Pleased to report that Wilf, the badly injured podenco left lying at the side of the road and rescued by the PINS organisation has now had his stitches out and is making a good recovery, although still on very limited exercise. And enough money was raised from the Kilt Walk to pay for his operation and for 4 more rescued podencos to have Pet Passports and vet/travel expenses to bring them to the UK for foster and homing. Thank you.
Category: In the media
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Grand Canaria Podencos adopted
It’s hard for the Podenco rescue associations in the Canary Islands to rehome the rescues on the Islands so generally forever homes are found for them on mainland Europe. Adopta un Amigo de Gran Canaria recently published a list of the adoptions so far this year.Maya and Doriana now Lya, Adopted in Switzerland
Artenara, Adopted in Italy
Shadow, Adopted in Germany
Ivy, Adopted in United Kingdom
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Protests on Gran Canaria to support the hunting dogs
FAUDA – Federation of United Associations for the Defence of Animals – on Gran Canaria recently supported the Campaign against hunting dogs being exclused from the Animal Protection Act.
Susana Griso joins the campaign so that hunting dogs are not excluded from the Animal Protection Act. It is unacceptable that dogs who are the most vulnerable are left out of the law that should protect them.
PSOE
PSOE Congreso
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón
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Podenca Rosely enjoying the Canine Coffee Morning
On the first Wednesday morning of each month a local bikers’ cafe hosts a Canine Coffee Morning to which we take our podencos Rosely and blind Bo. Usually it is held in a marquee at the rear of the cafe along the riverside but the October event – for a change – was held in the ‘front of house’ cafe. It’s a smaller area than the marquee so blind Bo was allowed off lead to wander.
For a treat, each dog gets a plastic cup of aerosol cream, and often treats from the owners!So here are a couple of pix of Rosely enjoying her cream and Bo mingling with the other dogs – including an Old English Setter recently adopted from Greece – enjoying treats by the stage.
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Podencos and Galgos – house dog – hunting dog – no difference! Sign the petition
A house dog…. A hunting dog. Spot the difference?! ALL dogs need legal protection.The Spanish government wants to exclude hunting dogs from the new animal protection laws.
Please speak out for the abused hunting dogs of Spain. They are the very same dogs as pet dogs! The same sentient beings who deserve to be cared for and who have rights to a good life. They need to be protected by the same laws.Same Dogs. Same Law.
Find the 7 differences! If you don’t see any, it’s because THERE ARE NONE.
Let it be heard loud and clear: SAME DOGS, SAME LAW. It couldn’t be more obvious!
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Podenca Perla with Podenco Friends – ready for her forever home
From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends
‘This is Perla .. for adoption .. video
Back in February 2022 Kate Howey took in this very terrified Podenca that had been on the streets for some time.. Now 7 months on she is a much more confident girl and gets on well with all of Kates other dogs.
Perla is 3 years old has her passport vaccinated and spayed, approx 20 kilos she is playful but also calm and would be better placed with another dog in the home. She is not cat friendly.
Kate has tried to find her a home via other rescue groups but sadly no interest in Perla .. could we share her video and see if that forever sofa is out there for this very pretty girl.
For further information please email us at : podencofriends@hotmail.co.uk
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Fighting for the hunting dogs of Spain
Dogs used in hunting are not second-hand dogs
The lawyer specializing in Animal Law, Dulce Aguilera, explains in this short video the reasons why hunting dogs should not be excluded from the Animal Protection Act. Conducts an excellent legal exposition that is also full of common sense. She is one of the biggest legal advocates of greyhounds, podencos, and in general all dogs intended for hunting (also obviously of other animals). We recommend your viewing.
Gal From Galgos del Sur, we ask the PSOE of Pedro Sanchez not to exclude hunting dogs from the future Animal Protection, Rights and Welfare Act.
To avoid this, we will use all the measures that are within our reach and provided by the legal order. Listen to our lawyer Dulce Aguilera from the office of Justice- Animals & Environment
Video link – I hope you can see it, sadly no English translation.
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Podenco Friends – more amazing pix from Bev Farmer
Two delightful photos from Bev Farmer – she is the most gifted animal photographer, able to capture very special moments with the podencos in her care. The first one is of Bella and Zorro, as part of a project she is working on. The second – well, there’s not much room for Bev in that bed!! -
Tail Torrox Dog Shelter in Malaga Province – plenty of podencos looking for forever homes
Torrox is on the Costa del Sol but not a place the tourists tend to visit, as it has apartment blocks rather than big hotels. But like most of the rest of Spain it too suffers from too much animal abandonment and that’s where the Tail Torrox shelter comes in. Founded in 2008, they currently have plenty of podencos hoping for forever homes, on this page you can read all about them.This tiny is Mona. Mona came in with her puppies. She is estimated to be born 14.2.2018 and weighs 8.6kg and 40cm in height. She is typical of the breed, shy but sweet and timid with strangers. She plays well with a mixed group of dogs. She has tested positive for leishmaniosis. If you are interested in offering a forever home, email info@tailtorrox.es about her.