Podenco Post

Category: Regional news

  • Ibizan Hounds help dementia sufferers – on Ibiza

    Ibizan Hound Central PAT dogs 250 Here is a fascinating article about the Ibizan Hounds on the island of Ibiza, some of which are being used as PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. In England my greyhound Molly was a PAT dog and we used to have great fun visiting a retirement home – folks used to love to talk about dogs they had owned, and Molly really enjoyed birthdays when she got to share the cake!

    The article also explains the other activities which young Ibizan Hounds can be trained for – search and rescue, agility and so on. Podencos – whatever type – are not just for hunting or simply a companion dog. Since they are active working dogs, using them for PAT, agility and so on can enhance your ownership of one of these fantastic dogs.

    There is a list of associations on Podenco Post which specialise in rescuing and rehoming podencos – please give a thought to offering one a forever home.

  • Support Beatriz and the animals of Getafe

    Please watch this video and support Beatriz in her protest to the Mayor and Council of Getafe.

  • Spanish police officer fined for shooting a dog

    This story absolutely sums up the attitude of men – police officers, council officers, hunters….in any European country. I have to say I’d be willing to pay that money to any bastard who abuses an animal – I’d soon be broke!

  • Two podencos needing help – young and loving – anyone room for them?

    Podenca camara 220 1 Madrid 05 2011 Madrid calling – this beautiful podenca needs an association to find it a forever home. She’s a little beauty, shy but not fearful, gets on with children, other dogs, loves to play, very sweet. Can anyone help find this sweet soul a forever home? Contact cotulorenzo@hotmail.com

    Cordoba pod paw 250 05 2011 And this is a desperate plea from Cordoba, to help this little Podenca Andaluz —

    It’s a stray, young, injured, please can anyone take it in?

    podemos.ayudarles @ gmail.com

  • Abandoned podenco in Seville, anyone room in a shelter?

    Podenkito4[1] 170 This is another abandoned podenco, wandering the streets of Seville trying to survive. He is about 2 years old, affectionate and playful. Has anyone room in a shelter for him. Contact: teredifusion@gmail.com

  • Beat the sandfly! New treatment for Leishmania – donate

    Leishmania is the third most important canine disease worldwide, caused by a sandfly. It bites an infected dog, then passes on the disease by biting another dog. It is diagnosed by blood test and, if caught soon enough, can be treated. Untreated, the dog will die. The disease is preventable by the use of a Scalibor collar (similar to a flea collar) but unfortunately these are expensive. Now there is a new cheaper alternative.

    Sighthound Welfare Trust have launched this appeal on behalf of Baas Galgo.

    (more…)

  • Hell on earth in Spain for the podencos – mainland or Spanish islands!

    La Linea injured podenca 250 02 05 2011 This is a sad story of podencos at the bottom of Spain, La Linea, near Cadiz and opposite Gibraltar. Podenco World tells the story of Peter’s Diary, Peter runs the La Linea animal shelter, 600 dogs including 200 podencos.

    Pedro’s Diary: Crimes against innocent podencos.

    (more…)

  • Ibizan Hound Rescue – purchase a stunning print, help funds

    Ibizan Hound Print IHR 250 This absolutely beautiful Ibizan Hound print is for sale through Ibizan Hound Rescue.
    Here’s what Valarie Wood says about it. ‘It is a print by Caroline Howlett. The prints are £30 each and a good percentage for each one sold will go to Ibizan Hound Rescue.
    The print is A4 size plus a white border.’ Stunning.

  • Podencos on death row in Cordoba

    Cordoba perrera Timmy 250 30 04 2011 These podencos are in the killing station in Cordoba, on death row. It was not their choice that they were born in Spain…..that their lives should end like this.

    (more…)

  • DDEVIDA – Claus is looking for his forever home

    DDEVIDA Claus[ 250 05 2011 This is Claus, an adorable podenco with the DDEVIDA association in southern Spain. He is desperately looking for his forever home. He’s only 8 months old, 7.2 kilos so a small boy, spent the winter living on the street as a puppy! He likes to play, is healthy and loving and loyal, he captivates everyone who meets him. Please take him into your life. Contact Elena Martin elenaddevida@gmail.com

    DDEVIDA is one of the associations which spends a lot of time visiting schools and youth groups educating the younger generations in Spain that animals should be treated with respect, how to care for them, not to dump them, etc.