Podenco Post

Category: Rehoming stories

  • Every Podenco deserves to be seen, loved and valued

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    From Bev Farmer, Podenco Friends.

    It is so important that people hear about the struggles we face in rescue with the Podencos. Blanca’s tragic loss was devastating, but I hope her life was not in vain. Her legacy lives on in every Podenco we have gone on to rescue since.

    The perrera where Blanca came from is located deep in the countryside of the Valencia region, where many hunters keep Podencos. For many years, unwanted dogs have been handed in there when they are no longer considered useful. (more…)

  • Podenca Chica adopted from Amor Podenco

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    Adopted through Amor Podenco, her name is Chica and she was adopted when she was one year old, now she is three.

    Her adopter says ‘it was hard for us to trust each other and I could not leave her alone, Ishe escaped once and did not return home until hours later.  We live in the countryside and she now enjoys walks with me in full freedom.’

  • Life like Charlie – living with 2 podencos

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    I’m a singing songwriting dog dad to podencos Nala and Monkey, the funniest rescued Podencos on the internet! We are exploring the world and raising awareness for the breed.

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  • Podenco Geo living the life of love

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    A year ago we found NeoGeo abandoned and chipless near a field frequented by hunters. His life has changed a lot in these twelve months, just like for us. He is so loving, beautiful and good, that we forgive him how he destroys things when he has to stay alone at home with another sister podenca. Now we can’t imagine living without him. We don’t know exactly when he was born, but for us his real life began on our side, far from the hardships of his old existence. Happy birthday Geo.

  • From Pyramid to Perrera – the definitive guide to the Podenco

    This is my definitive guide to the plight of the podenco, giving you all the information about the different types of podenco, their history, diseases and a lot more.  All sale proceeds are donated to appeals for help for podencos with rescue associations and shelter.

  • To The Moon and Back – for podenco and galgo lovers

    From Bev Farmer   –   For all you Podenco and Galgo Lovers..

    I was so honoured to have been asked to contribute for a book created by Marga Hendrix of Viva la Vida Foundation that shines a light on the Podencos and Galgos of Spain.  I wrote two pieces: one about Tilly, my first Podenco who began my journey with these remarkable dogs, and another about how we began rescuing Podencos and the desperate situation they face in Spain.

    But this book is so much more than my words. (more…)

  • Podenca Tila – A Spanish Agility Champion

    From Bev Farmer

    Tila — a rescued Podenco and RFEC Agility Champion of Spain 2025.

    I’ve followed Adrián Granda for several years watching his incredible journey with Tila. Once again, for the third time, she has won her group at the Spanish Championships.

    Tila’s story began in the most humble of places. She was one of three tiny pups in a pet shop that helped local rescues find homes. At just 3 months old, Adrián adopted her… who could have imagined then, that this little Podenco would grow into a three-time agility champion? (more…)

  • Podenca Andaluz Rosie goes caravanning

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    There is a UK facebook group called Camping & Caravanning with Greyhounds and Sighthounds. This includes podencos. Recently the group held its first meet at Hertford Caravan Site, in a lovely quiet area bordered by huge trees and bushes in which lived squirrels, a muntjac deer and a fox. 39 hoomans and double that number of greyhounds, lurchers and whippets – and 1 Podenca Andaluz – all gathered for a lovely socialising relaxing weekend.

    My Podenca Rosie is typical of Spanish rescue hounds – very fearful of men. But this weekend she excelled herself, coping with lots of strangers and even bravely accepting attention from a couple of men. Here she’s making friends with greyhound Paddy and his hoomans, plus Rosie’s Dad. The black greyhound is Brian who was very clever at getting into boxes of treats, even with the lids on!

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  • URGENT PLEA for Podencos Zola and Louie – Doncaster area, UK

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    Sadly sometimes however careful a adoption process is, sometimes it can go wrong. This is the sad case of Zola and Louie. Bever Farmer tells the story.

    Urgent – Zola and Louie May Be at Risk – Please Help

    I need your help. Two Podenco Canarios adopted to the UK are now considered at risk, and I am doing all I can to ensure their safety.

    Zola (Zia) – Female, 7 years old

    Louie (Leonardo) – Male, 8 years old

    Last known location: Beckingham, Doncaster DN10 4SR.

    Both dogs were adopted to the same individual – Zola in 2019 and Louie in 2020. For several years, we received regular updates and all seemed well.

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  • Life Like Charlie – adventures with 2 podencos

    Just come across this guy and his 2 podencos. Charlie is a singer/songwriter living in Spain with 2 adopted podencos.

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    This is the weblink to his videos on Youtube.