Podenco Post

Category: Regional news

  • Protectora Arca de Noe, Cordoba – letter to the galgueros

    Arca de Noe Cordoba 9 2016 400Letter from Protectora Arca de Noe to the Hunter that abandoned to this podenco (and to all other hunters)

    26/9/2016 – Today is one of those days that I prefer not to write about but I am crying in rage at the cruelty of others, on behalf of the volunteers of the Association the Ark of Noah of Córdoba.

    Last night we went to sleep with a broken heart. We received notice of the existence of a dying dog at Los Villares peri-urban park, a hound from one of the rehaleros” (dogs for hire for hunting). Within our huge limitations we got to work and within a couple of hours we went to help him. But upon arrival, we found his lifeless body, invaded already by flies.

    A while before we had seen his photo, the image of a dying hound nailing its eyes to the camera, screaming a silent plea for help. And we all wept to know of his agonizing death which filled us with anger and rage against the abandonment and abuse of these animals by the hunters.

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  • Do not give in to Emotional Blackmail!

    In the 9 years since I first became involved in the plight of the galgos and podencos, hundreds of thousands more people now know of their maltreatment and suffering at the hands of the Galgueros.

    New associations have formed and thousands of these fabulous hounds have found forever homes.

    With the advent of publicity on Facebook, there have been worrying developments as even more people have become involved in ‘saving’ them, and not all working truthfully and within the law. I always advocate adopting a dog from a recognised rescue association. These hounds have already been rescued from a ‘kill station’, abandonment in the campo, injured on roads. Costs have been incurred in medical treatment and preparing pet passports, blood tests and castration before the animals are homed. These are the dogs which are ready for adoption.

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  • Podenco Polo – in the pound for over 4 years! Have you room in your heart and home for him?

    Polo 1 400WE BEG OF YOU PLEASE SHARE POLO AND CHANGE HIS LIFE THIS WEEK…

    After 4 ½ years Polo has not had one offer of a home. He has never known love or affection, comfort or freedom. Surely it is his turn. Look at his photos, he is so sweet. One of the volunteer’s children gave him a bath recently and he loved it, he was so cuddly and Joshy got big kisses to say ‘Thank you for giving me a bit of attention’.

    That he is still a loving, affectionate boy after all this time in a concrete cage is a testament to his strength of character and his nice nature.

    SURELY SOMEONE OUT THERE COULD LOVE HIM!

    Polo is only as small dog at about 45 cm high and weighing about 15 kg. He is now about 7 or 8 years old and really deserves better for the rest of his life.

    ***A KIND LADY IS SO TOUCHED BY POLO’S PREDICAMENT SHE HAS SPONSORED HIS TRAVEL ***

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  • Helping the hounds of the Seville – Malaga olive groves

    Pepis Refuge is halfway between Malaga and Seville. It’s in the midst of podenco hunting land in the olive groves, and galgo racing. Since starting the refuge in 2005 Jane and Alan Brian have saved hundreds of these dogs who would otherwise have suffered a sad ending. Here is a beautiful tribute to some of those hounds.

  • Easyfundraising – help the hounds at Pepis Dog Refuge, Pedrera, Seville

    Pepis relies solely on donations to help the dozens of hounds abandoned and injured in the area. Without Pepis Refuge these dogs would would suffer and have no chance of rescue and homing. Please shop on line at easyfundraising for Pepis – sign up for an account now and help the podencos and podenco x hounds in the refuge.,

  • Pepi’s Dog Refuge – living in the olive groves amongst the hunters

    Pepis 400 004I recently spent a week at Pepi’s Dog Refuge where I took the money raised from my Fun Dog Show to help pay some of the vet bills. The weather was baking hot, temperatures over 40 degrees, so the dogs spent a lot of time sleeping in the cool of their kennels. The roofing is special material which keeps out the rain but also keeps out the sun, provided by Anpana association in Italy.

    On the day I arrived, we visited the vet. A podenco puppy had been found injured on the road in the village and xrays had been taken of his broken leg. The vet asked Pepi’s to take him. His leg was in a splint as in some cases with young bone, the injury can heal itself, new bone can grow. The pup was named Vero, he’s an adorable little chap and no doubt when he has recovered, he will soon find a forever home.

    Another young podenca bitch is quite an escape artist and able to climb out of her kennel to spend her days in the corridor run! She too arrived with a broken leg which has healed perfectly. The two small podencos are Bill & Ben, podenco x basenji. They have been waiting for far too long for forever homes. Has no one room in their heart and home?

    Saturday was an interesting day!

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  • Pro-Galgo saving Ibizan Hounds – please donate to help Leyla and Aisha

    Mo Swatek 1 400 9 2016Mo Swatek of Pro-Galgo has appealed for help for these two stunning podencas. Here’s what she writes.

    ‘These 2 Ibizan hounds need your help. They can come to PRO-GALGO but we need your support to finance this rescue. These two beauties need help. Leyla and Aisha are in the canine center Corralet already reserved for us. We need donations to go to pick them up. Please help us to help them

    ES22 2100 0095 4001 0370 6259
    CAIXESBBXXX
    Aso. Prot. Animals CCSH Cunit
    Cocepto PODENCAS
    Or Paypal Pro-galgo@hotmail.com

    Here is a breakdown of the costs.

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  • Dancing Dog Groomer

    Lovely video to make you smile amongst all the sad stories.

  • Protectora Apap Bajo Aragon – podencos waiting for forever homes

    All these podenquitos are in the Protectora Apap Bajo Aragon. (see photo below)
    If you want to adopt a podenquito or any type of information you can contact us by:
    * Phone: 607 952055
    * E-mail: Infoapap@Gmail.Com

    Aura is a mini-podenquita abandoned puppy. Is miedosica but with a little bit of time and dedication can go overcoming her fears.
    Canelo is a podenquito of small size that does not reach the 3 pieces.
    Triton is a podenquito of approximately 4 years. Medium-sized. It’s a love of perico, is playful, affectionate, friendly and very social. It’s been great with children and with other perretes.
    Tina is another case of a dog podenca abandoned by a hunter. Is medianita and elegant. Like all of his race is a playful and curious, but obedient when she has to be.
    Romo is a parakeet affectionate, calm and obedient. This very well educated and makes their needs in the street. At Home, it’s super quiet. Gets along well with other dogs and also with cats. Approximately 2 years old. Medium-sized.

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  • Senor Galguero – don’t break my heart

    Tribute song by Val Petterson – Senor Galguero/Cazador, your hounds make marvellous pets