Galgos112 were involved in the rescue of the 57 podencos and 2 galgos in Valencia in August last year. Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends also fostered and homed some of the pods. There are some beautiful photos of happy podencos too on this weblink.
Category: In the media
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Meet The Motril Posse podenco pups – some of the lucky ones
The Motril Posse of podencos! From Irene Allen in Spain.
This video was made possible by Xari Shepherd….who highlighted the plight of these Podenco pups in Motril… only 4 of the original 6 pups could be caught and rescued… the mother and two other pups like many Podencos in Spain have little or no chance of experiencing the Motril Posses’ future of living in a loving home environment… Beverley Podencos introduced us to our first Podenco called Inca …..and we found out at first hand how amazing this breed can be in a home environment.
Nando ..Ruari…Ayita .. Romeo are now safe .Please spread the word of the Plight of the Podencos here in Spain…Have a look and smile at the innocent
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Scooby – Fermin shares his private thoughts
Scooby Medina del Campo is probably the largest and one of the oldest rescue shelters in Spain. There are hundreds of dogs, rescued horses, goats, poultry, ferrets and they all need feeding and vet care. Scooby rely totally on donations and fundraisers. Please read this article where Fermin shares his private thoughts and help Scooby if you can.
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Toro de la Vega – 200 protesters arrested
When will the authorities take notice that the majority of Spaniards abhor bull fighting and especially this sickening spectacle of a majestic black bull being chased by men on horseback spearing him to bring him to his knees! 200 protesters arrested.
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ANUA – rescuing Rosi – needing help
The Spanish hounds are incredible survivors. Here’s a tale of one, who now sadly needs help, a Podenco Ibicenco named Rosi.
‘Rosi, an abandoned dog but with luck, a girl daily has been carrying the water and food, feeding Rosi other 4 dogs.
Every day for a year, when she heard the noise of the vehicle of the girl, Rosi came to meet, making leaps of joy, but everything changed two days ago, Rosi was not in place, Rosi didn’t make an appearance, the girl was expected the worst and so it has been.
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1000 Sighthounds Charity Show, 2014 – see the pix
Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends has put together a great video of the show and Podenco Friends dogs.
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Galgos Ethique Europe – a tail of two podenco puppies
Here’s a beautiful video of two podenco puppies, born 3 months apart , rescued separately, now living happily together. Entitled from Hell to Paradise. Some you you will recognise the survivor of the ‘left for dead’ puppies in my podenco book.
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EU survey on dogs & cats – please join in
Please take a look at this survey. I suggest for most people they click on the ‘Dog & Cat Shelters’ link. If you are a member of a rescue association with a shelter, please complete before 20th September‘ Please share with anyone you know who could join in the survey.
Alyn Smith MEP. ‘As you may know, one of my main concerns as a Member of the European Parliament is the welfare of animals and, as the second largest market in the world, the EU has significant global influence in this area. This is why I am writing to you to bring to your attention a survey launched by the European Commission. This survey will be used, in part, to determine what sort of action should be taken on the welfare of cats and dogs in commercial settings.
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Valencia – P.E.P.A. at work on the streets
PEPA rescues many podencos from Valencia province, Rosemary Macdonald tells the story of Bonnie.
‘This is Bonnie who was in danger of having her puppies on the streets of Valencia. Now less than a week later here she is the proud mum of seven at the moment healthy pups. We have been given promises of help with these puppies so I hope everyone helps us as we will need foster for them in about 5-6 weeks.’
If you are in the area and can help, please contact Rosemary. Also any help with feed bills and vaccinations.