzarote and very little chance of finding a home. Often locked away in underground caves and buildings usually chained up. It always amazes me that they can put that miserable life behind them and have such zest for life. Podencos are such special dogs they are magical.’

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    https://www.facebook.com/PodencoFriends/videos/703706093805998