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  • Hunting with hounds in Spain – this is NEVER a sport – this is MURDER!

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    The sadness in the look of a hound dog

    A few times the starting point for these sound narratives is a picture. In general the photography and text accompany the montage. But this time all part of the sad yet furious expression of the dogs in the photograph. They belong to one of the rehalas that participated in a montage in the Sierra Morena on Sunday 7th May 2022, to put an end to the hunting season in that area.

    They are little; they spend most of their lives enclosed in fences, in large cages where fights are common. The baldness and scars on their faces denote the violence that took place in their dog existence. When they come out of the cage in which they are locked, they will beat the mountain with rage, lifting up and chasing their prey, boars and deer, which will flee terrified before them.

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  • Podenco Campaneros – rescued from hellish life in a Rehala

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    Rehala podencos suffer a hellish life, hired out to hunters. Read the story of the rescue of these Podenco Campaneros; bathed and brushed they will be stunning. Lovely gentle podencos looking for help.

    ‘MORTADELO, PHILEMON, OTILIUM, JABATO, CARPANTA, ANACLET, ROMPETECHOS, SUPERLOPEZ, BACTERIA, SACARINO…. Today we’re sharing their appeal together even though we spread them separately.

    They are FOR ADOPTION at EL CAMPITO – Salvado Peludos in Madrid. ( You can see her videos and pictures there. Their full info on their page)
    LINK: https://www.facebook.com/elcampitosalvandopeludos

    They are beauties to see them play and see how they have recovered from the wounds and traumas they brought from the farm of the horrors of the Torrelaguna rehala in Madrid. More than 140 dogs were seized by the Civil Guard for living in terrible conditions incompatible with life and health. Everyone is a victim. There were pregnant females and lactating puppies. There were dead puppies and corpses.. but all that happened.!!!

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  • Podencos – every dog lover should have one!

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  • Podenca Ariadne – another young podenco hoping there is a forever home for her

    Asociación Valencia Perrera Dogs added 3 photos and a video to the album ARIADNE.

    ARIADNE is in the municipal perrera La Canera (Valencia), she was left abandoned and tied to the perrera gates. She was very thin, not that unusual sadly, but she also has a swaying movement when she walks. Investigations and x-rays have revealed that she has an old injury most likely from a road traffic accident. The hip doesn´t have any major fractures but has been displaced, changing her method of walking. She doesn´t appear to be in any pain and vet opinion is that the pelvis will have stabilized. Surgery is not recommended.

    She has adapted and, with the right help, will continue to improve with rest, physio and good care. Ariadne is in desperate need for a kindly adoption. She is no more than 2 or 3 years old, sociable with other dogs, alert, animated, active and very mobile!

    Ariadne can travel to the UK and Europe, Rescue Back Up can be arranged for her. Take a look at her video. Please contact us if you would like further information about Ariadne´s diagnosis and x-rays and to see more videos of her running and walking. And please SHARE.

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  • Podencos Flacky and Soli – waiting over 5 years for forever homes.

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    Meet Flacky and Soli, the forever forgotten, who’ve been waiting for more than 5 years behind bars, in a shelter. That’s the disgrace of being born a podenco in Spain.

    He says, ‘Hi I’m FLACKY (White and Brown) I’m 7 years old! I’ve been waiting for more than 5 years for a home, I’ve been through 3 shelters already and my parents say I’m the best little guy in the world. I play with everyone, very affectionate with people, with children.. That’s right, though I DON’T like cats at all.

    Hi I’m SOLI (Brown) I’m 9 years old! it’s been more than 5 and a half years since I was rescued and since then he has changed a lot, to the point of letting himself be manipulated by who knows him and to be very very affectionate with who he wants and when he wants. One of those invisible little ones, because he is little and because he is afraid, but we, despite his 9 years old and his special needs, will not give up until we find him a family he deserves.

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  • Podenco Cookie – STILL waiting for his forever home

    I can’t believe that this fabulous young podenco is STILL waiting for his forever home. Perfect for canicross, bike-joring, agility. Needs an active family.

    Here’s what Hayle of Akira Dog Sanctuary says about his trip to the water park.

    ‘COOKIE’S DAY AT THE WATER PARK

    A huge thank you to one of our volunteers who took Cookie to TRUST Canine Resort. He had a great time and we can’t believe he is still looking for his forever home. Cookie is brilliant travelling in the car. He loves to play. He loves other dogs and children. Cookie is house trained.

    Cookie is such a lovable boy full of joy that you can’t help but fall for his charms when you spend a little time with him. We hope you will come and meet him. He is neutered and vaccinated. He can travel to the UK and other countries, please contact us for transport options.

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  • When a hunter dies – what happens to his Podencos?

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    These 4 podencos were from a hunter who passed away very recently and the family can’t keep them. They need urgent adoption, we need to get them out of those chains, a lifetime tied up and now they finally have the chance to have a worthy home.

    There are 3 males and a female (the brown one), all between 6-10 years old and are near Ontinyent (Valencia).

    Contact 656413422 Gloria.

    Happy to report they are now safe with an association.

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  • Love me like animals love….poignant poem

    Beautiful poignant words which were on the facebook post about the terrified podenco in Jerez perrera.

    IF YOU WANT TO LOVE ME…

    Love me like animals love,
    with a love that is not postponed for later, with a desire that knows no middle ground, with the fidelity that is always taking care of us, and with the naked gaze that never criticizes.

    love me like animals love
    with that tenderness that never manipulates,
    with a silence that makes everything comfortable, without urgency and with all his presence, where there is no room for indifference.

    love me like animals love
    with a tongue that does not hurt and if it kisses,
    with a claw of courage that never threatens,
    with that unconditionality that does not abandon, and with the peace of the true rational being.

    love me like animals love

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  • Podenca in Jerez perrera – desperately needing rescuing

    Heartbreaking – this podenco has been in the perrera for more than a month. It’s only young, 1 1/2 years old, 12kg weight, terrified yet desperate to please. Contact by email David at pppeludosjerez@gmail.com

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  • Podenco Bonito – can live with cats

    Akira Animal Sanctuary – Hayley talls us about Bonito, hoping for his forever home.

    Our beautiful Bonito is like a rolled up spring, look how it goes! He’s very excited to spend a day with one of our dedicated volunteers who has taken him out many times before, so he knows what’s in store for him. He’s literally jumping for joy. He loves his chicken treats, cheese and some sausages. He also loves going in the car and feeling the wind in his face and taking in all the smells it brings.

    Bonito is 2 years old and a calm soul with a sweet and sensitive character. He is friendly and loves cuddles. He loves playing with other dogs and is always a gentleman. He has lived with a cat in his previous home and slept together in the basket (that’s the sweet soul we talked about). Nice and clean in the house and good with kids too. He’s a wonderful family dog.

    He is neutered, vaccinated and has a passport and microchipped. He can travel if necessary, please ask staff for information on arrangements. You can send an email to akirashelter@aol.aol or
    with whatsapp +34 657 68 95 67.

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