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Author: Beryl Brennan

  • 4 puppies abandoned in the campo – urgent Foster in Malaga needed

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    Hard to imagine what happened that these 4 tinies were abandoned but luckily they were spotted and taken into the care of a rescue association. Here’s their story.

    TLF: 722405984 (Spain 0034)

    CHOCOLATE
    STRAWBERRY
    NATA
    VAINILLA

    These 3-and-a-half-month-old puppies were alone in the field when some wonderful girls on holiday found them. They asked for help because they couldn’t catch them since they had rescued another rescued just days before.

    Thank you to a person in the area who took all 4 of them in their home and washed them, care and taken to the vet they are now safe. This person can’t have them many days, max until next Tuesday, he already has more animals and does everything he can for them and more.

    The good news is that we have an association that takes over in managing their adoption, but for them it is necessary to foster Malaga or surroundings.

    We we need help.. this is a chain of favors and if you break the link you break the chain. The girls have no shelter and only thanks to your help can we keep helping.

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  • Having a dog makes you rich – are you a millionaire?

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  • Dog poisons growing in your garden

    Many common garden plants are actually poisonous to dogs. Click on this link to read the full article.

  • Gran Canaria – August – hunting with hounds has started again!

    Civil Guard detects 21 violations at the beginning of hunting season in Gran Canaria

    On Sunday, August 08 was the first day in which film activity was permitted and several coordinated inspections were conducted with Cabildo Environment staff in the Gran Canaria summit area

    The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Civil Guard Command in Las Palmas, in coordination with the Environment agents of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, have inspected the beginning of the hunting season on August 8 on the island, detecting 21 administrative offenses of which 20 were made due to non-compliance with the Canarian Hunting Law and 01 of them the Canarian Land and Protected Natural Areas Law.

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  • NOWZAD – the animals are out of Afghanistan

    NOWZAD,the small animal rescue in Kabul, have left the horror of Afghanistan. They were stuck at the airport but they are out now.

    Read the latest on this link.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDKWnCNpmQA

  • Akira Dog Sanctuary – Podenco Playdate

    From Akira.

    We like to make sure the dogs who crave company have friends and someone to play with. Those who are nervous can mix with dogs who brim with confidence to help them feel happier and more confident too. Sometimes we all need a role model. So yesterday a new friendship group was formed. Logan has been missing his kennels mates Millie who is now adopted and Whoopi who is recovering from her sterlisation in a foster home.

    We decided to introduce Logan, Iris and Kiki. Iris despite being nervous around human men is a queen bee amonga all other dogs and loves their company and they always love her. Kiki is shy and nervous but loves Iris and follows her lead and being with Logan who is super confident with all people could really boost her confidence. Logan loves a lap and a cuddle and a kiss or too.
    It was a success Logan investigated Kiki but gave her some space she eventually walked around investigated her environment enjoying some time away from the kennel. Iris found her match with a playmate her and Logan bounced and bounded for a long while it was love at first sight.

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  • NOWZAD – saving the animals in Afghanistan

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    Fingers crossed for today that the animals get out of Afghanistan.

    (Explanation by Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends_. We truly hope that by tomorrow morning there is some good news for Nowzad and the evacuation of their team and the dogs and cats

    Here is some insight about Nowzad and how it began not just rescuing abandoned dogs and cats from the streets. That the animals of Nowzad are truly life-savers. Many who been reunited with their Veterans from combat have kept their comrade alive, when the black dog of PTSD and depression looms around the corner.
    To think these dogs and cats may be euthanised, they are so close to freedom and a better life but certain people are preventing this happening . They include a dozen British embassy cats — such as Mr Grey, Chopsy, Sweep, and Scar — which were dumped by British diplomats.

    Those who prevented this flight of freedom will never be forgiven.

    From Melissa MontagueRaise 4 Nowzad
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    My husband has given me permission to share this letter that I want to share far and wide because this is a voice representing thousands and this is what Nowzad means to our veterans (I told you he was so much more eloquent than I am!). Rest well Nowzad army, hoping for better news tomorrow (25/8/2021)

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  • Louzanimales – saving the animals of Central Portugal

    I’ve only visited Portugal on holiday, I’ve never been on a rescue so haven’t visited any refuges or rescue associations.
    Recently I learned about a rescue association in Central Portugal, Louzanimales. This weblink will take you to their website.

    This is the story of Louzanimales.

    Louzanimales – Association for the Animals of Lousã – was formed by a group of citizens with the mission to defend the rights of animals and, at the same time, reduce the overpopulation of homeless animals in Lousã through sterilization and the development of initiatives that seek their referral for adoption, when their sociability characteristics allow it.

    Louzanimales is a 100% voluntary Association, without its own facilities for welcoming animals. It is a group of citizens who offer their contribution to the animal cause.

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  • A highly qualified hound

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  • Glaucoma in podencos

    Even though I’ve been involved in the plight of the podencos since 2007 after my first journey into Spain with the French association L’Europe des Levriers to bring back rescued podencos and galgos for rehoming in France, I’m always learning about them.

    Recently I was contacted by a reader whose Podenco has been diagnosed with glaucoma, asking if it could be hereditary. Going on my scant knowledge of glaucoma in humans as my late mother-in-law was a sufferer and her son is regularly tested for the problem, my guess is that this could be an inherited problem.

    Researching information on glaucoma in dogs, I came across this website which explains the problem.

    Sadly my reader’s dog was diagnosed too late to save its sight so be aware that if your dog seems to have conjunctivitis, it should also be tested for glaucoma – treatment early enough can save the dog’s sight.

    If any other readers have experience of this with their podencos, please share your experience.