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Tag: Gran Canaria

  • Unusual types of Podenco

    Podenco Paternino de Huelva

    Huelva Podenco or PODENCO PATERNINO of Huelva Province in Andalucia. The ‘cradle’ of the Paternino is Huelva where it is used for hunting rabbit, hare and wild boar, mostly in a pack (rehala). A Dog Breeders’ Association Paternino of Huelva was established and registered in 1999, Coats are varied, mainly white with black patches.  Read more about it on this weblink.

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    Podenco Xarnego of Valenciana – read about this type on this weblink.

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  • Podenco Friends – about the Podenco

    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends writes
    Did you know Podencos come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and coat types?  In the early days I didn’t. The first podenquito I rescued she was so little I thought she was a puppy ..😊but a welcome surprise and Bella was a real joy to be with ..
    From the petite and delicate to the tall and athletic, this ancient breed is incredibly diverse — yet they all share the same intelligent eyes, expressive ears, and that unmistakable Podenco spirit.
    Despite their physical differences, Podencos are known for their intelligence , loyalty, and gentle nature.
    Whether curled up on the sofa or out exploring the world, they each bring a unique kind of magic.
    And because of their variety, they can adapt beautifully to many different types of homes and lifestyles.

  • Please join PACMA protests this Sunday 18th October if you can

    HUNTING DOGS IN THE LAW NOW!
    ❌Of more than 2000 investigated and detained for animal abuse between 2021 and 2023, none went to prison. This is what the parties in Congress allow.
    🚫This has to end! Hunting dogs must be protected by animal welfare law.
    🙌That’s why we need you at the rallies that will take place this Sunday at 12:00 in 13 Spanish cities:
    📍Madrid – Plaza de Callao
    📍Seville – Plaza Virgen de los Reyes
    📍Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Plaza de la Feria
    📍Zaragoza – Plaza de España, in front of the Provincial Delegation
    📍Barcelona – Plaça Sant Jaume
    📍Tarragona – Plaça de la Font
    📍Valencia – Plaza de Tetuán
    📍A Coruña – Plaza María Pita
    📍Málaga – Plaza de la Marina
    📍Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Plaza de España
    📍Donosti – Alderdi-Eder (City Hall)
    📍León – Plaza San Marcelo (In front of Botines)
    📍Bilbao – Ernesto Erkoreka Plaza, 12 (City Hall)
    📣We’re waiting for you!

  • Podenca Ruby on Lanzarote, Canary Islands – hoping for a forever home

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    I am Ruby and I need to tell you my story.
    I am RUBY, a 7-year-old poodle, and I live in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.  Perhaps some have never heard of podencos.  Perhaps they don’t even know exactly where Lanzarote is.  If you look at a map, you will discover that, although we are in Spain, the Canary Islands are very far from the Peninsula.  Here, many podencos are used for rabbit and quail hunting. The hunting season lasts 3 months and, for many of us, the rest of the year means living locked up, tied up, or in very harsh conditions.
    Our sad fate is very similar to that of the greyhounds on the Peninsula.
    That is why so many associations and projects have been born in Europe that fight to rescue us and find families for us.   But we live on an island, far and isolated. We receive much less help and collaboration than we need.

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  • Podenco Aray on Gran Canaria – hoping for his forever home

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    ARAY FOR RESPONSIBLE ADOPTION

    ARAY is a very sociable little dog with dogs and shy with people, but little by little he will improve

    He is suitable for cats

    He is young, almost one year old, medium-sized, and weighs about 15 kilos.

    ARAY is very friendly, fun, and loves to play with other dogs

    He is learning to walk on a leash

    Can you help us find a family for him?

    We are looking for a family that lives outside urban areas, he is still afraid of car noises and crowds of people.

    We are looking for a family that already has a dog at home, he needs a dog to copy.

    ARAY is available for adoption, vaccinated, tested, sterilized, and with his chip

    REJECT HUNTERS

    If you want to meet him, leave a WhatsApp on the phone 679 24 10 95 (no audios, nor calls)

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  • Salva un Podenco Gran Canaria – podenco rescue on Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

    “Save a Podenco in Gran Canaria” is an animal shelter run by volunteers. Since 2017, we have been dedicated to the rescue, protection, and raising awareness about Podencos. Because they are used for hunting, Podencos are excluded from current animal protection laws, which makes it very difficult to help them.

    We rescue them, find them foster homes, and prepare them to be happy; to have a family that lasts them a lifetime. (more…)

  • Pepito Refugio de Perros (formerly Akira Animal Sanctuary) – Podencos for adoption

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    Akira Animal Sanctuary is now Pepito Refugio de Perros but they still carry out the rescue, shelter, foster and rehoming of Pedrera’s unwanted and abandoned dogs.  As always, Podencos are amongst those hoping for forever homes.  Meet Sammy

    Sweet girl- Loves people & other dogs- Great family dog  She was brought to us severely wounded – with two toes so badly injured they needed to be amputated.  She has been recovering in a lovely foster home (big thank you Run!) – but she is now looking for her forever home. She is housetrained, loves people, good with other dogs. Great family dog.  She is 5 years old. Who will give Sammy a chance?

    Contact the shelter if you can give Sammy the forever home she deserves.

    This weblink will take you to Nin and Laika, 2 more deserving podencos hoping for forever homes.

  • Podenco Browny with Refugiocan – foster or adopt

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    Browny has been rescued from a ravine, he was next to his dying mother for which unfortunately nothing could be done.
    He is 5 months old and weighs about 5 kilos, he is very very affectionate and needs a home urgently where he is taken care of forever.
    Foster or adopt this cutie!
    Contact   Valencia   651486606
    Telephone  +34 651 48 66 06

  • 1st May – International Day of the Podenco

    May 1st is the International Day of the Podenco, a day to raise awareness and bring to the worlds attention this much forgotten breed. They are not called “Los Grandes Olvidados for nothing and we call on the Podenco community around the world to support this day.

    What is a Podenco?  From Pyramid to Perrera.  My definitive guide to the Podenco – all sale proceeds donated to appeals for help for help for podencos.

    What is a Podenco?

  • Change the world for a Podenco