Podenco Post

Author: Beryl Brennan

  • Volunteering for the dogs in the San Bartolome shelter in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

    Being a volunteer is not just going up to the kennel for a walk, being a volunteer is a mission and a path that hooks you, although unintentionally, on these very special beings. Because when you become a volunteer your life changes, part of your free time is dedicated to them, your thoughts and your desires to see them outside of a cage become constant and above all you become attached, because they are part of your life now, they are your family. Yes, you go up every day, you can to give them a little love so that they feel special because they are and your voice will be theirs to give them strength and hope that one day they will feel the true essence of freedom and a loving home.

    We walk the dogs every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9-1300.

    Read the story on this weblink.

    Another weblink

    BILLY in adoption in San Bartolome shelter.

    #sanbartolomelanzarote #adoptdontshop #adoptaunperro #adoptaynocompres #adoptaysalvaunavida

  • A sad twilight for this old boy in Ourense

    Riqui 1 Ourense 400 8 2024
    Another story of which TEAR your heart and even the soul, this is the grandfather RIQUI, he is 10 years old and looks like he is 15, he is almost blind and deaf. “He lives” in a yard where there are three hundred dogs at his age, how is it possible!! He is very good with everyone, he does NOT have much left, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEE a family.

    Riqui came to protection in 2019. He had been tied up his whole life, and one day they decided to let him go and he ran away. He crossed the street, and got hit by a car. They picked it up and with fractures in the back legs, of which it has consequences – it limps and has little strength. He has never been caressed, he had never been loose. He’s about 10 years old now, but looks so much older. He spent the last few months in the prote hospital, but now he’s back in a yard, where he’s stressed, and he’s almost deaf and almost blind, so he’s not handled well at all… He’s a very sweet but special hound.

    Will you be his family?
    Contact: Progape Ourense ( Galicia, Spain )) progapeourense@hotmail.com Tel: 988 21 29 39.

  • Blind puppy in a perrera needs help.

    Blind podenco 1 400 8 2024
    Not a podenco but a blind puppy in a perrera in Spain.

    El refugio de lluna

    This is Wanda a 1 year old Border Collie Mix. Wanda is not doing well at the shelter she is blind and her ear is reduced so so many smells and so many changes she is not doing well. She is an affectionate dog and generally with good introductions gets along well with dogs especially medium and large.

    NEEDS A HOME ASAP!

    Delivered sterilized with a chip and vaccines up to date. IS IN VALENCIA BUT CAN TRAVEL IF THE ADOPTION IS GOOD

    Do you want to be her family? If so, fill in the questionnaire.

    https://www.refugiodelluna.com/formulario-de-adopcion/

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  • Podencos in Ourense perrera hoping for a shelter, foster or adoption

    Perrera pod 1400 8 2024
    From La Cruz in Spain

    ‘I visited the prison like shelter recently, all dogs kept alone, fed once a day and only walked when they have enough volunteers (who are bloody amazing actually).

    I can foster any of these guys if I can find an association to take them later on.

    Just look at the faces of these gentle souls, some so scared they pee when you enter the kennel.

    La Cruz is a small home rescue based in the mountains behind Villajoyosa, Costa Blanca. Dogs are the main focus, however we work with the local cat rescue & can help rehome farm animals if needed.

    Contact info@lacruzprotectora.es

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  • Podenca Luchy rescued from a Spanish ravine – hoping for a forever home

    Bev Luchy 400 7 2024
    Meet Luchy!

    Please could you help and give her a share and let us find her that forever sofa for her.

    Six months ago, Luchy’s life changed forever. Abandoned in a remote ravine with no escape, Luchy barked for help, never giving up hope. By a stroke of luck, a hiking couple heard her cries. Despite the challenging terrain and their own injuries, they were able to rescue Luchy and brought her to safety.

    Then Galgos Felices Fundacion stepped in when others couldn’t, and now Luchy is waiting for a loving family to call her own. Sadly after 6 months in the rescue there has been no interest in her.

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  • Podenco in Belgium to be rehomed

    Roma 400 7 2024
    From Greyhounds in Need Holland

    ‘With a lot of pain in the heart, it has been decided to rehome Podenco girl Roma, who was adopted from FBM (Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert) at the end of April. From the beginning, the adopter fails to make a connection with the dog, Roma is very scared of the adopter and she does not get her on a leash. A behavioral therapist has already been included, but this is not bringing any progress. Roma is scared, but she can be approached by an acquaintance of the adopter, she is especially anxious of the adopter.

    Probably something from her possibly nasty past in Spain. Once lined up, Roma likes going for a walk, she walks well on the leash.

    The adopter is very sad with this situation and would love for Roma to go to someone where she can feel safe and confident.

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  • Podencos on Fuerteventura, Canary Islands – desperate for forever homes

    Fuerteventura 1 400 7 2024
    The only chance of Podencos in the Canary Islands is to be adopted on mainland Europe. The situation is desperate for them. Here’s one beauty hopeful.

    With Salvavidas Anidemaicrag

    ‘Julia, still looking for her forever home

    The pretty young podenca Julia was picked up on the street next to a gas station, probably abandoned and not wanted. She loves humans, trustworthy, playful according to her age – she is only 1 year old, kind very active and still needs to get to know many things of everyday life.

    This cheerful dog who loves all dogs, is looking for an active family in a rural area, who will load her out accordingly and accompany her with a lot of joy, patience and security through her new beautiful life. A sovereign first dog wouldn’t be a problem but a larger pack shouldn’t be! A properly securely fenced garden is a basic requirement!

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  • Diabetes in Dogs

    What is diabetes in dogs and how to recognise it.

  • The Rosa Project – Galgo Podenco Support in the USA

    Read the story on this weblink.

  • Arthritis in dogs – what is the best supplement?

    There are many products on sale which claim to ease arthritis in dogs. Interesting article on the subject on this link.

    However, from my own experience with dogs and horses, I have found Devil’s Claw to be the best. It is a natural ‘product’ which makes it even better. I use it in powder form sprinkled on food and purchase it from Equine Answers. I’ve recommended it to friends who have been pleased with the results on their own arthritic dogs.